Schultz and Larsen Model differences

[stubear]

They are lovely rifles and very accurate. I have two, both Victory's, in .25-06 and .300WM.

I just went for the standard wood stock as they're both working rifles and I didnt want to get a fancy one only to ding it climbing into a high seat or something. The standard woods look great and what I really like is if you do get the odd knock or scuff you can just polish them up with linseed oil and they look like new.

 

[Dave Scott]

Wow. Stunning.

Ambassador in a mere grade 5 (william evans branded rifle).

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Lovely rifles whatever grade of wood - the bolts are silky smooth and they are very accurate.

 

[Leglas]

The new synthetic thumbhole stock for the Victory (although presumably it fits the Classic too) is £950. It looks great but I was hoping it'd be more reasonably priced. The GRS on my Remington was less than half that, and I'm sure economies of scale come into it, but it does seem very expensive for an injection moulded plastic structure.
A lot of what I read before committing to S&L ownership were reviews from 2016/17/18 talking about value, and it makes you realise how much they've put the prices up every year - Alan Rhone told me they'd be going up again this year so I placed an order before NY and saved a few hundred pounds on the package. Still a big fan of the brand, but I do hope they're not trying to transform themselves into a more expensive brand.

 

[Ronin]

Shultz and Larsen - premier brand

Hand finished parts

Bolts run as smooth as silk

Barrels always accurate



Don’t confuse them with other mass produced rifles

For their prices they are a bargain

Were I ever to buy a factory rifle

It would be a Shultz and Larsen

 

[Leglas]

I agree, which is why I bought one. My point is that they seem set on becoming less of a bargain.

 

[404Shooter]

Yeah its comfortably my favourite rifle. The smaller and larger rifle rarely get used unless for something specific. The S&L is just my go to rifle. The first picture with the large scope on it was ages ago but that has changed for the better now and I have a 2.5-25x42 on it which the eye falls on to perfectly now in the proper mounts. The whole thing is pretty light and sooooo nice to shoot.

This was the five shot group when fine tuning the 53g Nosler Varmie load that I use in it. I pulled one

I bought a Legacy in .223 between lockdowns and it’s become ‘our’ go-to rifle for range work. I say ‘our’ because my wife, who’d never taken an interest before, has found the weight, balance, recoil management and ergonomics really work for her. She likes a bit more magnification but I mount my Nightforce NX8 1-8x24 on it (for fox and range) and it is the lightest, most comfortable rifle imaginable. The build quality is pure S&L but it really is a pleasure to shoot and work with ( and it returns to zero between scopes just like it says on the tin).

 

[redrbr]

The Legacy is a short action rifle chambered only for .222rem/.223rem and .300AAC.

I think the SL rifle that Evans deals with is based on the Ambassador but I might be wrong.

They are all wonderful rifles. I have a Legacy chambered in .222rem and it is silly good for the money really. A superb action, crisp trigger, awesome barrel and nice stock.

If you are not fussed too much about wood etc, I would get a classic and enjoy what are superb cut rifled barrels. Amongst the most accurate factory rifles out there.

If you do want nice wood, then really I would plump for the Victory myself. You would be surprised how nice Grade II can be on those rifles. I nearly got a higher grade but plumped for Grade 2 in the end as anything else just seems a bit overkill as I use it a few times a week usually, so expect it to get battered but to be fair, it has stood up quite well. A quick lick of BLO so my gun cabinet smells like a chip shop and it is good to go for another few months.

And here it is with my other vital kit ready for tomorrow

That's a stunner. I'm in the process of getting a Legacy in .223rem. How often do you use the BLO?

 

[Cottis]

That's a stunner. I'm in the process of getting a Legacy in .223rem. How often do you use the BLO?

Cheers, it's much better now it has a more suitable scope on it. I had to put up with a brick on top of it for a while as I waiting to take delivery of a better scope. I cannot stress how much better these rifles are when using S&L's slide and lock rings and a lower profile, lightweight scope.

I use the rifle a lot but rarely give it linseed oil. I would say maybe once a year. I just take the action out the stock and hang the stock from the ceiling with some string through the swivel stud and use your warm palm/fingers to give it a coating. You do not need much. It will instantly bring back all the grain and help proof it a little.

Only downside is it needs a good day or so to soak in properly, so only do it when you know you will not need to use the rifle for a couple of days. You will also immediately get sticky fingerprints on it when you use it but it is worth it.

The only other time I would do it is if the rifle got soaked. I then take it all apart, dry everything with paper towels as best as poss and then I put it next to my dehumidifier for an hour or so. That take all moisture out of the air and dries it well and then I would immediately give it a dose of linseed to feed the wood just a veneer of moisture. Apart from that and a barrel clean when accuracy drops off, (about 150-200shots) I don't give it any further care.

Enjoy your rifle. I think you will be surprised at the insane accuracy and easy handling these rifles produce off the shelf.

 

[hammo]

I have nothing but praise for my S+L Victory, its in 8x57. I previously also had a .243 barrel but sold that due to lack of use.
I was really disappointed to see there is no .204 option on the Legacy, I would have bought one in a heartbeat.

 

[stevec]

I have nothing but praise for my S+L Victory, its in 8x57. I previously also had a .243 barrel but sold that due to lack of use.
I was really disappointed to see there is no .204 option on the Legacy, I would have bought one in a heartbeat.

Given that they make the barrels themselves, do they do custom calibres?

 

[hammo]

Given that they make the barrels themselves, do they do custom calibres?

Possibly, wish I had contacted them and asked. I now have a CZ527 in .204 which is a cracking little Rifle.

 

[redrbr]

Cheers, it's much better now it has a more suitable scope on it. I had to put up with a brick on top of it for a while as I waiting to take delivery of a better scope. I cannot stress how much better these rifles are when using S&L's slide and lock rings and a lower profile, lightweight scope.

I use the rifle a lot but rarely give it linseed oil. I would say maybe once a year. I just take the action out the stock and hang the stock from the ceiling with some string through the swivel stud and use your warm palm/fingers to give it a coating. You do not need much. It will instantly bring back all the grain and help proof it a little.

Only downside is it needs a good day or so to soak in properly, so only do it when you know you will not need to use the rifle for a couple of days. You will also immediately get sticky fingerprints on it when you use it but it is worth it.

The only other time I would do it is if the rifle got soaked. I then take it all apart, dry everything with paper towels as best as poss and then I put it next to my dehumidifier for an hour or so. That take all moisture out of the air and dries it well and then I would immediately give it a dose of linseed to feed the wood just a veneer of moisture. Apart from that and a barrel clean when accuracy drops off, (about 150-200shots) I don't give it any further care.

Enjoy your rifle. I think you will be surprised at the insane accuracy and easy handling these rifles produce off the shelf.

That's really helpful. Thanks.
I'm going for the S&L mounts. I've just bought a very nice 8X50 Swaro Habicht which I was thinking of using.