Best Handling Rifle?

The Scout Steyr 308 is not an estheticly pleasing rifle but at 6 pounds and MOA rifle is like a small 22 lr when i dog for deer... JP.
 
LOL Burger King Whopper hands that was hilarious.

I almost spewed my coffee onto the keyboard when I read that post = I've seen a certain posters hands in a pic.

As to Rugers I've never held one that is not bulky actually the only one I've seen in a pic that isn't is Ardents #1 little beauty.

Seeing as we are now including comparing single shots my all time favorite light weight single shots are my T/C Contender carbines and my favorite chambering in these carbines are 308Bellm, 375JDJ & 45-70
 
conor_90 said:
^ the opposite is true, also the topical reference would be "trump hands" :D

Specifically the no.1 RSI; just saying like most American things; it is fatter than its European counterpart.



Interesting; this is anecdotal but the first review I've heard of them; I'm sorry to hear that because they are very nice looking rifles.
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That is the first reference to "Trumps Tiny Mitts"... where have I been?

As for the BRNO Stutzen single shot rifles... IMO the feel is very similar to the No.1 International rifles, the receiver is marginal slimmer, but also has more angular edges on the bottom... I would prefer to carry the Ruger personally, however both of the Stutzen single shot rifles I had were both quite accurate, both easily and consistently @ 1.5" for 5 shot groups @ 100 yards... good hunting rifles... the are pleasant to look at, with a different styling.
 
I'm 5'10, 170lbs and love both my Vanguard S2. It is on the heavy side though, which isn't all that bad since I'm used to carrying heavy loads/weapons in the field having been in the Army for over 10 years. That being said, I'm looking for something lighter for my next coyote rig.

Weight aside, my Vanguards are awesome rifles for the price...
 
caramel said:
The Scout Steyr 308 is not an estheticly pleasing rifle but at 6 pounds and MOA rifle is like a small 22 lr when i dog for deer... JP.
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Well the only thing stopping me from owning one is the cost and somewhat limited availability. I have always been impressed by them. As well as other Steyr rifles
 
That is the first reference to "Trumps Tiny Mitts"... where have I been?
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I almost spewed my coffee onto the keyboard when I read that post = I've seen a certain posters hands in a pic.
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I don't know; but now I know how the Donald feels. I feel this inexplicable need to prove I am not a short fingered vulgarian. I don't know how CC has seen my hands because I'm fairly certain I've never posted a picture of them.


Now that I have conflicting reports on the BRNO me and the rest of my tax return may have to take a trip to handle one in person...
 
conor_90 said:
Now that I have conflicting reports on the BRNO me and the rest of my tax return may have to take a trip to handle one in person...
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My BRNO Effect was a .30/06 and the K1 was a .243... both carried pretty well and shot pretty well also. I just preferred the Ruger falling block to the break action... I have had more than my fair share of break action rifles.
 
conor_90 said:
I don't know; but now I know how the Donald feels. I feel this inexplicable need to prove I am not a short fingered vulgarian. I don't know how CC has seen my hands because I'm fairly certain I've never posted a picture of them.


Now that I have conflicting reports on the BRNO me and the rest of my tax return may have to take a trip to handle one in person...
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LOL conor I wasn't referring to your hands... ;)
 
Back in the early 80's I hunted with a bolt action Ruger 77 30-06. I honestly didn't realize I was lugging around a log until I got my first of many Husqvarna featherweights....a real revelation....still no M-S though.

I read somewhere that the bulkiness of many (all?) Ruger rifles was because of Bill Ruger's very big hands. And the designers back then had to please big Bill Ruger.
 
I'm 5'8" and 150 lbs. Most rifles have too long a LOP, but of the ones I've handled, the following top my list:
In no particular order...

Remington 700 Mountain Rifle
Remington Model 7
Winchester Model 70 Ranger
Marlin Model 336/1895

All come up quick and align naturally. Ergonomics are big for me, and these don't feel too big or too long. If I had to pick just one, it would be the Marlin all the way.
 
Here are a few of my exceptional handling rifles. Unlike you a factory Rem 700 or Mod 7 fits me like it was custom made for me. I have a couple that have been custom made for me and they fit just like a 700 Rem except for a slight cast off on my Sako A IV Safari.

Here's the custom stocked Safari....it's the one in the foreground.






Then I would have to say that these fit and are just short, light and quick.





I love this rifle and it is super handy and quick with lots of thump.........350 RM......





Some more very quick and handy rifles to hunt with..............



I spent so much time in the field with one of these in 243 I actually shot it out..........and I don't mean several hundred rounds or a couple thousand..........I'm talking approaching 10,000 rounds.........
 
c-fbmi said:
Some more very quick and handy rifles to hunt with..............



I spent so much time in the field with one of these in 243 I actually shot it out..........and I don't mean several hundred rounds or a couple thousand..........I'm talking approaching 10,000 rounds.........
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I suspect that is an old picture since that middle rifle is probably the .250 Savage and I think that front rifle is also the second one down in the picture below... what cartridge is the Tang rifle in the back chambered for again? And, have you shot the M77 International Tang safety .243 yet?

I have my long awaited M77 International 7X57 enroute from stateside, to add to this collection;


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Rob said:
Back in the early 80's I hunted with a bolt action Ruger 77 30-06. I honestly didn't realize I was lugging around a log until I got my first of many Husqvarna featherweights....a real revelation....still no M-S though.

I read somewhere that the bulkiness of many (all?) Ruger rifles was because of Bill Ruger's very big hands. And the designers back then had to please big Bill Ruger.
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The M77 Standard rifles are quite a solid package... meant to take whatever you throw at them... for more wieldy rifles, the Ultralight rifles were slimmed down and shortened and lightened, as were the International rifles... and of course the youth sized Compacts... none of these can fairly be described as "logs," unless one is making some other point.
 
Maybe I oughta give my Ruger some more love, like a laminate stock with custom LOP or bob the barrel from 22" back to 20". It is a 350RM and its giving me 100fps more than my original goal with handloads so I might be able to spare a bit of MV. Of course the original Rem 600's were fire-breathing thundersticks with their shorty barrels.

C-fbmi what's the barrel length on your 350? How much cast off does the Sako have?

I probably should've asked for evaluation of action smoothness, trigger feel, bolt throw, and safety ergonomics as a separate question from stock fit and feel. I understand a custom stock can make a world of difference but it you find something about the safety, bolt or mag release off-putting that can be a harder obstacle to overcome.
 
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