Many many thanks for the video And your kind words about Somerset My Heym is an sr20n which had a full stock but had my gunsmith reduce it to make a sporter It has the open sights and is chambered in .243 has a swarovski 8×56 scope and a Harris bipod A beautiful rifle and dare I say it as a Brit German engineering at it's best Google Bruton in Somerset and l live about a mile away in a tiny hamlet and I do feel blessed Many thanks once again David
USOG ...and THIS is why yours is my favourite UA-cam channel. I’m sure that David from Somerset would agree. Who else would MAKE a video for one viewer, primarily? Not many. This was a great video, even if only to serve as an example that there are still some people who go out of their way for others. Great stuff!👍🏼
Hi David, I'm looking to buy a 20-30 year old Heym SR20N as my first .243 rifle for occasional stalking. Not currently set up for a mod although the seller has agreed to get one put on. Even though it's an old gun, I still love the look of it and just wanted to know if you still love yours? I'm in Somerset too, BTW, near Wellington! USOG: great video. Really informative. I can't afford a Mauser or a Sauer 101/202, so have fallen in love with the Heym.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Which version of the SR 30 have you got/would you deem interesting? I bought the SR 21 as my first allround hunting rifle (cal.8x57is mostly for germanys lovely black forest) in an outrageous deal, when i actually wanted to look at an SR 30. Now a few rifles later i am still absolutely lost to my Heym and want to buy an SR 30 to fulfill the desire, that led me to it. Is there any particular model you would recommend in terms of general feel and collectability?
Hello USOG, I just rewatched your video because it’s so outstanding. That heym really makes me want to go hike through the Indian mountains hunting tiger and leopard like Jim Corbett - but today that is only possible as poaching so I‘ll just keep to Mr Corbett‘s writing for the time being :)
I've been the proud owner of an SR21 Super Classic in 8x57 for a bit over a year now and everything you say is absolutely true. You, of course, sacrifice the controlled round feed and top loading, but you still get what I'd call a true stalking/express rifle for a very reasonable price. It points like a dream and has assisted me in many hunts already. A great rifle!
Thanks for sharing - and I'm glad you agree. I handled a Rigby rifle recently and I must say, the Heym captures the best of the Rigby and more - a truly superb stock and rifle. The 8X68 S is a dramatic performer in the field as you know. I load it below maximum for lesser game; partly for recoil reasons and partly because the full loads cause such catastrophic damage. I can't think of a better rifle - despite the absence of CRF.
Found this tidbit on heym usa : "HEYM barrels do not require a break-in to remove tooling marks left from button and cut rifling processes. Thousands of pounds of pressure in the hammer-forging process mold the steel around a hardened mandrel forming a much smoother interior surface than either cut rifling or button rifling. This forging process also work hardens the steel into a much more durable barrel that will provide roughly 2x the barrel life of a button or cut rifled barrel without sacrificing uniformity or accuracy." I suspect Styer could make a similar Claim.
Somerset is indeed a beautiful county . I as born there and hunted Wildfowled there as a youth. You Sir would be a very welcome visitor to my Devon home.
Heym are fantastic rifles! I had the opportunity to test the Sr30 on a gun show and I’m really impressed, great trigger, smooth bolt. They sell the SR21 also, but I’m too lazy now to go to the shop to check it out. And off course another great video, thanks.
Outstanding gun and great video! I actually saw this very rifle on Ralf's website advertised for sale but at the very end of the description was the dreaded word "sold". Well, hello again Heym SR21 in 8X68S! I am very happy that USOG bought you so we got a chance to see you again!! :) If you decide to hunt with it you might want to remove these bases and put EAW mounts on it. For a scope, Schmidt and Bender 3-12X42 classic model would go with this rifle perfectly. I have a Heym SR30 (7mm Magnum) and a Model 55 (9.3X74R) myself. In caliber 8X68S, I have a custom Mauser made by SABI gunmakers in South Africa. It is an absolutely wonderful caliber (shoot it with RWS 180 grain H-mantel ammo, you can get them from Mark at NECG whom I am sure you know). Again, thank you very much for all your informative videos. -Omid
Hi Omid! Great comments and advice - I'll contact Mark - was just chatting with him the other day about sights. The scope suggestion is perfect - just as you say. I'll look up the SABI - I'm not familiar; so many guns to know - so little time : ) All the best Omid.
