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Let's talk about ugly
SCOUT5
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I have a decent bid in on this one, though it will probably go beyond my limit. It is a .270 with a 24" barrel and a Sako, I like all of that. But, look at that stock!! Probably like an old misfit dog, the more your around it the more you appreciate it, but damn it's still ugly!
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=474437998
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=474437998
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And even though I'm a lefty that wouldn't stop me since I learned to shot right handed and have never actually fired a left handed bolt action gun.
I tend not to post about guns I'm actually considering buying anymore since the last time I asked someone to buy a gun I was looking at they did and I had to search quite a bit before finding it again for that price.
Well there you go, each to his own and all that. I like the stock.
And even though I'm a lefty that wouldn't stop me since I learned to shot right handed and have never actually fired a left handed bolt action gun.
I tend not to post about guns I'm actually considering buying anymore since the last time I asked someone to buy a gun I was looking at they did and I had to search quite a bit before finding it again for that price.
I've got a couple of lefty bolts and 3 lefty AR's. I still have more right handed guns then lefty ones. The one thing I can't deal with on a righty gun being shot right handed are those cheek swells.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Well there you go, each to his own and all that. I like the stock.
And even though I'm a lefty that wouldn't stop me since I learned to shot right handed and have never actually fired a left handed bolt action gun.
I tend not to post about guns I'm actually considering buying anymore since the last time I asked someone to buy a gun I was looking at they did and I had to search quite a bit before finding it again for that price.
I'm not worried. If I win it fine if I don't fine. Of course I would like to have it for my bid as I want a .270 for those times when a 300 mag is not needed (which are most days when you get right down to it), and ammo is cheaper.
It isn't ugly. It's practical to prevent accidents. Look at the darker sections. It's telling the shooter which way to insert the bullets (point first)! [:D][:D][:D]
Jim
quote:Originally posted by SCOUT5
Now Mogley, you're gonna have to get out of your pocket a little more than that to get past my bid. Dust off a few of those Benjamins now.
That's most likely a period era stock replacement..I know, I had one like it. The wood is soft,,but I like it,,and now am high bidder,,I DON'T need it,,I am trying to lighten the load,,but I will make someone pay for it.I collected Sakos about 30 years ago and just great rifles.[:)]
Oh no, Mogley ain't gonna like this development
quote:Originally posted by SCOUT5
quote:Originally posted by Grasshopper
That's most likely a period era stock replacement..I know, I had one like it. The wood is soft,,but I like it,,and now am high bidder,,I DON'T need it,,I am trying to lighten the load,,but I will make someone pay for it.I collected Sakos about 30 years ago and just great rifles.[:)]
Oh no, Mogley ain't gonna like this development
Well it sure didn't take much more to move you!
quote:Originally posted by SCOUT5
quote:Originally posted by Grasshopper
That's most likely a period era stock replacement..I know, I had one like it. The wood is soft,,but I like it,,and now am high bidder,,I DON'T need it,,I am trying to lighten the load,,but I will make someone pay for it.I collected Sakos about 30 years ago and just great rifles.[:)]
Oh no, Mogley ain't gonna like this development
Hey, I liked it, I just didn't like it that much.
Let's talk about ugly
I was about to get pissed! I thought this was going to be about me.
if you can pick it up on a deal , sell the stock I am sure some one or many may want it find a stock you want it may be a wash in the cost selling and buying one you like .
Problem solved, esp. when you know you're bidding despite of the stock.
I've seen a whole lot worse! Looks better than black plastic, any day.
Yep, my opinion also. She's no show stopper, but I have seen way way more ugly.
Yea right.