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Offline killer

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« on: February 22, 2004, 02:12:31 PM »
hi guys. first let me start by saying i have a 209x50 encore walnut blued. i love this gun, and am ready to add to it. i have just got an extra 500 dollars to blow on my gun what do guys think i should buy? what do i buy to get the most for my money? i have my own ideas but was interested in what everyone else would do. i would love to see how you guys upgrade.
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2004, 03:12:19 PM »
Camo Turkey 12 guage barrel and foreend will get about $325 of it on a good day.  Season is coming if you hunt turkeys.

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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2004, 04:29:17 PM »
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i have just got an extra 500 dollars to blow on my gun what do guys think i should buy? what do i buy to get the most for my money?

Do you reload?
And you live in Michigan, hmm.  Well, 500 would get 2 barrels, but not scoped.
But, you need a complete set-up for $500.00.  And you live in Michigan.
 My choice would be a FoxRidge 35 Whelen, and Bushnell 3200 elite 3-9x40 with Interlock rings and mount. Come to about $475.00 + S/H. With a few extra bucks you can get dies! :wink:
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2004, 10:58:21 AM »
buy a can of pop and send me the change.............

how about a factory .300 mag no sights and a decent butt stock and foreend....may just have enough leftover to get some scope mounts etc.
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2004, 11:51:00 AM »
If I had $500 then Id go to Virgin Valley, order a full, straight octagoned barrel in 50/70 and get a schnable fore end and buttstock to match.  But hey Im just crazy like that  :grin: .
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2004, 03:28:03 PM »
Ahhhhh to be young again!
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2004, 03:03:09 AM »
Unless you are drooling for a big game caliber, I would go with a good varmit caliber with an 8x32 Burris. Say a 22/250 or maybe hold off until the 204 Ruger is made in the Encore barrels. Nothing like spoiling a coyote's day at 500 yards, especially when you know he was wondering what that bright flash was he just seen..........SMACK!
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2004, 08:31:18 AM »
I would take a look around and figure out all the little things I need but never get around to getting.  Having the right tools for any hobby makes life much easier.  Then buy a barrel and scope.  Some have had problems with factory barrels but I never found one I couldn't get to shoot and even if they don't send it back.
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2004, 09:49:24 AM »
depends on what your definition of "get to shoot" is.............
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