Dakota 10

To be truthful, I can't remember, and haven't looked at a catalog for years. Don Allen provided the action and I made suggestions.. Then the Gunmakers Guild took over, think it got longer barrel, in 7x65 Rimmed, open sights and scope, all exhibition wood by Glen Morovitz, and Terry Wallace handled the engraving. If I have time, might be able to dig up twenty year old notes.
 
Oh geez you went super fancy - way above my idea (and budget). I had imagined it being a standard dakota offering.
Beautiful rifle by the sounds of it.
 
Acquired a Model 10 in .257 Roberts for deer hunting back in 2013 when the Canadian dollar was strong. Picked it up from an estate sale (safe queen never fired) and I used an importer that sponsors on CGN to bring it to Canada.

Comparing it to a Ruger No. 1 Standard that I also own (7mm Rem mag) the No 1 has case ejection, the Model 10 does not. After firing and working the action on the 10 the barrel end has to be tilted up somewhat to encourage the spent brass to fall out of the chamber. The No 1 has its benefits, comparably the 10 is like an extension of my body, fit, and how it comes to my shoulder are superb, the trigger is thin in width, light in pull (breaks at 3.5 lbs). There is no extra wood, or other parts of any kind to add to the weight of the 10.

As with all single shot firearms for big game, ensuring careful shot selection and shot timing when hunting is important and should be at the forefront of the users mind. I can work my bolt actions and levers pretty quick in the event I need to. With practice it takes me about 2 seconds longer to reload the Dakota.

If I could afford it I would buy several more 10's, I.e, .270 win and a .300 win mag. Wouldn't want to shoot one above .300 mag (recoil would be pretty hefty due to the pared down stock, and light weight of the action, by comparison my No 1 is much heavier and the recoil is very manageable).

When I figure out how to add photos I will attach a few.
 
I held one owned by an aquantince at the Calgary Gun Show probably 10 years ago now. It was in .300 H&H and was a fine thing to behold. It had a French grey receiver and a few upticks but nothing crazy by their standard. It is THE single shot to me and if a K95 wasn't cheaper by a margin.....

That particular rifle lives in the Osoyoos area now I believe. It was slim and well balanced, and pointed like finger. It felt natural and was actually built for a man 8" shorter than I. Couldn't imagine what one built for me would feel like.

If I could hide $7500 for a basic one away if do it. Probably have it in .270 or .280.
 
The case hardening is quite something, the colurs change when you view the rifle from different angles. I use this piece quite a bit (.257 Rob). Carried it about 10 days this year looking for a whitetail buck. Definitely not leaving a safe queen behind to some auctioneers when I kick off! LOL
 
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