OT Bolt gun Day

[2ndovc]

Was cleaning some stuff I haven't had out in a while..

My Dad's father was a dedicated Bolt Gun guy and really into custom lightweights.

One of his favorites was a Japanes Arisaka that was sporterized and rechambered to .257 Roberts.
She sports an 18 1/2" Barrel, new trigger and guard assembly, Williams reciever sight and new ramp front sight.
Weighs about 6 pounds.
My Grandfather took several deer and a bunch of antelope with this rifle.

Still has the Mum on the receiver

Floorplate;




I got it as a 18th Birthday present. Has always been one of my favorite trail guns.
He made up hundreds of .257 lead RNGC bullets that I'm still shooting.

Now before you guys start _____ about screwing up and original Arisaka. I doubt
My Grandfather paid more than ten dollars for it before he had it worked over. Was
just the thing to do in those days.


jb

[Nath]

Sweet, how do those rounds shoot? Do they get used on critters?

Nath.

[kimwcook]

How cool is that! Pretty neat I think.

[2ndovc]

Sweet, how do those rounds shoot? Do they get used on critters?

Nath.

The 70 Gr lead RN Gas checks work great on our woodchucks. A big one runs about twenty pounds Plus. Been loading
the same bullet in my .25-20 Cadet rifle. Have only punched paper with that one so far.

jb

[Hobie]

Too late now! Once upon a time that is ALL they were good for. At least he put a good Williams Foolproof on it!

[jhrosier]

I used to object strongly to sporterised military rifles.
Then I got a beautiful sporterised Rem '03 Springfield for a song.
It shoots as good as any rifle that I have ever owned.
Someone thought enough of the old girl to put some serious time and money into it.
I can almost feel the pride of the person who did the alterations.

I've come to believe that the customising of military guns is an important part of our history.
Somehow, a sporter that gets used vs. a safe queen that will never be seen in public, gets my approval.
I'm not encouraging folks to chop up rare collectables in mint condition, but I can't see any reason to turn my nose up at a nicely executed sporter.
I can't imagine anyone turning their nose up at a Sedgley Springfield.

Jack

[rjohns94]

that is a really nice looking bolt gun with history. Congrats. I can see why you hold it special