Break action rifle

hoytcanon said:
How do you figure that? Other than the fact they are both single shot, they are nothing alike.
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I get it, I get it!

While I know that the OP was saying break action, and yes I know, I assumed his desire for a single shot, as many don't realize there are more than just break action single shots.

Gives the OP some choice out there for the $$$ they want to spend on a "single" shot rifle, plus there are most variety of calibers available in the #1 that may not be offered in the break action. the CVA scout 2 are a nice rifle, but pale in comparison with the #1 for fit and function, hence why I sold my previous cva for the #1. I do miss the ability to pull the hammer back, just before the shot and not worry about the safety, but I know that is more unwarranted concern about the safety then anything else.

The encore is also offered in many calibers as they are an easy switch barrel, but since production has stopped they are a little harder to find. You can order custom barrels for them, but they all come out of the US with only one dealer that I am aware of in Canada under Nine35. Hopefully now that they are under new ownership they can start up production of them again.

If the keyboard warriors feel the need to nit pick correctness, fly at er! I know what the #1 is, just didn't feel like boring the OP with all the nitty gritty, as in the end it is a single shot.
 
wallz said:
I get it, I get it!

While I know that the OP was saying break action, and yes I know, I assumed his desire for a single shot, as many don't realize there are more than just break action single shots.

Gives the OP some choice out there for the $$$ they want to spend on a "single" shot rifle, plus there are most variety of calibers available in the #1 that may not be offered in the break action. the CVA scout 2 are a nice rifle, but pale in comparison with the #1 for fit and function, hence why I sold my previous cva for the #1. I do miss the ability to pull the hammer back, just before the shot and not worry about the safety, but I know that is more unwarranted concern about the safety then anything else.

The encore is also offered in many calibers as they are an easy switch barrel, but since production has stopped they are a little harder to find. You can order custom barrels for them, but they all come out of the US with only one dealer that I am aware of in Canada under Nine35. Hopefully now that they are under new ownership they can start up production of them again.

If the keyboard warriors feel the need to nit pick correctness, fly at er! I know what the #1 is, just didn't feel like boring the OP with all the nitty gritty, as in the end it is a single shot.
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It is not "nit picking" to point out a glaring inaccuracy. The reason people specifically ask about "break action" rifles as opposed to "single shot" rifles is that they are generally avoiding the higher price point of falling block, rolling block rifles, which are entirely different beasts.
 
Cva scout quality is nothing to complain about, especially when price is factored in. It’s a bit simple and utilitarian but that’s not always a bad thing.

Slightly used SS/TD cost me $650+ shipping. The new compact I bought my wife 18months ago I think was sub $850 all in, also SS/TD.
 
I purchased a CVA Scout in 444 Marlin a few months back from Epps. I like it, really nice solid feel to it, balances nicely and is a lot of fun to shoot, especially with modestly loaded 240 gr. cast and jacketed bullets. I don't rule out picking up another one in a different chambering.
 
Anything that handles like a 20 gauge single shot is going to come from continental Europe and cost 2500 at the extremely low end and unimaginable at the high.

The pay off is it will make ruger no 1's look like 2x4's and tikkas feel heavy.

The CVA is a Bergera budget kipplauf. Comes in a much better selection of chamberings under the bergara name.

Cool stainless takedown guns, heavy though
 
I did build a Thompson encore pro hunter 7-08 once, chopped to 20", had the pistol grip bolt turned into a thru bolt with a nice 1 1/4" knurled knob that sat at the bottom of the pistol grip and made it a very quick 'take down' stuff in the pack rifle and did every accuracy trick I could think of to it but just wouldn't land the first one reliably for some reason, the next 3-4 would cluster great....that led me to blaser k95....where I could take the scope on and off for each shot and punch moa groups at 350 yards and it never gave a sniff of it needing a rezero or anything that would erode confidence in any way, shot it well to 575 with just an lr duplex reticle. Pricy but confidence isn't very often cheap.

I did have a build on paper for a g2 contender frame that could handle up to a 6.5g for pressures and custom mcm machine barrel was part of it, stainless frame one, and just a fun idea as there were some grip/folder or take down options for it and would also have made for an ultra ultra light pack take down.

These days though I feel like I wish to shoot more not less so much happier back to repeaters and sending more lead when possible even when not required lol. Give me slick quick bolt guns with some mag capacity and reasonable recoil. ;)
 
Kipplauf and falling blocks are two different creatures, however both are single shots and very spectacular firearms. Ruger #1 is the most affordable falling block rifle, accompanied with the Winchester and Browning single shots. Kipplauffs, (German discription of single shot brake-open rifle) are the most expensive, in comparison to the American brake-open single shot rifles.

I believe that you wouldn't enjoy my kipplauf and Ruger #1, all of it is made of steel and it weighs 9.5 pounds, (scope and mounts included) not your're lightweight to carry for hours.
 
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I've got a Henry Single Shot. It's not super light but it's not super heavy either - Henry claims 7.1lb for my 243, with larger bore diameters weighing a bit less. Would be worth having a look at one if you get the chance.
 
keith mokry said:
I don’t see no love for the baikal single shot
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Stole my thunder! I have a 7.62x39 Baikal single shot. Fun little rifle to shoot. I'll run for cover now, give everybody a chance to pick Baikal rifles apart.

One thing to remember is that the muzzle is 6" <> closer to you than a bolt action, semi, or lever. I learned that the hard way when I bought a NEF 30-06. I might have fired 5 rounds out of it, then sold it.
 
kjohn said:
Stole my thunder! I have a 7.62x39 Baikal single shot. Fun little rifle to shoot. I'll run for cover now, give everybody a chance to pick Baikal rifles apart.

One thing to remember is that the muzzle is 6" <> closer to you than a bolt action, semi, or lever. I learned that the hard way when I bought a NEF 30-06. I might have fired 5 rounds out of it, then sold it.
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No need to scurry fer cover. My amigo has one like yours and the wee bugger shoots dandy with factory ammo & handloads. These rifles are
solidly built and have Steyr hammer forged barrels. The only cons fer me are the wimpy, stamped steel opening lever and no external hammer.
 
Have a couple break action rifles one in 44 mag the other in 45-70. Hunted most of my life with single shot rifles from 22 to 375 HH and never felt under gunned.
 
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