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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ The mind is a terrible place to hide |
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:17 am
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Joined: 28 Aug 2014
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Location: Eastern Tennessee
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While I should be focused on turkey call improvements I’m plagued by future year hunts. I’m studying plans for my .30-06 rifle and adding a scope to it for deer season. That one seems to be coming into view, but another eludes me maybe because I know the answer I just need someone else to say it too.
I was given a Winchester Model 77 .22lr tube feed rifle a few years back. That’s right, given as in free. The thing was coated in a red dust from lack of care, a period that has left the finish on the exterior marred by time. The good news is that the rust was limited to the exterior and the inside is in good order. As thick as the barrel is I’m not concerned with thickness.
So where is this going? Before I stick a scope on the dovetail groove and go to work on squirrel next January, I need to do something about the stock. It isn’t cracked at the action, it was broke clear around. Since the action, barrel and scope would all be firmly attached I’m wondering if a Frankenstein glue job would be sufficient? If not, I’m left with 2 other options: buy an old factory stock from nurm for $150 or buy a Marlin 60 and forget about it.
I seek advice or comments. |
_________________ 16' Brown A5
15' Brown White Light Citori
13' Brown Upland Spcl BPS
02' Rem 870 Exp
53' Rem 870 Wing
53' Mar 90 DT
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:25 am
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Joined: 28 Aug 2014
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Location: Eastern Tennessee
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I suppose I should have shared I have 2 .22lr. Both are old and not what I would call in showroom shape or even close. Besides this Winchester, the other was given to me by my grandfather. It’s his Marlin Model 100 from the late 30’s. I plan to take both out and between myself and son next winter. |
_________________ 16' Brown A5
15' Brown White Light Citori
13' Brown Upland Spcl BPS
02' Rem 870 Exp
53' Rem 870 Wing
53' Mar 90 DT
50' Mar 90 DT
47' Rem 31L
46' Win 12 (2)
33' Rem 31 |
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:50 am
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Joined: 30 Sep 2015
Posts: 640
Location: NEW SALISBURY INDIANA
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you can`t go wrong on the marlin, I have the 75c, tube fed with a 4x tasco on top. when the grandkids and nephews and nieces visit its their go to gun |
_________________ 16ga 3-Win 37
16ga Ithaca 37 1946
16ga Western Auto Revelation
16ga Browning A-5 1929
16ga Marlin 90 1939
16ga browning citori lightning grade 3 2003
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:01 pm
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Joined: 19 Jun 2004
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Location: Mpls, MN.
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Sell the Winchester to Numrich, add a little money to the pile, and buy one of these, instead:
https://www.remarms.com/firearm-history/model-581
You won’t regret it.
Best,
Ted |
_________________ "Well sir, stupidity isn't technically against the law, and on that note, I'll remove the handcuffs and you are free to go". |
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:05 pm
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Joined: 08 Feb 2009
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Location: Western WA
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Emphatically agree with Ted. The Rem 581 is arguably the best American .22 bolt action rifle ever made. Amazingly accurate due in part to the fastest lock time of any 22 rimfire, if not rifles of all types. Not sure if stock is walnut, might be beechwood.
V/R
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:15 pm
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Joined: 19 Jun 2004
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Location: Mpls, MN.
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The stocks are hardwood. There were just a few 581s that were stocked in African ribbon mahogany, that was imported by Remington for the lightweight 1100 20 gauge when it came out. I think it was 1971 only.
They are beyond rare.
Best,
Ted |
Last edited by Ted Schefelbein on Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:52 pm; edited 1 time in total _________________ "Well sir, stupidity isn't technically against the law, and on that note, I'll remove the handcuffs and you are free to go". |
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Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:18 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:23 am
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Joined: 16 Feb 2006
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Location: Flagstaff, AZ
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I have a 581 Remington and you guys are right about it's accuracy. Has always amazed me how a gun that looks this cheap can shoot this well.
I thought mine had a walnut stock, the grain is definately not hardwood and the wood is too dark. Got to looking for a date code and the barrel has a 71 inside a square. Maybe I have one of the rare mahogony stocked models, the grain certainly looks like it could be mahogony. Will pull the butt plate when I get time and see what is under it. |
_________________ Dennis
Current 16ga. Stable
Browning Citori Gr I
Browning Belgium Sweet 16
A.H. Fox Sterlingworth
Remington 11-48
Remington 31
Remington 870
Geco/J.P. Sauer BLNE
Winchester Mod 12 |
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Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:36 am
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Joined: 30 Nov 2011
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Location: Minnesota
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/925587786
explanation of the model in the description. I was thinking the side profile looked a lot like my brothers 788. Guess thats what they were going for. Same rear locking lugs too. |
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