Thread: Need some suggestions fella on a special gift/family heirloom firearm...what would yo

So I have been asked to find a nice firearm for a mate for a special gift. Something he can have forever, obviously use, and pass down to kids.

Could be a shotgun or rifle. Has to be new, and easily obtainable here in NZ, at short notice. Budget is up to $7k.

I was thinking maybe a Sako Bavarian in .222 or 6.5x55 topped with a Swarovski scope. Something he can take on afternoon hunts. Soft shooting for kids ... when he finally has some

I did think Blaser, but then he’d have to buy optics to match - the rifle would soak up most of that budget.

The other thought was a nice under and over, he does like bird shooting , doesn’t do a hell of a lot of it, but has mentioned in occasion he’d like an under and over.

Thoughts and suggestions guys??


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Can’t go wrong with the Sako, maybe 223 with a can on it for the kids to use?

I think your bang on with the sako bavarian idea Josh in any caliber
I nicer gun to hand down to his kids would be hard to find.

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Yeah I was thinking .223 as well. Really only thought the .222 for a bit of history’s sake, deer culling days and what not.

6.5x55 would be pretty sweet though?

Swaro? Zeiss? Other??


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I reckon your on it, could get some burnt art/carving added if wanting to personalise further. Some of the art from the burner guys is very inpressive

T3 and a VX1

Originally Posted by Gibo

T3 and a VX1

He wants a collectable, some thing with some class!

Originally Posted by Gibo

T3 and a VX1

Sh*t why didn't I think of that. Its a classic


Don't intend on threading the rifle, if he wants to ruin it he can later.


And @PaulNZ great point. I don't know how much he'd use it either.

Originally Posted by Gibo

T3 and a VX1

Beat me to it

Include a decent gun bag/case in the budget I suggest

6.5 Swede would be better all round calibre and fits nicely with Euro heritage of Sako, or may be a Sauer as another option.

A timber stocked Sauer 404 in 6.5x55. They're a beautifully made rifle.

Why not a custom rifle. I'm sure Greg could rustle up a nice walnut stock and a good barrel and action.

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Originally Posted by Russian 22.

Why not a custom rifle. I'm sure Greg could rustle up a nice walnut stock and a good barrel and action.

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Don't have time mate, otherwise would look custom.

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