Thread: Bergara Scout

I have a .44 mag with 16”barrel Aimpoint and DPT. Only just got it really but I really like it. It’s short and handy and weighs 3.5kg. Shoots good groups at 100. I’m thinking out to 100m perfect as a bush hunting rig.

Agree the single shot is super underrated. The Baikal in 7.62x39 gets waaaaay more love than any other of my much more expensive toys. No show piece but it is simple and bullet proof, perfect for the hunting I do. And if it breaks (I will still likely cry) but it's paid for itself several times over in meat. And simple enjoyment.

On my 44 mag, instead of taking appart the barrel retaining pin, I unscrew the stock retaining screw in the pistol grip with an Allen key that I keep in my bag. It is a bit longer taken down but is way easier than carrying a hammer and a punch in the bush to try to knock the original pin out. Less chances of banging the scope as well.

Originally Posted by Friwi

On my 44 mag, instead of taking appart the barrel retaining pin, I unscrew the stock retaining screw in the pistol grip with an Allen key that I keep in my bag. It is a bit longer taken down but is way easier than carrying a hammer and a punch in the bush to try to knock the original pin out. Less chances of banging the scope as well.

Like this idea, it's how I do it with my 10/22, got to make sure you don't lose the trigger groups pins though....

The single shot baikals are easier to break down with their shotgun fore end but limited in their calibre range.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

The single shot baikals are easier to break down with their shotgun fore end but limited in their calibre range.

And the trigger is rubbish from the factory by comparison

Some of the bergaras have that shotgun forend takedown system from the factory.

Originally Posted by Friwi

Some of the bergaras have that shotgun forend takedown system from the factory.

Yup and they command nearly double the price, which is a little hard to swallow when you consider the manufacturing would cost no more and the only extra you get is a $10 canvas bag to store it in

I have no complaints with the trigger on my particular Baikal. It is not match grade but it is not as bad as I keep hearing.

The triggers are fine

Originally Posted by WillB

The triggers are fine

No problem with the trigger, Gundoc suggested a while ago that one in 7.62x39 rechambered to 303 would be a great bit of kit. Im inclined to agree.

Originally Posted by dannyb

Yup and they command nearly double the price, which is a little hard to swallow when you consider the manufacturing would cost no more and the only extra you get is a $10 canvas bag to store it in

They can, but worth enquiring around the place. Recently I picked up a B13 45/70 TD for 40% off the price Guncity quoted. Check out reloaderz or Taihape sports.

Originally Posted by berg243

well looks like I will be getting another bergara tried to order a h&r in 500 s&w only to find out Remington shut the factory after they bought marlin so probably end up with a 45-70 shortened and a dpt with a couple extra baffles for a subs bush rifle.

@berg243 Encore is another .50cal alternative

https://www.tcarms.com/firearms/inte...unter-katahdin

Originally Posted by berg243

my wife is not amused by you thanks for that I hadn't seen any other 500s&w chambered rifles.

my apologies to your good wife in advance . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdcS5JCqhbc