Take Down Rifles?

[lockingblock]

It seems that there are a variety of opinions regarding the best way to build a take down Mauser.

From interrupted threads all the way to the Reimar Johannsen system, one must be better than the others.

Is one truly superior?

 

[CAustin]

Not an expert on this subject at all sir. My question is why do you want a take down rifle? Not sure I understand the purpose except to conserve space.

 

[lockingblock]

Mainly travel. I've carried enough long gun cases to see the disadvantages a it would be nice to go smaller plus have caliber change options.

 

[dwboso]

Why not Blaser and never look back. It's got it all. Takedown,Caliber options, Magazine loading and a great looking rifle. Just my 2 cents

 

[Longwalker]

Blaser, Sauer, Mauser, Dakota and several others already make a good take down bolt action rifle. I doubt that having a custom one built would be worthwhile or better than what's already available, unless you really want an interesting project, in which case, I understand.

 

[lcq]

or go cheap, butt ugly but accurate and reliable. Thompson Dimension

 

[rnovi]

I really, really need to do a couple of detailed reviews of my take-downs. The Merkel Helix seems to be getting a lot of play here. I'll take a few pix of mine this weekend.

Just remember guys, when it comes to take downs each segment that removes is a potential point of impact change. Some systems are better than others...IMO, the biggest single gap is the removal of the scope.

 

[lockingblock]

Thanks for the input. It will be a Mauser, of some variety...I know the Blasers are great, I just prefer traditional rifles.

On that front it seems that there are two basic schools of thought - barrels that screw in normally vs barrels with an extension that the locking lugs would lock into.

I wonder if one is superior.

 

[austrianhunter]

You should take a look at HMS Strasser guns! From .22-250 up to .375 Ruger (458 Win. in near future).

 

[Ernie Shipman]

I am anxious to see Sako's new takedown rifle!

 

[Mekaniks]

I am anxious to see Sako's new takedown rifle!

I just looked them up real quick and they are an interesting rifle for sure. I am intrigued! Here is the link to the sako website...
http://www.sako.fi/rifles/sako-85/85-exige

 

[Aaron N]

It seems that there are a variety of opinions regarding the best way to build a take down Mauser.

From interrupted threads all the way to the Reimar Johannsen system, one must be better than the others.

Is one truly superior?

Did you ever pursue this project?

 

[Red Leg]

I really, really need to do a couple of detailed reviews of my take-downs. The Merkel Helix seems to be getting a lot of play here. I'll take a few pix of mine this weekend.

Just remember guys, when it comes to take downs each segment that removes is a potential point of impact change. Some systems are better than others...IMO, the biggest single gap is the removal of the scope.

That is certainly true with my Westley Richards .318 which is an interrupted thread mauser design. My Blaser R8's have no issues of any sort with respect to takedown and accuracy. Scope removal reattachment has been equally problem free. I should note that I have been using R8's and a S2 pretty extensively for a decade now.

 

[PCC600]

I have Westley Richards 425 and 318 takedown rifles . Both over 100 years old . I take them apart for cleaning otherwise they remain in one piece . Both are interrupted thread systems . I have never noticed any change in accuracy over my years of ownership but due to iron sites and my hunting ethos I do not attempt shots in excess of 100-120 yards with either when hunting . I am sure the screw in barrel systems would work perfectly . Below are some pics of the 318 the 425 and modern WR 425 non takedown model . Great great rifles.

 

[Troubleshooter]

On that front it seems that there are two basic schools of thought - barrels that screw in normally vs barrels with an extension that the locking lugs would lock into.

I wonder if one is superior.

I do not pretend to know what is "superior" but here is a three-shot group from a Dakota 76 Take-down rifle chambered in .300 H&H Magnum equipped with Talley quick-detachable rings. The Dakotas used a barrel extension into the rifle's receiver.

180gr Nosler Accubond factory ammo, 100 yds., from sticks. I find the group to be quite acceptable for my purposes.