Anyone have a Stalking rifle to flaunt?
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Greg ..... I was stalking your posts as usual looking for an excuse to raze you and you give me this. Thanks for the compliment.
275 Rigby built for my by Chris Griesbach who gets most of the credit for it's final form. Without his patient guidance, I would have botched it.
This rifle is a beauty. Could you post some more pics of it for us Supercub?
Just looked at the Shooting UK article about 14 popular stalking rifles. A few of them look to be "traditional" style stalking rifles with wood stocks and iron sights. Many of their stalking rifle choices bend or break the mold though. Stainless, synthetic, suppressors, detachable magazines, thumbhole stocks etc. Not surprisingly, they view stalking rifles the same way many of us do- a concept and not a specific type of rifle- and make a selection based on various factors that include terrain, quarry and climate. Instead of insisting that a stalking rifle must fall into a specific traditional style, they mention that the Tikka T3 is the best selling stalking rifle today and it is pictured with a picatinny rail and adjustable synthetic stock.
https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/shooting/deer-stalking/14-popular-rifles-for-deer-stalking-46583
14 popular rifles for deer stalking
Shooting UK February 17, 2020
The Tikka T3 is probably the best-selling stalking rifle in the UK today
Lol... your like a dog with a bone... must be exhausting.
With the work schedule, I have not dropped any game with it but is great in the hands, doesn't have some of the more recent Winchester safety stuff and is splendidly accurate. I need to exercise it properly this upcoming season........
My other favorite stalking rifle (the one in the middle, of course!) 
Ruger GSR in .308, 16" barrel, XS rail, McMillan stock and LPVO.
It's compact and easy to carry. Flush mount sling studs on the left side make it easy for a cross the chest carry that can leave your hands free for crossing obstacles. The magazine makes for a great comfortable method of carrying the rifle in one hand too. It's accurate and has more horsepower than my 6.5 Grendel stalking rifle, so a good choice if moose or longer shots may be on the menu.
Ruger GSR in .308, 16" barrel, XS rail, McMillan stock and LPVO.
It's compact and easy to carry. Flush mount sling studs on the left side make it easy for a cross the chest carry that can leave your hands free for crossing obstacles. The magazine makes for a great comfortable method of carrying the rifle in one hand too. It's accurate and has more horsepower than my 6.5 Grendel stalking rifle, so a good choice if moose or longer shots may be on the menu.
It is also the quickest way to 25-35 brass today.
One pass through the sizing die, and you're there
Ted
Johnn Peterson
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Probably the two most iconic (and still effective) north American stalking rifles of the 20th century.
(I could care less about what they think in the UK or Europe)
The Winchester '94 and the Savage '99.
Not sure why one would think a bolt action is the only option.
and I wouldn't be "caught dead" with a single shot rifle, at least not here in the mountains.
(I could care less about what they think in the UK or Europe)
The Winchester '94 and the Savage '99.
Not sure why one would think a bolt action is the only option.
and I wouldn't be "caught dead" with a single shot rifle, at least not here in the mountains.
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"The accepted norm" by some fuddists or what? Reminds me of those fudd classifications posted around here on how a duck gun has to look like - right down to barrel length, lol
But it definitely needs some funny looking zebra wood on it.
But it definitely needs some funny looking zebra wood on it.
100 % agreed on!
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Surprised nobody suggested a nice BLR. To me it's the definition of a stalking rifle, fast to shoulder and fast reload. Short barrel with iron sights, accurate enough for 300yards.
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Nice BLR. It checks all the boxes but I think people don't associate it with being a stalking rifle because it's a lever. Personally I love them and completely agree with you. I have a 358 takedown that is my go-to hunting rifle, and a stainless takedown in 450 marlin that fits nicely in any motorized vehicle.
Johnn Peterson
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- Chemainus B.C.
?? If you require clarification or further definition of some sort, contact 'them'.
Just looked at the Shooting UK article about 14 popular stalking rifles. A few of them look to be "traditional" style stalking rifles with wood stocks and iron sights. Many of their stalking rifle choices bend or break the mold though. Stainless, synthetic, suppressors, detachable magazines, thumbhole stocks etc. Not surprisingly, they view stalking rifles the same way many of us do- a concept and not a specific type of rifle- and make a selection based on various factors that include terrain, quarry and climate. Instead of insisting that a stalking rifle must fall into a specific traditional style, they mention that the Tikka T3 is the best selling stalking rifle today and it is pictured with a picatinny rail and adjustable synthetic stock.
https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/shooting/deer-stalking/14-popular-rifles-for-deer-stalking-46583
14 popular rifles for deer stalking
Shooting UK February 17, 2020
The Tikka T3 is probably the best-selling stalking rifle in the UK today
While I agree with what you're saying basically , the term , "stalking " , in the UK , where I grew up , means hunting . No one in the UK refers to any rifle they use for deer as a hunting rifle . A good friend of mine , who lives in the UK and is a CGN member , has a 14 lb , vertical pistol grip , aluminum framed bolt action rifle with a high power magnification variable scope on it . It's his Fallow Deer Stalking rifle . Hunting is something you do on horse back , just saying .
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Surprised nobody suggested a nice BLR. To me it's the definition of a stalking rifle, fast to shoulder and fast reload. Short barrel with iron sights, accurate enough for 300yards.
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I've always thought that a .308 BLR takedown would be the perfect travelling geologist rifle. The only reason I don't own one is because I've read that their innards are a little on the delicate side.
Yes, thank you for bringing that up.
I mentioned that on a couple of posts. That's why I said that there is a broad spectrum of what is a "stalking rifle" and they don't have to conform to what a vintage stalking rifle looked like prior to different materials/technology used in firearms.
Just like there is a broad spectrum of different rifle styles posted on this thread. When north americans think of a stalking rifle, they mostly think of rifles that fall into the "woods hunting" category- action type and materials are varied.
No... but a Google sample is the single largest composite of what the general public (at least those online) believe an object is when tagged with whatever terminology they choose to use when describing it... when searching the term "stalking rifle" it is overwhelming clear what the vast majority believe that is and what it looks like and ergo its handling characteristics and the history behind it. Just because a few snowflakes what to shake things up and redefine the world to suit their preferences, doesn't mean the rest of us have to go quietly along... I get that my aging generation didn't grow up playing World of War Craft and Grand Theft Auto, but we don't have to silently acquiesce.
