Need some suggestions fella on a special gift/family heirloom firearm...what would yo

6.5x55, Sako Bavarian. ( threaded - brake and silencer - easy for smaller folk to shoot, etc)
Family crest known? Get it engraved

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Originally Posted by Beaker

6.5x55, Sako Bavarian. ( threaded - brake and silencer - easy for smaller folk to shoot, etc)
Family crest known? Get it engraved

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I'm sorry, but you my friend are a f###ing heathen.. thread and suppress a Bavarian!!! Blasphemy!! Kill it with fire before it breeds!

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Originally Posted by Beaker

6.5x55, Sako Bavarian. ( threaded - brake and silencer - easy for smaller folk to shoot, etc)
Family crest known? Get it engraved

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Yeah as Ryan says some guns ya just dont need to ruin with a can

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Especially as the Bavarian stock is most suited to open sights.

I don't think I'd so the shotgun route when buying for someone else - choosing one to 'fit' correctly is a personal thing. If it doesn't fit he won't shoot well with it, and it won't really matter how pretty or high quality it is at that point.

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Originally Posted by Gibo

T3 and a VX1 ;)

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He wants a collectable, some thing with some class!:ORLY:

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Originally Posted by Woody

Schultz and Larsen Victory. Various calibres, wood grade and engraving options , interchangeable barrels, bolts and mags for multiple calibre options and interchanges. S&L integral bases. S&L rings in 1" and 30mm options. S&L accuracy and quality of finish is legendary worldwide. Get hold of CR Pain LTD Auckland. They also market Schmit and Bender scopes, lyman, ballistol and other v good accessories.

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Yr on to it @Woody

This would remove the temptation of a suppressor.
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Originally Posted by Gibo

T3 and a VX1 ;)

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Sh*t why didn't I think of that. Its a classic :thumbsup:


Don't intend on threading the rifle, if he wants to ruin it he can later.


And @PaulNZ great point. I don't know how much he'd use it either.

I agree, Sako Bavarian or Bavarian Carbine would be good options. They are pretty & come with a set trigger, I have one in .375h&h.
In 6.5x55, I would prefer the barrel length of the regular Bavarian over the Carbine's 20" barrel.

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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Why not a custom rifle. I'm sure Greg could rustle up a nice walnut stock and a good barrel and action.

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Don't have time mate, otherwise would look custom.

So been down to the local, getting a price on a nice walnut stocked Sako Bavarian 6.5x55 with a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 P BT L mounted. Nice gun bag, leather strap, ammo.

Are there any other thoughts or suggestions?

Should I consider another calibre??? .260? .243?

Kind of want to get this right for them.

Might be just me, but I think the Bavarian is the most horrid stock I've ever handled if you're adding glass on top.

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Originally Posted by kiwijames

Might be just me, but I think the Bavarian is the most horrid stock I've ever handled if you're adding glass on top.

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Ok. What's your suggestion?

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Originally Posted by JoshC

So been down to the local, getting a price on a nice walnut stocked Sako Bavarian 6.5x55 with a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44 P BT L mounted. Nice gun bag, leather strap, ammo.

Are there any other thoughts or suggestions?

Should I consider another calibre??? .260? .243?

Kind of want to get this right for them.

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I can tell you whats actually available in NZ ;)

.22-250 w/ 20" barrel
.223 with 1/12 or 1/8 twise
.243win
.260rem
.270wsm
.300win
.300wsm
.308 win (with no sights)
.308win 20"
.6.5x55 with 20 or 23" barrel
.7mm-08
.7mm rem mag