You want to buy something special, you want to treat yourself, what rifle do you buy?

[FlyGuy]

I’ve always liked the idea of an O/U 30-06…

Otherwise, it will most likely be a M98 in 300H&H.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

My left hand 450 Dakota 76 was that special rifle for me. Such a great value IMO.

DAKOTA 450 DAKOTA LEFT HAND BEST AFRICAN GRADE- REMAINS in 98% ORIG COND- VERY NICE BASTOGNE WALNUT- PLENTY of AMMO- DEEP MAGAZINE BOX- TALLEY BASES

DAKOTA 450 DAKOTA LEFT HAND BEST AFRICAN GRADE- REMAINS in 98% ORIG COND- VERY NICE BASTOGNE WALNUT- PLENTY of AMMO- DEEP MAGAZINE BOX- TALLEY BASES for sale online.

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Description: Dakota Arms 450 Dakota Left Hand Best African Grade, A 1 in 14" twist 24" Barrel with a removable factory muzzle brake, 25 3/4" with the brake installed, Best African Grade with a 1/4 rib, 1 standing and 2 folding rear sights, Band front ramp with a fold-up night sight, Barrel band swivel, Belly magazine box with a hinged straddle floorplate with a center bow release, Talley scope bases, 3 panel teardrop bolt knob checkering, Standard Dakota 3-position Model 70 type safety, A very nice stick of Bastogne Walnut with nice contrast and a lot of fiddleback, Double cross bolts at the action body, Ebony forend tip, Wrap around point pattern checkering, Shadowline cheekpiece, Steel grip cap, 2 screw tiedown rear sling eye, 13 3/4" LOP over a 7/8" factory pad, Proper big bore weight at 10 lbs. 4 oz. as an open sighted rifle, The factory satin blue remains at 99%, The stock is 97% with very few scattered handling marks, The checkering is 100% The bore is as the day it left Sturgis, South Dakota.

It comes with 2 boxes of Dakota factory 500 grain Woodleigh Solids, 1 box of factory 550 grain Woodleigh soft nose, 1 box of coded Superior with Barnes TSX & Woodleigh soft nose, 20 rounds with 450 grain Barnes solids, 14 rounds with Barnes 450 grain TSX bullets and 7 fired cases plus Dakota factory loading data

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

If I were to have another custom rifle built, it would be very similar to this rifle in 7MM REM MAG.

Extreme Summit - MOA Rifles

The MOA Extreme Summit is a light-weight custom hunting rifle that is built on a classic/traditional look and will easily go into the backcountry.

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[Mtn_Infantry]

For me it’s either a Pre-War British Double Rifle; Rigby Rising Bite, Holland Royal, Westley Richards, etc in one of the big bore calibers

OR

A 1st Gen Colt SAA in 44-40

After one of those 2 are achieved, you could probably add a medium bore in one of the proprietary British calibers like a 318 Westley Richards, 350 Rigby, 333 Jeffrey, etc

 

[Tanks]

I already have a Rigby double in .500 NE with a set of .450-400 NE barrels arriving soon. So, a numbered pair of Purdey SxS shotguns would be next.

 

[cperso]

CZ 550 in 450 Rigby

 

[casey]

I don't really need anything but, I would love a beautiful .22 lr. Bespoke perhaps! Anyone have such a lovely they could post? I need a proper drool!

 

[Smull1010]

I’ve had my eye on a Parkwest Arms SD-76 Savanna in 375 H&H, optioned out at probably about $12k.

By no means an “unlimited budget” rifle, but something I’ll probably pull the trigger on one of these days.

 

[AZDAVE]

Since this question didn't state that it had to be based in any form of my financial ability.

#1 choice: Westley Richards Bespoke Double in 500NE.
#2 choice: Rigby bespoke bolt gun in 416 rigby
#3 choice: Matched pair of Boss bespoke 12 bore shotguns.

 

[RyanPalmer]

What would your “special occasion” rifle purchase be?

