Thread: Looking for a good all around rifle

Originally Posted by Barry the hunter

hmm good point about the vixen - well I would look at it like this - a mint one all original with nice wood likely not- yes would be safe queen collectors piece - but get one with a buggered barrel - put a new truflight or similar on it cut back to 20 inch suppressor see if one could get a carbon stock made for it -and yes I would - cost should be do-able for 2K and one has that beautiful action - same as a Forester - and again an older Parker Hale rebarrell it - they are a decent mauser action after all - Shultz and Larsen my dream rifle yes I would just have to use it - just a pity when they do come up for sale so many are in obscure ( well for us ) European calibers -

Carbon stock is $1450, barrel will be $1000 fitted minimum - even with a free action you're looking at $2450


Can't get parts for a Sako Vixen anymore, mounts are limited.... I wouldn't do it if you paid me now. Better off with a very "standard" modern action if you want an easy life.


Get a stainless Howa mini and a carbon stock....