Originally Posted by 65X54
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This isn't really a typical hunting rifle but I have shot a few deer with it. I used it for about 10 years in the schuetzen matches but havn't shot it much lately. Rifle was built by AO Zischang in the 1890's and has not been messed with other than scope blocks and that was done in the 1920's. Caliber is 32-40 and will still put 5 shots in the .200's at 100 yards.


65X54,

Its so good to see that magnificent rifle. Other rifles posted here are outstanding as well. What a great thread!

While I am a schuetzen rifle enthusiast I am not that familar with the work of Zischang. What action is that rifle built on?

I have not shot in schuetzen matches for a while now but I have scheuetzen rifles by Butler (high wall), Aydt and a heavy barreled 38-55 Hepburn 'sporter' that I have used also.

System Aydt 8.15-46R

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