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What's the Best HIGH-END Rifle?
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Do you imagine heading out on your fall hunt with a high-end rifle? If so be sure to check out this video of my high-end rifle pick! Maybe it's a Merkel KR1, a Golden Eagle, a Mauser 66, a Weatherby Mark 5 or none of the above. Whichever one you choose, it sure feels great to hunt with a shiny, deluxe rifle. It also looks great in those trophy photos! Let me know what you choose in the comments below. Enjoy the video and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything. Thanks for being here. Join me on Patreon by clicking the links:
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Young man, I just found your channel and YOU are causing me to lose sleep. In the time of many firearm channels being loud and in a hurry, you are a welcome change. Thank you for being here and doing your QUALITY shows. So I am just watching your shows and the watching the again..... Well Done.
My 20 year old Sako still makes my hart smile every time I pick it up to hunt. Beautiful wood, action smooth as silk, reliable and accurate. It is my favourite for hunting plains game in South Africa. Chambered in the best caliber known to man - 30-06😉
Hi Neil - Undoubtedly one of the best and in your hands - a star. And the 30-06 can do it all...just as you wrote. My best to you.
My vote would be a Sako Finn bear or any Sako
My vote would a Winchester Model 70 Supergrade in French Walnut……….
Same.
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I'd love a featherweight in higher grade wood and an engraved steel floorplate that carries the same motif as the stock.
That's engraved locking lug they do on the supergrade is neat
Very nice pick
I was thinking the same... Browning makes some nice rifles in their deluxe line.
My wish list is the model 70 with a maple stock or the white gold Browning with the maple stock :)
Give me with the 30-06 Springfield or the 270 Winchester!
Classic 😊
Forget the guns, I want that world map print behind you!
A blend of abstract art and cartography, very nicely done.
My thoughts too. Love map
Your channel is excellent. Your discussions are informative, accurate, and detailed…..and in plain speak!
I purchased a Carl Gustaff Model 3000 in 6.5x55 based on one of your videos talking about the unique action design. I think it’s great, happy to have it in my collection even though I never intended on being a collector. As you get older I guess you appreciate these finer details in firearms regardless of the monetary value.
Still one of the best channels on YT! Where else are you going to find stuff like this! Bravo 👏!
Thank you 👍
Your quite welcome!😊
BTW... It would be great if you could do a review on a Kliengunther! 🙏
Walter Gehmann invented the Mauser 66 in the 1950's. It was produced for Mauser by Heym starting in 1965. That and the Merkel KR1 are both change barrel systems. The Mauser 66 being the first. Walter worked for Mauser Oberndorf years ago and was a champion shooter. I have the 1965 model that has a fluted action slide with 458 and 338 Win Mag barrels. They are the best deal on the market for a highly reliable and accurate rifle.
Anschutz, Sako, and Winchester M70 could be added to that list. There are a lot of fancy "pretty" rifles out there, but like we say in the hot rod world, "chrome doesn't get you home"
your mini seminars are fantastic. your obviously a wealth of knowledge which you convey very well without talking down to people. very entertaining. thank you
I bought my first deer rifle in the mid 70’s - Weatherby Mark V in 257 Weatherby for $300. I was surprised that the ammo cost a whopping $1.00 per round. How times have changed. I still have the rifle.
The gun I first used for deer and antelope was a 300 weather be in an original South Gate California Mauser style rifle, this was my grandfather's gun. The first new gun that I purchased was a Mark V 257 Weatherby, I paid $900 in 1992. The 257 Weatherby is still my favorite deer/pronghorn cartridge.
Just bought a .257 mag to fill the space next to the 300 mag.
I’ll take an Older Pre Garcia Sako with Bofors Steel. Incredible barrels & great action.
Which models would they be? Thank you.
It is hard to beat a Sako! ( It is a shame most people mispronounce Sako and say Saiko. )
Sako TRG-41 .338 Lapua Magnum 👍🏽. Or a Lynx...
