Anyone have a Stalking rifle to flaunt?

Great rifles! Thanks for the pics. I like the blonde wood with dark streaks. Just read an article about a guy who did a big plains game
Hunt with a Ruger express 3006 and definitely didn’t find it lacking.
 
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hoytcanon said:
The Express with the .358 Carbine. I was playing around at the range and discovered that the Leupold B&C reticle when zeroed at 100 yards with the .358" 225 Partition, has the sub-stadia bang on at 200 and 300 yards... and the .30-06 with 180 Accubond zeroed at 200 yards is bang on at 300 and 400 yards... makes these rifles pretty dang versatile.
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That carbine is sure nice! What years were they made and in which calibers? What was the model designation/name?
 
Recently I attended a sporting goods store and viewed the Rigby Highland "Stalking" Rifle. Have the terminology or physical description of a "stalking rifle" change? I've known them to be slender and light. This Rigby did not have these attributes, case in point, it was just as heavy as a Winchester Sporter Model 70. There was definitely no curb appeal to this rifle as well. It was plain in appearance, possibly because of the quality of wood grain that could be found on a Winchester Sporter. For $12,000 plus bucks, no thanks.
 
My MRA Renegade was built with stalking in mind :) 6.5 Grendel, 12.5" barrel, weighs a mere five and a half pounds with irons and a loaded magazine.

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track said:
This Rigby did not have these attributes, case in point, it was just as heavy as a Winchester Sporter Model 70.
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The original Rigby's were never particularly light. There was a "lightweight" model, at roughly 6 3/4 lbs, but otherwise they would be in the 7 1/2 lb range, give or take a 1/4 lb for the bare rifle. It's also rare to find a pre-war sporter with good figure in the stock. I'm not sure what the logic was, but even best quality double rifles would often have what would be considered very plain wood by today's standards.
 
9.3mauser said:
The original Rigby's were never particularly light. There was a "lightweight" model, at roughly 6 3/4 lbs, but otherwise they would be in the 7 1/2 lb range, give or take a 1/4 lb for the bare rifle. It's also rare to find a pre-war sporter with good figure in the stock. I'm not sure what the logic was, but even best quality double rifles would often have what would be considered very plain wood by today's standards.
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My understanding is that stronger wood was selected over superficial qualities.
 
"Tell me more... look like it could be a good option for around camp gun!!"

Chiappa ridge runner 45-70 takedown 12"

Pairs really nice with a holosun 403/503 for those liking the fast sight picture. You want both eyes open for the flame show :). I like the barrel mount optic on the takedown (very little poi shift if any after its broken down). 12" barrel sure is handy for carry. still a 7+lb gun so recoil is fine. Very surprised about how little velocity is lost with the short barrel. 1-2" groups at 50y with my hunting loads without working up loads. Fit and finish are really nice. Action out of the box was rougher than my win 1886 miroku. But it has slicked up really nice just from cycling and a trip to the range. Pricey. But for the package im happy and it sure feels quality to me.
 
Fisselig said:
My MRA Renegade was built with stalking in mind :) 6.5 Grendel, 12.5" barrel, weighs a mere five and a half pounds with irons and a loaded magazine.

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Not being a dyck, Gatehouse has the thread for you... https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...rendel-stalking-rifle-with-115gr-Barnes-Tac-X... glad you are happy with your carbine. Nice enough if that is your thing.
The wood grip is a cool and unusual to see on a Black rifle...it works IMO.
Good luck and good hunting.
 
Fisselig said:
My MRA Renegade was built with stalking in mind :) 6.5 Grendel, 12.5" barrel, weighs a mere five and a half pounds with irons and a loaded magazine.

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Another modern classic stalking rifle in 6.5 Grendel. Looking good! What brand of barrel do you have and how does it shoot? Any plans for an optic?
 
track said:
Recently I attended a sporting goods store and viewed the Rigby Highland "Stalking" Rifle. Have the terminology or physical description of a "stalking rifle" change? I've known them to be slender and light. This Rigby did not have these attributes, case in point, it was just as heavy as a Winchester Sporter Model 70. There was definitely no curb appeal to this rifle as well. It was plain in appearance, possibly because of the quality of wood grain that could be found on a Winchester Sporter. For $12,000 plus bucks, no thanks.
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I looked long and hard at those and came to the same conclusion as you. That's why I decided to have one built. I think I got a nicer rifle for less. The only thing it's missing it the "Rigby" makers mark but then I've never really been big on owning branded stuff.

I'm glad I went the route I did.
 
SuperCub said:
I looked long and hard at those and came to the same conclusion as you. That's why I decided to have one built. I think I got a nicer rifle for less. The only thing it's missing it the "Rigby" makers mark but then I've never really been big on owning branded stuff.

I'm glad I went the route I did.
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For sure, you did really well on that build... a real "stalking rifle," not just WoW toy used for stalking.
 
gristle111 said:
"Tell me more... look like it could be a good option for around camp gun!!"

Chiappa ridge runner 45-70 takedown 12"

Pairs really nice with a holosun 403/503 for those liking the fast sight picture. You want both eyes open for the flame show :). I like the barrel mount optic on the takedown (very little poi shift if any after its broken down). 12" barrel sure is handy for carry. still a 7+lb gun so recoil is fine. Very surprised about how little velocity is lost with the short barrel. 1-2" groups at 50y with my hunting loads without working up loads. Fit and finish are really nice. Action out of the box was rougher than my win 1886 miroku. But it has slicked up really nice just from cycling and a trip to the range. Pricey. But for the package im happy and it sure feels quality to me.
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Thank’s, really appreciate it!! I looked around a bit and the only thing I could find in that model is in 44mag(that would be fine with me really). I really think it would be a great camp gun for summer canoe trips and for the in camp bear protection during hunting season!
 
Serious question

If we lived in a free country, and the 6.5 Grendel stalking rifle had a gas system in it instead of the spring loaded bolt how much do you figure it would add to the weight? Does it only require backward motion to load a round?
 
SHELL SHUCKER said:
I miss the H&R series rifles as they were decently made, reliable & easy to maintain. Great platform for sneekin' the woods.

Me former unit in 500 S&W.
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I made a whack of H&R swap barrel rifles when the kids were still home... quite a few of the owned by CGNer's now... they were light and handy and the kids shot many deer with them in various configurations and cartridges.
 
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