Thread: Most comfortable/steady rifle

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

early Remingtons seem to have the balance factor right- or just really suit me - my Rem 1975 700 BDL in .222 I rate highly for handling but does not have a can- likewise my old 788 in 308 with can and 18 1/2 barrel is also very nice to handle quickly - two that really stood out was my beloved 742 Woodsmaster and a Benelli semi auto I used - both handled really well but now bits of useless steel somewhere ( short pause for a sob or two ) I put the Remington's down to stock design - the earlier A2 sakos with the nice walnut and deep palm swell stock were good-- the worst well Zastava mini mauser horrible just all wrong pleased I only used it one day when I was unexpectedly invited out to shoot some pesky reds on a crop - what was wrong with it well pistol grip to short and barrel way to light

Yep, I had 2 Model 742s, in .308 and .6mm. Should never have parted with them..sound familiar?? They came up quickly on target, beautifully balanced rifles. With the .308 I shot 2 deer that leapt up in front of me and bolted. Two shots, 2 deer in a nanosecond. Sorted.

Borrowed a 30/30 Marlin lever action off a mate while on Stewart Island few years ago wasn't the 336 model but can't remember exact one. Was stunning in the way it fitted me, up and sights lined up ready to go. Scored a White tail with it.

Originally Posted by Ranger 888

Yep, I had 2 Model 742s, in .308 and .6mm. Should never have parted with them..sound familiar?? They came up quickly on target, beautifully balanced rifles. With the .308 I shot 2 deer that leapt up in front of me and bolted. Two shots, 2 deer in a nanosecond. Sorted.

they should have given us a memorial site we could have visited and had a few moments silence at their demise lol lol lol

Sako 75 before the barrel is shortened
Brno 601 deluxe stock but it’s almost the same dimensions as the sako75 so very similar


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Anything with a heavy barrel, steady as shooting off hand, includes most muzzle loaders