I had a FinnBear in 30.06 and sold it. My head hurts.
@@professorshermanpeabody1237 😳
Mauser, Mauser, Mauser ... '98, '96, '66 ...
and for modern stuff a Christenens Blaser,
but the classy style and reliablity of a nice
Mauser, is unbeatable.
I bought the Ruger 77, new in 1972. It is still in my opinion beautiful. I am a hunter and not a fan of gloss finish on my rifles as I have seen them chipped and scuffed. How do you fix that. It's like having a dent in your 1969 Dodge Charger. It breaks your heart every time you look at it. I have an oil finish on my Ruger and when required I just sand down the scratches and re oil.
The rifle was reasonably priced and shoots straight enough. May not be the most beautiful compared to others but I still admire its looks. I feel the same way about my wife.
You're right on all counts. As for those chips in epoxy - clear nail polish a few coats thick and some buffing makes most of them vanish. Same for scuffs - gloss finishes are more forgiving than one expects. Your Ruger though is far easier to keep looking like new. Great rifle.
Gun I wanted when teenager was weatherby Mark5 German made, about 20 years later I got one. I owned it for over 30 years, still love it to this day. Sako made some pretty guns too. Browning lever action with blonde wood and stainless receiver a pretty gun also. If your a decent shot and have adequate caliber, and sighted in correctly MOA not all important.
I have a Weatherby Vanguard Deluxe in 300WBY MAG. Never been fired. It was bought purely for the aesthetics. High polish from tip to butt. It's a gorgeous rifle for sure.
As a kid, my dad and I used to go to the original Weatherby store when Roy was behind the counter - I was in heaven! ( The mounted trophies on the walls were world class! )
I have 1968 Weatherby Mag mark V west German. My dad gave it to me in 2000 after I harvested a good bull moose. The gun is beautiful to me. It has a lot of dings and nicks. But it has harvested more than 100 big game. It shoots like beast. I know I'm safe in the woods when I have it with me.
@@natty4life387 I HAVE ONE AND IT IS COOL!
I don't like the gap in a weatherby, gap I mean space between bullet and rifling in barrel
@@kennethwood713 Free Bore. Some allege it causes inaccuracy. This may be true for bench rest shooters, but a hunter will never know the difference.
I have over the years, had several weatherby rifles, mark 5 in 300 weathery magnum and my other rifle in mark 5 was 340 cailber. My friend had a 378 for bragging rights but never shot it much till it had a break installed. I still have 2 Weatherby shot guns , Athena 28 ga and a orion field lll and they have good looking wood. I had a winchester super grade in 375 H&H, it was a used gun but the gun smith said that the bore was pristine. I had the gun when I lived in Spain and had planned safari in Africa but the trip fell apart. You have such a gorgeous collection of rifles. I watch lots of your videos, you do a real good job on them. Thanks
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder",.. therefore I think all bolt action rifle have a certain beauty about them,... there are some exceptions of course.
I am a self acknowledged 'gun nut', hence I subscribe to USOG!
Thanks for this Mike.
We are “ Firearm Enthusiasts” remember that.
I remember deer camp..had some old guns and couple guys would show up with the shiny stock beautiful guns and at 12-14 i would stare at the gun rack while the men sat around talking..
I have to agree with you. for a long time I wanted a Mark 5 in 300 Weatherby. but my wife purchased a Remington 700BDL in 300 Win Mag, and I enjoy that rifle very much. Mine has nice wood, and no deer that I ever shot went more than a few steps (other than one where I shot thru a 3" oak tree before the bullet impacted the deer), and it went about 60 yards. It's a sub moa gun, and I have shot it a lot. I enjoy your channel, so please keep up the good work. It's clear how much you enjoy your hobby. and seeing many guns that i have never seen before is my favorite thing. Thank you!
Thank you David!
Once again, an oasis of calm civility and information in a world that really doesn't know either right now
As usual, thanks ! 👍
Nicely put, Rick.