Beautiful stock work to be sure, your friend obviously knows a thing or two about designing a classic looking stock. And it has triple leaf, safari-style irons. What's not to love?
Thank you for your reply to my previous comment. Mark is very nice person and I have learned a lot from him over the years. * * * Some thoughts that I have been meaning to share with you: You have an impressive collection of sporting firearms and I admire the way you compare and contrast them to show the advantages or weakness of each design. I think you are uniquely positioned to make improvements to the sporting rifle. Think about fundamental unsolved problems and maybe you come up with a solution. I don't believe that professional designers who work for big companies will come up with a ground-breaking new idea any time soon. The next Paul Mauser or John Browning will be an "amateur" like you and I (I am using the word amateur here as a compliment. Historically, the "amateur" was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind and the interest or passion for a subject.). So, please think actively as you play with your favorite rifles or shotguns and you may come up with a genuinely new idea to make a rifle better. I myself have been thinking about improving riflescopes for a few years now and I have succeeded to some degree (If you have time, I'll be happy to share some of my designs with you off line) I encourage you to do same with rifle design. You have the knowledge and the means, so DESIGN A BETTER HUNTING RIFLE! :) All the best from LA, -Omid
Such fine words Omid. I'm excited to know your scope improvements. I hope to accomplish something with rifle design one day; thank you for thinking that I can. I'll be back to you on how to reach me. The channel email is swamped and jammed at the server.
You are most welcome. I look forward to having a conversation together. You can reach me via email at my personal email which is firstname at firstnamelastname dot com Sincerely, -Omid
Great rifles the heyms, great to us unfortunate lefthanded shooters to Kicking myself for not getting a pair of heyms, 375hh and 6,5x55 used but mint but I already had my limit :( Just open with your palm instead of fingers and it goes smoothly
Hi Michael, I have my grand father's rifle chambered in 9×57,it is a Mauser 98 Sporter, grandpa carried it on his hunting trips to East Bengal where he was posted in the late fifties. Should I get it rebarelled for a different cartridge as I am not able to find ammo.
Hello Hamza! I had one - great rifle and cartridge - but ammo is scarce and expensive - as you note. Buffalo makes the ammo but I don't know where you are. I would keep your Grandfather's rifle as is - and find ammo and buy another rifle for Hamza : ) If you can't and absolutely want to hunt with your Grandpa's rifle then have a new barrel in 30-06 turned in - or something like that, keep the original barrel, and never look back. Hey Hamza : Happy New Year!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes, but the Drilling intrigues me. I sent picture of it to Heym and asked for information, but they knew nothing, and all documents were lost during the Soviet occupation of Suhl.
Wow, that is a rare bird. Thanks for sharing. I would appreciate a recommendation for a rifle in 300 Winchester Short Magnum that I will use as a large game gun (Wapiti, bear, etc.) in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Accuracy, reliability and durability are most important. Cost without optic should be no more than $1,500. So far the SAKO 85 Finnlight is top of list, what else should I consider?
Hi ZH - The Browning A Bolt/X Bolt come to mind - Kimber is a little over $1500. The Winchester XPR is a lot less expensive - and excellent. Altogether though - your choice of the Sako is hard to beat. I don't think there is a Win. Model 70 in that cal. offered new right now - but I could be wrong - if there is a M70 - I'd buy that. Hope my comment helps. No matter what you buy - you're in for fantastic hunting and adventuring - but you know that : ) Have a great Christmas!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you so very much. I have a few Browning rifles, all Belgians. The Sako with a scope is a bit out of my budget. I will gind a range member with the Winchester and give it a try. I also have a colleague who is offering me a Montana Rifle Company but again rather costly. I very much enjiy your channel. Informative and relaxing. Happy Holidays sir!