I don’t mean mean unlimited budget but something that would be realistically within your means

I will likely be putting in an order for a Rigby Big Game in .375 H&H at SCI. I do like the thought of a Mauser 98 Diplomat in 7x57.

 

[Brent in Az]

If I had a couple hundred thousand to spare it would definitely be a bespoke Westley Richard's in .500NE, or maybe a 450/400 on the softer end of recoil.

 

[odonata]

I don't really need anything but, I would love a beautiful .22 lr. Bespoke perhaps! Anyone have such a lovely they could post? I need a proper drool!

I always thought this Connecticut 21 was a good looking 22 LR. I’m not sure how practical a double-barreled rimfire is but it’s still nice visually.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

I already have a Rigby double in .500 NE with a set of .450-400 NE barrels arriving soon. So, a numbered pair of Purdey SxS shotguns would be next.

Not sure if you’ve ever been, but next time you’re in Houston you should checkout Gordy & Son’s. Not sure about a matched pair of Purdey’s, but I know they have several singles, and multi gauge options from Purdey. They had a Pre-War Purdey Double Rifle for sale a couple months ago, but it had been rechambered at some point. I also know they had a pair of Stephen Grant SxS’s for the price of the avg house.

If you’re shopping, PM me and I can put you in contact with the manager to discuss what you’re looking for.

 

[LimbNoMo]

I always thought this Connecticut 21 was a good looking 22 LR. I’m not sure how practical a double-barreled rimfire is but it’s still nice visually.

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If only I could spend $25k on a .22lr...

 

[krish]

I like the layaway options, only wish it were in 416 Rigby.

How do you find the recoil on your 450 to all the other big thumpers? Noticeably less than a 500 Jeffery?

On̈ly really big bores i have fired is 505 Gibbs. It is tolarable , comparing it to 338-378 wby. Anything over 2400 ft/sec gets harder and harder to shoot 20 rounds of the bench. I have not shot my 450 Rigby or 416 so far because I am still recuperating from Vascular Brain surgery's and c4,5,6 fusion of my spine.. I am not recoil shy. I learn to deal with it. Of course some might get beyond my capacity. We will see.
Krish

 

[reinwood]

A Karl Hauptmann triple express rifle in 470 NE or 9,3x74. I saw once one in 8x57J in a driven hunt in France, absolutely incredible. I never dare yet to inquiry further, as I could probably not resit and prefers to spend money on safaris rather than new rifles. Can't do both.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Here is a very good price on a brace of Purdey’s from a reputable dealer.

From a fellow enabler

James Purdey number two gun of a matched pair we are selling for only 22.5K ~ built in 1891 so we can ship direct! for sale

James Purdey number two gun of a matched pair we are selling for only 22.5K ~ built in 1891 so we can ship direct! for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[rookhawk]

What would your “special occasion” rifle purchase be?

I don’t mean mean unlimited budget but something that would be realistically within your means.

You have a special anniversary, a significant accomplishment or milestone hunt coming up; which rifle do you buy?

I’m currently leaning towards a quality, semi bespoke CRF magazine rifle for this goal.

A Mauser M98 Magnum Diplomat in 416 Rigby is what comes to mind.

Classic Mauser name and legendary CRF action, full length magnum cartridge, 4+1 capacity, nitrided finish, no frills utilitarian prestige vs some of its British counterparts, single square bridge with express sights, attainable price point…

What about you?

Just hit a major life milestone: total debt eradication.

To celebrate, I bought a Heym in 470NE and 375HH from a member.

 

[CJW]

In 2000 or so I bought a Rifle Shooter magazine. In it was an article on .22's and highlighted was an Anschutz and Kimber Super America. I still have that magazine and have always wanted a fine bolt .22.

 

[casey]

I always thought this Connecticut 21 was a good looking 22 LR. I’m not sure how practical a double-barreled rimfire is but it’s still nice visually.

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It's pretty but I'm thinking of a bolt gun.