Agreed
Your tag line was best high end. You need to define best and high end. Many manufacturers start with a barreled action and do custom stock or metal work. Hoffman and Griffin and Howe come to mind. These are truly beautiful, functional and high end.
Good points Michael.
Gotta say, I am quite partial to my Rigby in 8x57is.
I do need a Ruger Single Shot though. Stunning rifles.
Ruger No1’s are a hunters rifle, one shot does all you need.
@@paulharding1621 Have no idea what cartridge I'd get one in.
280 Ackley maybe? I'd like a DG cartridge really, but that does limit my available hunting range somewhat.
@@adamkadir3803 , I regularly use my 6mm REM and .45/70, for deer, the 416Rem is a guilty pleasure, acquired when a good friend passed away, not much real need for it in the UK.
I have a gorgeous Griffin&Howe 300Wby on a FN Mauser action and a Weatherby (South Gate California) barrel with chromed rifling. Straight wooden stock and G&H sidemount for a 2-7x30 Zeiss scope. Perfect for African plains game.
Another favorite is my Mannlicher Schoenauer carbiine 6,5x54 with a vintage Pecar 2 ,75x ..... scope.
Majority of remaining rifles are mostly vintage Sakos from 22LR to .458WM.
Hi Stefan - The straight stock is one of my favorite designs - not often seen on bolt guns as you know. The G&H side mount remains a classic and one of the best scope mounting systems ever. Rare Weatherby you have. Cheers.
I like the Daniel Defense 6.5, .308 DELTA 5 PRO Accuracte guaranteed to be one half inch or better at 100 yards and it works and I think your rifles are beautiful, tks.
I agree with your choice of the Weatherby but I would also throw in the Winchester M70 Super Grade for a value for money high end rifle.
I have a few super grades and I think their value vs purchase price is extremely high for what you get. Love those super grades.
I think of the old Browning Safari built on the FN Mauser action. I like those bit have been worried about salt wood.
Yupp
Another interesting video Mike. Thank You!
It made me reflect on my own path in collecting, toward what will never become expertise although that was never the goal. In watching your videos I've noted with interest the occasions when you shared your thoughts on your particular guidelines in evaluating value, and how it may differ from others, as is only natural.
Your views on triggers, or whether the appearance of a well-used rifle is pristine, etc. seems to have a secondary status (at least on occasion) as compared to the mechanical design elements of the action, the source of the wood, the round, or the function of the individual rifle as a whole, for example.
As collectors acquire knowledge of 'the objects of their affection' we develop our own tastes and begin to acquire a sense of our own sweet spot; where our chosen qualities and their cost develop into a hierarchy that helps us assign 'value'.
By then usually, the objects in our collections have their own stories and even personalities, and we realize that we no longer 'own' our possessions but rather they own us, and we take our place in a long line of temporary Stewards.
Your story about the Browning Bolt Rifle was resonant and poignant, and reminded me of a discipline among Japanese ceramic artists. Their specialized skill is called Kintsugi, and in it they honor the meaning and art of Mending.
Cracks and broken shards are filled and rejoined with gold, and the repaired piece becomes even more prized than the original ~ not for the gold, but as testimony to the experiences of the broken Vessel, now made whole again.
It is seen as more beautiful for having been broken.
I think the person who repaired your Browning knew something about that philosophy, and I'm grateful that you presented the beauty of that work for us to see.
All the Best,
Lou
I won a Kleinguenther K-15 in a raffle years ago. Butter smooth Voere action, 1/2 m.o.a. guaranteed, beautiful wood. It would qualify right up there with the Weatherbys. Unfortunately it was in a magnum caliber I didn't enjoy shooting and it was a closet queen until I sold it. Had it been in 30-06 or 270 or something similar I'd still have it. Good show though!
