The Perfect Stalking Rifle
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colin jalland
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i just love my 2 stalking rifles. the first is a Sako l691 6.5x55 l/h ,and the second is Mauser MO3 in .243 also L/H and as the Mauser is a switch barrel i can't see any reason to ever change it .Both rifles have 3-12x50 Zeiss Duralyt .
I'm aiming for
Fortner/Heym SR30 action.
Slim german-ish stock, slightly more pronounced pistol grip - spalted maple for looks, built on a carbon core for stability
Flush cups with one on the cheek side so the rifle will carry 'flat' on the hill, and one for the bipod just ahead of the mag well for ease of adjustment while prone.
18-20inch barrel a little thicker, but with flutes to save weight.
titanium mod - F&D would be ideal.
Swing off mounts - to make space in the safe
DLC coating
1/8 twist 6.5CM
Fortner/Heym SR30 action.
Slim german-ish stock, slightly more pronounced pistol grip - spalted maple for looks, built on a carbon core for stability
Flush cups with one on the cheek side so the rifle will carry 'flat' on the hill, and one for the bipod just ahead of the mag well for ease of adjustment while prone.
18-20inch barrel a little thicker, but with flutes to save weight.
titanium mod - F&D would be ideal.
Swing off mounts - to make space in the safe
DLC coating
1/8 twist 6.5CM
I could literally spend over and hour describing my perfect stalking rifle in the most in-depth detail you'd imagine, based on a pre WW1 Oberndorf 98 commercial,...then, on the other hand, part of me feels there's no need because it is the Merkel 221E 7x57 O/U Double Rifle and that's that..
Of course one could design a 'Red Dawn' apocalypse type BS rifle with a plastic fantastic stock and all that ho-hum but it would be a real nasty ugly bastard so let's not convince ourselves it would ever be the 'perfect' stalking rifle..
..slow day at the office Pat?
Of course one could design a 'Red Dawn' apocalypse type BS rifle with a plastic fantastic stock and all that ho-hum but it would be a real nasty ugly bastard so let's not convince ourselves it would ever be the 'perfect' stalking rifle..
..slow day at the office Pat?
John Gryphon
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Rigby I want a Rigby!
One thing that I have seen is that many have over the top rifles with all the bells and whistles that look almost military at times (tactical?) yet they sit up in a seat as their hunting method and rarely actually stalk.
A plain Jane old bolt action rifle with a fair to middling good scope is in reality all that is needed by the bloke that can hold her steady.
One thing that I have seen is that many have over the top rifles with all the bells and whistles that look almost military at times (tactical?) yet they sit up in a seat as their hunting method and rarely actually stalk.
A plain Jane old bolt action rifle with a fair to middling good scope is in reality all that is needed by the bloke that can hold her steady.
John Gryphon
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You forgot the sling!
What about a four plait (kudu,eland,buffalo,sable) leather custom handcrafted sling that was tanned in the pi$$ of a maiden hippo to adorn your finest.
Blaser pro success 520mm barrel 308
Erik Hamburger
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The perfect stalking rifle, in my view, shoots straight, is cheap, short, light, and requires little or no cleaning and maintenance! 
alberta boy
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Nice
Anything that fits you, that you can shoot well, that does the business on game and that you can get a reliable supply of ammo for. If it looks the way you want it to look as well then thats a bonus.
Personally for me I really like Schultz and Larsen rifles - If I had to keep just one it would be my Victory in .300WM. I love the looks and the performance.
Personally for me I really like Schultz and Larsen rifles - If I had to keep just one it would be my Victory in .300WM. I love the looks and the performance.
That is beautiful. I'm a huge Mauser fan. Two of mine are restocked and Timney triggered. They both have 23.6" which I suspect is some Metric measurement. One is a 30-06, the other is a 7X57 with a 6X42 scope and weighs 8.5lbs. If I stalked, it would be the one that I would use. 90% of my hunting is out of a box blind some on the ground some elevated, so weight is not much of a consideration. The other is a semi custom Zastava with double-set-triggers. It has a 27" heavy sporter barrel.
Bavarianbrit
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I have a similar Argentinian 1909 .270 with an FN barrel that was built up by a New Mexico gunsmith for his own use, it really needs a decent scope mount as he had used an old Conetrol system on 1 inch rings also it has a muzzle brake so will need ear protection. Only cost me $250 in 1995.
Style is not always expensive.
BB
Sako75Hunter
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Each to their own, but for me the old Sako 75 hit the perfect sweet spot between functionality and form.
I love the feel of the stock (both the timber and synthetic versions: I have two 75s, one with each), the smoothness of the bolt, the shape of the bolt handle, the fact that the actions come in different sizes, and of course the fantastic accuracy and reliability. Maybe they're a little on the heavy side for some, but for me that just gives a feeling of serious solidity.
There's absolutely nothing I don't like about them, apart from the key-concept thingy on a lot of them, but neither of mine have that.
I love the feel of the stock (both the timber and synthetic versions: I have two 75s, one with each), the smoothness of the bolt, the shape of the bolt handle, the fact that the actions come in different sizes, and of course the fantastic accuracy and reliability. Maybe they're a little on the heavy side for some, but for me that just gives a feeling of serious solidity.
There's absolutely nothing I don't like about them, apart from the key-concept thingy on a lot of them, but neither of mine have that.
And is left handed. Or is that just me?The perfect stalking rifle, in my view, shoots straight, is cheap, short, light, and requires little or no cleaning and maintenance!
Nope, not just you
I also like the 75 and have 2, although my Swede has the key concept. Basic, no nonsense rifles with a great detachable magazine. A little heavy maybe, but each to their own.
Pine Marten
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Well obviously I'm biased, but I think this is the ideal stalking rifle, as well as a pretty-much-everything-gun! Simson 7x65R/16/16 drilling, with a Kahles Helia 5 1.5-8x42 on top. Packs down beautifully into a small bag/case.
Sako75Hunter
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One of mine is a Swede too. Great minds and all that!
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