Parker Hale riffles

The higher grade PH sported Lee Enfields are nicely done. Stocks were made by Sile in Italy - the same company that made their Mauser and Midland stocks.
 
I've had several PH 1200's over the years and they all shot well, I presently have a Safari Deluxe in 308 Norma but I haven't played around with it very much to see if it's a shooter. In my opinion these rifles are sleepers, not too expensive but good value for the money and very usable rifles!
 
I recall one PH that went through the shop. It was an as-new .375 working rifle. Very plain, Mauser wing safety, etc. Type of rifle a professional hunter would have used. A real no nonsense piece. I was impressed by it.
 
I will be looking for the 30-06 as I don’t have one yet , I’m new to the sight still trying to figure it all out not sure how to pm yet
 
paratrooper777 said:
If memory serves me correct the PH 1200 action was the basis
or the C3 7.62 NATO CDN sniper rifle in late 70s
I used one on a Reserve sniper course taught by the great riflemen
WO Larry Fish around 1976/77
we were getting solid hits at 800 yards no problem
if you knew your windage
use US M118 match ball ammo I think ?
and a Kahles 6 x scope
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Yes, the C3 was a Parker-Hale. Subsequent variants over the years since were essentially barreled actions put into more modern stocks.
 
nomad 68 said:
Friend of mine has a 1200c in .30/06. He's had reoccurring trouble with the magazine slipping down causing the the next round to not be picked up.
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That's a probably a mag issue, which the tab is probably worn since IIRC its simply stamped out from the body. If not, it could be weakened spring on the mag release.

Simplest and easiest fix is probably just a replacement Mauser drop floor plate magazine.
 
I had a PH in .308 Norma Mag that was MOA to 400 yards, which is about all I could every really shoot it, or wanted to. I have a .243 Win that is clover-leaf all day long at 100 yards.

A solid, reliable firearm, that has been eclipsed by marketing budgets of those currently in the business.
 
I bought a PH Hussar from Rembo a few years back . It's a really nice rifle and extremely accurate . I gave it to a Czech buddy of mine who has a thing for all things Brno . I can't say I regret giving it to him , I do , but I can't say it lol . He was ecstatic to get it and his son took his first Moose with it last year . It's the second one I've seen in over 40 years of owning rifles . I don't think I'll run into another before I go for a dirt nap .
 
I have a 30'06 and 6.5x55, both shoot well, no complaints. Tradex usually has a pretty good selection of them.
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Potashminer said:
I do not know about the 1200 for sure, but I have two Parker Hale in 308 Norma Mag - the 22" barrelled one is marked "Super Safari" on left side of receiver - no model name on the 24" barrel one.
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Had one of the same, model and calibre. It was my first upgrade from my Simpon-Sears sporterized Lee Enfield in 303 Br. that I started out with in the B.C. central interior. The price of ammo compared to that for my 303 Br was somewhat a shock and somewhat limited my 'paper punching'. $3.10/box of 303 Br for Dominion or C.I.L. ammo jumped to $8.10/ box for Norma, 308 Norma Mag!! None the less;), no regrets:d.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
Had one of the same, model and calibre. It was my first upgrade from my Simpon-Sears sporterized Lee Enfield in 303 Br. that I started out with in the B.C. central interior. The price of ammo compared to that for my 303 Br was somewhat a shock and somewhat limited my 'paper punching'. $3.10/box of 303 Br for Dominion or C.I.L. ammo jumped to $8.10/ box for Norma, 308 Norma Mag!! None the less;), no regrets:d.
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Yep, I am sure! Have had to content myself with new Norma brass at 5 times what you used to pay for that ammo!!! A "perfect" cartridge to fill in that monster performance gap between a 30-06 and a 300 Win or Weatherby Mag!
 
Winz said:
That's a probably a mag issue, which the tab is probably worn since IIRC its simply stamped out from the body. If not, it could be weakened spring on the mag release.

Simplest and easiest fix is probably just a replacement Mauser drop floor plate magazine.
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I'm not sure that the feed rails on the bottom of the receiver are the same for conventional versus detachable magazine systems. The stud into which the detachable magazine front trigger guard screw is threaded may block installation of a conventional trigger guard/magazine box.
 
Potashminer said:
Yep, I am sure! Have had to content myself with new Norma brass at 5 times what you used to pay for that ammo!!! A "perfect" cartridge to fill in that monster performance gap between a 30-06 and a 300 Win or Weatherby Mag!
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The power and/or velocity of the 300 Weatherby holds a bit of an edge but there's not much to choose between the 300 Win Mag or its ;) predecessor the 308 Norma Magnum. Concerning brass etc, component shopping is one of my primary points of focus these days at gun shows is components and to that end, my supply of once fired brass is ;) adequate :) .
 
tiriaq said:
I'm not sure that the feed rails on the bottom of the receiver are the same for conventional versus detachable magazine systems. The stud into which the detachable magazine front trigger guard screw is threaded may block installation of a conventional trigger guard/magazine box.
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I've heard the same concern on the scalloping of the bottom of (some) Santa Barbara receivers, ie that they don't exist and are flat, but the ones I've seen/owned were conventional and have the shoulders to hold rounds, which somewhat makes sense since not all of the 1100/1200 were "C" clip models.

As for conversion, it would have to be a complete trigger guard with drop floor plate magazine not just a floor plate because of that hidden nut behind the magazine release. And since that nut only really just holds the 2 pieces of the trigger guard and mag box, it is non-crucial and all of it would be swapped. As for the stud itself interfering, I can't recall it being an issue but of course it also depends on the replacement Mauser trigger guard/drop floor plate design. I recall at least a few that were pretty much drop in with very minor fitting.

I'm not cognisant of every variant in existence however .
 
ninepointer said:
Do them riffles have decent tiggers? :)
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They are fully adjustable, not target grade, but definitely good for hunting.
They just make for a little tricky reassembly, they are only attached with one pin and the rear just seats over the rear take down lug. They whole unit will pivot down when you remove the action from the stock and the rear section doesn't like to stay in place. If the bolt is in the action and cocked it keeps the unit in place, so I tend to keep it that way when reassembling, make it easier.
 
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