Premium CRF rifles that don't cost as much as a house

[Northern Shooter]

What are some of the more premium CRF rifles that are priced above your standard Model 70's, Ruger Hawkeye's, Sako's etc but don't cost 6 figures like some of the bespoke British rifles?

I'm thinking more along the lines of the Dakota 76, Heym Express etc.

I'm looking to treat myself with something really nice, but not 6 figures nice.

 

[WAB]

Rigby Highland Stalker and Mauser would be a good place to look.

 

[Andrew Short]

I agree with @WAB. Just went through the same debate as you but ended up doing a build. The Heym Express, Rigby Highland Stalker/Big Game and Mauser would be the top 3 choices in that price range. You will be looking at $15k plus depending on the options you choose.

 

[Hunt anything]

Montana Rifle Company if they have gotten back up and running again, I have a .416 Rigby I think it cost around 3,000. Not sure if they were going to produce safari calibers in their re- boot.

 

[Northern Shooter]

Montana Rifle Company if they have gotten back up and running again, I have a .416 Rigby I think it cost around 3,000. Not sure if they were going to produce safari calibers in their re- boot.

Looks like they have a new "2022" model coming soon but it tops out at 375.

 

[Major Bonkers]

I would suggest that you have a choice of either buying a finished rifle - Mauser/ Rigby or Heym - or a barrelled action - Granite Mountain, FZH, Mayfair Engineering - and building it up from there.

There are various things that you need to think about, including the safety (flag or Winchester), engraving (get the serial number engraved on the trigger guard!), and I would suggest getting a takedown model.

It is certainly easier to buy a ready-made rifle. If you want something special for yourself, a build is the way to go and - if you do your homework - should be within your budget. If you don't do your homework, you will get taken to the cleaners. A good place to start is Terry Wieland's Dangerous Game Rifles.

The third option is to bide your time and scour the auction websites. My .375 H&H takedown (by H&H), including 'scope and case, came in at £6,000 (although admittedly I had to spend more getting it into good order).

 

[mark-hunter]

This thread should be renamed to something like: where to find affordable holy grail?

 

[Northern Shooter]

This thread should be renamed to something like: where to find affordable holy grail?

Are these rifles difficult to come by? I'm talking options in the $5,000-$15,000 range.

 

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[mark-hunter]

@Northern Shooter
In the range 5k to 15 k, not a problem.

 

[baxterb]

If you want CRF but not only Mauser, have a chat with DArcy Echols about his LX1. It’s awesome.

 

[Captain Munro]

Montana Rifle Company is back and they said they are waiting to see how their sales go before commiting to producing big bore models.

 

[R eight]

Buy a Rigby.

 

[Red Leg]

If looking for a quality rifle below the cost of a British "best" bespoke creation, then a Rigby or Mauser production rifle would seem to exactly fit the bill. Several of us here on the site are very happy with our Highland Stalkers.

 

[DrBob]

I agree with @WAB. Just went through the same debate as you but ended up doing a build. The Heym Express, Rigby Highland Stalker/Big Game and Mauser would be the top 3 choices in that price range. You will be looking at $15k plus depending on the options you choose.

My only grudge with Rigby is naming the rifle the "Highland Stalker"...it should have been named the "Caledonian".

 

[WAB]

My only grudge with Rigby is naming the rifle the "Highland Stalker"...it should have been named the "Caledonian".

LOL, fair point, particularly if you have a Roman history bent. Perhaps Highlands was felt to be a little more global in application.

 

[DrBob]

LOL, fair point, particularly if you have a Roman history bent. Perhaps Highlands was felt to be a little more global in application.

But "stalker"? My mind conjures something else. Anyway... a great rifle. Great to see Rigby back in UK and in good form as Mauser has left them somewhat alone....but as for Beretta and H&H..well...

 

[TERMINATOR]

I have a Montana Rifle Company CRF in .416 Rem Mag. Less than a box of shells through it. I already had a Win 70 in .416 and really didn't need it but I could not leave it there and it followed me home. I can't really justify two .416 Rem and I have a .375 H&H so honestly it is a "spare".

PM if you want a price. At some point I will post it in the classifieds.

 

[steve white]

With a build you get blue-printed actions and accurate components, PLUS bespoke measurements in wood at least and choice of up to marble-cake walnut to drool over in the off season, maybe coming in at less money. Highland Stalker is beautiful, though.

 

[WAB]

With a build you get blue-printed actions and accurate components, PLUS bespoke measurements in wood at least and choice of up to marble-cake walnut to drool over in the off season, maybe coming in at less money. Highland Stalker is beautiful, though.

I have both, they both have advantages. One of
The advantages of the Highland Stalker is resale value.