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I still say one of those #1As in 275 Rigby would be perfect for your needs.
stalking rifle
- Thread starter brybenn
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I still say one of those #1As in 275 Rigby would be perfect for your needs.
- Location
- Saskatchewan
Longwalker, that is a beautiful gun; sleek, slim and trim. But it's a bolt gun, and I find that the older I get, the less able I am to consider a bolt rifle anything more than a tool. I have a couple of "nice" bolt guns left, but I find it difficult to get excited about them.
Similarly, I love the look of the Alex-Henry styled #1 rifles, but sadly they are porky little devils. I like them in medium-large chamberings, but I personally can't see the appeal of a #1 in a chambering like the 7x57; there's about 2 pounds too much gun there...
So, here's my current love interest in a stalking-type rifle:
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It's a Haenel model 9 single-shot; caliber 7x65r, very capable hunting rifle and round. It's insanely lightweight, balances and handles like a light-sabre, has a single-set trigger that is still very light and shootable when not set, and came out of the box with nice iron sights that did not require any adjustment to shoot to POA at 100 yards. I haven't hunted very much with it yet, but it makes me smile giddily whenever I do pick it up to head out the door.
It is the embodiment of the stalking rifle concept as defined in this thread. If Jedi's hunt...they use a rifle like this.
Similarly, I love the look of the Alex-Henry styled #1 rifles, but sadly they are porky little devils. I like them in medium-large chamberings, but I personally can't see the appeal of a #1 in a chambering like the 7x57; there's about 2 pounds too much gun there...
So, here's my current love interest in a stalking-type rifle:
It's a Haenel model 9 single-shot; caliber 7x65r, very capable hunting rifle and round. It's insanely lightweight, balances and handles like a light-sabre, has a single-set trigger that is still very light and shootable when not set, and came out of the box with nice iron sights that did not require any adjustment to shoot to POA at 100 yards. I haven't hunted very much with it yet, but it makes me smile giddily whenever I do pick it up to head out the door.
It is the embodiment of the stalking rifle concept as defined in this thread. If Jedi's hunt...they use a rifle like this.
How much is a "stalking" rifle supposed to weigh? My #1A 275Rigby weighs 7.75lbs scoped with a Leupold 1.5-5 and those come with a 24" bbl. I can't see many big game rifles weighing much less than that with a walnut stock.
This whole "stalking" rifle idea really doesn't apply so much here in Canada. Depending on where you live and typically hunt, they would get used like any other "normal" rifle with little or no resemblance to how they would traditionally be used back in the days Rigby and the like started making them.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I'm more than happy with my Husqvarna 46a as a stalking rifle. These are slim and light and being in 9.3x57, they be plenty enough to handle big critters as well as pests. A good load using hardcast 280 gr. bullets is all I use in my rifle. Bed 'er up, install a Timney trigger and regulate the sights to yer pet load and ye be good to go. Folks would be hard pressed to find a nicer made unit for the money than one of these.
Tradeex rocks.
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Tradeex rocks.
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That sounds really light for a #1. I just weighed my 1S in .300H&H with its Leupold 6x36mm scope in steel Ruger rings; it has a 26-inch tube and weighs 8.5 pounds. The Haenel in 7x65r, with a 24-inch barrel mounted with a bigger Leupold 6x42mm in a disturbingly bulky one-piece QD mount, comes in at 6.8 pounds. I could definitely shave a few ounces off that if I have the barrel drilled and tapped and then equip it with lightweight Talley or similar rings. Both of them have walnut stocks; I am sure that the falling-block action of the #1 adds some unavoidable weight over the break-action Haenel.
I think it applies here or anywhere else; for the most part, there's nothing special or different about the way the guns are used. We're not talking about "beanfield" shooting, or "Best of the West" style ultra-long-range "hunting". You find the right critter, you work your way into range, you shoot. Having a rifle that is pleasing to the eye and the hand simply adds to the experience. That's the way they were traditionally used, and that's the way those who like them use them today, here in Canada.
So, here's my current love interest in a stalking-type rifle:
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It's a Haenel model 9 single-shot; caliber 7x65r, very capable hunting rifle and round. It's insanely lightweight, balances and handles like a light-sabre, has a single-set trigger that is still very light and shootable when not set, and came out of the box with nice iron sights that did not require any adjustment to shoot to POA at 100 yards. I haven't hunted very much with it yet, but it makes me smile giddily whenever I do pick it up to head out the door.
It is the embodiment of the stalking rifle concept as defined in this thread. If Jedi's hunt...they use a rifle like this.
