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Post by davewolf on Dec 29, 2010 9:03:56 GMT -5
If I recall correctly, some time ago there was a discussion about breach plugs in older Omega's. I have my eye on a ugly Omega, complete with a Omega scope--3x9.
The rifle is new, but I'm guessing it was made in 2008. Looks like a "Dream Season". The stock barrel and scope are all coated with that snowy camo pattern.
I'm very tempted to buy it because the price is right. From what I found on the net, it seems like the rifle would be around $200 minus the scope.
I would love to have a back-up for my Triumph. I guess my questions are; Will I have problems with the breach plug and is the rifle and scope--already mounted--worth $450?
As always thanks,
All the best and Happy New Year,
Dave
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Post by GMB54-120 on Dec 29, 2010 9:52:00 GMT -5
New Dream Seasons have a shorter 26" SS barrel without any camo on the barrel. The barrel also has a unique contour...kinda like a triangle with a rounded bottom. Cabelas has them NIB for $499 without a scope.
As far as i know the Omegas have one of the best BP designs that will ignite all powders well, so if you like the one you found i doubt that is anything to worry about. The price seems just a tiny bit high considering 3rdGeneration has gray laminate SS Omegas for $400 and 45s in SS with a snyth for $300 NIB.....thats just a personal preference in stocks and SS vs WeatherShield.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Dec 29, 2010 10:48:47 GMT -5
I seen the completeT/C Omega setup in the big goose store blue with syn stock for $379....
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Post by sabotloader on Dec 29, 2010 11:57:32 GMT -5
davewolf
On the first question - the BP is A-OK. It works equally well with all powders. Even if and when you might shoot the flash hole out - simply drill it out and insert a Lehigh Vent Liner and you will have an even better plug.
Price - that on I am not a good judge of.... I still have a 2004 Omega - that functions like a SS Swiss Watch....
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Post by rlp10ml on Dec 29, 2010 12:31:22 GMT -5
I have had 3 different Omegas,with 3 different breech plug designs in the last 7 years.The first one had a flat face on the powder side.The second one had a "semi-dished" or "shallow-dished" powder pocket.This one had terrible blow back.The third one,on a Omega which I just bought 2 months ago,has a "deep-dished" powder pocket.This gun has ZERO blow back.I've seen the current replacement T/C breech plugs and they have the "deep-dish" as well.The Omega I just bought 2 months ago is the Gray Laminate Thumbhole w/ Stainless Fluted Barrel.I paid $449.00 brand new at a local shop.
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Post by davewolf on Dec 29, 2010 20:52:02 GMT -5
Thanks guys: I'll have to look at this one closer and find out exactly what it is. I have a Omega 3X9 on my Triumph with single cross hairs--the kind I prefer. This one had a little loop at the bottom of the middle of cross-hairs. Doesn't seem to distract me. Of course this one comes without shipping charges and I might be able to talk them down on the price.  Keep those suggestions coming and as always. thanks, Have a great day! Dave |
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