What does my "once in a lifetime" hunting rifle look like? Answer Given

Sako laminated stock , leopold vx 6 3-18 in 7mm simply put there is nothing I have ever used that will come close to it. I can carry this all day ,perfectly balanced it will take a beating and still look great cost around 4k
 
Making up a dream rifle is a personal decision that not everyone will share.
By the time mine was taken on the first hunt it was worth $2000.
Is it worth that today . . . doubtful! But to me always.
Can it be put into your will? Perhaps will it to a good friend, a new hunter or a relative.
And then there is always the possibility that your will states it accompany you to your grave but for those that subscribe to cremation . . . such a waste.
Many spouses would prefer to include a cheque . . .
 
ok im like you , always hunted hard a western stalker and walker on elk and big mulies
i have the big magnums but opted for a custom 6.5 x 55 , why the recoil i don't have any plus i added a muzzle break .
i loaded for big bull elk at 500-600 yards . i have built the rifle around the speed and bullet weight of a 6.5 in 140 amax
im running as hot as i can and the rifle weight is just around 9 .3 lbs .
i went as heavy on the barrel as i could and as light on the stock .
im running a 8 x 32 x 56 scope for maximum vision out to 1000 im in for around 5500-6000 dollars
 
And if we had logical firearms regs., we'd have the option of sound suppressors on our stalking rifles so as not to wreck our ears, spook other game in the area or freak out folks who react like scared puppies to loud bangs.:)
 
bearkilr said:
So maybe it's not quite fair to assume the OP can't do both then, right? :)
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Think it's simply a pragmatic take on the situation that a good few have taken here, if a rifle in that budget is once in a lifetime probably not going to be a casual purchase one will make or change several times. You are fortunate to have seen Africa and I think the advice to do that with a cheaper rifle for a once in a lifetime experience instead of buying a once in a lifetime gun is pretty sound. :) Then again, if you're completely content with your hunting experiences and want to specialize and have a specialist's tool, that's admirable and respectable as anything. As long as the "investment" pays dividends that you appreciate.
 
I would look at a Mauser, Sauer, or Blaser switch barrel rifle. Pick whichever has the features/configuration you like best and you will have a unique high quality rifle that will not limit you to one chambering and last you the rest of your days. Top it with a Swaro, Zeiss, or S&B to maintain the Euro flavor. All are available with calibrated turrets. My 2 cents. Enjoy your retirement!
 
owlowl said:
Fierce Arms video on their site states that it is controlled round feed. It is not. It is very semi-crf.

In fact looks like a copy of Sako 85 up to the point of the bolt shroud lines and magazine. But they don't say that. I wounder why that is.

The website is all hype. I would not buy that.
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It looks a lot like a Sako 85 because it is pretty much a direct copy. The firearms industry has done this a time or two before you may have noticed, you don't see the word Remington in some of the highest end actions specifications yet they are an absolute clone. Fierce is made in Quebec in one of the most advanced CNC shops going catering to the aircraft industry although they've made rifle parts as well. Hype? Not according to a couple people who I have the utmost respect for in the Canadian firearms industry who are just getting a first look at these rifles. I'll let you know my personal opinion when mine shows up in about 6 months. :)
 
If I were only shooting one... it would be something like the Sako 85 Bavarian Full Stock below... and it would be chambered for an effective and unique cartridge... this one is in 7X64... much coolness... and mounted would be a Leupold VX-6 2-12X42mm in Sako Opti-Lock rings (for that " Oh so, clean" look)...








Hint, hint...
 
Salty said:
It looks a lot like a Sako 85 because it is pretty much a direct copy. The firearms industry has done this a time or two before you may have noticed, you don't see the word Remington in some of the highest end actions specifications yet they are an absolute clone. Fierce is made in Quebec in one of the most advanced CNC shops going catering to the aircraft industry although they've made rifle parts as well. Hype? Not according to a couple people who I have the utmost respect for in the Canadian firearms industry who are just getting a first look at these rifles. I'll let you know my personal opinion when mine shows up in about 6 months. :)
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When people copy something, they usually say so, like "built with proven this or that design". When people hype to the sky they write "Our new action is one of the best you'll find on the market." Mmm its not your action, it is Sako 85 and it is not even that new, mkey. By any means you don't refer to a copy as "custom proprietary Fierce action".

By the way when you really care about your brand, you website cannot have broken link in main navigation like say "Optics". Not to mention that they don't have anything to do with optics to begin with, but anyway.

Do they make their barrels? They say "Our match-grade, stainless steel barrel is hand-lapped, providing the smoothest bore available." Somehow I doubt very much that they make barrels at all. Something tells me these are McGowen barrels. Using rifled blanks and make flutes on it it not exactly what comes in mind after reading the description.

So at the end of the day, they claim rocket technology and produce a copy of Sako action on CNC and put together a rifle with a 3rd party barrels in a plastic stock. They are at best a custom gunsmith shop with a CNC, but they make it look like they invent and built a rifle second to none.

By the way if you google CEO name (John Mogle) you might find few but very interesting side notes.
 
owlowl said:
Do they make their barrels? They say "Our match-grade, stainless steel barrel is hand-lapped, providing the smoothest bore available." Somehow I doubt very much that they make barrels at all. Something tells me these are McGowen barrels.
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Probably Bergara barrels... fits with the "knock off" thing....
 
Well owl lets just say this I didn't order the rifle because of their website or their front man I ordered it because a new manufacturer is making a stab at a higher end rifle in a Sako 85 with at least as good of tolerances, a better stock and that takes Remington bases and is made in Canada. As said I've heard good things from those who's opinions I trust that have looked the Edge over in detail and wrung them out with very good results.
 
Salty said:
As said I've heard good things from those who's opinions I trust that have looked the Edge over in detail and wrung them out with very good results.
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Great, I'm glad you are getting a quality built rig. At a price of Sauer 202 and Cooper it should be. I'm looking forward for a review.
 
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