I went with the Sako 85 finlight and they can be had for about $1,500. Used and mine is in 300 wsm and they are a great gun and I have chosen it over my other older Sako’s and my Husky’s which are great guns from the 60’s and 70’s but the 85’s is fantastic
Well, now I want one .......but I need my pickup to move feed and hay to the stock. At least I now have a new hobby..... ( looking for a used SR 21 on the computer )....AND I have to subscribe to patreon to see more !!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns there excellent rifles but there not cheap over here in UK £2k+ for a new one . That's what I went for Tikka's rifles there cheap to buy new
You talk about these wonderful classics... what do you think our younger generation will be looking at from our time as classics?? For example, colt snake guns, Smith and wessons, sig p210s, and even military surplus are commanding astronomical prices....as surplus dries up further along with secondary market supply and the prices become even more unattainable... what guns will take their places in the future market?
That is a very good question. I have a hunch a select few of the current models will be sought after and the old guns will keep going up - as you say - but people will find a way to buy them; much like old Winchesters.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you for the response. I try to buy what I find interesting instead of too much speculation but I'm always curious what people think of modern guns... I wonder if people will look back on AR15s one day and at aluminium/ polymer and think "boy today's energy weapons, phasers, and rail guns just don't have the character of those old AR15s..."
I have one FS that should be in that video.....(I am in the S.E. USA.).....it is from the Winchester Custom shop in .358....one of four commissioned by the N.E.Regional sales rep, Bob Ulrich, before he retired. Wish I had the other three!! Engraving by Pauline Muerrle author of: "Winchester: The Way It Really Was." She was the first and only female team member of the Custom Shop. Sadly, when Winchester displaced to S.C. that was the end of the Custom Shop and it has not been resurrected in Portugal. Have always wanted to scope this .358 and hunt ....but it remains unfired. Would love to hear you hold forth your views on collecting versus hunting....Ode on a Grecian Urn, etc...would be a great video.
Hi, what would You choose sako 85 bavarian or heym sr21. They have both left hand version. I have tikka t3x 30-06 very accurate but not ad beautiful as sako. All the best from Poland.
Hi Che - The 21 has the safety on the bolt shroud and the magazine on the 21; maybe some other changes. I've owned both but they are quite similar - the 21 is like the 20 with different options. Sorry I can't be more specific - I don't have either right now. I remember I wrote Heym years ago to change the cam shape as cocking the bolt took too much force. I'm not sure if they ever did.
Hi Mike thx for the response, friend of mine has a 21 just by holding his rifle I noticed few differences like SR20: double stack floor plate magazine; SR21 single stack drop box magazine. SR20: safety on side (like Sako/Tikka); SR21 safety on bolt. SR20: barrel length is 24"; SR21 barrel length usually 20". SR20: large ejection port so top loadable; SR21 small ejection port so really need to load into magazine when it's off the rifle. homestly love this rife the handling is just amazing and very light , my conclusion the 20 is a better rifle, now debating either a nice meopta R2 3-18x56 illuminated or a swarovski Z6 3-18x56 , most probably will mount a Meopta just love those scopes simply amazing
That's one gorgeous rifle. Maybe I'm wrong here, but some of your comments lead me to believe you might be a professional gunsmith. Am I right about that, or are you just talking about doing some basic work on your own guns only?
Hi PinkOld - I just work on my collection and sometimes for people that need help with some gun issue or issues. I enjoy working on guns; sometimes I'll make a stock or build a working model of some idea I have - out of wood. I'm not skilled enough to be a professional but what I lack in training I have in care.
Old Blighty isn't what it used to be I'm afraid ,she's slowly sinking beneath the waves from the weight of imported human detritus!.God save the Queen !. Regards from the Sage.
And for what purpose : this detritus? No one seems to know but it keeps coming. We had it right - the evidence is everywhere. God save the Queen indeed - the nice thing about the monarchs was they had the power to preserve the realm and not let all these things happen; sadly, not all of them were good. And now there are thousands of cooks in one kitchen.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Lets just hope that Brexit happens at all and happens "properly". We need to take back control of our laws, our borders, our money, our country. It's not going too well sadly, with those who want to remain in the EU doing the negotiations for our exit. Not good. Wish us luck, we're going to need it.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yeah I lucked out on mine mechanically in perfect shape with about 70% of the original finish and where it's missing is grayed not worn, rusted, or pitted it shoots wonderful only 450$ for it
Thanks Andreas - great company, great guns. The video shows how "tight" the manufacturing is - reminds me of a custom Ferlach operation but bigger and more modern. My SR30 remains my most unique bolt rifle. Take care.
