Dakota traveler rifles

[Green Chile]

Who has experience with them? I would love to see photos, particularly of any multi-barrel sets. Any interesting hunting stories with them?

 

[Nevada Mike]

I own a Dakota 76, but not a take-down. Great rifle. The only downstroke I have heard about the Traveler is that assembly and disassembly is a bit complicated due to the method used to fasten the rifle barrel to the action. I do not recall the details.

 

[Green Chile]

Would love to see any photos of 76's also. I'm picking up my first one today...a Safari .416 Rigby.

 

[MBaugh]

The Dakota 76 Traveler is a great rifle. Mine has made 2 trips to Namibia so far and performed perfectly. Have taken Steenbok, Springbok, Gemsbuck, warthog and Mtn Zebra. My has 375 H&H and 400 H&H barrels. Change over is simple by loosening one Allen screw.

 

[YancyW]

I own several Dakota 76s, they are all fine examples of what a rifle should be. Never had a single issues with any of them.

I do not own a takedown model though, so no help on that front.

 

[YancyW]

The Dakota 76 Traveler is a great rifle. Mine has made 2 trips to Namibia so far and performed perfectly. Have taken Steenbok, Springbok, Gemsbuck, warthog and Mtn Zebra. My has 375 H&H and 400 H&H barrels. Change over is simple by loosening one Allen screw. View attachment 454506View attachment 454507

Damn, that is a fine setup!

 

[Green Chile]

Beautiful photos! Thanks for posting. How is the repeatability switching back and forth?

 

[MBaugh]

Accuracy is very good. Normally after switching barrels the first shot will be within 1/2” of sight in and subsequent shots are usually back to sight in point. Even changing barrels and re attaching scopes has no measurable concerns. It’s been an excellent set-up and accuracy has been great.

 

[Green Chile]

You can't beat that. Excellent!

 

[Troubleshooter]

Some time ago, I was looking into these and discussed the concept of the Dakota 76 Traveler and heard that due to numerous inquiries ParkWest Arms was giving serious consideration to bringing back a take-down rifle. Apparently due to trademark issues, they aren't using the "Dakota 76" or "Traveler" names, but look at what I found at their website today.....

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[Killo]

The Dakota 76 Traveler is a great rifle. Mine has made 2 trips to Namibia so far and performed perfectly. Have taken Steenbok, Springbok, Gemsbuck, warthog and Mtn Zebra. My has 375 H&H and 400 H&H barrels. Change over is simple by loosening one Allen screw. View attachment 454506View attachment 454507

 

[KCSafari]

The rifle on the far left is my 375 Dakota. Has been a pleasure shooting it. Changed the glass on it.
Krish picked up a very nice traveler on here a few months ago. He might have some good information.

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

They have .275 Rigby as a caliber listing…