Wondering if there is any maker that produces a folding rifle in the 3030. Something like the little badger but a lot better quality. Starting to think this was as would be light and handle especially for amount of shooting a person does while hunting in bush/forest areas
Folding 3030 single shot rifle
- Thread starter keith mokry
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Never seen one, but I'm interested to see if anyone else has. There are a few options for single shots (Henry and cva) but they don't fold and I'm not sure about the CVAs but the Henrys are not light - mine is like 7lb without a scope.
blasted_saber
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I've never seen a folder in 3030, and most single shots I've seen are actually pretty heavy.
Maybe a Model 94 or a Savage 340 fits the bill for you? Millions of hunters for generations have killed millions of deer just fine and with a quick and light Model 94
Maybe a Model 94 or a Savage 340 fits the bill for you? Millions of hunters for generations have killed millions of deer just fine and with a quick and light Model 94
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Folding part so fits in backpack(Iam using eberlestock x1a) so 16” barrel with peeps. Also a scope rail would be a must also so able to mount a light scope such as leupold 2.5 compact or a 1-4. Try keep wight down for 4 lbs for bare rifle. This could be done on day a 20guage ( as lot over under rifles made) frame or possibly a 410 frame
Not sure if this may be of interest, but a run of the Googler produced a Thonpson Center with folding stock. That rig could be configured as you have described, in about and calibre ever made. Could be worth looking into?
https://www.eabco.net/Choate-Folding-Stock-fits-Original-Thompson-Center-Contender_p_14275.html
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https://www.eabco.net/Choate-Folding-Stock-fits-Original-Thompson-Center-Contender_p_14275.html
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Too bad nobody makes a folding 12ga with factory 12" barrel. Just get a pack of inserts for different calibers. (Chiappa I think makes a set of 6 or 8 different inserts to convert a single shot 12 guage into a single shot 9mm, 357mag, etc or other ammo types. I thought 30-30 was one of the inserts.....) I'd but that shotgun. Full buttstock and 12-14"barrel. Fold in half multicaliber for what-have-you
If you want to put it in a backpack there are lots of takedown euro rifles around. None in 30/30 I would imagine though. CVA makes takedowns; otherwise get your wallet ready
Lots of small Italian makers making cool folding guns; but again none in 30/30
Savage 219s take down. Come in 30/30 too
Corwin arms used to bring in short barrelled single shot folders pretty regularly
OPs requirements basically put it in the realm of fantasy but some kipplaufs are ~5lb with 20 inch barrels. Don’t know why you want a short barrel folder when you could takedown into a similar sized package
Lots of small Italian makers making cool folding guns; but again none in 30/30
Savage 219s take down. Come in 30/30 too
Corwin arms used to bring in short barrelled single shot folders pretty regularly
OPs requirements basically put it in the realm of fantasy but some kipplaufs are ~5lb with 20 inch barrels. Don’t know why you want a short barrel folder when you could takedown into a similar sized package
Must be foldable as I probably have all the rest as single
Sot takedown in baikal, h&r, Rossi, tc encore and contender and other over/under takedown rifles
Yes it might be a fantasy but it would be handle. Could even go to 20” brl to satisfy others and still fit in my pack
Sot takedown in baikal, h&r, Rossi, tc encore and contender and other over/under takedown rifles
Yes it might be a fantasy but it would be handle. Could even go to 20” brl to satisfy others and still fit in my pack
https://www.effebisrl.eu/
www.falcoarms.it
Why is a folding gun “ handier” than a takedown? Lots of brands you didn’t mention that weigh a whole lot less than those listed, will lighten your wallet too unfortunately
https://www.falcoarms.it/en/product/timer/
I emailed the first company and they do not have a Canadian distributor; never tried the second but that’s probably the closest you will ever get to the dream gun
www.falcoarms.it
Why is a folding gun “ handier” than a takedown? Lots of brands you didn’t mention that weigh a whole lot less than those listed, will lighten your wallet too unfortunately
https://www.falcoarms.it/en/product/timer/
I emailed the first company and they do not have a Canadian distributor; never tried the second but that’s probably the closest you will ever get to the dream gun
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With eberlstock pack I have it has scabbard on outside of pack. It is easier to get gun out and put a shell in and close and use it. It takes less time than putting one together. And fits same length of pack as compared to having a complete gun for length.
Seems like a realistic 'want'
wondering if a GS couldn't make a latch of sorts for a single shot so it folded completely
take the foreend off many and they hinge to come apart, seems possible to modify slightly so they stayed together when folded, likely with out the forend maybe.
folding 410 with a 30-30 liner.........hhmmm
The CVAs are pretty chunky too. It's all barrel, and they certainly didn't skimp on it! Although I've not tried a shorty, I imagine the Scout Takedown with a short barrel would be super easy to pack.
Haenel Jager 9 5.07 lbs
Blaser k95 carbon 5.3 lbs
Merkel K1 5.5 lbs
FAIR K500 6.06 lbs
Krieghoff Hubertus 6.5 lbs
It’s not all henrys, CVA and Baikal…
If you want a folder they are popular in Italy, my Italian is limited but apparently it’s so that they can be put into the big pocket of a coat traditionally worn by trackers so they have their hands free for dog handling. The companies I posted are a few of many small Italian makers; would definitely be interested in some other links.
Still don’t understand how a folder could be “ fast to deploy” or not take up a lot of room with a scope on it, but the heart wants what the heart wants.
A 30/30 adaptor in a Turk single shot seems like a trip to the ER waiting to happen; check out the warnings on this one, not exactly confidence inspiring
https://chaszel.com/product/30-30-shotgun-adapters/
Blaser k95 carbon 5.3 lbs
Merkel K1 5.5 lbs
FAIR K500 6.06 lbs
Krieghoff Hubertus 6.5 lbs
It’s not all henrys, CVA and Baikal…
If you want a folder they are popular in Italy, my Italian is limited but apparently it’s so that they can be put into the big pocket of a coat traditionally worn by trackers so they have their hands free for dog handling. The companies I posted are a few of many small Italian makers; would definitely be interested in some other links.
Still don’t understand how a folder could be “ fast to deploy” or not take up a lot of room with a scope on it, but the heart wants what the heart wants.
A 30/30 adaptor in a Turk single shot seems like a trip to the ER waiting to happen; check out the warnings on this one, not exactly confidence inspiring
https://chaszel.com/product/30-30-shotgun-adapters/
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I'd have such a hard time choosing a cartridge for this gun. Be short range, so maybe .444. I'm a huge 45/70 fan, but it doesn't seem right. Maybe .35 or .400 Whelen?