My Great Grandfather's, BSA model 1917 in 30-06. Has a fancy custom maple stock and perfect bluing. Controlled feed, cock on close, and a shortened 20" barrel with open sights. By far the nicest hunting rifle I've ever seen. It will be my son's.
I have to say I too was surprised that you didn’t mention the Model 70 Super Grade, and the Dakota 76, though maybe the 76 is out of the price range you intended to address? In any case, I was pleased that you talked about the Mark V, which has always been my own favorite bolt action. I guess there are so many interesting mid- to upper-end hunting rifles it would be impossible to mention them all. Thanks for the video. I always enjoy your efforts.
Thank J.E. - you mention some of the greats. The Weatherby somehow jumps out with it's gloss and form - to most people.
Weatherby mark V are very hard to beat if you want a top of the line rifle that is beautiful as well
Great presentation of many rifles I've never seen before. Thank you...
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That Japanese one made my smile. Beautiful thing to watch, not sure if I would take it out of the display cabinet if I owned it! Brilliant video mate.
Thanks for posting another great video USOG, I appreciate it. Wow, that's a room full of amazing rifles. I've never heard of a telescoping action before. Interesting concept. Like many, I'm a blue steel and walnut stock kind of guy. I've been enamored with the Weatherby Mark V since I was old enough to know what a rifle is. I never had the honor of owning one, but my local gun store had a used one in stock once. I think I spent about 10 minutes drooling over it. I hope you're well, and I look forward to more videos. Take care.
Thanks Mike that was beautiful!!
Just got a moose on Tuesday night with the Ruger no1S in 9.3x62 that you directed me to on CGN a few months ago!! And man I still think the no1 are my favorite!!
Hello David - the #1 is #1 in elegance and classic hunting - the true spirit of hunting. Congratulations on your moose - that rifle will never let you down. The cal. is perfect as well....but you know all these things : ) All the best and I can smell the moose roasts from here.
Gander mountain in our state use to offer a few Merkel rifles in stock. Usually in a glass locked case ...the price was over 2k...in 2004. Beautiful wood, unique action & engraved...
They're worth buying if one has the coin IMHO
Great video as usual. I’ve owned several Weatherbys over the years, a .300, .378 and my newest one is a .30/.378 which will be my go to elk rifle. My Jim Borden built 1k yd BR rifle is in .300 Borden Caribou which is a slightly blown out .300 Wby. All of my Weatherbys are shooters though I no longer have the .300 or the .378. I do still have my Borden BR and the .30/.378. My middle son has the 6.5/.300 on I believe he’s taken a couple of elk with it. My old Weatherbys were made in West Germany, my newest one was made in California but now I want to get one made in Wyoming. I was especially interested in your Merkel, I have known about them but haven’t investigated them yet, but I will now. Thanks for your videos, I always learn from them. All the best.
The Browning and the Golden Eagle are beautiful rifles. Weatherby is a treasure.
I own one of each, Golden Eagle and Weatherby. The Golden Eagle is virtually as good as the Weatherby. Mine is a 25-06 making it my most accurate rifle. After 10,000 rounds it still shoots 1/2 min of angle.... I have seen them online for as low as $450.00...
Shocking, really. I bought mine new right after they went bankrupt in the late 70s. For about $400.00 at the time... I have never had any problem with it. A great gun at a great price... And very very pretty.
I also have a Browning medallion X-bolt in 375 H&H. And I hate it. It's a fine gun, with good wood, but it has A removable magazine that can only be reloaded when out of the gun. Yuck... so one has 4 shots 3+1, but then one has to pull out the mag. Load it outside the gun, and then put a round in the chamber, then put the mag in, then hold the top round down, whilst closing the bolt. If one has four hands this all can be done in a few minutes. For some reason it can not be loaded top down whilst in the gun... Yuck. Very pretty though...
@@robertslaughter7044 My Golden Eagle never seemed very accurate and had to keep reloads very moderate , I sold it
@@robertboyd3863 ... What caliber was it? How much did you get?
