Thread: Short deer/pig/goat rifles for the tight stuff (lets see em)

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Wow been looking for this for a while!

You're not Robinson Crusoe there! I still can't work out why Howa let Homer Simpson design the mag latch...... ;-)

Only just got it so haven't given the ultimate test yet but 'm liking the feel and the way my new 7.62x39 Ruger Ranch Rifle with 14inch barrel. Only punched holes in paper with it so far but it shoots nicely.

Originally Posted by Gordo

Only just got it so haven't given the ultimate test yet but 'm liking the feel and the way my new 7.62x39 Ruger Ranch Rifle with 14inch barrel. Only punched holes in paper with it so far but it shoots nicely.

What's the overall length with that size barrel?

Originally Posted by Gordo

Only just got it so haven't given the ultimate test yet but 'm liking the feel and the way my new 7.62x39 Ruger Ranch Rifle with 14inch barrel. Only punched holes in paper with it so far but it shoots nicely.

Pics please

I've got a couple of nice compact Baikal single shot take downs. One in .308. 14" barrel, just over legal length. As I've seen them described on here many times, the factory stocks on the Baikals are very 'industrial'. My buddy hand carved the stock on this one with before I took it off his hands. Reduced the weight quite a bit compared to factory, and made it a bit more ergonomic, and a lot nicer aesthetically.


I've got a second one in .270 with a 20" barrel with synthetic stock which would still qualify for this thread- I guess it saves roughly 4" or so due to the lack of bolt. Comes in at exactly 36" without the suppressor.

16 inch Savage lightweight 308

Originally Posted by Pixie Z

I've got a couple of nice compact Baikal single shot take downs. One in .308. 14" barrel, just over legal length. As I've seen them described on here many times, the factory stocks on the Baikals are very 'industrial'. My buddy hand carved the stock on this one with before I took it off his hands. Reduced the weight quite a bit compared to factory, and made it a bit more ergonomic, and a lot nicer aesthetically.
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I've got a second one in .270 with a 20" barrel with synthetic stock which would still qualify for this thread- I guess it saves roughly 4" or so due to the lack of bolt. Comes in at exactly 36" without the suppressor.
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Imagine a carbon fibre set up in that top one! Would be a dope!

@Gibo Haha don't give me ideas man!!! I'm poor enough as it is. That is a cool idea though!
@Huk how do you like the lightweight Savage? I loved my old Savage 116 in .270, but it wasn't the lightest to carry. I have been eyeing up the lightweight hunter. I'm also a lefty which limits my options- one of the reasons a Savage appeals.

I started working on a carbon fiber skeleton stock for my Thompson Contender. Been on the back burner for a while though with importing a pistol grip taking a lifetime.

Originally Posted by Pixie Z

@Gibo Haha don't give me ideas man!!! I'm poor enough as it is. That is a cool idea though!
@Huk how do you like the lightweight Savage? I loved my old Savage 116 in .270, but it wasn't the lightest to carry. I have been eyeing up the lightweight hunter. I'm also a lefty which limits my options- one of the reasons a Savage appeals.

I think you know what you need to do

Great thread, this. Where's me hacksaw.....

@Pixie Z I like it, it shoots accurately good mag length good trigger which is easy to lighten,stock is like most plastic ones that is bit flimsy on fore end

They are good guns man. Especially for the dollars. Cheapest way to get into a full power sub six lb package

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17” mod 7, dpt in hi-tech fibreglass stock

Originally Posted by jono7

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17” mod 7, dpt in hi-tech fibreglass stock

That is epic! What calibre