Thinking of adding a full-stock to the safe...

Mr. Friendly said:
I just bought a custom .308 made from an M98 action, with a hand made full Mannlicher stock.

here's a picture, doesn't do 'er justice, but I can't take a proper photo right now :(
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Very nice indeed! Did you <commissioned> it, or did you <find> it as is?

The Kurgan, interesting post about scope mounts. The Steyr that's bugging me is currently wearing some weaver base with Burris rings. While functional, they are not the prettiest.
 
The nicest full stock rifle I've ever seen personally was a Sauer 202. Just gorgeous in every detail.

A Ruger #1 RSI is a nice piece too.
 
I've been known to like fullstock rifles...:p
I have a Heym in 30-06 that I'd part with. PM if interested.

1899 said:
... The downside is the lack of choice for mounts. You basically have original Steyr mounts, EAW and Warne. Beuhler also made some, but good luck finding a set. Conetrol also makes a mount, but you will have to order it out of the USA...
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Very difficult indeed!
 
1899 said:
Correct. I am not a fan of the SBS and Steyr-Mannlichers - or should I say I like them less. The new Luxus doesn't come in full stock, while the regular version does. Here is a picture of my Luxus' magazine:
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They have a single set trigger - which I really like - and are generally very accurate. The downside is the lack of choice for mounts. You basically have original Steyr mounts, EAW and Warne. Beuhler also made some, but good luck finding a set. Conetrol also makes a mount, but you will have to order it out of the USA.

My rife rarely prints three shot groups over one inch at 100 yards - regardless of bullet weight. Good luck on your search.
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The new Luxus, now have inbuild 1913 rail in them, solved many mounting problems... JP.
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This rifle was actually on the EE for $700. It was someone`s custom rifle build using the M98 rebarrelled to .308, the stock was custom done by someone who`s known for good work, forget the name unfortunately. Everything was reblued....she is gorgeous. Weighs in at 6lbs 9oz with only the bases on...which I plan on changing, as well as put light weight rings on. Looking forward to taking her out for a shoot soon!

sillymike said:
Very nice indeed! Did you <commissioned> it, or did you <find> it as is?

The Kurgan, interesting post about scope mounts. The Steyr that's bugging me is currently wearing some weaver base with Burris rings. While functional, they are not the prettiest.
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Better be careful SM... The FS bug bites hard and the effects are very hard to cure... The treatment is to FS everything that you can get your hands on... I have done FS stock extensions using East India Redwood, Cocobolo, African Black, Zebrawood, Ebony and Verawood, on Rem 700's, H&R Handi Rifles, Browning A-Bolts, Tikka's, Mauser's and various rimfires.
 
hoytcanon said:
Better be careful SM... The FS bug bites hard and the effects are very hard to cure... The treatment is to FS everything that you can get your hands on... I have done FS stock extensions using East India Redwood, Cocobolo, African Black, Zebrawood, Ebony and Verawood, on Rem 700's, H&R Handi Rifles, Browning A-Bolts, Tikka's, Mauser's and various rimfires.
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Jeezus.H.... let's see some ####!
 
I recently bought a CZ 550 FS in 6.5 X 55 and it shoots great. The only thing I do not like is they stopped making them with steel floor plates and end caps. Mine are some form of plastic. In my opinion this is a big negative but I liked the rifle and bought it anyway. I'm still looking for aftermarket steel replacements.

I also own a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer in 30 06' with double set triggers that will never leave my hands.

There is just something about a full stock that appeals to something deep inside of me.
 
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Oh no! The dreaded full stock bug. It can truly be deadly (on the wallet). I've been struck by it for an embarassing amount of years and have owned a bunch of them. The most accurate hunting rifle I have ever owned was a Steyr Mannlicher FS carbine in .243. Didn't make any sense to me given the barrel wasn't even perfect but the sum of all the errors was zero and the thing shot incredible 1/2 inch groups with almost anything you could feed it. It was the exception. I have the same rifle in 30-06 and it's good but nowhere near the .243. In general I've come not to expect my full stock rifles to be as consistently accurate as my half stock rifles but they are lots accurate enough and a pleasure to carry.

As several folks have pointed out, the Brno's are wonderful rifles and tend to go for what I consider to be a steal as full stock rifles go. It would cost a fortune to make such elegant and beautifully made rifles today. The current Steyr Mannlichers are nice rifles. The older model M's were a little thick in the belly and have disconcerting plastic floor plate/trigger guards (work fine but a little disappointing on such expensive rifles). The older model M luxus used a single stack magazine, is much thinner in the belly and more refined - and hard to find. My current preference is the orginal split-bridge Mannlicher-Shoenauer. My model 52 7x57 is beautiful although heavier than my Model 72. It's also butter smooth. If I could find another split-bridge Mannlicher-Schoenauer with scope mounts ( EAWs are $500.00) in a calibre I wanted I'd grab it. If I could get it for $1500.00 as was suggested somewhere above, I'd feel like a very lucky man and be running for the door.

Husqvarna's and Sako's are nice rifles but not quite as lythe and pleasing to my eye. Sako's new Bavarian has nice lines but tends to be over-priced in my opinion. I'd spend the money on a more classic original. Cooper's full stock is gorgeous but a step up in price.

There's a great buy on a used Sako .30-06 right now in the EE if you're looking. I'd be more interested myself but I already have 2 .30-06s. Like many of the folks above, I'd lean toward 7x57 or 6.5x54 or 55 if I had my heart set on owning a truly classic full stock rifle.
 
cowboybob said:
My model 52 7x57 is beautiful although heavier than my Model 72. It's also butter smooth. If I could find another split-bridge Mannlicher-Schoenauer with scope mounts ( EAWs are $500.00) in a calibre I wanted I'd grab it. If I could get it for $1500.00 as was suggested somewhere above, I'd feel like a very lucky man and be running for the door.
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Keep your eye on Trade-Ex's website. They had 4, I believe. All were chambered for .30-06 and they went from $1300 to $1700 for the minty one. Of course a 7x57 would command a premium due to its scarcity.
 
Sako's new Bavarian has nice lines but tends to be over-priced in my opinion. I'd spend the money on a more classic original. Cooper's full stock is gorgeous but a step up in price. There's a great buy on a used Sako .30-06 right now in the EE if you're looking. I'd be more interested myself but I already have 2 .30-06s. Like many of the folks above, I'd lean toward 7x57 or 6.5x54 or 55 if I had my heart set on owning a truly classic full stock rifle.
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Just an FYI that the Sako Bavarian Carbine's have free floating barrels and reward you with excellent accuracy. If I could find one in 7x57 I'd grab it in a heartbeat.
 
mossyhorns said:
I recently bought a CZ 550 FS in 6.5 X 55 and it shoots great. The only thing I do not like is they stopped making them with steel floor plates and end caps. Mine are some form of plastic. In my opinion this is a big negative but I liked the rifle and bought it anyway. I'm still looking for aftermarket steel replacements.

I also own a Steyr Mannlicher-Schoenauer in 30 06' with double set triggers that will never leave my hands.

There is just something about a full stock that appeals to something deep inside of me.
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I believe you can get the steel floor plate from cz
 
Guys, there's a beautiful, mint Sako Bavarian Carbine in 308 on EE right now. Comes with a sweet little Leuopold and extra low Optilock rings... great deal if you don't want to pay full retail.
 
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