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Bavarians are nice, especially if you get a nice piece of wood but not really special, a lot gun shops have one one the wall, Iv seen a couple of 223 rem with feeeding issues. If it was me and I had the time Id goa cooper, something like
this in 250 savage
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or maybe this in 260 Rem
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Ring Davey Hughes in levin and see if he’s got any second hand Rigbys hanging around.
$7k might get you a basic one.
To me, for a special rifle the Bavarian, while beautiful, is a bit too common.
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Top of the line Ruger #1 full wood in 223 or 6.5x55,
Just because it is a sako doesn't mean it will shoot. I can say that from personal experience. The full wood models are the worst. You might get a good shooter or a frustrating disaster that nothing including a panel of gunsmiths will cure.
I agree with Spudattack .. they are a bit too common
Im just a commoner mate, I wouldn't really know.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
I did shoot a 7mm-08 Bavarian and found the stock was heavy, and the shape (for me) was terrible for felt recoil. I also couldn't keep the rifle in the sight picture after the shot very well.
He's a shit shot anyway :yaeh am not durnk:Quote:
Originally Posted by Moa Hunter
Looking at a deluxe now instead, it's a bit more shiny.
Sako, typical kiwi response really, for some really special footwear to go with the rifle you could get some bullers and to top it off for the hotter days a pair of extra special jandels.:thumbsup:
Got to have some sort of traditional feel to it mate. May even go whole hog and find some beige stubbies and an old blue/black checkered swanni :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by sneeze
Cool thread and awesome idea on the family's behalf.
What about something really different - Flint lock, muzzle loader etc? Could be a good way of showing his future youngins how things used to be.
What about a Double Rifle? your in the zone, now that becomes a keeper, if you haven't made your mind up in 10years, I might consider selling you mine:D
:D and topped off with an oilskin parkaQuote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
I wish I never sold my Bavarian 308 with Kahles CT scope. Bugger it
Edit: Shit it was gorgeous, what was I thinking.
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Brand new or absolutely as brand new.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
ChrisW should be able to tell you the availability of a Sako 85 Deluxe, calibres etc.
Nah he needs more than two shots normally! :yaeh am not durnk: And I only have a week to coordinate this all now, so unfortunately something a bit more available needs to be decided on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
Yeah that is nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by hotsoup
What ever the final lovely choice is, would it be worth getting a silver inlay made with some details of the auspicious occasion engraved and set into the stock as a special touch ??. If a booking was made today ahead of time with an engraver and in-letter, they could more than likely do it immediately when you get the gun. What could be really cool is if the family has an historic coat of arms that your cobber doesn't know about....
Just some ideas, hope you don't mind my 2c
I can confirm you don’t need more than two shots, your not actually looking forward to the second!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
Ring the bloody Swazi man!!!!!!!
I will take 10 please at that priceQuote:
Originally Posted by 10-Ring
Sporterised 303, Buller's/Ashley's, Stubbies, Swanni, Oilskin and Terry Towelling hat!
Adult Blank Terry Cotton Bucket Hat Flat Top for Custom Embroidery for sale – Cotton Bucket Hat manufacturer from china (100093267).
The Classic look.
Has your mate shown any interest in hunting overseas eg Africa? If he has rifles in normal kiwi hunting calibres already, why not get him a classic African hunting rifle eg 375 H&H? That way it can be a safe queen and get taken on safari by him and his kids.
Just a thought...
If you're still open to suggestion, Serious shooters have a Steyr Classic 223 for $3400, no rings or glass. Elegant looking beast.
Would post a linky, but I'm still crap at that sort of thing.
Beat me to itQuote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
That's just the price of the scope, new. I don't own one either or a Sako Deluxe it was just a suggestion for a nice scope that would go with that rifle. I obviously didn't make that very clear; my apologies to JoshC.Quote:
Originally Posted by PerazziSC3
I heard from the horses mouth about double that for a new oneQuote:
Originally Posted by Spudattack
Is Brian Harre still making rifles? They were things of beauty!
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https://www.seriousshooters.co.nz/st...-blued-1386895Quote:
Originally Posted by Max Headroom
Actually , you could a barrelled action restocked into a very nice piece of walnut. Kevin Gaskill or Alan Carr could sort that out.
Actually ask Alan Carr what he has in his shelves, maybe he has a gun that would suit.
Yeah maybe. Not for this exercise though :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich007
Don't have time up our sleeve unfortunately, otherwise that would be a option we'd have looked into more. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
I will give Alan a call though. Thanks
I'd also call Stager Sports
/Hugh Bradley and see what they have on their shelves too.
It may push the budget a touch but a seriously traditional and lovely feeling rifle could be a Blaser K95. Suits a rifle thats taken out every once in a while. A great traditional to get kids their first deer on. Light and just damn awesome. I'll let you guess what I've told my partner id like for a wedding present haha
Well done if you can pull that one off.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stocky
A Blaser K95 is a fabulous rifle, but unfortunately a 6 month order.
And next to nothing left over for a mount and scopeQuote:
Originally Posted by stug
I would be seconding the suggestion to talk with the Bradley's at Stager sports (my experience, avoid Hugh, talk with someone else who is sensible). They have imported a lot of high end euro stuff over the years and you might just be surprised at what they have on hand.
Hahaha she earns way more than I do fortunately the old 1-3 months salary chestnut should cover a Luxus might have to let here climb the ladder a few years then opt for the Baronesse. She was always suspicious why I pushed her to get a license. Theres always hope my step uncle wedding gift was a rifle however his wife also got one instead of an expensive ring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
Dreams are free. May as well indulge... :ORLY:
CAC / Graeme Campoi(?) has some very interesting good rifles from time to time. He could be worth a chat. In my view there is nothing better than either a double rifle, or a full wood stock. There is a Ruger No1 in 257 Roberts with a full wood stock that pops up on trade me from time to time, would leave enough in the budget for some really nice glass too and a proper gun case. That would make something special. (Though a more popular calibre would not go astray) .
Take out a mortgage and get a Rigby London Best!!
It'll eat a Sako Bavarian alive and regurgitate it several times like a cow eating grass....or a penguin whipping up a feed for its chick.
