Muddly
10-30-2017, 04:56 PM
Got her home and gave her a quick cleaning and check up. I believe I got a very good deal! The action is new stiff, there's no blueing wear and very minimal handling marks on the stock. By her serial number, she's a 1985 model and a true short action. After cleaning God knows what out of the bore, its a rolled up mirror with a sharp throat and virtually no copper fouling.
Her trigger is a very fine 3 1/2 pounds and very consistent too.
The scope is a Simmons 3x9 model 1010 and the mounts, Weaver bases and rings I don't recognize, make me think the rifle was originally a package deal. The scope looks good, once I cleaned the funk of the ages off the lenses.
All in all, I'm hopeful for this one. That she shows so little use is remarkable, and good for me! I've never had luck with the 243. Accuracy and consistency issues with a Remington 700 CDL and a Handi Rifle. Never took either for a walk. I have a bud who's used the 243 and liked it.
So begins the adventure. Fingers and toes crossed...
Her trigger is a very fine 3 1/2 pounds and very consistent too.
The scope is a Simmons 3x9 model 1010 and the mounts, Weaver bases and rings I don't recognize, make me think the rifle was originally a package deal. The scope looks good, once I cleaned the funk of the ages off the lenses.
All in all, I'm hopeful for this one. That she shows so little use is remarkable, and good for me! I've never had luck with the 243. Accuracy and consistency issues with a Remington 700 CDL and a Handi Rifle. Never took either for a walk. I have a bud who's used the 243 and liked it.
So begins the adventure. Fingers and toes crossed...