@@robertslaughter7044 270 I think $6or 700, don't recall for sure, they have little value, for as nice as they look
Man oh man...You handle some unique stuff. One of my dreams was and is to travel to some of these European countries and visit these firearm manufacturers.
Yea, I got screwed when we were living in Germany. I bought a Cz model 1 from England. I had a photograph of the firearm from about 15 feet and the owner stating the firearm was in mint condition. As you can assume the rifle came and the wood looked like it was dragged down a gravel road. I refinished the walnut stock and gave it an oil rub.
Hi James - Happens to me all the time - I don't mind much - I refinish or repair and keep going. A happy life : )
agree with everything! been in love with Weatherby's since they were first introduced! Roy talked about "hydrostatic shock" in his book. the super gun of their day in my opinion.
Set triggers on the Mauser, wonderful.
I used so much Boiled Linseed oil on one rifle, it is almost a glass finish. little shinny but I had time on my hands back then.
I had a Colt but can’t remember the calibre, super looking, reminiscent of the Weatherby line up in fit and finish which I had too in a MkV in 300WM and a Mod 66 in 7x64. All long sold off as nearly 80 and still trying to downsize. Excellent and fascinating video
I have a 300 Wby MK V built in 1972 West Germany that happens to be my favorite rifle perfect bore no erosion.
The 300 Weatherby remains one of the best. Simply an outstanding cartridge. I also had no problem with erosion.
I own a gorgeous model 77. Made in 1976. 270 Win. With an original Burris Fullfield 3-9x40 scope. Love that rifle! Thanks for the share!!
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Love your videos. You've inspired me to acquire two zastava m70s and a BSA cf2. So far that is.
The other day I saw a Dakota Arms mod 76, and i fell in love, very elegant and classic lines.
Thanks!
They're beauties Tom. I knew Don Allen well - the founder of Dakota - he wanted to make the best rifles and I think he did.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I always bought Sako, I have anew mod 85 in 7mm rem mag arriving next week, looking forward to it!
Thanks for the informative video. The telescoping actions are a new feature for me, however as an old anachronism, I'm more prone to model 70's and Ruger no. 1's.
Beautiful rifles to dream about. Thanks for the video.
I came into a Nikko Golden Eagle, Beautiful wood stock, Bluing is Gorgeous!!Unique bolt system...
I chose a Christensen arms mess for my main hunting rifle. I think it’s a beautiful combination of form and function.
Thanks for another informative vid Mike - Being a mostly single shot tragic - I was very pleased that the Ruger No1 made your list - my bucket list high end rifle is the beautiful Blaser K95 - am wondering if you have a few of those Mike? All the best as always.
I always thought the old model Weatherby rifles with the white Diamond inletting in the stocks were the most beautiful rifles that i ever saw when i was growing up
I had a 300 Weatherby Mark V with the Zeiss scope on it was beautiful... I really like that telescopic action on that one rifle first time ever seen one like that.. I no longer have the Weatherby but I think I'm going to buy another one.. I'm sick of Black Tactical rifles I like fancy wood and steel
Love you videos and knowledge and information you share with us I personally love Weatherby rifles and their beauty but just am a browning hard core fan I own an browning 1885 single shot chambered in 7mm and is so beautiful as it is accurate was my first deer rifle nicely checkered and shiny Woodstock octagon barrel just a piece of art , thanks for all your videos and keep them coming!
Awesome collection of rifles. Mike u have made it difficult to chose 1 rife. Speaks Of your taste in firearms
I immediately wanted to type "Rigby", but since you, sir dropped English gunmakers from the conversation. Nearly all of my friends chose Blaser and several of them have very decorated examples. I really hate plastic, so I went with SAKO. Although, for me personally the term "High-End" implies the best there is.
When I bought my 1976 Ruger No. 1 I passed on two lefty bolt actions, a Mauser Model 77 and a Carl Gustav 8000 or 9000.
