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Looking for suggestions for an accurate take down rifle. Recently went on a trip, and it took a lot of effort to find a case that would fit one of my hunting rifles and stay within the airlines ridiculous weight and size restrictions.

I now have another reason to buy another rifle...happy happy.

I'm looking for a rifle that can break down and be put back together with a scope that will hold zero. I'm looking at the contender series, nef/hr etc. I can't afford anything like the Wild West lever actions.

Any suggestions?

I have a Contender carbine that meets your criteria but the Encore might give you more options for higher intensity rounds. I like Savage 99's like the G in 303 or 300 Savage but have receiver sights rather than scopes. Have you considered pulling the stock to fit barreled action and stock into a takedown case. This might require a bit of attention to bedding to make re-assembly more consistent. I thought about this with a 98 Mauser and I believe gun writer Jon Sundra or possibly Finn Aagaard wrote about this option a number of years ago. True takedown bolt guns will be a custom proposition and very pricey. Just my thoughts. Bruce

Single Shot

Merkel k1 or k3 or Blaser k model (not pictured)










Repeater

Blaser R93 or r98







Both break down and re-assemble quickly. No tools on the Merkel. Allen wrench on the Blaser.

The scopes with the Recknagel mount on the Merkel and the saddle mount on the Blaser return to zero every time.

With the Blaser you can get cases that will fit two scoped barrels and one stock.

Or a Pelican case with pick and pull foam would be a less expensive option if your rifle of choice did not come with a case.

Best,

GWB

Blaser is the best option but very pricey. When alpine hunting where there are no bears (New Zealand), I use a T/C Contender in 308 Bellm. 300 Savage performance in a 5 pound package. The Encore is at least a pound heavier. Where bears are a concern, T/C Dimension. Any conventional bolt action rifle can be removed from the stock. However, most stocks are 31 1/2 inches long and this method requires reassembly with a torque wrench on the other end and sighting in to confirm zero. There are numerous custom gunsmiths who offer takedown conversions where the barrel unscrews from the action and the stock is cut off at this junction. This results in a shorter broken down overall length but these conversions are $800 - $1000 over the cost of the firearm.

An AR.



Travis

Funny but my AR is my most accurate take down rifle hands down

My properly bedded bolt action rifles stay zeroed or not far from it (say within a few inches at 100 yards) when the stock is removed and replaced. Makes all my rifles into takedowns.

AR's are accurate no doubt.

But most don't come in blue steel and wood

are not a pleasure to carry or balance in the hand

Just don't see many in

6.5 x 55
7 x 57R
7 x 61
7 mag
7 STW
30-06
30 Blaser
300 H&H
300 Win Mag
300 Weatherby Mag
338 Win Mag
9.3 x 62
9.3 x 74R
375 H&H
416 Rem Mag

just sayin'


Best,

GWB

My Blaser K95 is pretty sweet. I'd say my Blaser R8 or Contenders work well too.

I would definitely opt for the Encore. Light, handy, and have proven to be very accurate. I have one in 22-250, 30/06, and 209x50 muzzle loader that I regularly travel with back to michigan. IT has accounted for more than its share of whitetails.

I had the Browning BLR Lightweight. And it was accurate, reasonably priced, and a nice take-down...

Yes sir. I wasn't joking.



Travis

Nice!

David

That's fine......I was not

Thank you for the suggestions. I think the blr is an excellent option. The other rifles are just too expensive. I'm even considering a marlin 336 in .308 marlin express. Taking the butt stock off seems to be a viable option.

Slap a Remington 700 into a properly bedded stock and a minute with an allen wrench and you have 2 pieces. It works.

oh? Now that is something I didn't think I could do. Love that idea.

What Steelhead said. It does work - mine will come back to within 1/2 of the previous group, close enough for hunting big game.

drover

An H&S stock with it's bedding block and the GI type 65in/lb torque wrench is a LOT more durable/repeatable