You want to buy something special, you want to treat yourself, what rifle do you buy?

[BeeMaa]

My latest purchase is ready.. will get it for Christmas. And yes, it's a Blaser again.
So my choice was the R8 pro in black /orange in 404Jeffery,
with a red dot sight and some charging equipment. Exciting times ahead.

Is that coming with a Blaser made 404J barrel or are you having it made aftermarket?

 

[cash_tx]

Dakota 76 in a classic caliber with nice wood.

 

[WesRic404Jeff]

Is that coming with a Blaser made 404J barrel or are you having it made aftermarket?

it's aftermarket.. Blaser initially said ok to make one for me, but then there was a counter notification that there were some new rules regarding testing and quality assurance in Germany. If I remember correctly, there was something around the bolt head that had to get in place first.

 

[CBH Australia]

My special rifle built within my means View attachment 646026

Nice rifle. That pig oughta feel pretty special.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I did tha last year. A Mauser 98 Manum expert in 450 Rigby. I am very happy with that.
Krish

Did you have to import it or was it already at a retailer?

I’ve been told to expect a 12mo wait once order has been placed for a Mauser M98 to arrive in Canada.

 

[krish]

Did you have to import it or was it already at a retailer?

I’ve been told to expect a 12mo wait once order has been placed for a Mauser M98 to arrive in Canada.

I got it from us dealer who had it in stock.
Krish

 

[krish]

@Northern Shooter
He has a Diplomat in stock.

 

[BeeMaa]

it's aftermarket.. Blaser initially said ok to make one for me, but then there was a counter notification that there were some new rules regarding testing and quality assurance in Germany. If I remember correctly, there was something around the bolt head that had to get in place first.

I always thought a 404J in the semi-weight (19mm) barrel would be a great addition to the Blaser catalog. Also having the 416RM available in the lighter profile would be nice.

 

[DLSJR]

I’d either get a double, most likely a Kreighoff, Verney Carron or Chapuis, in 470 NE; or very nice single shot, probably a Dakota model 10, in 7x57 Rigby.

The only other one I’d add would be a custom built pre-64 in .270 Winchester. I love hunting with a 270 and don’t have one in a pre-64.

 

[spike.t]

I did tha last year. A Mauser 98 Manum expert in 450 Rigby. I am very happy with that.
Krish

Yup already done it....my M98 in 7x57 got 2 or 3 years ago....it was for 3 years bday presents including my 60th to myself ....

 

[Grandpa Moose]

As a relatively poor working man it would be the Rigby Stalker in 30-06. Already have a Mannlicer Schoenauer 1924 in that caliber and don’t want to scope it

 

[Puddle]

I'm thinking about handing over my factory Ruger #1 in .450/.400 NE 3" for a complete re-do of wood and steel.

And I totally blame @Kevin Peacocke.

 

[franzfmdavis]

Rigby Big Game in .416 Rigby with Grade 9 wood and the Rigby logo in gold inlaid into the underside of the buttstock.

 

[RR 314]

I have never considered a special occasion purchase. I guess I need to look for an occasion. Perhaps a .22 Cricket or H&R Junior Topper is in my future.

 

[Boris11]

Sharp1,
Yeah, you're right about the No.1's, they are great. I've got 2 others (besides the RSI), so think I'm pretty well set for them, unless...

Thought about trying to hunt down a Browning FN Mauser action and doing something with that, maybe a 300 H&H with a really nice piece of timber on it...

Still thinking about the 1895 Brownchester wildcats...

I haven't thought of the 88 before, but now that I am thinking about it...hmmm

Sure would like a Farquharson style 22LR...

Maybe a '71 or 1873 Winchester or copy....

I need some serious help.

 

[uplander01]

I'd find a deal on another Griffin & Howe

 

[CBH Australia]

I always thought a 404J in the semi-weight (19mm) barrel would be a great addition to the Blaser catalog. Also having the 416RM available in the lighter profile would be nice.

Blah, blah, Blaser

Lol

 

[Denvir Tire]

A Marbles Game Getter

 

[SFRanger7GP]

Rigby Big Game Lightweight in 350 Rigby or a Chapuis SxS in 7x57R.

Safe shooting.

 

[Northern Shooter]

@Northern Shooter
He has a Diplomat in stock.
View attachment 646047

I like the layaway options, only wish it were in 416 Rigby.

How do you find the recoil on your 450 to all the other big thumpers? Noticeably less than a 500 Jeffery?