Parker Hale Midland 2100 30-06
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My son has one of them and values it at $400. Great gun and caliber. One of the best actions to have for target rifles. My son's gun is deadly out to 200 yards as that is the limit of the range distance. Do not need more distance where we hunt. But imagine it is very decent at longer distances too.
The Midland was an economy rifle assembled using a mixture of available parts. The bolt is a surplus US M1903A3 with the handle slightly altered. The trigger mechanism is a Parker Hale '98 Mauser unit with a different sear. Trigger guard is a diecast PH Mauser. Stock is a PH sporter Mauser stock made by Sile in Italy. Barrel is a slightly modified Mauser sporter barrel; shank is a bit longer than on a '98 Mauser barrel. Most PH barrels were from Spain. The receiver is a wax casting set up to fit Mauser inletting, accepting the Springfield bolt assembly and Mauser type barrel. Ejectors sometimes break, parts availability is low. I think there are much better designs from the standpoint a handling escaping gas in the event of a case failure.
They shoot well enough. I cannot imagine the action being a preferred action for target rifles.
They shoot well enough. I cannot imagine the action being a preferred action for target rifles.
- Location
- Winnipeg,Man.
Didn't see the word " preferred"...but oh well. I have talked to a few members of the Canadian Rifle Team when I was at Connaught and was told that these actions were very strong and many had them on their guns. A couple were at Bisley many times and had guns built around this action. Thus every one has an opinion and I have said mine.
Parker Hale Midland was introduced when they strugglingto survive. They have a very rigid casting...an improvement over the 98 Mauser. They did , as #### points out, use a 1903 Sprinfield bolt redesigned to fit their action. Bolt handle was redone to add clearance for a scope. These are very nicely finished. Trigger, bottom metal whether hinge release or detachable mag were from the Parker Hale 1200 series rifles. These were available in a number of commerical calibre. The 2 that I've owned shot as well as any of my custom rifles. I would not hestitate to buy another one.
By the way I've got a a couples sets of PH scope bases for the Midland and some parts including a bare new bolt.
Buy the rifle and enjoy it for years to come.
Ron
By the way I've got a a couples sets of PH scope bases for the Midland and some parts including a bare new bolt.
Buy the rifle and enjoy it for years to come.
Ron
Tiriaq told it as it is they are economy rifles quite crude they split stocks and do have a habit of breaking ejectors not shure who would use one for a target rifle I have built many full bore rifles for shooters never was asked to use that action there are many supierior rifles out there for $400.00
Interesting comments......will look for cracks in the stock, and also, fire a few rounds to ensure the ejector is functioning. the owner advised me, this was used very little, not
even a box of bullets passed through the rifle. Wondering now if $400.00 is too steep??
Will keep you in mind rgg_7, may purchase an item or two from you......
even a box of bullets passed through the rifle. Wondering now if $400.00 is too steep??
Will keep you in mind rgg_7, may purchase an item or two from you......
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There were PH actions, and rifles, specifically made for competition. These actions were used for competitive target rifles. I really doubt that these competitors were referring to the PH Midland action.
The Midland is an economy rifle. They generally shoot well enough. I would rather have a Midland than a Remington 710.
