Hi, have been looking at buying a Begara Scout single shot in .308. Has anyone got any positive/negative feedback on these i.e accuracy? Looking for a short barrel bush gun for deer, any suggestions?
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Hi, have been looking at buying a Begara Scout single shot in .308. Has anyone got any positive/negative feedback on these i.e accuracy? Looking for a short barrel bush gun for deer, any suggestions?
Good bit of kit. I have a 44. With supp and subs it goes Pfffuthh through strainer posts at 50 mtrs.. Accurate yep strainer posts die hard ha ha
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Extra baffle on the suppressor made a bit of difference. No recoil 18 yr old tiny niece loves to fire it ...
Any idea what it shoots like over 50m, say 100m+?
It will shoot hit 40mm x 60 mm gong at 100 If I get it right fairly regularly...
Sounds like enough to drop a deer! No faults or flaws? They seem like a sweet little package.
Accuracy is very good. Good slim rifles to carry.
I am picking that the same rifle in 308 is likely to be a bit more accurate than in 44 mag over distance
They could be lighter...
They are hefty for the size, but @Happy s one is pretty light with scope, suppressor, steel rings and rail. The 44 bergara is very accurate when compared to a Rossi lever rifle. The .308 should be good
Great little rifles I have one in 300blk
I have two, a 44 Mag and a 308. The 308 balances nicely with an DPT Overbarrel suppressor, but it's really a short range (200m max) rifle and is out of balance with a bi-pod. I'm just working up a load for it and it looks like 150g pills will work best. I'm going to try 30.30 projectiles at reduced (2,200 fps) velocities. Currently I'm using Sierra 150g SPs over 45g AR2208. Having said all this, I will be using it at distances under 100m in the "thick stuff", mainly on Sika and occasionally Fallow.
i have one in 308 that i am going to sell if you are interested like new nice little rifle for the tight stuff mp me if you interested
I have a 45-70 B13 arriving in the next couple of days.
I got it shortened right down and made into a takedown. Plus I've got a massive custom silencer for it. I'll put up a pick once I got it. Damn keen to put my subs through it.
13.2grain trailboss with a 415grain cast bullet at 1040fps.
It is going to be noisy on take off and on landing :-)
45-70 13.2gr Trailboss fun.
Or full strength.
So, I suggest this set up.
Greg @ CustomGuns Invercargill did it for me.
@Hillman not the prettiest in my eyes but sure looks like a nice wee toy. What's the scope? Yukon thermal of some Sort?
Apex XD38. Everything is pretty with the lights out!
I bought one a few months ago (Bergara BA13) in .308 and added a suppressor and Aimpoint. While it was not my first choice in terms of visual aesthetics it has proven to be a very well built and easy to handle piece for the bush stalking I prefer. With a little practice it is now virtually silent to operate and the extra addition of some wrap over the stainless barrel and shinny breach has me satisfied it is now as unobtrusive as possible. All in all very pleased and would recommend to any one who wants a well made and no fuss tool for the job.
Chris.
Interesting choice a night vision scope, any reason in paticular?
Where did he say night vision scope? I assume he meant an H1 or T1 red dot...
There's a 708 in hamills Rotorua with a dpt for $1000... Brad's pretty good at doing deals... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shagsnz
How did you get on with the 45/70 ? IQuote:
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like the sound of that, interested in accuracy and recoil.
How hard is it to make these takedowns?
Been doing some looking but can't seem to find much information....
They come from the factory take down if you ask for one.
The extra cost is hard to justify my mate has the take down and paid more than I did for a bare rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
Mine was cheaper even with suppressor and vx3i leupy
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From what I can tell you would need to replace the hinge pin with a machined threaded pin/bush and maybe cut a relief in the bit of the stock where the hinge pin goes through depending on clearance.
Wouldn't be a big job for any capable gun smith
I'll get pics of my mates take down version to show the difference if I can get hold of him
Pretty happy with my Bergara 7mm-08. latest results sighting it in at 100m. I was just leaning over a bench, with a solid rifle rest I know I could have gotten the group even tighter than this. Mine is suppressed with a pretty short barrel. Plenty of photos of my single shot on here before. I've Shot over 100 deer with it since I've owned it, does the job.
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they're great little guns that's why I bought the second one that is from new re-chambered from 222 to 223 absolutely love it shoots as good as the 308 and gentle enough for the kids to use, love the added safety of only one round when the kids are shooting
Absolutely, if someone is learning to hunt or for a kids gun I would suggest one of these bad boys every day. I personally love single shots, an easy no fuss tool that are fun to use.
I have a .44 mag with 16”barrel Aimpoint and DPT. Only just got it really but I really like it. It’s short and handy and weighs 3.5kg. Shoots good groups at 100. I’m thinking out to 100m perfect as a bush hunting rig.
Agree the single shot is super underrated. The Baikal in 7.62x39 gets waaaaay more love than any other of my much more expensive toys. No show piece but it is simple and bullet proof, perfect for the hunting I do. And if it breaks (I will still likely cry) but it's paid for itself several times over in meat. And simple enjoyment.
On my 44 mag, instead of taking appart the barrel retaining pin, I unscrew the stock retaining screw in the pistol grip with an Allen key that I keep in my bag. It is a bit longer taken down but is way easier than carrying a hammer and a punch in the bush to try to knock the original pin out. Less chances of banging the scope as well.
Like this idea, it's how I do it with my 10/22, got to make sure you don't lose the trigger groups pins though.... :O_O:Quote:
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The single shot baikals are easier to break down with their shotgun fore end but limited in their calibre range.
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Some of the bergaras have that shotgun forend takedown system from the factory.
Yup and they command nearly double the price, which is a little hard to swallow when you consider the manufacturing would cost no more and the only extra you get is a $10 canvas bag to store it in :melt::melt:Quote:
Originally Posted by Friwi
I have no complaints with the trigger on my particular Baikal. It is not match grade but it is not as bad as I keep hearing.
The triggers are fine
