BSA CF2's

Hitzy said:
Shoots very well too, they made less then 1700 in 6.5x55.
For carry, I have an unusual HVA Dahlberg in 6.5x55 with 53cm barrel that light and handy.
It has the cheek piece flattened which allows you to get right behind the scope with your eye, works very well.
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6.5x55 is a great caliber. Really under rated in North America in my opinion.
 
TheCoachZed said:
Well I definitely did not know that! I always thought BSA was similar to Midland and Parker Hale, just rebuilding surplus actions or commercial continental actions.
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I am not an expert on BSA, but I think they did get there start in the bolt action hunting rifle business converting P14 and P17 actions to sporters, my Dad bought a "new" 30 06 in Nelson B.C. in 1952 He gave it to me and I have since given it to my Son, they are a #### on closing fairly heavy rifle and they lack a hinged floor plate. They are quite different from the CF2s.
 
Milt Dale said:
I am not an expert on BSA, but I think they did get there start in the bolt action hunting rifle business converting P14 and P17 actions to sporters, my Dad bought a "new" 30 06 in Nelson B.C. in 1952 He gave it to me and I have since given it to my Son, they are a #### on closing fairly heavy rifle and they lack a hinged floor plate. They are quite different from the CF2s.
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BSA made Lee's for the military, they had a long history in the UK. They also made cars/motorcycles commercially, they started with sporter military rifles then turned to home grown actions for the commercial market, all very well made.
Look up Lady Docker, she kind of sank the entire division...
 
I recently acquired a BSA Majestic, chambered in the good ole 30-06. Gun is in very good condition (90%), with a true 24" barrel, sans integral muzzle brake. The barrel was dirty and could not view the rifling for pitting or rust, however I still gambled. I've heard good things about these British rifles, I heard they are unrecognized and undervalued for their quality. Well I had to see for myself.

Almost immediately when returning home with my unsure prize, I striped it down, right to the wood. The main thing which I was most impressed with is the inletting...........superb!!! I've never witnessed such great inletting for a firearm, especially for several decades old, better than $3,000 firearms today. Was also impressed with the barrel profile, it was machined to include an integral platform for the rear sight. Also, the receiver has integral dovetail bases for the rings, similar to BRNO and Sako. I thoroughly cleaned the entire rifle and was please to see that the rifling was bright and shiny.

Sometime within the next few weeks I'll give it a test-run. I have a box of Nosler custom ammo that was gifted to me, that will be a good start.
 
Buckmastr said:
Nice pick up track. We need some pics!
How is the trigger?
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Thanks Buck!. The trigger is a two stage, set at 5 pounds. I'll have Henry Rempel reduce it for me, if it's possible. The rifle is still dismantled at the moment, photo's will have to be later. Man, this rifle is very well put together!..........great workmanship.
 
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