wildfowler.250
Well-Known Member
What does a modern stalking rifle for the next 20 years look like and require?
I’ve had my current rifle for 20 years - sako 75 in .270 and no real need to change it. But I think about it often. In truth it could probably last me,(give or take a new barrel) until I die but is that a bit boring?
If you were to pick something tomorrow to last a long time and guarantee above average accuracy, what would you go for? Something that can shoot a fox out lamping, targets on a Sunday or a rare day on an estate for a red deer. A do it all that you could maybe take abroad if desired with ease.
I really like my wooden stock rifles but everything new seems to be mostly in synthetic. All these rifles being built for competitions look like something out of a sniper film - but its accuracy you’re building/buying at the end of the day so is this the way to go? Most of these modern rifles seem to have almost a pistol grip type action and I really feel a cheek riser would be a must.
Caliber: Does flat shooting really matter now? I’m very much a point and shoot guy but most people have a range finder. A lot of custom turrets are available so that you can just set the yardage on the scope. Certainly gunwerks/leupold all seem to go to is way.
Detachable rails/scope: this seems a real plus for travel and storage. Switch barrels - I’m slowly becoming a one caliber person. Maybe still an advantage.
What’s your thoughts. If you were to spec something tomorrow would you go for a semi custom job,(say PSE stock and new barrel) or an off the shelf blaser/gunwerks? Money obviously being a consideration,(or at least everyone’s idea of value for money) and if you’re reverting to a 6x42 on a stutzen then that’s also fine!
I’m starting to think one rifle to do everything is the way to go and leaning towards the PSE type rifle on the left. Possibly in 6.5PRC or 6.5CM. But then again, blaser seems to have the cult modern following in the uk for accuracy and usability. The tikka tactical is a bit too much for me at this stage.
(Stock photos from google)
I’ve had my current rifle for 20 years - sako 75 in .270 and no real need to change it. But I think about it often. In truth it could probably last me,(give or take a new barrel) until I die but is that a bit boring?
If you were to pick something tomorrow to last a long time and guarantee above average accuracy, what would you go for? Something that can shoot a fox out lamping, targets on a Sunday or a rare day on an estate for a red deer. A do it all that you could maybe take abroad if desired with ease.
I really like my wooden stock rifles but everything new seems to be mostly in synthetic. All these rifles being built for competitions look like something out of a sniper film - but its accuracy you’re building/buying at the end of the day so is this the way to go? Most of these modern rifles seem to have almost a pistol grip type action and I really feel a cheek riser would be a must.
Caliber: Does flat shooting really matter now? I’m very much a point and shoot guy but most people have a range finder. A lot of custom turrets are available so that you can just set the yardage on the scope. Certainly gunwerks/leupold all seem to go to is way.
Detachable rails/scope: this seems a real plus for travel and storage. Switch barrels - I’m slowly becoming a one caliber person. Maybe still an advantage.
What’s your thoughts. If you were to spec something tomorrow would you go for a semi custom job,(say PSE stock and new barrel) or an off the shelf blaser/gunwerks? Money obviously being a consideration,(or at least everyone’s idea of value for money) and if you’re reverting to a 6x42 on a stutzen then that’s also fine!
I’m starting to think one rifle to do everything is the way to go and leaning towards the PSE type rifle on the left. Possibly in 6.5PRC or 6.5CM. But then again, blaser seems to have the cult modern following in the uk for accuracy and usability. The tikka tactical is a bit too much for me at this stage.
(Stock photos from google)
