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!

 

[MS 9x56]

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.

Nature and hunters abhor a vacuum. I postulate that smaller shops and enthusiasts will come forth to fill the vacuum and some will become the new Recknagel. Just one old hunters opinion.

 

[Miletic]

I am thinking of establishing a factory that will have its own production of top-quality weapons and assembly of already proven systems

 

[Jefferry404]

I like the word “factory”. But, for the gun trade, finding talented, dedicated gunsmiths, not assembler’s” who will work in a factory and you with a profitable bottom line, is tough

 

[Jefferry404]

However, Drake and Hudson, with Matrix Gunsmithing, is starting to do that very thing, factory and full customs

 

[Miletic]

I like the word “factory”. But, for the gun trade, finding talented, dedicated gunsmiths, not assembler’s” who will work in a factory and you with a profitable bottom line, is tough

All AH members will have a 50% discount

 

[Jefferry404]

Here is a Matrix custom quarter rib (and banded slng, front base) 404J on an FN action.
Veryyyy long breech and the tall Leupold scope bases required higher sight bases.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Drake and Hudson and Tim at Matrix are now affiliated with each other. I currently have a .458 WM project in their hands. My old rifle is getting some stock dimension upgrades. New bolt handle, trigger and 3 Pos safety.

 

[VertigoBE]

Drake and Hudson and Tim at Matrix are now affiliated with each other. I currently have a .458 WM project in their hands. My old rifle is getting some stock dimension upgrades. New bolt handle, trigger and 3 Pos safety.

I've read a bit on their website, where they claim to build all their CZ550 upgrade parts, specifically to the exact donor rifle. So this would mean they could not send over a parts kit, for another gunsmith to install?

 

[SkullKeeper]

I've read a bit on their website, where they claim to build all their CZ550 upgrade parts, specifically to the exact donor rifle. So this would mean they could not send over a parts kit, for another gunsmith to install?

I have a CZ550 as well and had a similar question. I spoke with one of the Drake and Hudson owners and he told me when they get through the wave of 550 upgrades they will work on making some kits to fit standard contours (Douglas #4 , Lothar Walther, etc). He said there were too many variables at the moment to ensure a good custom fit if done by another smith, with that he said for now you can send your rifle/barreled action directly to them and they will do the install properly until they get the kits going.

 

[SkullKeeper]

I've read a bit on their website, where they claim to build all their CZ550 upgrade parts, specifically to the exact donor rifle. So this would mean they could not send over a parts kit, for another gunsmith to install?

I have a CZ550 as well and had a similar question. I spoke with one of the Drake and Hudson owners and he told me when they get through the wave of 550 upgrades they will work on making some kits to fit standard contours (Douglas #4 , Lothar Walther, etc). He said there were too many variables at the moment to ensure a good custom fit if done by another smith, with that he said for now you can send your rifle/barreled action directly to them and they will do the install properly until they get the kits going.