HERTERS rifles?

[matt85]

I found a decent looking herters 458 win mag for what seems like a decent price. but ive never heard of this brand and my research has turned up mixed reviews. some say they are cheap and unreliable while others say they are decent rifles.

what re your thoughts on these rifles?

thanks
-matt

 

[Nyati]

As far as I know, Herters sold barreled actions or complete rifles made with actions from either BSA, FN, Zastave, or Santa Barbara. Barrels were Douglas.

It seems quality varied quite a lot !

 

[tarbe]

That .458 doesn't happen to have a birdseye maple stock, does it?

My brother and I worked at the Herter's store in Eau Claire back in the early 80s when we were in college.

A Herter's in 458 with a nice birdseye maple stock came in from one of the other stores, and we scarfed it up like kittens on a bowl of milk.

I think he sold it to pay for an engagement ring! He is still married to the good woman, but I know he still regrets selling that rifle to this day!


Tim