You beat me to it! However mine is in 7x57r - took two deer and kept dad's moose from running into a slough this year (he shot it with a .45-70 through the lungs and it went running for water - a 160gr accubond in the spine 6 inches below the base of the skull dropped it very nicely). These are a very easily carried and fast pointing rifle! It also seems to shoot different bullet weights with the same degree of accuracy (not the same poi of course). I've tried 120gr up to 160's and everything shot sub moa easily.View attachment 146954
My new to me Kimber SuperAmerica that tips the scales at 7 pounds and a few ounces might be considered a Stalking Rifle (me).
But the purists might argue the point.
BRNO in 7x57 comes to mind, butter knife bolt handle trip shnabble forend and a leather sling....
Tight Groups,
Rob
But the purists might argue the point.
BRNO in 7x57 comes to mind, butter knife bolt handle trip shnabble forend and a leather sling....
Tight Groups,
Rob
Something like this.I m planning on replace the current recoil pad with an old english style eventually
Thats What I'm Talking About !
Nice Rig !!!!
Rob
Really been looking at the 41 mag from Henry. Waiting for a case colored version.
Longwalker, that is a beautiful gun; sleek, slim and trim. But it's a bolt gun, and I find that the older I get, the less able I am to consider a bolt rifle anything more than a tool. I have a couple of "nice" bolt guns left, but I find it difficult to get excited about them.
Similarly, I love the look of the Alex-Henry styled #1 rifles, but sadly they are porky little devils. I like them in medium-large chamberings, but I personally can't see the appeal of a #1 in a chambering like the 7x57; there's about 2 pounds too much gun there...
So, here's my current love interest in a stalking-type rifle:
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It's a Haenel model 9 single-shot; caliber 7x65r, very capable hunting rifle and round. It's insanely lightweight, balances and handles like a light-sabre, has a single-set trigger that is still very light and shootable when not set, and came out of the box with nice iron sights that did not require any adjustment to shoot to POA at 100 yards. I haven't hunted very much with it yet, but it makes me smile giddily whenever I do pick it up to head out the door.
It is the embodiment of the stalking rifle concept as defined in this thread. If Jedi's hunt...they use a rifle like this.
Very nice. That's for sharing
I hike 15-20kms a day several times a week when I'm up north hunting. Carrying a 10.5 lb 458 wm or 9lb 300 wm isn't bad with the rest of the gear I carry. Often ill carry two guns. When bear hunting the shots are well within iron sight ranges. I'll be getting into moose and deer hunting in center fire zones so yes the terrain may be different for some but a light slim smooth trim rifle that's pleasing to the eye and a joy to carry will never loose style with real hunters who get out and stalk clear cuts to cedar swamps and hardwoods
Jim Corbett carried his everywhere hunting man eating cats
I'm more than happy with my Husqvarna 46a as a stalking rifle. These are slim and light and being in 9.3x57, they be plenty enough to handle big critters as well as pests. A good load using hardcast 280 gr. bullets is all I use in my rifle. Bed 'er up, install a Timney trigger and regulate the sights to yer pet load and ye be good to go. Folks would be hard pressed to find a nicer made unit for the money than one of these.
Tradeex rocks.
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I've been thinking about rebarreling a 96/98 and having a new stick made to fit me. Possibly shave a factory stock down if I choose a slighter cartridge
My stalking rifles are light weight 14" to 22" barreled single shot T/C Contender carbines favorite lengths are 14" barrels.
I shot this years buck with a 19" barrel chambered in 6.8SPC loaded with 95gr TTSX @ 2880fps.
Actually my last 7 dear were shot with single shots.
Next year I'm planning on using a light weight 16" barreled Ruger American chambered in 450 Bushmaster.
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21" factory taper in wildcat 308Bellm
21" factory med taper in 375JDJ
14" bull 45-70
22" Bull 45-70
I shot this years buck with a 19" barrel chambered in 6.8SPC loaded with 95gr TTSX @ 2880fps.
Actually my last 7 dear were shot with single shots.
Next year I'm planning on using a light weight 16" barreled Ruger American chambered in 450 Bushmaster.
Edit to add pics
21" factory taper in wildcat 308Bellm
21" factory med taper in 375JDJ
14" bull 45-70
22" Bull 45-70
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Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. I'm waiting to hold a new Henry single shot in 45/70 and traditions g2 in 35 Whelen to see if I like them.
Rarely do I ever require a second shot unless more than one target.
Part of the reason I don't understand why I want a more traditional style stalking rifle. Could be that my bolt guns are heavy. Could be because the lines or the traditional use of these types. Mostly because I just want them. Now that my daughter is born I see us hunting together
Rarely do I ever require a second shot unless more than one target.
Part of the reason I don't understand why I want a more traditional style stalking rifle. Could be that my bolt guns are heavy. Could be because the lines or the traditional use of these types. Mostly because I just want them. Now that my daughter is born I see us hunting together
