Take Down Rifles?

[lockingblock]

It seems that there are a variety of opinions regarding the best way to build a take down Mauser.

From interrupted threads all the way to the Reimar Johannsen system, one must be better than the others.

Is one truly superior?

 

[CAustin]

Not an expert on this subject at all sir. My question is why do you want a take down rifle? Not sure I understand the purpose except to conserve space.

 

[lockingblock]

Mainly travel. I've carried enough long gun cases to see the disadvantages a it would be nice to go smaller plus have caliber change options.

 

[dwboso]

Why not Blaser and never look back. It's got it all. Takedown,Caliber options, Magazine loading and a great looking rifle. Just my 2 cents

 

[Longwalker]

Blaser, Sauer, Mauser, Dakota and several others already make a good take down bolt action rifle. I doubt that having a custom one built would be worthwhile or better than what's already available, unless you really want an interesting project, in which case, I understand.

 

[lcq]

or go cheap, butt ugly but accurate and reliable. Thompson Dimension

 

[rnovi]

I really, really need to do a couple of detailed reviews of my take-downs. The Merkel Helix seems to be getting a lot of play here. I'll take a few pix of mine this weekend.

Just remember guys, when it comes to take downs each segment that removes is a potential point of impact change. Some systems are better than others...IMO, the biggest single gap is the removal of the scope.

 

[lockingblock]

Thanks for the input. It will be a Mauser, of some variety...I know the Blasers are great, I just prefer traditional rifles.

On that front it seems that there are two basic schools of thought - barrels that screw in normally vs barrels with an extension that the locking lugs would lock into.

I wonder if one is superior.

 

[austrianhunter]

You should take a look at HMS Strasser guns! From .22-250 up to .375 Ruger (458 Win. in near future).

 

[Ernie Shipman]

I am anxious to see Sako's new takedown rifle!

 

[Mekaniks]

I am anxious to see Sako's new takedown rifle!

I just looked them up real quick and they are an interesting rifle for sure. I am intrigued! Here is the link to the sako website...
http://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-85/85-exige