Mannlichers....
- Thread starter Rob
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I think that most people who are in the market for expensive rare varieties of the fullstock Oberndorf Mauser Model M will be savvy enough to recognize the problems with this rifle. After all, its not a rifle that would be purchased by a casual gun buyer. On the other hand, although some modifications are obvious in the photos, others are not and the drilling and tapping are not mentioned nor visible in the photos.
My brand new Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine in 30-06. Features a 20" 1:11 twist barrel, rosewood grip cap and schnabel, detachable magazine and single set trigger.
I had one in 6.5 Swedish and really liked the set trigger. I think it helped the rifle consistently shoot sub moa, even with discount brand factory ammo. A great looking rifle.
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- Location
- In the shadows of the Rockies
Thanks! The single set trigger is a dream and readily adjusted to one's liking.
Nice to see Sako has designed an elevation-adjustable front sight. I rather like the iron sights on this rifle and really should give these a try for the upcoming hunting season. I'm ok with iron sights at close range and Moose calling is a close range hunting proposition anyhow.
Settled on Sako factory ammo with 220gr Hammerhead bullets for hunting.
Nice to see Sako has designed an elevation-adjustable front sight. I rather like the iron sights on this rifle and really should give these a try for the upcoming hunting season. I'm ok with iron sights at close range and Moose calling is a close range hunting proposition anyhow.
Settled on Sako factory ammo with 220gr Hammerhead bullets for hunting.
gunrunner100
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- NW Ontario
Surprisingly, the single shot rifles made and sold by Baikal, had the adjustable front.
- Location
- In the shadows of the Rockies
Cool! The challenge of downing game using iron sights.
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My best Blacktail buck was shot in the pouring rain with open sights. (With a Steyr-Mannlicher Model M Professional, the plastic one. It was a good rifle to shoot offhand but not so much from prone. It had a very tight grip and the rear of the trigger guard would really slap your finger. I got rid of it because of the expensive breakable plastic rotary mags. They were claimed to be unbreakable and they were relatively unbreakable when empty. But once loaded and heavy, if they were dropped on a hard surface like a rock they would explode with bits of plastic and springs flying in all directions. I know this. Not good. It did have nice open sights though.)
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Thanks! The single set trigger is a dream and readily adjusted to one's liking.
Nice to see Sako has designed an elevation-adjustable front sight. I rather like the iron sights on this rifle and really should give these a try for the upcoming hunting season. I'm ok with iron sights at close range and Moose calling is a close range hunting proposition anyhow.
Settled on Sako factory ammo with 220gr Hammerhead bullets for hunting.
very good choice on 30-06 ammo.
- Location
- In the shadows of the Rockies
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Yes I think the 220gr Hammerhead bullets should perform quite well on heavy game. Assuming my rifle shoots accurately with these. Unknown yet.
Plastic not so fantastic.
I like the idea of iron sights and have downed game using them. For calling in Moose iron sights are quite adequate because shots are taken at close range. Then I remember stalking an Elk herd in the shadows at dusk with my open sighted rifle. Needed to get closer. No way could I place the shot accurately on that big Bull in the dim light from that distance using iron sights. Ended up spooking the herd trying to stalk closer.
If I had a scoped rifle I would have taken the shot from a distance. So having learned about the limitations of iron sights from that experience a scoped Bavarian Carbine it's going to be.
Yes I think the 220gr Hammerhead bullets should perform quite well on heavy game. Assuming my rifle shoots accurately with these. Unknown yet.
Plastic not so fantastic.
I like the idea of iron sights and have downed game using them. For calling in Moose iron sights are quite adequate because shots are taken at close range. Then I remember stalking an Elk herd in the shadows at dusk with my open sighted rifle. Needed to get closer. No way could I place the shot accurately on that big Bull in the dim light from that distance using iron sights. Ended up spooking the herd trying to stalk closer.
If I had a scoped rifle I would have taken the shot from a distance. So having learned about the limitations of iron sights from that experience a scoped Bavarian Carbine it's going to be.
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I really like some mannlichers if they have a few features:
-nice lines,(tough to explain this one but some have them others don’t.)
-steel schnabel / nose cap that encapsulates the barrel or at least over center so it actually holds.
-no spliced on forend.
Anyways just my $0.02, I do enjoy seeing the pictures in this thread. Lots of versions I haven’t seen before.
-nice lines,(tough to explain this one but some have them others don’t.)
-steel schnabel / nose cap that encapsulates the barrel or at least over center so it actually holds.
-no spliced on forend.
Anyways just my $0.02, I do enjoy seeing the pictures in this thread. Lots of versions I haven’t seen before.
Brass and dies were very easy to find. A couple of weeks ago I advertised for some on gunnutz and was deluged with replies. Plenty of very affordable brand new Norma (Herters) brass and a set of very good condition RCBS dies are on their way. I was also informed that dies for .222 or .223 will work if necessary and that brass can also be easily made from .204 Ruger, since the .222 Rem. Mag. was the parent case for that round.
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