Recknagel refocusing production

[VertigoBE]

For those that find this information interesting:

I have a few rifles being modified, for which certain Recknagel pieces are necessary (ghost ring for CZ550) amongst some other parts. Trying to find some stock, the gun smith called them directly and was informed that Recknagel will be stopping the production of many parts focused on (classical) hunting rifles, to focus more on their parts for the tactical world.

From what I understood NECG was sourcing their parts also (in part at least) from Recknagel and rebranding them, which is why certain parts are currently out of stock. Likely this will not be solved soon.

Looks like another gun (parts) manufacturer is focusing on the plastic-fantastic, instead of classic hunting rifles...

 

[Muskox]

It is getting to be rare for any rifle sold here in Europe to note have it's own rifle mount situation.

I can't see any company making a ton of money supporting legacy rifles that have not been produced in over 10 years.

Almost every rifle in Europe has a 1913 rail on it from the factory or after market. Orhas its own system like the Blaser, Sauer,Sako or whatever.

 

[grand veneur]

The market is shifting. I am at the shooting range of my hunting association every week and I see what kind of rifles the younger hunters use. All rifles with synthetic stocks, shorter barrels, and suppressors. Rifles with wooden stocks are increasingly associated with high class hunting rifles and the gunmakers that produce them are not dependent on Recknagel.

 

[VertigoBE]

Correct, but that means that in the medium to long term, the cost of making more custom (dangerous game) hunting rifles will go up a lot. Which will drive many smaller makers out of business.

 

[Muskox]

Oh heavens no!

How many Merkel, Heym and Krieghoff rifles are made each year? A guy can't base his entire livelihood of his business on 100 rifles a year.

There are better options like the Smithson mount system.

 

[Jefferry404]

Keep an eye on Matrix Gunsmithing. With his new CNC, is now offering banded front sight base, banded sling, quarter rib and coming soon, 1,2,3 leaf express sights, NECG compatible front sight beads and trapdoor gripcaps!