#2479272 - 10/05/08 04:41 PM
Breakdown single shot action
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Chasseur
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This might be a silly idea, but...I've been thinking lately about getting a custom single shot 270 made for me.
I stalk axis deer and mouflon here in Hawaii on really rough lava rock in very hot weather. Its a backpack hunt, packing in several mils and then packing out. Having a break down, light weight single shot seems to be the ticket for my hunting. That way after the kill I can break down the rifle and strap it to my pack frame when I have the long pack out with the meat. I should clarify, by "custom" I mean me and a gunsmith buddy putting something together and not getting a high-end gun...
I make do with a bolt 30-06 but making my way back in 90 heat with 50lbs of meat in a packframe while trying to deal with 8lbs of rifle/scope/ammunition/sling etc is getting old.
270 would work well for the ranges and game shot, and also we have very limited ammo section on the outer islands I hunt on and 270 is one of the only availible calibers in store.
My question is what action would you recomend to start with?
Or is my idea silly? Just some thoughts in my head...
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#2479278 - 10/05/08 04:43 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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#2479307 - 10/05/08 04:56 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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Blaser K95. It WILL break down into a pack and still shoot where it is supposed to when you reassemble it. I've owned 2 Encores in the past and neither would do this.
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#2479950 - 10/05/08 10:59 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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Merkel, Blaser and a couple of others make exactly what you want, for exactly the purpose you specify, at a price you will long remember  .
Not a breakdown single-shot, but you might look at a Kimber Montana in .260 or 7-08, lashed to your pack with a Kifaru Gun-Slinger. You can keep the package under 6 lbs with the right scope, and I can guarantee you having both hands free when packing meat eases the job considerably.
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#2486943 - 10/08/08 10:34 PM
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I agree I am happy with mine and it didn't kill me pricewise
a well set up t/c will shoot MOA in any caliber you want. And with the 24" standard weight barrel is very light and managable.
mine is a 35 whelen with prohunter stock.
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#2487023 - 10/09/08 01:50 AM
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The Blaser K95 Stutzen is probably beyond the price you are looking for so you might want to look at a TC foling stock or say a single shot you can remove the buttstock on.
Although not a single shot, have you thought of the Browning BLR takedown?
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#2489440 - 10/10/08 04:29 AM
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My $.02: get a TC Encore. Mine (with a tight fit hinge pin from Mike Bellm) will reassemble and maintain POI. Also, you've got a gun you can do other things with economically or, if you decide you don't like it, sell pretty easily.
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#2494646 - 10/12/08 10:14 AM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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The "other" TC, the TCR...
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#2495199 - 10/12/08 03:27 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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What about a Ruger No 1 International. They have a 20" barrel, so would be fairly compact with the butt removed.
Does anyone know if the Rugers will maintain POI when reassembled?
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#2516416 - 10/21/08 10:12 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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Or you can go with the TC Encore in pistol form. With parctice and the right setup, they can be used at ranges not suspected of a handgun. Or there few other specialty pistol also. Compact and light weight option anyhow!
My son checking out the fit of holster I made for a customer in Australia. (note, a nylon model would be lighter)
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Edited by onesonek (10/21/08 10:13 PM)
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#2541608 - 10/31/08 07:12 PM
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It's not a silly idea at all and I have had the same thoughts. If you look at a rifle as just a tool I'd recommend some version of the T/Cs but if you love rifles, I'd second or third the suggestion to look at the Merkel or Blaser K95.
The Merkel takes second to the Blaser for me because it doesn't have the capability of adding another barrel like the Blaser does and the very closed or continental pistol grip gives me a case of the hives. Quality and workmanship is very good but you're looking between 3 and 4k probably depending...
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#2541648 - 10/31/08 07:31 PM
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Any of the light sporter Ruger #1As can be taken down with a few screw drivers by removing the butt stock -- 1 driver for the smaller screws on the pad and 1 for the larger rear stock to action screw -- and then be packed into a compact -- just over 2" long -- case on your back. They will return to zero on reassembly as long as tightened up again properly. The RSI's might be too, but they are heavier and can be tough to accurize.
I distrust the repeatability of any rifle that is frequently taken down by separating the action from the barrel assembly. My TC Encore muzzle loader had more frequent shifts in POI than any rifle I've ever owned. Cleaning it required too much disaasembly IMO. My new TC Omega stays together for cleaning and it is relaibly accurate year to year.
Good luck,
1B
Edited by 1B (10/31/08 07:35 PM)
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#2542388 - 11/01/08 07:23 AM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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I distrust the repeatability of any rifle that is frequently taken down by separating the action from the barrel assembly. My TC Encore muzzle loader had more frequent shifts in POI than any rifle I've ever owned. Cleaning it required too much disaasembly IMO. My new TC Omega stays together for cleaning and it is relaibly accurate year to year.
Good luck,
1B
I agree, poi can change. I have heard it form others as well. I however haven't seen it to the point of affecting hunting accuracy at normal ranges on my particular rigs. Then to be sure I have no qualms about shooting the different barrels after changing for a check.
There are trade offs with most every thing. With interchangability, POI shift is one of them. I for one, consisder it a minor disadvantage for the versatility that is gained for such system as the TC's.
Dave
Edited by onesonek (11/01/08 07:26 AM)
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#2542736 - 11/01/08 11:51 AM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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With all due respect to Rugers they are not take-down mountain rifles.
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#2542947 - 11/01/08 02:16 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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I have owned Encores since they came out in roughly around two dozen chamberings. I have never suffered p.o.i. such as you guys mention. And, my hinge pin is worn smooth. It was once blue but now it is clean polished steel from heavy use.
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#2542963 - 11/01/08 02:31 PM
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goodnews,
You can indeed order other barrels for the Merkel K-1 than the one it comes with.
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#2542977 - 11/01/08 02:40 PM
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Thanks for the correction. I did not know that.
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#2543056 - 11/01/08 03:42 PM
Re: Breakdown single shot action
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If you want to try this on the cheap, you might try one of the NEFs. there cheap often less than 200 used around here and break down easy, are often quite accurate.
What they are not..really light nor are they finished to the standard of a #1
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