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Opinion: Which is the best looking bolt gun and why?
- Thread starter mpepin07
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A few of my favorite toys to play with. 3 30-06 rifles in AI stocks and an M40 doing some plinking at 400 yards. The Springfield is a relative and good friends rifle. Someday that will be a part of my stable when he is ready to part with it.
Jerry Fisher and Al Biesen rifles hands down. Cannot find pictures of Fisher rifles on phone.
Thought about this one some more and I have another. Pre-64 Model 70 bull target.
There is so many that could be put into different categories. Personally I love the HCR the Tikka A1 just about anything in a MDT, and plenty that I don’t actually know the name of lol.
Can’t forget the M95 and the K31 when it comes to the straight pull classics!
Can’t forget the M95 and the K31 when it comes to the straight pull classics!
I’m happy the way this turned out. McMillan A6 Stiller 375 Cheytac
I've always been a fan, even though I'm from the A3 era... But never really thought about it too much & basically had the attitude of, 'Yeah I like the A1 but have no real need for one'... Until THIS stupid thread... Now the wheels are turning upstairs... Just what I freakin' need!
In my opinion there is no bolt rifle sexier than an M40A1.
Wow, the pic in my post got over 25 positive reactions (likes and such). I didn't expect that as these guns are a bit off the norm for the Hide but its very nice to see that others love the craft and art in best guns.
I love wood...not on a rifle....well, not most rifles but I would give a gonad for that pre-64 Model 70 Super Grade somebody owns and posted above.
I was a skeet shooter and general shotgunner for decades before my age and lousy lumbar convinced me to take up rifles which I have found to be a very fascinating, complex, and wide area of interest. And shotgunners are nuts about wood and that's where my love of wood, and in particular, in the wood hand rubbed oil finishes, come from.
As I mentioned in my first post, I LOVE alkanet root infused oil finishes with the root giving rise to that distinctive reddish tint and very dark figuring that just pops out.
Not a rifle (well, there is one) and in some cases its just the wood, but these are some pics of wood that I collected over years and used as examples with stock smiths and wood purveyors on the direction I like though I certainly am not in the income bracket for an English Best Gun (well, some are Italian and I can't afford them either LOL)...not even close haha. Hope they are mildly enjoyable.
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I’m more of a modern tactical type guy so these two get my fix. Always had a hard on for the AI and FN SPR.
But those wood guns are a thing of true beauty!
But those wood guns are a thing of true beauty!
Kind of surprised no Sharps rifles have appeared in this thread yet. Here's a nice repro -
Maybe it's a little too "quigley" for this crowd?
Still, it's got beautiful wood, nice craftsmanship and it's made for long-range shooting.
Maybe it's a little too "quigley" for this crowd?
Still, it's got beautiful wood, nice craftsmanship and it's made for long-range shooting.
There is no such thing as "Too much Quiggley"... Ey Roy?Maybe it's a little too "quigley" for this crowd?
Op did ask about bolt guns. Don't think it fits under that. Manually operated rifles sure. Gorgeous rifle though.Kind of surprised no Sharps rifles have appeared in this thread yet. Here's a nice repro -
Maybe it's a little too "quigley" for this crowd?
Still, it's got beautiful wood, nice craftsmanship and it's made for long-range shooting.
Well, that does explain why nobody else posted up a Sharps!
My bad. I was so dazzled by some of the other rifles shown that I completely forgot about that little detail.
I have always been attracted to the Hawken Plains Rifle
especially those buttstock curves
especially those buttstock curves
The below pictures contain rifles that do not belong to me. These are from fellow hide members but I found these rifles too damn sexy that I had to post.
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL:
FN SPR
BADGER in a KMW
ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL:
FN SPR
BADGER in a KMW
I'm a sucker for anything with a McMillan stock and adjustable cheek piece. Ideally tan or FDE. Think of the M40A3 or A5 style. Here's my FN SPR - stock is at McMillan for a desert camo repaint
Not the prettiest, but it's rugged, accurate and comfortable to shoot. This guy shoots 3/4 MOA all day.
Not the prettiest, but it's rugged, accurate and comfortable to shoot. This guy shoots 3/4 MOA all day.
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I adore that rifle and would LOVE to have one like it. Spectacular and looks to be in VERY high condition. Was it ever refinished or just kept that well?
Chambered in???
I'm weird, I like utilitarian:
R700 XCR LRT (The jeweling that is blued is beautiful)
M40A1
M24
Sako TRG
Smith and Corona produced 1903A3's. (The finish work on them is just beautiful for a military rifle.)
YMMV
R700 XCR LRT (The jeweling that is blued is beautiful)
M40A1
M24
Sako TRG
Smith and Corona produced 1903A3's. (The finish work on them is just beautiful for a military rifle.)
YMMV
How does it shoot? Looks amazing. Its my elr rifle choice if I ever am able to purchase one.
I was going to add one but you beat me to itKind of surprised no Sharps rifles have appeared in this thread yet. Here's a nice repro -
Maybe it's a little too "quigley" for this crowd?
Still, it's got beautiful wood, nice craftsmanship and it's made for long-range shooting.
Who cut the rifle? Since I’m a gun engraver I always want to know who did the work.
Since I am sitting at my desk stuffing down a really late breakfast at the shop this morning, I will play the picture game too.
Caveat: Like many builders, my main line of rifles will be biased toward my own tastes and ideas. That being said, I am a true whore and get moist over almost all the rifle pics already posted in this thread.
LongSwords for the Northwest.
SENTINELs for the West Coast valley and high desert areas
LongSwords for East Coast
Caveat: Like many builders, my main line of rifles will be biased toward my own tastes and ideas. That being said, I am a true whore and get moist over almost all the rifle pics already posted in this thread.
LongSwords for the Northwest.
SENTINELs for the West Coast valley and high desert areas
LongSwords for East Coast
yup! By then that’s about all well be able to have but only if they don’t look intimidating.
A few Winchester 52C squirrel rifles. These are used fairly regularly. Each was selected from a large number of 52C sporters for exceptional accuracy with a broad range of ammunition lots.
Kinda surprised I haven't seen any maple yet. Deep blue and spalted maple go great together. Kind of a natural FDE and black.