Many many thanks for the video
And your kind words about Somerset
My Heym is an sr20n which had a full stock but had my gunsmith reduce it to make a sporter
It has the open sights and is chambered in .243 has a swarovski 8×56 scope and a Harris bipod
A beautiful rifle and dare I say it as a Brit German engineering at it's best
Google Bruton in Somerset and l live about a mile away in a tiny hamlet and I do feel blessed
Many thanks once again
David
My pleasure David.
USOG ...and THIS is why yours is my favourite UA-cam channel. I’m sure that David from Somerset would agree. Who else would MAKE a video for one viewer, primarily? Not many. This was a great video, even if only to serve as an example that there are still some people who go out of their way for others. Great stuff!👍🏼
Hi David, I'm looking to buy a 20-30 year old Heym SR20N as my first .243 rifle for occasional stalking. Not currently set up for a mod although the seller has agreed to get one put on. Even though it's an old gun, I still love the look of it and just wanted to know if you still love yours? I'm in Somerset too, BTW, near Wellington! USOG: great video. Really informative. I can't afford a Mauser or a Sauer 101/202, so have fallen in love with the Heym.
Beautiful Heym! I have a Heym SR 30, straight pull, which continues to amaze me. Great review!
I have the SR30 as well and believe it is a notch or two above even this fine model.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Which version of the SR 30 have you got/would you deem interesting? I bought the SR 21 as my first allround hunting rifle (cal.8x57is mostly for germanys lovely black forest) in an outrageous deal, when i actually wanted to look at an SR 30.
Now a few rifles later i am still absolutely lost to my Heym and want to buy an SR 30 to fulfill the desire, that led me to it.
Is there any particular model you would recommend in terms of general feel and collectability?
What a beautiful rifle the bolt is centered perfect over the trigger thanks
It really is something Bob.
Hello USOG, I just rewatched your video because it’s so outstanding. That heym really makes me want to go hike through the Indian mountains hunting tiger and leopard like Jim Corbett - but today that is only possible as poaching so I‘ll just keep to Mr Corbett‘s writing for the time being :)
Thanks a bunch usog. Since you first showed one of these i made my mind up that one of these will be my first rifle.
Excellent decision. You'll never look back.
This is the rifle I shot when I got my hunting license. Absolutely beautiful
Not the express model though
You started with where many finish after many years: superb first rifle!
I've been the proud owner of an SR21 Super Classic in 8x57 for a bit over a year now and everything you say is absolutely true. You, of course, sacrifice the controlled round feed and top loading, but you still get what I'd call a true stalking/express rifle for a very reasonable price. It points like a dream and has assisted me in many hunts already. A great rifle!
Thanks for sharing - and I'm glad you agree. I handled a Rigby rifle recently and I must say, the Heym captures the best of the Rigby and more - a truly superb stock and rifle. The 8X68 S is a dramatic performer in the field as you know. I load it below maximum for lesser game; partly for recoil reasons and partly because the full loads cause such catastrophic damage. I can't think of a better rifle - despite the absence of CRF.
Found this tidbit on heym usa :
"HEYM barrels do not require a break-in to
remove tooling marks left from button and
cut rifling processes. Thousands of pounds of
pressure in the hammer-forging process mold
the steel around a hardened mandrel forming a
much smoother interior surface than either cut
rifling or button rifling.
This forging process also work hardens the
steel into a much more durable barrel that will
provide roughly 2x the barrel life of a button or
cut rifled barrel without sacrificing uniformity or accuracy." I suspect Styer could make a similar Claim.
If I knew how to communicate privately I would but thought this one you would appreciate ua-cam.com/video/AVG2A27v6Jc/v-deo.html
Somerset is indeed a beautiful county . I as born there and hunted Wildfowled there as a youth. You Sir would be a very welcome visitor to my Devon home.
Happy New year Michael my friend,and thank you so much for the advice and your kind reply.
