New Deer getter to me

Well been using a .243 SB2 for the last 20 yrs or so,My son had been graced with a son of his own 6 months ago,about 2 months ago I start a search for a New/used deer rifle for myself so I can hand the .243 down to my grandson when he starts shooting(may be a bit premature) but was taught be prepared.

Well after some searching and wanting a .257 Roberts, I came across a decent priced 1952 Rem 722 in said caliber,it was a bit on the neglected side but my gunsmith said elbow grease and tlc you have a damn fine rifle,barrel is pristine inside,and It still had cosmoline in the action,cleaned it up after total dismantle,lubed and put back together,but a 4x12x40 Vortex Dead hold on it,took to the range and now it shoots 3/4" high at 100 yrds using Rem core-lokt 117 grain round nose and grouping less than 1/2" not bad in my book to be used for hunting,will reload some rounds this winter and use my own makes next yrAttachment 1456Attachment 1457

Nice looking freezer filler. I’ve come to realize that I don’t like new things.... including guns. Those old stocks really grab my eye.
Good for you getting “prepared”


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Thank you and it started filling freezer today,New property,new rifle and a lil buck to top off a opening weekend,now will hunt tough for the the swamp boss or his competitors,used the first of my combo deer tags, the first is anything with at least 1 3" antler,the second "restricted" is 4 points on one side,so now its mature deer hunting timeAttachment 1473

Awesome rifle! I love it. I agree with Kbeaton, I like older rifles myself. 257 Roberts is one of my favorite calibers too. Nice work on that rifle and that buck.


JTD

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Originally Posted by Bentstick

Thank you and it started filling freezer today,New property,new rifle and a lil buck to top off a opening weekend,now will hunt tough for the the swamp boss or his competitors,used the first of my combo deer tags, the first is anything with at least 1 3" antler,the second "restricted" is 4 points on one side,so now its mature deer hunting timeAttachment 1473

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It sounds like you’re in MI with those antler restrictions.


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Yes sir,DNR cant make up the minds most yrs,but what is one to do,but go out do what is needed,we have plenty of deer here,some do need to be thinned out,My Mom was raised in ND in a lil town called Gackle,ain't been there for a few yrs,we normally have a family reunion in Jamestown,use to go Duck hunting with one of my uncles before I was allowed to carry a gun

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Originally Posted by Bentstick

Yes sir,DNR cant make up the minds most yrs,but what is one to do,but go out do what is needed,we have plenty of deer here,some do need to be thinned out,My Mom was raised in ND in a lil town called Gackle,ain't been there for a few yrs,we normally have a family reunion in Jamestown,use to go Duck hunting with one of my uncles before I was allowed to carry a gun

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I grew up in the top of the mitt. We hunted at my aunts cabin in the UP around a small mining town called Ralph or Feltch. I used to think MI was “the sportsman’s paradise” until I got stationed here in ND. I can’t believe the size of bucks running around out here. With the waterfowl hunting and upland.... I may never leave.


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