The lefty version always represent maybe 15 percent of production.
Hi David - the Ruger is such a fantastic rifle - but you know that. The Mauser 77 is also a very hard-to-find gem.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns What we lefties know is that a Number 1 is completely ambidextrous. I paid 349CAD for it and it turns out it was the less common checkering pattern on the Bicentennial No. 1's. It ended up in a Number 1 collector's collection.
Just remembered. The other lefty was not a Carl Gustav but a Mauser 3000.
As we both know I should have bought all of them, but I earned 440CAD a month in 1976.
I shot a group, 5 shots of course, with the Ruger 25/06 that measured .585, and an aggregate well under and inch. That was in Benchrest Shooters Canada registered competition.
There is no answer to this age-old question. Thanks for digging out some fine rifles to show us!
Thanks for the wonderful video. I thought I knew most rifles but you showed some I never heard of before. That model 66 Mauser for one. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos!
You're most welcome
Nice picks!
Sake makes some beauties and you might as well add in Sauer.
I have a couple of deluxe Sakos a L579 Forester in . 243 and a L61R AV Finnbear in .270 that are aweful pretty!
You bet - those are at the top as well - the L579 Deluxe is hard to beat.
My choice would be a Savage 99C in .308: It's just a beautiful design.
Yes Robert - the 99 is a timeless and superb rifle - good choice!
.....and way ahead of its time, I’ve been after one chambered in 30-30
I have several vintage Savage rifles and although mine are not so pretty anymore, because they have been used alot!, they are very accurate firearms and for me they are like slipping on a well fitted pair of driving gloves. One of these Savage rifles was purchased new by my grandfather in the 1930's. So some sentimental value there as a plus.
Had one and lost it in fire . Have been looking since . Was at a gun show and saw a barreled action very cheap . Decided to see what wood was worth . 15 minutes later found a stock maker with wood for 50 $ , bought the wood and went back for the action and it was sold . So now I have the stock and looking for the rest
Accuracy is my personal number 1 priority. Will it function in all weather and will it shoot straight? Those are my priorities. Because of these factors I really like stainless steel barrels and actions and synthetic stocks. My rifles may not be HIGH-END but the proof is in the way they function. I had a friend who wouldn't own anything that did cost $5000 or above. When we would go to the range he called my gun a "nice club"......until he saw the groups it would shoot.
I love Ruger Rifles, both the M77 and the Number 1 and Weatherby Mark V. I think this is a great list. Other cool ones are the Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 50/52, Browning Olympian and the newer Anschutz 1782 models, Haenel Jaeger and pre-64 Model 70's.
You know rifles James - the best
Hey Brother, I've just gone through your awesome videos. I've learnt about awesome rifles with straight simple the way you explain ... love from India
Thank you so much! Love to you as well : )
I really enjoy your all your videos. I´m sorry to say that many times I forgot to click the LIKE button. I´m a proud owner of a .308 MAUSER 66 which I hope to be able to take hunting soonest.
Not easy to find any 66 these days - and .308 is about impossible. Nice rifle!
Hi. Like your VIDEO'S. Have to correct you on one of your comments about barrel fluting. Barrel fluting does not make a barrel stiffer. If 2 exactly the same barrels are put side by side and one is fluted, the unfluted barrel will be more rigid than the fluted barrel. However, an unfluted barrel of the same WEIGHT as a fluted barrel is not as rigid as the fluted barrel. When clients ask me about a light weight hunting rifle, I advise them to go with a larger profiled barrel and have it heaverly fluted. Doing so gives them a light weight rifle with the bennifit of a more rigid barrel.
Hi Andrew! Thanks for your post!
Every Gun is beautiful in its own right! I love the Marlin .444, model 37 Ithaca 12 guage, and my garbage rod
Very nice video. Unique, interesting rifles. Well done. 👍👍👍
Thank you fed up
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns do you have any English made rifles? Westley richards h&h Cogswell Harrison ect.if so please share.
