Kinda old skool…

[Timber Stalker]

My new deer hunting rifle is not a modern platform, I went with a tried and true classic. My 1972 M70 is flat wore out, so rather than re barreling it I picked up a new featherweight. IMO the 25-06 is the ultimate deer cartridge so that’s what I went with. Blacktail season starts Saturday.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Very nice! My go to deer & antelope caliber has been 25-06 (with my handloads) for over 50 years.

 

[Timber Stalker]

I knew you were a fan of the 25-06 CC! I have so many reloading components in cases for that didn’t make sense to start with something different. That cartridge has never let me down.

 

[sleepingbear]

I have the exact same rifle in .270 love it.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I knew you were a fan of the 25-06 CC! I have so many reloading components in cases for that didn’t make sense to start with something different. That cartridge has never let me down.

I have been shooting the same rifle since 1970. The Ruger M77 (thumb safety) is still shooting great groups. I am shooting the same load I developed for the Ruger today too.

 

[Alabama]

Nice! Did you make that leather ammo holder? It really compliments the old school wood stock/blued barrel

 

[mallardsx2]

The 25-06 is a very deadly round for sure. I like that bullet holder!

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

I have one on my Ruger #1 (it's a .300 Wby). I bought it on line.

 

[Timber Stalker]

The butt cuff is from Mason Leather. Hand made to order. It’s a nice piece of cow skin!

 

[ScottR]

My new deer hunting rifle is not a modern platform, I went with a tried and true classic. My 1972 M70 is flat wore out, so rather than re barreling it I picked up a new featherweight. IMO the 25-06 is the ultimate deer cartridge so that’s what I went with. Blacktail season starts Saturday. View attachment 50539

This is a great looking rifle, I love the nostalgia!!!!