just wondering if anyone has one out their? Musgrave is making rifles in South Africa again here is a link
www.musgraverifles.co.za
www.musgraverifles.co.za
anyone hunt with a misgave rifle?
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Their target single shot rifles get mentioned once in a while on the forum ...a close pre-war friend of my father used to import them (and other high quality/high value) rifles into Canada - his name was #### Hampton and had a lot to do with full bore long range shooting. #### (among a short - but growing - list of Canadian shooters) were great men!
I believe Maynard on this site has spoken of the older Musgrave target rifles and thought that they were still pretty competitive -- and Maynard would know - he is another of the men who represent Canada, Internationally, very well in long range shooting - and do more than their share to promote it to (and support) new shooters!!!
My father served many years (RCR - Canadian infantry) and had coincidentally made numerous friends in the 6th Armoured Divison (South Africa) when they were attached to 1st Canadian Corps following the breach of the Hitler Line (after Cassino) in Italy. Some of these acquaintances became associated with Musgrave.
On the subject of Musgrave ...not sure about their repeaters but if half as good as their target rifles - grab them! I understand that the S African manufacturers did not see many exports due to a long term trade embargo related to apartheid. So they are not as well known as they should be.....I bought my Musgrave single shot from Paul Reiben a number of years ago. Some guys upgrade just because -- and what they trade off is usually darn good.
I believe Maynard on this site has spoken of the older Musgrave target rifles and thought that they were still pretty competitive -- and Maynard would know - he is another of the men who represent Canada, Internationally, very well in long range shooting - and do more than their share to promote it to (and support) new shooters!!!
My father served many years (RCR - Canadian infantry) and had coincidentally made numerous friends in the 6th Armoured Divison (South Africa) when they were attached to 1st Canadian Corps following the breach of the Hitler Line (after Cassino) in Italy. Some of these acquaintances became associated with Musgrave.
On the subject of Musgrave ...not sure about their repeaters but if half as good as their target rifles - grab them! I understand that the S African manufacturers did not see many exports due to a long term trade embargo related to apartheid. So they are not as well known as they should be.....I bought my Musgrave single shot from Paul Reiben a number of years ago. Some guys upgrade just because -- and what they trade off is usually darn good.
Hi,
I have owned three Musgrave rifles built at the original plant started by Mr. Ben Musgrave in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
The first was a 30-06 Musgrave Mod 80, which was from an estate (in 1995) and cost me about R350 (about $35 CA). It was nothing special, and I sold it after a year.
After that I owned two new single shot Musgrave RSA rifles, with sporter profile barrels, one in 30-06 and the other in 25-06. These were both under R2000 ($200) new in about 1997, and the most accurate rifles I have ever owned.
The original Musgrave factory eventually closed, and I read about the new Musgrave rifles in the Man/Magnum magazine last year. The new Musgrave rifles start at about R16500 (about $1650 CA) in South Africa at present, and seem to be well made. However, if you are living in South Africa, the best value for money seems to be the Howa 1500, selling for about R7800 and more. We bough one of these for my daughter in law last year from Camdix on a special offer of R6800 (tax included), and it has better accuracy than the Sako 75 which my son got from my wife when we left South Africa. With this in mind, I think the new Musgraves are priced in the same class as Tikka and cheaper Sako rifles in South Africa.
I have owned three Musgrave rifles built at the original plant started by Mr. Ben Musgrave in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
The first was a 30-06 Musgrave Mod 80, which was from an estate (in 1995) and cost me about R350 (about $35 CA). It was nothing special, and I sold it after a year.
After that I owned two new single shot Musgrave RSA rifles, with sporter profile barrels, one in 30-06 and the other in 25-06. These were both under R2000 ($200) new in about 1997, and the most accurate rifles I have ever owned.
The original Musgrave factory eventually closed, and I read about the new Musgrave rifles in the Man/Magnum magazine last year. The new Musgrave rifles start at about R16500 (about $1650 CA) in South Africa at present, and seem to be well made. However, if you are living in South Africa, the best value for money seems to be the Howa 1500, selling for about R7800 and more. We bough one of these for my daughter in law last year from Camdix on a special offer of R6800 (tax included), and it has better accuracy than the Sako 75 which my son got from my wife when we left South Africa. With this in mind, I think the new Musgraves are priced in the same class as Tikka and cheaper Sako rifles in South Africa.
I used to have a Musgrave K98 'Standard' in .30-06 (from 1993-1999) and shot a good number of animals with it. It was accurate, reliable and good working rifle.
The last few models of 'my era' were either than K98 'Standard', 'Light' or 'Deluxe'. These were all built on surplus 98's. There was also the Model 90 which was a locally made action that was similar to the M70 push feed. The 90 came is different formats too.Prior to this was the model 80/83, the RSA single shots and a version of the RSA action which was made with a magazine (model 2000?). There were also variants such as the 'Presidents' Model and 'Vrystaat' models.
Musgrave also made a rimfire action called the Ambidex which was like a T-bolt but never sold well, being much more expensive than competitors like CZ. They also made a Model 90 'mini' which was rare.
I had the pleasure of shooting RSA1's single shot .25-06 in 1996/1997 and can vouch for the accuracy. We were both a little incredulous when his much antipcated Ruger MKII VT target rifle in .25-06 would not outshoot the RSA single shot sporter until we found the right load!
The last few models of 'my era' were either than K98 'Standard', 'Light' or 'Deluxe'. These were all built on surplus 98's. There was also the Model 90 which was a locally made action that was similar to the M70 push feed. The 90 came is different formats too.Prior to this was the model 80/83, the RSA single shots and a version of the RSA action which was made with a magazine (model 2000?). There were also variants such as the 'Presidents' Model and 'Vrystaat' models.
Musgrave also made a rimfire action called the Ambidex which was like a T-bolt but never sold well, being much more expensive than competitors like CZ. They also made a Model 90 'mini' which was rare.
I had the pleasure of shooting RSA1's single shot .25-06 in 1996/1997 and can vouch for the accuracy. We were both a little incredulous when his much antipcated Ruger MKII VT target rifle in .25-06 would not outshoot the RSA single shot sporter until we found the right load!
I shot one in Botswana while elephant hunting there, nice rifle in 375 H&H, one of my PHs owned it. I did not use it for the jumbo but I did pose with it because I couldn't stand to look at the Blaser 416 that I did use on my jumbo.
