POLL - Which one would you choose?

[track]

I don't know how to do the "poll" thingy, however I'll go this route.
I'm aware that there are many fine firearms on the market today, however I will only mention a few.
If you had $10,000, which rifle would you choose from the following?
1) Blaser R8
2) Blaser K95
3) Mauser 98 Standard
4) Dakota 76
5) Dakota 10
6) Rigby Highland Stalker

 

[double gun]

Of that list, the model 10.

 

[264magnum]

Same as DG!

 

[track]

Sorry guys, I added the Rigby Highland Stalker.

 

[Gun5tuff]

Sauer 404

 

[220]

None of the above!

 

[chuck nelson]

From the list, the two Dakota’s. But if I had 10k to spend on a rifle I’d call Gene Simillion.

 

[c.t.smith]

A SKS and and 9,800$ in ammo lol

 

[Ardent]

c.t.smith and go celebrate the anniversary with the wife after at KFC in the Fiero!

I’d build one personally, get a nice integral rib tapered half octagon barrel machined (5500), really special piece of black walnut (1500-2000), sights and a Rigby peep (1000), donor Oberndorf (2500), rust blue it yourself with a perfectly carded velvet blue. It isn’t overly hard and the sweat time is worth a mint in one’s appreciation of it.

 

[chuck nelson]

Go all out. The budget won’t cut it though.

 

[nomad 68]

None, I'd buy a Kimber or Fieldcraft and enjoy the rest of the money.

 

[chuck nelson]

Some would consider spending 10k on a rifle enjoying their money.

 

[Ardent]

None, I'd buy a Kimber or Fieldcraft and enjoy the rest of the money.

Honestly the upgrade to a truly nice rifle from production offerings is the very definition of enjoying the rest of the money. And the good ones, particularly a classic like an original Rigby .275, will sell for more than you paid when you let it go.

So there's my real answer to the $10,000 question, find an original 1905-1939 Mauser actioned British sporting rifle from Rigby, WR, or H&H and actually use it as intended. Hand it to your kids where it keeps gaining value, or sell it for 25% more than you paid in five years when you bore of it. They're not making any more of them.

 

[JIMMY 808]

I would have Randy "the real gunsmith" do a custom for me.

 

[dgradinaru]

I would go with the standard Mauser 98 or the Rigby highland stalker. I was considering the Rigby myself, if only i would sell a few of mine but they're hard to let go.

https://store.theshootingcentre.com/rigby-highland-stalker-275-rigby-22-grade-5-rifle

 

[Ardent]

I would have Randy "the real gunsmith" do a custom for me.

You spell Ralf Martini’s name differently than I do.

 

[track]

Go all out. The budget won’t cut it though.

I guess I will have to contact him via email or telephone for his price list, pending what I want. I first checked Ralf Martini, man his prices skyrocketed, so that's a no-go. My second choice was Chris Griesbach, must contact him as well for prices. Then again, just go off the shelf from the list in my first post.

 

[catnthehatt]

Dakota Model 10
Cat

 

[Ardent]

You want a truly nice gun, it starts at $10,000. A bespoke gun starts at $20,000. A bespoke gun with two barrels starts at $40,000. Considering the time it takes, it’s actually a good deal when you account for the hours. You pay more for the stoned mechanic apprentice working on your car.

 

[RatFink]

Interesting that the Highland stalker fits in there - last I was at CSC the only ones they had left were $12-15k with some nice options. I'd like to see a base one to compare!

I would be looking at the Dakota or Mauser though over the Rigby I think, just based on aesthetics.
I have handled a couple R8s in stores and even though their ergonomic claims seem to make sense, I just prefer the looks of a more classic rifle.