Hey guys, I'm looking at a nice Dakota Arms Model 10 rifle for sale. Is there anything good, bad or indifferent about them that I should know? I know they are not cheap, but I know that going in. Thanks for any answers to my questions, I appreciate it! Brittman Member: NRA Bene. Life - VFW Life (Vietnam era veteran)
They are lovely rifles, though I think the wood is sometimes over-graded on them. They are slim and elegant, with no exposed screws. I have read that they will break firing pins if dry-fired without snap caps, so invest in same.
A few years ago there was one I saw in 7mm Dakota for sale, for a little over $3k. But I just could not quite swing it at the time. If you get one of the Dakota cartridges, stock up on brass, as they only run them occasionally.
Beautifully made, relatively light (VERY light when compared to a Ruger #1, and I've owned both), point like a dream, extractor (NOT ejector), accurate, the firing pin issue is old news and corrected, and you will wonder why it took you so long to own one. What caliber and in what configuration?
Thanks guys for the comeback, I appreciate it! I am looking @ one in 250/3000 Sav. - used, but not abused, as they say. It is the standard model in great condition. Looks nice!
I have this pair, a 223 and 280. Love them, light and VERY accurate. My fair weather carry varminter and deer / antelope rifle. Buy it if you can swing it, you won't be sorry.