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Slightly used McMillan Tubb 2000 with 5-20X Vortex Scope

wharfrat1940

I have a lightly used Tubb 2000 Long Range Precision Rifle - .308 with a very nice Vortex scope that I would like to share some pictures with you. It looks new in all respects. Is anybody on this forum familiar with this rifle? If yes, I would sure appreciate you sharing any knowledge about it with me as I recently purchased it and am not at all familiar with the brand. I just know that it has an excellent reputation on the competition circuit. I might consider selling it and would consider offers as I have no experience with the kind of long range shooting that this rifle is made for. It does happen to be one of the neatest rifles I have ever seen.

Comments are certainly welcome. RAT in Houston, Texas, USA
 

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Dans40X said:
The tube gun chassis have made the T2K's basically obsolete.

Send it down the road & move on!
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I have not seen anything like that in my 2 weeks of research. Thank you for your comment. The new models are pretty much all the same and go for $8,500 without sights. I paid way under that for the whole rig..

Rat in Houston, Texas, USA
 
wharfrat1940 said:
I have not seen anything like that in my 2 weeks of research. Thank you for your comment. The new models are pretty much all the same and go for $8,500 without sights. I paid way under that for the whole rig..

Rat in Houston, Texas, USA
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They sold new for about half that amount.
 
Cant tell what the serial number is from the pic, but it looks like an early T2k based on the top rail, buttstock and colors. The Alias that someone linked on the GB auction has been up for sale for a good while. Have to agree, the $8k price is, well, optimistic. But, to state that tube guns have made the T2k "basically obsolete", is well, a bit short sighted. If you shoot XTC, the tube guns simply cannot run rapids as smoothly as the T2k can (or at least those prior to about SN 600 and up). I also do not think the tube guns are as "user friendly" as I find them a bit clunky, and bulky (yep, I own both, so have just a bit of experience with both setups, which is why I KNOW one didnt make the other obsolete) and that bolt throw, not even in the same ballpark. So, what you do have is what appears to be an early T2k, in really nice condition, and will have its hightest value to someone that shoots XTC high power, and maybe a bit more value than a tube gun to someone that shoots long range. But, for about anything else, there are plenty of other options, which are going to be less expensive. Current market price on T2ks that are actually selling, is somewhere north of $4k, depending on some details like extras, bbl, SN range, etc. Put it up for sale over at the National Match forum for less than half of the gunbroker one and I bet it sells. :-)
 
I wouldn't say they are obsolete either. What's obsolete about a smooth running action with easy barrel changes, fully adjustable stock, and an Anschutz trigger? The T2K will still run with anything on the market.
 
BigBlueandGoldie said:
I wouldn't say they are obsolete either. What's obsolete about a smooth running action with easy barrel changes, fully adjustable stock, and an Anschutz trigger? The T2K will still run with anything on the market.
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The serial number on my Tubb 2000 is 0153...and for the record I paid $2900 for the whole rig including a scope that had a MSRP or $2.000. I think I got a very good deal. I am mentioning it here as I plan to keep it and learn how to shoot it. It should be lots of fun!

I want to thank all of you for your comments. Lots of Good Shooting to you all. Rat in Houston, Texas, USA
 
wharfrat1940 said:
The serial number on my Tubb 2000 is 0153...and for the record I paid $2900 for the whole rig including a scope that had a MSRP or $2.000.
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THIEF!!!! :-) Yep, you stole it for that price, even if it didnt have the scope on board. 153 is an "early" rifle, probably somewhere around 02-03 or so, guessing. So it will have the lighter, slicker bolt lift than the late ones. Yeah, for 2900, you got one heck of a deal. Enjoy!
 
Mudcat said:
Cant tell what the serial number is from the pic, but it looks like an early T2k based on the top rail, buttstock and colors. The Alias that someone linked on the GB auction has been up for sale for a good while. Have to agree, the $8k price is, well, optimistic. But, to state that tube guns have made the T2k "basically obsolete", is well, a bit short sighted. If you shoot XTC, the tube guns simply cannot run rapids as smoothly as the T2k can (or at least those prior to about SN 600 and up). I also do not think the tube guns are as "user friendly" as I find them a bit clunky, and bulky (yep, I own both, so have just a bit of experience with both setups, which is why I KNOW one didnt make the other obsolete) and that bolt throw, not even in the same ballpark. So, what you do have is what appears to be an early T2k, in really nice condition, and will have its hightest value to someone that shoots XTC high power, and maybe a bit more value than a tube gun to someone that shoots long range. But, for about anything else, there are plenty of other options, which are going to be less expensive. Current market price on T2ks that are actually selling, is somewhere north of $4k, depending on some details like extras, bbl, SN range, etc. Put it up for sale over at the National Match forum for less than half of the gunbroker one and I bet it sells. :)
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Thanks for your thoughtful note. It is a pleasure to meet you and I really appreciate your comments, especially since you own a Tubb! I am an OLD target shooter from the 1950's and target shooting is still my favorite activity. I shot on rifle teams from High School, College ROTC and while in the US ARMY (1963-1965). While in the Army I became the Director of Marksmanship for the 1st Armored Division at Ft. Hood, Texas. I also shot on the Division's Rifle Team and had overall responsibility for the Pistol Team. I had to pinch myself every morning that I had such a fun assignment in the Army as a Lieutenant. Now I shoot as much as possible and collect rifles and pistols that I actually shoot. Except for the Tubb 2000 they were all purchased NEW. My Tubb does not show any wear at all and I doubt that it was every shot very much. It looks NEW! I hope to get a chance to talk with the previous owner. The serial number of my rifle is 0153. What does this tell you about my rifle? I think it might be 10 years old! That is just a guess. Thanks again for your interest. I will look forward to your comments including your interests and experience in target shooting. Regards, "Peter" - Wharfrat1940
 