My Opinion : SAKO Make The BEST High End Rifles
Agree , unfortunately the do not have 308Win in left handed , Still waiting for one ...
Carbonlight, finnlight, finnlight 2 and Hunter all have 308 left-hand models available.
Yeah, but they are goofy, funny stocks, strange colors, good barrels, tight patterns, but Goofy.
@@robertslaughter7044 I’m also very old fashion when come to stock , I like wood stock even if it is less accurate in different weather conditions!
I used them for professional hunting and yes they were good but the new ones are not up to it, I now use Sauer
Thank you for another excellent video. Much appreciated.
Thank you for being on the channel and taking the time to send me such a fine note.
Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.
Thank you Charley - your words inspire me 🙏 I will keep going.
Surprised but glad you chose the Rugers. I’m not a collector but do own a few Rugers and the more I learn about them and handle and shoot them the more impressed I become. The No. 1 certainly can and does have the more elegance but both are remarkable in their function.
Probably personal preference. A mixture of functionality and well done materials.
W. W. Greener is world renowned for top quality.
Shotguns of course. Rifles I must ponder for a while.
I have 10 WEATHERBY'S and they are all TACK DRIVERS, although my REMINGTON 700 BDL (.223) will drive the TACKS into the target-thanx for the perspective !
As far as semi - attainable bolt gun ( under $3000)
Controlled Round Feed : Winchester 70 Super Grade French Walnut
Push Feed : Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine
I don't have the practical budget for those high end, beautiful and elegant British, Swedish, German Ect, rifles just yet. But I've said it before...
My 3 favorite guns : 1947 Winchester 70 Super Grade (Grandfather's) 1931 Savage 99 (father's) and my own jem the Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine (2018)
My vote is the Weatherby Mark V Euromark with an oil finish and any of the Steyr Mannlicher rifles! I am partial to the oil finished wood stocks and either a matte or gloss blue finish.
Thanks for a great video my favorite fancy rifle is a small ring Mauser spotter that my dad brought back from WWII it is a very beautiful rifle the wood is very nice it’s in 8x57.
Funny these days when you are supposed to wear a mask when entering a bank or a gun shop or any other retail shop, to avoid being arrested! 🙂
I would start with Winchester Model 70 super grade at the low end, then Kimber, then Steyr Mannlicher,then Sako85,then Weatherby Mark v, then, Dakota,then Mauser/Blaser,then Griffin and Howe, then the sky is the limit. Or any rifle that fits in any of those price points as it ascends from lowest cost to highest.
Sauer makes some beautiful guns with a silky smooth action.
You're right - I think we made one or two videos on them.
They are at the top of the list for anyone who knows rifles🙌 I am a 60+ year gun collector and about 2500 rifles over the years and Sauer rifles are Amazing guns👏👊
I greatly enjoyed your conversation with us about various guns and the enlightenment without any arrogance of your delivery was truly pleasant . Thank you very much..
winchester 1885 highwall in 45/70 . end of story !!
Hi John - You'll like the next video. God Bless.
Great video I agree with all the rifles you picked but I am surprised that Sako was not one of them I own two Sako rifles in .270 win and there both tack drivers compared to the Remington 700 model A that my dad and me would hunt with when I was younger (I'm currently 27 at the time I'm posting this and have been in the outdoors fishing and hunting since I was around the age of 7 and worked around 7 years in a cuple different outdoors stores/gun range. ) Also I should clarify the age of the Remington because it was manufactured around 55 years ago during the Golden age of Remington when they were actually very accurate rifles I'm not saying Remington is terrible I'm just saying Sako is better in my experience.😁😁
I should make a video on Sako - what a great manufacturer. You're right!
Thank you. Beautiful rifles. I can appreciate the details of manufacture that you've covered, as well as the intent of your video. However, the results of the business ends matter most to me. My personal version of "fit and finish" is how it "fits" in my hands and to my shoulder. My "finish" is the end result on the target. Haha. Have a great day all!
