Do German's just do it best?

[Northern Shooter]

Mauser... Heym... Krieghoff... Merkel... Blaser... Sauer etc.

When it comes to fine hunting rifles, especially big bore DG ready rifles, do the Germans just do it best?

It really seems like the German's dominate the market for high-end, yet attainable firearms that don't require a second mortgage like their British counterparts.

Thoughts?

 

[VertigoBE]

I’d agree, for the same reason as I’d rather buy a Porsche than an Aston Martin

To be a bit more precise, the Aston Martin is more desirable. But the better purchase in the long run will be the Porsche.

Just look at how many 20yo Astons you see on the roads vs 20yo Porsches

Look at how many 2nd hand British rifles are on sale compared to 2nd hand Heym 89b’s ( I’m not considering the other brands you mentioned)

 

[Northern Shooter]

The only German rifle I currently own is the Merkel 160AE but I’m currently lusting after a Mauser Magnum or Heym Express to pair it with.