Modern takedown rifles

[Pine Marten]

I don't see any other threads on this topic, so forgive me if this has been done before. Are there any other currently manufactured takedown rifles apart from the Sauer 202 Takedown? I've also seen a customised Blaser R93 I think that could be taken apart in that way. There are plenty of switch-barrel models, but I don't see any of the single-calibre takedown rifles that used to be manufactured that can be assembled and disassembled without tools. If there are none out there, apart from at the super-expensive custom end of the market, is it even possible to turn a standard bolt-action rifle into a takedown, which would presumably involve a new barrel? Or do these things have to have a specific type of action?

Grateful for any insights into this.

 

[8x57]

Perhaps you are looking in the wrong place Pine Marten. Single barrel Kipplauf rifles are very popular in Europe and many shotgun manufacturers make these along with double barrel express rifles, some are very resonable in price. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much of a market for such rifles in the U.K. as we are all fixated with bolt action rifles. Of course there are also several switch barrel rifles which could also be regarded as take down rifles like you say the Sauer being one of them, but most of these tend to be at the top end of the market such as the Merkel and Manlicher.

 

[Vipa]

I don't see any other threads on this topic, so forgive me if this has been done before. Are there any other currently manufactured takedown rifles apart from the Sauer 202 Takedown? I've also seen a customised Blaser R93 I think that could be taken apart in that way. There are plenty of switch-barrel models, but I don't see any of the single-calibre takedown rifles that used to be manufactured that can be assembled and disassembled without tools. If there are none out there, apart from at the super-expensive custom end of the market, is it even possible to turn a standard bolt-action rifle into a takedown, which would presumably involve a new barrel? Or do these things have to have a specific type of action?

Grateful for any insights into this.

When you say tool less... I would count my Blaser R8 as a takedown rifle... of you need 1 hex key to do it but that's all.. not exactly a tool box. That hex key and 2 bolts and the whole thing comes apart, (even the scope can come off) in under 30 seconds and can be reassembled in as little time and return to zero... The Mauser M03 is similar..

Or... are you talking about the single shot (or sometimes doubles or even combinations) that assemble and disassemble like a shotgun?

 

[8x57]

What are you actually looking for, something like the man from U.N.C.L.E. gun that comes in a brief case? Most of those that I have seen in films are either based on a broomhandle mauser or the M1 carbine. Like Viper says there are quite a few decent bolt action rifles that can be reduced in size for travelling using the minimal of tools in a very short space of time. Myself I like break action shotgun type rifles for convenience of travelling and for reasons of security when travelling.

 

[Pine Marten]

You're right, Kipplauf rifles do the business and are often very pretty things. I wasn't thinking of military-inspired rifles, this is more the sort of thing I had in mind: Takedown

 

[User00021]

Too expensive and probably not the best stalking set up but it does pack down neat and tidy - Nemesis vanquish .308.

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[Vipa]

Too expensive and probably not the best stalking set up but it does pack down neat and tidy - Nemesis vanquish .308.

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That certainly appeals on one level

 

[User00021]

Ah, Pine Martin, if i had waited a few seconds more....... HS precision used to list a sporter take down but it had a synthetic stock.

 

[deeangeo]

Does this K95 qualify as a 'Takedown' rifle? Comes apart just like a shotgun..no tools at all, and the scope rail is QD holding it's zero every time.
For me, it's the perfect Kipplaufbusch. Lightweight & very accurate. Definitely NOT military. Cheers.

 

[Pine Marten]

Well not exactly what I had in mind, but yes, I'd settle for one of those!

 

[Muir]

How about Thompson-Center Encore single shot? Comes in about every caliber a man could want and won't break the bank.~Muir

 

[Hornet 6]

How about Thompson-Center Encore single shot? Comes in about every caliber a man could want and won't break the bank.~Muir

Define break the bank, just over two years ago the base model in .22 hornet was £950.00 + scope mounting rail or bases

Neil.

 

[deeangeo]

Well, at that dosh, the TCC is around 1/4 the price of a K95 depending on accessories, so makes the Thompson good value for a single shot.
A good friend had one as a pistol in 7mm Rem. when they were legal here and it was a great piece of kit.

 

[Brithunter]

Well have you heard of or ever seen these:-

http://www.luxusarms.com/html/m11-models.html

Of course not a break barrel as it's of the Falling Block design type but they are rather stylish, at least to my eyes, but they I love traditional styled rifles.

Not only take down but switch barrel too. They can be had in magnum calibres and chamberings too. Custom chamberings by special order according to their web site. On the std list there is only one rimmed case the .22 Hornet.

 

[Pine Marten]

That entry-level M11 doesn't even cost a stupid amount of money! Are these sold in the UK?

 

[Hornet 6]

There is always the humble Biakal single shot, agricultural but accurate, and less than £300 new.
I also like the look of the Brno Effect, comes in at just under £2k

Neil.

 

[Brithunter]

That entry-level M11 doesn't even cost a stupid amount of money! Are these sold in the UK?

I don't know sorry. A few on GBO have them but of course that's an American site. Best thing to do would be e-mail and ask. I must admit that the style is one I find really attractive..

 

[Brithunter]

There is always the humble Biakal single shot, agricultural but accurate, and less than £300 new.
I also like the look of the Brno Effect, comes in at just under £2k

Neil.

I have not heard of the Brno model but the Baikal MH18 well I ahd one in .222 rem :-

As you can see I altered the stocks style as the std one is horrible to my eyes. The triggers also unlike the ones on the shotguns for some reason need lightening and smoothing. Whether the new shotguns have the same awful trigger I don't know as the Model 18 shotguns I own are all older ones.

I was actually sorry to have to part with it but I needed a slot open to get a BSA model that I had been trying to find a good one for several years.

 

[Hornet 6]

I was actually sorry to have to part with it but I needed a slot open to get a BSA model that I had been trying to find a good one for several years.

I have just sold my one in .223 rem, trigger was not too bad, smooth, a little creep but broke around 3lb.
Being replaced by a Pfeifer Waffen SR2 in 6mm PPC.

Neil.

 

[Pine Marten]

Ah, now the Schultz & Larsen M97 Takedown is the sort of thing I was after: http://www.cheshiregunroom.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1464

It's just that I'd like one that costs about half of that. Ah well, add it to the list of improbable shopping.