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There is hardly anything more classic or reliable than a properly done Mauser... Agree.... Burgess/Milliron Maurice Ottmar Jerry Fisher
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I guess my cousin's 1947 Semi Custom FN Mauser (4 digit serial number) that I purchased from his estate qualifies? Mashburn Trigger, Jaeger Sling Swivels, Weaver steel tube scope with 2.25 minute dot reticle, custom stock with Point Protestus checkering panels.
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If I were banking on build quality, dependability, and accuracy, I'd go straight to the Sako L61r.
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The pics of rifles in this thread are great! A lot of beautiful rifles. '06 pre 64 Featherweight Customized Pre war model 70 in 270 WCF Savage model 99 in 300 Savage
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I vote for a pre-64 Winchester. I would get a 264 westerner
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Broken record: > American = Pre-64 Win Model 70 chambered .270Win or .30-06 Spfd. > European = Mauser variant chambered 6.5x55 or 7x57. Extra bonus "cool" points for making it a full stock Mannlicher...
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Man I like that rifle! Of course theres always a sporterized Enfield .303.....
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Whitebird, you and the others sure have some beautiful rifles Sir.
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The model 70's and Mausers are getting lot of recommendations and rightfully so. Don't overlook the custom Springfields. Sedgley, Griffin and Howe and number of other custom makers used the Springfield as a foundation for some very classy, classic rifles.
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Sure it isn’t a beautiful old bolt action but my favorite Classic hunting gun is a Savage 99 in 300 Savage that was left to me by my late Uncle. Yep. Just got one myself. Haven't hunted with one since I was a teen.
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Agreed that the model 70 is the American standard, but I'm surprised to not see anyone recommend Winchester model 94 (pre-64). Either of these two will be suitable for most anything one could encounter. Caliber would be either 30-30 or 30-06. While 30-30 is somewhat looked down upon in todays day and age, it has perhaps put down more deer or medium size game than any other cartridge.
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1) In the older rifle category (let's say 1930s - 1980s vintage) am I better off focusing on European or American rifles? Any significant difference in quality?
Hands down , I woud take a Brno M21 small ring square bridge mauser over a pre64 -M70. In large ring, a Mauser model A or B, for something more nimble, a Mannlicher Shonauer...or Kurz Mauser If you can afford it.
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Some great advice here. If I were starting over I'd look at well done sporterized 1903 Springfields. Collectors are only interested in original military condition versions so you can buy a lot of quality for relatively short money. You said reliability was important to you, well world war 1 and 2 were pretty good proving grounds. Here's mine:
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I'd say American for sure, that will give you many more options. I accumulate "vintage" deer rifles from the time frame you mentioned, and favor Winchester 88's and 100's, also Ruger red pad 77's, and most anything Marlin lever. Savage 99's would be another great option, along with Remington 721 and 722. Prices are down now on pre-64 Model 70's and 94's (compared to just a couple years ago), but are up on the 88's. Good luck and let us know what you end up with!
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Sure it isn’t a beautiful old bolt action but my favorite Classic hunting gun is a Savage 99 in 300 Savage that was left to me by my late Uncle. Yep. Just got one myself. Haven't hunted with one since I was a teen. Got this last summer: 1916 Savage 1899 250-3000 Take Down
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I would buy that Swede Mauser in 9.3x57 in the classifieds. If it was a mannlicher it would be on the way to Ohio.
Edit - if I was feeling feisty I would put a Williams peep on it
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Paid $900 (IIRC) for my Whitworth .375 H&H. It was in the LGS for a few months when I seen it. Need to take it to Africa now. Yea, too small for bunnies.
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Of course theres always a sporterized Enfield .303..... This is one of my all time favorites.
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Paid $900 (IIRC) for my Whitworth .375 H&H. It was in the LGS for a few months when I seen it. Need to take it to Africa now. Yea, too small for bunnies. Harumph,it's shot placement.
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