The very best to you Hamza! Please write any time.
Heym are fantastic rifles! I had the opportunity to test the Sr30 on a gun show and I’m really impressed, great trigger, smooth bolt. They sell the SR21 also, but I’m too lazy now to go to the shop to check it out. And off course another great video, thanks.
Thank you Dimitar. SR30 is amazing.
Are you trying to get me to spend money? That’s one beautiful rifle! Thank you for the video.
Hi Ed - it really is nice. I know what you mean - so many rifles...so little time : )
8X68S Iconic european cartridge! Maybe is not the best, but I think is surprisingly good. Thank you
That looks like a very nice rifle and nice video of it Mike.
Wow, that Winchester looks to be in great condition. I've never seen one that nice.
Hard to find Jason. It arrived and we went straight to filming - I can spend some time on it and it will clean up even better.
Very nice rifle, I enjoy the channel.
Man you have some nice rifles.
Outstanding gun and great video! I actually saw this very rifle on Ralf's website advertised for sale but at the very end of the description was the dreaded word "sold". Well, hello again Heym SR21 in 8X68S! I am very happy that USOG bought you so we got a chance to see you again!! :) If you decide to hunt with it you might want to remove these bases and put EAW mounts on it. For a scope, Schmidt and Bender 3-12X42 classic model would go with this rifle perfectly. I have a Heym SR30 (7mm Magnum) and a Model 55 (9.3X74R) myself. In caliber 8X68S, I have a custom Mauser made by SABI gunmakers in South Africa. It is an absolutely wonderful caliber (shoot it with RWS 180 grain H-mantel ammo, you can get them from Mark at NECG whom I am sure you know). Again, thank you very much for all your informative videos. -Omid
Hi Omid! Great comments and advice - I'll contact Mark - was just chatting with him the other day about sights. The scope suggestion is perfect - just as you say. I'll look up the SABI - I'm not familiar; so many guns to know - so little time : ) All the best Omid.
Beautiful stock work to be sure, your friend obviously knows a thing or two about designing a classic looking stock.
And it has triple leaf, safari-style irons. What's not to love?
Thank you for your reply to my previous comment. Mark is very nice person and I have learned a lot from him over the years.
* * *
Some thoughts that I have been meaning to share with you: You have an impressive collection of sporting firearms and I admire the way you compare and contrast them to show the advantages or weakness of each design. I think you are uniquely positioned to make improvements to the sporting rifle. Think about fundamental unsolved problems and maybe you come up with a solution. I don't believe that professional designers who work for big companies will come up with a ground-breaking new idea any time soon. The next Paul Mauser or John Browning will be an "amateur" like you and I (I am using the word amateur here as a compliment. Historically, the "amateur" was considered to be the ideal balance between pure intent, open mind and the interest or passion for a subject.). So, please think actively as you play with your favorite rifles or shotguns and you may come up with a genuinely new idea to make a rifle better. I myself have been thinking about improving riflescopes for a few years now and I have succeeded to some degree (If you have time, I'll be happy to share some of my designs with you off line) I encourage you to do same with rifle design. You have the knowledge and the means, so DESIGN A BETTER HUNTING RIFLE! :)
All the best from LA,
-Omid
Such fine words Omid. I'm excited to know your scope improvements. I hope to accomplish something with rifle design one day; thank you for thinking that I can. I'll be back to you on how to reach me. The channel email is swamped and jammed at the server.
You are most welcome. I look forward to having a conversation together. You can reach me via email at my personal email which is firstname at firstnamelastname dot com
Sincerely,
-Omid
Helm and Steyr barrels are made by Krupp. I have both rifles. Helm Model 21 in.308 and Steyr Classic in 7mm-08. Both will drive nails at 100 m.
Great rifles/great barrels.
Great rifles the heyms, great to us unfortunate lefthanded shooters to
Kicking myself for not getting a pair of heyms, 375hh and 6,5x55 used but mint but I already had my limit :(
Just open with your palm instead of fingers and it goes smoothly
Good looking rifle!
Hi Michael, I have my grand father's rifle chambered in 9×57,it is a Mauser 98 Sporter, grandpa carried it on his hunting trips to East Bengal where he was posted in the late fifties.