Important comment - if it doesn't fit - the rest doesn't matter much. You're right.
Those are my thoughts also. The glamor isn't so glamorous if the rifle doesn't feel right in your hands. Calibers aside...finding an elegant rifle that you will appreciate is kind of like trying on shoes. Only my personal opinion of course but of the firearms I own, the ones I appreciate the most are the ones that feel right in my hands which allows me to point it in a natural manner. Fine wood and polished bluing are a plus!
Weatherby cost me the trophy of a lifetime. No iron sights for when the weather is really nasty. No iron sights, not a premium rifle despite nice wood and great otherwise. My vote is for the Steyr Mannlicner Model M or Lux
Hi Charley - I agree - no rifle should be sold without iron sights.
No idea what that would cost, but Steyr has "custom" options for their hunting rifles. Engraving, different surface finishes, different sorts of woods. Looks very high end.
(maybe also costs high end)
Oldest arms company in Europe. Had a m-9 & m9a1 9mm handgun. The grip angle and low bore axis made it one of the best shooting 9mm ever owned. Styer lost their import license or had restrictions due to sales to Iran back in the middle east wars...don't fine their products offered too often...great stuff though!
Always learn so much from you. Thanks for your great work!!
Thank you Roger!
I would love to own any one of those rifles!!! Let alone all of them. Nice collection!!!! Excellent video
I have never owned a Weatherby until recently I purchased a MKXII with the tubular feed. Very handsome rifle with an unusual single round selector on it. Took me a few minutes to figure that one out due to it not having any documentation with it.
Hi Philip - You bought one of the best - I had one and unfortunately sold it. From memory it was made in Italy and functioned perfectly and was made as fine as a watch.
Just the other day I acquired a 62-69 L461 Vixen in 223 with a pre 74 Leupold scope. Never fired. Your videos are the best references. Thank you!
Hi Robbie - Incredibly scarce to find a rifle in such high condition - bravo to you! I'm glad my videos are helpful! Best of the New Year to you!
Very educational video! I enjoyed it.
I have a Heym 7x57, dbl set triggers, express open sights on a 98 action. I've heard of it referred to as a cigarette rifle. I enjoy the Mauser immensely.
I also have a Win. Mdl 70 Supergrade in 338 win mag. 1994. The Win. I purchased new in '94. High luster blue, Beautifully figured Walnut with marble cake throughout. 21:52
The mauser was a trade and I suppose only worth $1600 to $1900 but its look, feel and shootabilty is terrific. It handles like a premium rifle. Those two are 2 of many but I feel very lucky to have found them. If I had paid $2500 each I would still be very satisfied.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspective.
My choices are: Ruger M77RS in 7mm Remington Mag, or .338 Winchester Mag. Both rifles made in the 1970s with beautiful walnut stocks and high gloss bluing.
Hello!
First off, I've watched a bunch of your videos on UA-cam and I still don't know what your name is, because you never introduce yourself!
Second, I'm new to guns. I did not grow up with them and I just recently shot for the first time. That said, I've always been impressed/amazed with the engineering progress made in the name of feeding cartridges, accuracy, economy of design, efficiency of action, and on and on. There are lots of ways to build a mousetrap so many kinds of mice and it's fun to learn how different teams solve problems; for better and worse. Third, guns are amazing feats of engineering and the small increments of progress have won or lost civilizations. It's fascinating.
Lastly, I read/view lots of stuff to learn more about rifles and this is probably the gun page "I'd never sell". I've learned a lot from you, whatever your name is. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you Michael. I'm glad there is some meaning for you and others in my videos. You and I share the same first name. I wish you and yours the very best for Christmas and always.
Got my first Winchester Model 70 Super Grade a few weeks ago. So far I am very please, and have not even gotten a scope mounted or sent a round down range. Trying to find a Gloss finish Leupold to go on it, but not having a lot of luck.