Let's see your Dangerous Game Rifles.
- Thread starter Northern Shooter
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thewoodsrunner
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That looks like one of the new Mauser 98's, no? Perfection. Aside from the obvious superiority of the hardware, the lines of the stock - perfect. I'd love the .375 H&H version. They seem very scarce on the market in Canada.
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- Northern BC
Between one of those and an actual rigby, I think that’s about as the ideal safari setup in terms of a bolt action. I do feel it’s out of my reach though in terms of practicality from a financial standpoint.
thewoodsrunner
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ForealBoreal, my thoughts exactly. Were I able to justify dropping 20 or 25 grand on a rifle (which is really a pretty good deal for one of these), it would be a tossup between these two. Flawless guns on the best action ever made with exquisite classic lines. You'll note the only younger guy you see hunting with rifles like this is Don Trump Jr.
Other than that, it's all old boomers (like me, marginally.) On the other hand, look at all the guys - young and old - who buy Harley-Davidsons or say now the new pimped out Indian Chief. I myself bought a few of them as a young guy. If you can do that, you can certainly buy - and justify - a new Rigby or Mauser. I should have done that, the Harley's are all gone with zero regrets, but i'd not have let go of one of those rifles. Heck, for the outrageous cost of new pickup today, you could fill your safe with Mausers and Rigby's. And I see 20 year olds driving those. Drive an old pickup and carry a new Mauser I says.
I drive an old pickup… i could not afford a $25k rifle or justify it, my problem is I wouldn’t be satisfied after a few years or maybe even months there would be something else to had hahaha. Good for you though, if you can afford them and you can justify them!ForealBoreal, my thoughts exactly. Were I able to justify dropping 20 or 25 grand on a rifle (which is really a pretty good deal for one of these), it would be a tossup between these two. Flawless guns on the best action ever made with exquisite classic lines. You'll note the only younger guy you see hunting with rifles like this is Don Trump Jr.
When I started to buy rifles, I knew nothing I was 16, I wish I knew what I know now my collection would be different, maybe there would be a Rigby or two.
CSC has the Mauser and Rigby rifles you gents are refering to for $17-19K tax in. I've seen them in the low 10s used. The bespoke versions are pricier. They start at 70K.ForealBoreal, my thoughts exactly. Were I able to justify dropping 20 or 25 grand on a rifle (which is really a pretty good deal for one of these), it would be a tossup between these two. Flawless guns on the best action ever made with exquisite classic lines. You'll note the only younger guy you see hunting with rifles like this is Don Trump Jr.
- Location
- Northern BC
ForealBoreal, my thoughts exactly. Were I able to justify dropping 20 or 25 grand on a rifle (which is really a pretty good deal for one of these), it would be a tossup between these two. Flawless guns on the best action ever made with exquisite classic lines. You'll note the only younger guy you see hunting with rifles like this is Don Trump Jr.
Way higher stuff on the priority of life on the 10 year plan than acquiring one of those specific rifles. I’d be more inclined to splurge money like that for a trip to hunt NZ and Africa. Maybe I’d be lucky enough to own one someday, in the meantime I’d be really happy with something at a lesser price point. Not in a rush, if one comes up I shall see.
thewoodsrunner
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Now you've done it. 16K for a new Rigby Big Game. That's actually a smoking good deal.
