Parkwest SD 76 Dark Continent Take Down 458 Lott

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Hello,

Does anyone have experience with this rifle? I'm considering purchasing one in a 458 Lott and 300 WM. Are there any known issues with accuracy because of the barrels being interchangeable with the receiver?

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SD-76 Dark Continent™ TD Bolt Acton Rifle - Parkwest Arms

The Model 76 was developed in 1986 by expert gunsmiths Don Allen and Pete Grisel using a combination of traditional methods and cutting-edge technology. With
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Thanks for any input.
 
Sold mine not long ago on this site. They were great, easy to change the barrels in the field. Use quick detach rings from Tally to mount the scopes and it is easy to use a 1-6 on the Lott and 3-18 on the WM. They are not cheap, but a pleasure to own.

Definitely stick with common calibers and nothing proprietary.
 
They don't come up for sale that often as the owners like them and keep them. When they do come up, they usually sell quickly. Parkwest quality is good in my experience. As stated, don't get too crazy on the calibers and you will be able to sell it easier down the road if needed.
 
Goat416 said:
Happy to answer any specific questions you might have.
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Green Chile said:
They don't come up for sale that often as the owners like them and keep them. When they do come up, they usually sell quickly. Parkwest quality is good in my experience. As stated, don't get too crazy on the calibers and you will be able to sell it easier down the road if needed.
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Thanks for the feedback.

I had someone tell me over time they loose accuracy due to how the barrels fit-loosen over time. Groupings can be 3" apart. I think that was just a sales trying to sell me a Rigby.
 
Green Chile said:
They don't come up for sale that often as the owners like them and keep them. When they do come up, they usually sell quickly. Parkwest quality is good in my experience. As stated, don't get too crazy on the calibers and you will be able to sell it easier down the road if needed.
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458 Lott and 300 WM sound standard to you? I was also considering 450 Rigby and 300 PRC.
 
15K and they can't spell "action" correctly? :X3::ROFLMAO:

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Safarikeith said:
Thanks for the feedback.

I had someone tell me over time they loose accuracy due to how the barrels fit-loosen over time. Groupings can be 3" apart. I think that was just a sales trying to sell me a Rigby.
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It is an extremely simple way they connect to each other. It uses a single bolt to tighten what amounts to around a 2-3 inch steel sleeve around the barrel. I don’t see how it would loosen over time.
 
The Dakota 76 is a great rifle. Switching between the 400H&H and the 375 H&H is easy and the accuracy remains spot on. The 400 H&H took buffalo in the Niassa last October and the 375 H&H took a number of plains. No adjustments upon arrival or after switching barrels and scopes.
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Safarikeith said:
458 Lott and 300 WM sound standard to you? I was also considering 450 Rigby and 300 PRC.
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Perfectly normal....better than the 2nd option you mentioned even though those are also good.
 
MBaugh said:
The Dakota 76 is a great rifle. Switching between the 400H&H and the 375 H&H is easy and the accuracy remains spot on. The 400 H&H took buffalo in the Niassa last October and the 375 H&H took a number of plains. No adjustments upon arrival or after switching barrels and scopes. View attachment 662500
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Perfect! That's what I needed to hear. Congrats that's one heck of a bull.
 
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