Should I get it rebarelled for a different cartridge as I am not able to find ammo.
Hello Hamza! I had one - great rifle and cartridge - but ammo is scarce and expensive - as you note. Buffalo makes the ammo but I don't know where you are. I would keep your Grandfather's rifle as is - and find ammo and buy another rifle for Hamza : ) If you can't and absolutely want to hunt with your Grandpa's rifle then have a new barrel in 30-06 turned in - or something like that, keep the original barrel, and never look back. Hey Hamza : Happy New Year!
What would the 8x68 be equivalent to in a standard cartridge?
About a .338 Win. Mag.
I have a prewar Heym Drilling, a custom made SR20G and an SR21.
You have the works! Exceptional trio - the customs must really be something!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes, but the Drilling intrigues me. I sent picture of it to Heym and asked for information, but they knew nothing, and all documents were lost during the Soviet occupation of Suhl.
Very nice.
Wow, that is a rare bird. Thanks for sharing.
I would appreciate a recommendation for a rifle in 300 Winchester Short Magnum that I will use as a large game gun (Wapiti, bear, etc.) in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Accuracy, reliability and durability are most important. Cost without optic should be no more than $1,500. So far the SAKO 85 Finnlight is top of list, what else should I consider?
Hi ZH - The Browning A Bolt/X Bolt come to mind - Kimber is a little over $1500. The Winchester XPR is a lot less expensive - and excellent. Altogether though - your choice of the Sako is hard to beat. I don't think there is a Win. Model 70 in that cal. offered new right now - but I could be wrong - if there is a M70 - I'd buy that. Hope my comment helps. No matter what you buy - you're in for fantastic hunting and adventuring - but you know that : ) Have a great Christmas!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you so very much. I have a few Browning rifles, all Belgians. The Sako with a scope is a bit out of my budget. I will gind a range member with the Winchester and give it a try. I also have a colleague who is offering me a Montana Rifle Company but again rather costly. I very much enjiy your channel. Informative and relaxing.
Happy Holidays sir!
I went with the Sako 85 finlight and they can be had for about $1,500. Used and mine is in 300 wsm and they are a great gun and I have chosen it over my other older Sako’s and my Husky’s which are great guns from the 60’s and 70’s but the 85’s is fantastic
Well, now I want one .......but I need my pickup to move feed and hay to the stock. At least I now have a new hobby..... ( looking for a used SR 21 on the computer )....AND I have to subscribe to patreon to see more !!
Hi John - they're around - hope you get a nice one. Cheers.
Is the SR20N a more typical Mauser action than the 21?
I shot my very 1st munjac Buck way a Heym in 243 , awesome rifles
That's a perfect word for them! Great beginning to your hunting life!
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns there excellent rifles but there not cheap over here in UK £2k+ for a new one .
That's what I went for Tikka's rifles there cheap to buy new
In Germany we called the 8x68S die Faust Gottes(Fist of God) ;)
Hello Bernd! Yes - that is about right. Everything falls down. All the best to you.
What’s your take on the sauer 404 and sauer rifles in general? They are beautiful in my mind
Hello Bojan - I agree with you. Superb rifles.
You talk about these wonderful classics... what do you think our younger generation will be looking at from our time as classics?? For example, colt snake guns, Smith and wessons, sig p210s, and even military surplus are commanding astronomical prices....as surplus dries up further along with secondary market supply and the prices become even more unattainable... what guns will take their places in the future market?
That is a very good question. I have a hunch a select few of the current models will be sought after and the old guns will keep going up - as you say - but people will find a way to buy them; much like old Winchesters.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you for the response. I try to buy what I find interesting instead of too much speculation but I'm always curious what people think of modern guns... I wonder if people will look back on AR15s one day and at aluminium/ polymer and think "boy today's energy weapons, phasers, and rail guns just don't have the character of those old AR15s..."
Nice
Beautiful rifle
Truly - such care in the stock design and finishing.
Thx.
What calibers are they available in?
Can you make a video about fullstock rifles ?
Good idea!