Mudcat said:
THIEF!!!! :) Yep, you stole it for that price, even if it didnt have the scope on board. 153 is an "early" rifle, probably somewhere around 02-03 or so, guessing. So it will have the lighter, slicker bolt lift than the late ones. Yeah, for 2900, you got one heck of a deal. Enjoy!
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I was composing my earlier response back to you when you posted your comment. I think I would agree with you that it was an excellent price. I am actually really surprised that the Gun Store would have priced it so low or why the previous owner would have sold it to them at such a low price. The store usually marks them up at least 30%. They actually gave me a 11% discount from the listed price of $3,249.95. I have purchased lots of guns and scopes from the store and know the owners quite well. I like your comment "THIEF" but they marked it at this price...so I don't feel guilty at all! They had put it on the market a day or two before I picked it up. My Israeli friend (sales rep) who had been with the IDF for 7 years introduced it to me. Perhaps I am making up for having paid premium prices on some of my guns... Primarily my collection of FN rifles. (FS-2000, PS-90, SCAR 16-S, SCAR 17-S, FNAR). I have never experienced a smoother / slicker bolt and the trigger is just exceptional.
 
Sir,

Are you interested in selling this rifle, or no?

If you are, what is the price you are looking for: 1) With the scope and mounts. (2) Without the scope and mounts.


-Nate
 
natdscott said:
Sir,

Are you interested in selling this rifle, or no?

If you are, what is the price you are looking for: 1) With the scope and mounts. (2) Without the scope and mounts.


-Nate
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No! I am not interested in selling it. I am sorry that it appeared that way. I just purchased it USED about 2 weeks ago, Not knowing anything about a Tubb 2000 I was trying to learn as much as I could about the rifle. I have been a target shooter since the mid 1950's and on rifle teams from High School, through College ROTC and on US Army Rifle Teams. I was the Director of Marksmanship (AMU) for the 1st Armored Division at Ft. Hood, Texas (1963-1965). That was the best assignment I could have ever had - Even pinched myself every morning. I also shot on the Rifle Team and our Division won every match we shot in while I was involved. Warm regards, wharfrat1940 "Peter"
 
Thank you for your response.

For the record, the Anschutz 5018 Trigger group in those rifles is one of the best mechanical rifle triggers ever built. Way I understand it, Mr. Tubb to great extent designed the rifle's receiver around compatibility with that trigger. Other's have done similar, or modified existing actions to work accordingly.

Set it at 4-6 ounces (or just leave it alone), and go shoot some offhand on a windy day...it'll put more hair on your chest, I guarantee that.

Of note: do NOT just go removing that trigger from the action for cleaning. It needs to be retuned/set on the action when it is removed...it's not a big deal if you take measurements beforehand, but it could be. Also...flush the trigger group with lighter fluid from above to clean dust out occasionally, but other than that, do not lube it or clean it in any other fashion.

-Nate
 
natdscott said:
Oh...also...

Are you aware of, and familiar with, the National Match Forums?

Go there, join up real quick, and we'd be happy to have you...frankly, there are a higher quotient of shooters over there that work with this kind of rifle, and shoot the sports it was built for originally.

http://www.usrifleteams.com/forums/index.php?act=idx

-Nate
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Thank you very much! I am checking it out now and have joined the forum. I appreciate the assistance. RAT in Houston, Texas
 
Hi Rat
If the gun didnt come with an action wrench you can order one from McMillan.
One of the benifits to me is the ability to buy new barrels ready to go no waiting on a smith.There is also a good selection of calibers.
My rifle came with 3 308 barrels ,so I sold one on this form in a day and bought a 6xc barrel from Mudcat .I couldnt be happer,enjoy.
 
JFM33 said:
Hi Rat
If the gun didnt come with an action wrench you can order one from McMillan.
One of the benifits to me is the ability to buy new barrels ready to go no waiting on a smith.There is also a good selection of calibers.
My rifle came with 3 308 barrels ,so I sold one on this form in a day and bought a 6xc barrel from Mudcat .I couldnt be happer,enjoy.
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My gun did not come with the action wrench. I will try to locate one through McMillan. Do you have a link for them or a telephone number?

Thanks! Happy Shooting! Rat in Houston, Texas.
 
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