Looking to get a rifle with a set trigger.
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I think I just climaxed 
I don't want to know the price... it'll make me cry 
But, if you're looking for a rifle in 6.5x55 SE why not check out the amazing wares at trade ex? Not a synthetic stock on the entire site. Now they're mostly older 96 Mausers, but there's a few newer 1600 Husqvarna's in there as well. And very reasonably priced as well. Just MHO
I don't want to know the price... it'll make me cry But, if you're looking for a rifle in 6.5x55 SE why not check out the amazing wares at trade ex? Not a synthetic stock on the entire site. Now they're mostly older 96 Mausers, but there's a few newer 1600 Husqvarna's in there as well. And very reasonably priced as well. Just MHO
I would think that almost any bolt action can be converted to DST, the easiest is a 98 Mauser. I have made this change to several 98 Mausers, no doubt one could do the same to a 93 to 96. I purchased the units from Brownell, without looking it up I think a DST unit is in the $200.00+ range and the bottom metal must be modified to accept the unit (just another option for you to consider).
Your best option is to find a complete gun on Tradeex for the price of the unit + installation, I have looked at several on that site - they don't last long. If you add 7x57 or 8x57 your chances there are much better.
I believe Epps has one on their site at present that sounds very good, give it a look.
FWIW --- John303.
Your best option is to find a complete gun on Tradeex for the price of the unit + installation, I have looked at several on that site - they don't last long. If you add 7x57 or 8x57 your chances there are much better.
I believe Epps has one on their site at present that sounds very good, give it a look.
FWIW --- John303.
A recent set-trigger wich really impressed me was on a Sako Bavarian, and with quite a bit of patience, you can get one in 6.5X55 SE and / or .308 Win in about a year delay. Tikka also use an impressive single stage trigger.
Regarding the old production stuff, the best factory triggers are found in the push-feed HVA/CG/FFV/Viking/Zoli (new production) 1900/3000.
Lakelanders also have nice triggers.
For a double-set trigger on a vintage 6.5X55 rifle, the Schultz and Larsen Match (Target) trigger is simply unbeatable, and is made to work with heavy gloves.
Regarding the old production stuff, the best factory triggers are found in the push-feed HVA/CG/FFV/Viking/Zoli (new production) 1900/3000.
Lakelanders also have nice triggers.
For a double-set trigger on a vintage 6.5X55 rifle, the Schultz and Larsen Match (Target) trigger is simply unbeatable, and is made to work with heavy gloves.
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Model 21H BRNOs came with double set triggers
Model 601 BRNOs came with single set triggers in .308 -- very nice and Tradex has one right now. New CZs come with single set triggers and are very nice rifles to use.
Mannlichers Shoenauers came with double set and single double stage military triggers in 6.5 and 308 _ they may get pricey - but are worth it
In fact - most of the Euro rifles came with set triggers of some fashion
Model 601 BRNOs came with single set triggers in .308 -- very nice and Tradex has one right now. New CZs come with single set triggers and are very nice rifles to use.
Mannlichers Shoenauers came with double set and single double stage military triggers in 6.5 and 308 _ they may get pricey - but are worth it
In fact - most of the Euro rifles came with set triggers of some fashion
Canjar went out of business about 2 years ago. However you can get a Kepplinger single set from Brownells. Brownells also has some double set trigger for sale.
Who makes that full wood Mannlicher stock with the double set triggers, in .308? That's what he needs!
Who make it and how much does it sell for? Commercial? Custom?
No I don't want it. Nor am I impressed with it. The workmanship is poor.
Just looking to avoid a disappointment.
The stock shape is close, but not quite "on" for overall looks. The fitting of the buttplate and the fitting of the lower tang, standing proud of the wood, are looking pretty much like they were done in too much of a hurry. It leaves the impression to me, that there are going to be other "issues" related to fit and finish.
Different strokes, though...
FWIW, I read some stff about target shooting with double sets. Overall, they tended to open groups up, rather than improve them, both off the bench, and standing. This was done by a Shutzten (spelling?) shooter that was able to back up his capabilities with competitive wins, both in benchrest and standing classes.
Cheers
Trev
If you are referring to the pictured Mannlicher Schoenauer that is the first time I have heard them referred to as "poor workmanship". That rifle was probably made about 50 years ago. What you may be looking at is some wood shrinkage over time and a bit of refitting may be in order. The quality of metal work in those rifles is of very high quality, lots of hand fitting and polishing , perhaps the smoothest action you will ever feel although not necessarily the best design ever come up with.. In any event they are out of manufacture for quite some time now.