I have one FS that should be in that video.....(I am in the S.E. USA.).....it is from the Winchester Custom shop in .358....one of four commissioned by the N.E.Regional sales rep, Bob Ulrich, before he retired. Wish I had the other three!! Engraving by Pauline Muerrle author of: "Winchester: The Way It Really Was." She was the first and only female team member of the Custom Shop. Sadly, when Winchester displaced to S.C. that was the end of the Custom Shop and it has not been resurrected in Portugal. Have always wanted to scope this .358 and hunt ....but it remains unfired. Would love to hear you hold forth your views on collecting versus hunting....Ode on a Grecian Urn, etc...would be a great video.
Hi, what would You choose sako 85 bavarian or heym sr21. They have both left hand version. I have tikka t3x 30-06 very accurate but not ad beautiful as sako. All the best from Poland.
Hi Adam - I'd buy the Sako. Simply beautiful rifle. So is the Heym but the Sako is still better.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank You for fast response, best wishes from Poland.
Hi Mike
You know Im a Sako guy got over 20 of them, today just bougt a heym SR20N in 30-06 , whats the difference between the SR20 and SR21
Hi Che - The 21 has the safety on the bolt shroud and the magazine on the 21; maybe some other changes. I've owned both but they are quite similar - the 21 is like the 20 with different options. Sorry I can't be more specific - I don't have either right now. I remember I wrote Heym years ago to change the cam shape as cocking the bolt took too much force. I'm not sure if they ever did.
Hi Mike thx for the response, friend of mine has a 21 just by holding his rifle I noticed few differences like
SR20: double stack floor plate magazine; SR21 single stack drop box magazine.
SR20: safety on side (like Sako/Tikka); SR21 safety on bolt.
SR20: barrel length is 24"; SR21 barrel length usually 20".
SR20: large ejection port so top loadable; SR21 small ejection port so really need to load into magazine when it's off the rifle.
homestly love this rife the handling is just amazing and very light , my conclusion the 20 is a better rifle, now debating either a nice meopta R2 3-18x56 illuminated or a swarovski Z6 3-18x56 , most probably will mount a Meopta just love those scopes simply amazing
That's one gorgeous rifle.
Maybe I'm wrong here, but some of your comments lead me to believe you might be a professional gunsmith.
Am I right about that, or are you just talking about doing some basic work on your own guns only?
Hi PinkOld - I just work on my collection and sometimes for people that need help with some gun issue or issues. I enjoy working on guns; sometimes I'll make a stock or build a working model of some idea I have - out of wood. I'm not skilled enough to be a professional but what I lack in training I have in care.
Old Blighty isn't what it used to be I'm afraid ,she's slowly sinking beneath the waves from the weight of imported human detritus!.God save the Queen !.
Regards from the Sage.
And for what purpose : this detritus? No one seems to know but it keeps coming. We had it right - the evidence is everywhere. God save the Queen indeed - the nice thing about the monarchs was they had the power to preserve the realm and not let all these things happen; sadly, not all of them were good. And now there are thousands of cooks in one kitchen.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Lets just hope that Brexit happens at all and happens "properly". We need to take back control of our laws, our borders, our money, our country. It's not going too well sadly, with those who want to remain in the EU doing the negotiations for our exit. Not good. Wish us luck, we're going to need it.
I've got a 1910 wsl in 401 made some time in 1911
So that is where it is! : ) These seem to be so scarce it is difficult to find just one in decent condition.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns yeah I lucked out on mine mechanically in perfect shape with about 70% of the original finish and where it's missing is grayed not worn, rusted, or pitted it shoots wonderful only 450$ for it
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Под такой мощщный патрон выглядит ружьишко недостаточным.
How do you rate the heym SR20?
Hi MC - It's a fine rifle - out of 10 I'd say 8
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thanks!
2nd
8х68 kicks like a mule 😬
It's true - but the lighter loads with lighter bullets are not too bad.
About Heym (sadly only in german): ua-cam.com/video/fddESVbEAfA/v-deo.html
Thanks Andreas - great company, great guns. The video shows how "tight" the manufacturing is - reminds me of a custom Ferlach operation but bigger and more modern. My SR30 remains my most unique bolt rifle. Take care.