My Dad passed away in May of '15 and he left behind several rifles with most being custom. Between his rifles and mine, I have been considering doing an inventory and determining what route I would like to go to create a good array of rifles for the future, especially considering I have two young sons.
I am thinking it would be best to have calibers ranging from smaller to larger that can all be hunted with and then a good practice shooter. What I would like to do is list the rifles below and have ya'll look at them and tell me your thoughts on what you would leave as is and what you would convert. If converting, please be specific (caliber, size barrel, stock, etc.). FYI I prefer calibers that I can easily find ammo for and not have to hand load for. My Dad had a couple that I know are good rounds, but I would most likely convert to something else due to ammo availability.
I would appreciate your input, ideas, and recommendations. Thanks.
1. Rem 700 LA, 280AI, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), HS Precision stock. Would most likely convert this to another caliber. Ideas? Thoughts?
2. Rem 700, 300wsm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), HS Precision thumbhole stock. Keeping this one as is.
3. Predator action, 6.8wsm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), Laminate thumbhole stock. Will convert this one to another caliber. Thought about maybe 6.5 creedmoor. Thoughts...other suggestions? My Dad had this on e altered a couple of times. He never could get it shooting the way he wanted and was thinking about altering it before he passed away.
4. Rem 700, .223, XCR Tactical. Keep as is or change? Ideas? My Dad bought this one on a whim, but never shot it.
5. Rem 700 5R, .223, stock Rem 5R rifle. Keep as is or change? Thoughts? This one is mine and may alter.
6. Rem 700 SA, .308, Hart barrel #5, HS Precision thumbhole stock. Keeping this one as is. This one is actually mine I had built.
7. Rem Model 7, 6mm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), Factory synthetic model seven stock. Thought about just putting this into an aftermarket stock, but there seems to be limited choices for the Rem Model Seven. I would prefer a thumbhole stock, but don't want to go overboard on costs either. This one was mine that I gave my Dad to alter as he saw fit. I actually discussed with him about changing out the stock before he passed away.
8. Rem Model 7, 6mm, Factory blue barrel and wood stock. Keeping this one as is. It was my first rifle given to me by my Dad. Killed my first deer with it and so has my oldest son.
9. FYI, if it makes any difference in how you analyze the above list of rifles.....in addition to these rifles, also have two Rock River AR15s. One is mine which is LAR-15 tactical carbine. The other was my Dad's which is like a LAR-15 varmint with a SS heavy barrel and fixed stock. Will most likely take his and put a adjustable butt stock, lighter barrel with quad rail hand guards. It's just heavier than I would like as is.
I am thinking it would be best to have calibers ranging from smaller to larger that can all be hunted with and then a good practice shooter. What I would like to do is list the rifles below and have ya'll look at them and tell me your thoughts on what you would leave as is and what you would convert. If converting, please be specific (caliber, size barrel, stock, etc.). FYI I prefer calibers that I can easily find ammo for and not have to hand load for. My Dad had a couple that I know are good rounds, but I would most likely convert to something else due to ammo availability.
I would appreciate your input, ideas, and recommendations. Thanks.
1. Rem 700 LA, 280AI, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), HS Precision stock. Would most likely convert this to another caliber. Ideas? Thoughts?
2. Rem 700, 300wsm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), HS Precision thumbhole stock. Keeping this one as is.
3. Predator action, 6.8wsm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), Laminate thumbhole stock. Will convert this one to another caliber. Thought about maybe 6.5 creedmoor. Thoughts...other suggestions? My Dad had this on e altered a couple of times. He never could get it shooting the way he wanted and was thinking about altering it before he passed away.
4. Rem 700, .223, XCR Tactical. Keep as is or change? Ideas? My Dad bought this one on a whim, but never shot it.
5. Rem 700 5R, .223, stock Rem 5R rifle. Keep as is or change? Thoughts? This one is mine and may alter.
6. Rem 700 SA, .308, Hart barrel #5, HS Precision thumbhole stock. Keeping this one as is. This one is actually mine I had built.
7. Rem Model 7, 6mm, Douglas barrel (not sure on contour but looks to be a heavy sporter; maybe a #3), Factory synthetic model seven stock. Thought about just putting this into an aftermarket stock, but there seems to be limited choices for the Rem Model Seven. I would prefer a thumbhole stock, but don't want to go overboard on costs either. This one was mine that I gave my Dad to alter as he saw fit. I actually discussed with him about changing out the stock before he passed away.
8. Rem Model 7, 6mm, Factory blue barrel and wood stock. Keeping this one as is. It was my first rifle given to me by my Dad. Killed my first deer with it and so has my oldest son.
9. FYI, if it makes any difference in how you analyze the above list of rifles.....in addition to these rifles, also have two Rock River AR15s. One is mine which is LAR-15 tactical carbine. The other was my Dad's which is like a LAR-15 varmint with a SS heavy barrel and fixed stock. Will most likely take his and put a adjustable butt stock, lighter barrel with quad rail hand guards. It's just heavier than I would like as is.
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