The Greatest Sporting Rifle of All Time

[The Kurgan]

Stunning ZG

 

[Ardent]

Here is a ZG .STILL A MAUSER !9.3X62

That’s a stunner, excellent work, the .425 will be lucky to see that quality of care.

 

[DOUGLAS D]

Serious eye candy here Gents. Well done!

 

[WR1894]

Here are a couple of Gibbs Farquharsons one in 6.5 X 53R and the one for the cased is a 500 BPE

 

[chuck nelson]

It’s hard to argue with the 98. However, with sporting rifle as a criteria I’ll pick the Winchester Model 70. It’s birth seems to have been an attempt to sporterize the Springfield and the Mauser. In fact, some, boutique produced Mauser actions use Model 70 features today.

 

[The Kurgan]

This is an absolutely fantastic thread. It should be stickied. The only rifle I own that is almost worthy to join this cast is my mint 1950 Brno model 21H in 7x57. The wood to metal fitment, deep bluing and overall ease of function is a real winner in my books. You simply do not see that level of craftsmanship in modern factory firearms. M98 is still the standard from which all others are judged.

 

[medvedqc]

Here is a ZG .STILL A MAUSER !9.3X62

very nice and lovely.

 

[pmatuk]

22 Chetah Mk11 on a shortened 98

 

[Gonewild]

This thread is great. Some beautiful rifles here fellows. I think we can all agree the Mauser 98 and it’s spawn are tough to beat. The pre 64’ winnies are my choice but I didn’t think you can go wrong with any 98 type design.

 

[Ardent]

Beautiful little 98 and stock lines pmatuk, and neat chambering.

 

[Longwalker]

This just arrived in the mail today from Ralf Martini. It's not one of his, but a Genschow custom '98 in 7x64. Looking forward to taking it out in the bush.

 

[SuperCub]

^^ Very nice! ^^

 

[patricksbb391]

Over the past four plus decades, I waded my way through every conceivable sporting platform, starting with traditional 98's, through European and domestic iterations... there are many that I like, but I have come to settle on the Ruger M77 Mark II rifles as the closest factory rifle to fit my tastes in the areas of ergonomics, reliability, functionality and accuracy. There are various versions of this rifle that are particularly useful from an "all round" perspective. I think the quintessential sporting/hunting rifle is embodied in the M77 Mark II Express rifle, the little brother to the much heavier Ruger Safari Magnum rifle... the Express was offered in .25/06, .270, .30/06, .300 WM and .338 WM. Offering Express sights on a quarter rib machine as one piece with the barrel, 3 position safety, CRF, Circassion Walnut... a beautiful piece.

if that is in .30-06, I have it now...and yes, very sweet piece of kit....makes the .375 H&H feel like a chunk of 4x4", but glad to have them both!!!

 

[Ardent]

This just arrived in the mail today from Ralf Martini. It's not one of his, but a Genschow custom '98 in 7x64. Looking forward to taking it out in the bush.

We have a winner.

 

[Doug]

This just arrived in the mail today from Ralf Martini. It's not one of his, but a Genschow custom '98 in 7x64. Looking forward to taking it out in the bush.

That is GORGEOUS!!! But I blush to admit that I would be in terror of taking it hunting for fear of it getting dinged up............

Doug

 

[Falconflyer]

This just arrived in the mail today from Ralf Martini. It's not one of his, but a Genschow custom '98 in 7x64. Looking forward to taking it out in the bush.

Holy Moly!!!!!!!

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

That be a purdy unit well enough. I would sure have fun with this Model 94 in .25-35 though.

 

[hoytcanon]

This just arrived in the mail today from Ralf Martini. It's not one of his, but a Genschow custom '98 in 7x64. Looking forward to taking it out in the bush.

That rifle is simply gorgeous... but that clunky scope is not helping the looks or balance... you need to get a sleek little unit on there, something like the Leupold VX-3 2.5-8X36mm in gloss.

 

[Longwalker]

I completely agree! I replaced the scope with a straight 6x S&B, and have a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8X36mm waiting for a set of rings.

 

[hoytcanon]

I completely agree! I replaced the scope with a straight 6x S&B, and have a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8X36mm waiting for a set of rings.

Very nice... that is a classy unit. I really like the 7X64 cartridge... my son shoots one in a CZ 550, and I have one in a Ruger M77-RS Mark II.