Thread: critter gun

I’d be buying it direct from cr pain

Originally Posted by sneeze

Cheers, Yes good honest gun but Im looking for something a little off the beaten track more than a work horse.

Was going to suggest a Savage Lightweight Hunter (if you're after something light and handy) and spend the other 2/3 of your budget on nice glass and ammo, but thats probably a bit more workhorse category than you're after too I guess? The wooden version does look nice though IMO




Kimber might be an option?

Originally Posted by sneeze

Just bolted an ironman 4x4 bash plate to it tonight. Horse has obviously bolted but better late than never I guess

Sounds like a good yarn??

Originally Posted by JoshC

Sounds like a good yarn??

Oh it is

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Originally Posted by GravelBen

Was going to suggest a Savage Lightweight Hunter (if you're after something light and handy) and spend the other 2/3 of your budget on nice glass and ammo, but thats probably a bit more workhorse category than you're after too I guess? The wooden version does look nice though IMO

Have had one, just could get past the funny bolt, and the assembly quality wasnt that great. Looked smart at a quick look tho, im picking hes looking for something of a far better quality.

I have an older Tikka M595.
Sweet ride. A little on the heavy side but metal mags but satisfies every time.
Now am I talking about my 223 or a woman :p

Nothing wrong with a nice 223 in Remington Mod 7, light and handy as a walkabout rifle and accurate enough.

Originally Posted by jakewire

Voere LBW Standard — SR Marston & Co

Maybe?

Yes that more to my tatse for this idea. . ta.

Originally Posted by Southcity

Shultz and Larsen are imported by CR Pain into NZ. He has several resellers. I believe Reloaders stock them and also Bill Perry. They are all steel, beautifully machined and supremely accurate.

Iv done a little load work for a s&L victory, very nice it is. I could also quite easily be talked into another cooper

Originally Posted by JoshC

Sounds like a good yarn??

Im sure I could make it into one

that parker hale 222 on here

northdude you beat me to it.....now that is a very classy classic ,its something different that will hold its value and will do whatever you need for years to come.

Hmmm yes I have a Victory, DL and Legacy. May as well have the family��. The Victory is just that little bit more refined. Superior walnut stock, more polishing and high gloss bluing. If it’s a work horse wanted then the DL is hard to beat. Nice simple switch barrel as well. Their rings are intriguing. The receiver is machined so the base and ring can sit in two positions. One slightly forward of the other. If you are in cold conditions and wearing heavy clothing the rings can be adjusted to suit. Then in the summer when it’s light clothing they can be readjusted. Superb barrels. Cut rifling. Not many doing this now. Very little copper fouling with them as well. I have Sauers , Coopers etc and apart from my Sauer 90 the S&L’s as as slick as I have.

Originally Posted by Southcity

Hmmm yes I have a Victory, DL and Legacy. May as well have the family��. The Victory is just that little bit more refined. Superior walnut stock, more polishing and high gloss bluing. If it’s a work horse wanted then the DL is hard to beat. Nice simple switch barrel as well. Their rings are intriguing. The receiver is machined so the base and ring can sit in two positions. One slightly forward of the other. If you are in cold conditions and wearing heavy clothing the rings can be adjusted to suit. Then in the summer when it’s light clothing they can be readjusted. Superb barrels. Cut rifling. Not many doing this now. Very little copper fouling with them as well. I have Sauers , Coopers etc and apart from my Sauer 90 the S&L’s as as slick as I have.

Looks like the legacy is available in 1-8 twist so its a contender.

Sako Hunter .223 1/8 twist could be a consideration.
Can get it in stainless or blued as well