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PJC Just Joined Offline New Zealand's Hunting and Fishing Forum Posts: 34 Location: Canterbury Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2017	Single shot rifle Aug 25^th, 2018 at 7:40am	Print Post
	Im thinking of buying a single shot rifle for hunting. Opinions on a good rifle? Preferably accurate, tho I do appreciate the handiness of a Bergara Takedown


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mitch270 Donor Member Offline No longer owns a .270 Posts: 623 Location: western waikato Joined: Jan 6^th, 2013 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #1 - Aug 25^th, 2018 at 10:04am	Print Post
	For the modern gentleman, it’s hard to go past the Ruger No. 1. For those with more “vintage” tastes, perhaps a Martini Enfield or a Springfield 1873? Those would be my picks.


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SF90 Donor Member Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 2182 Joined: Jul 14^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #2 - Aug 25^th, 2018 at 10:22am	Print Post
	mitch270 wrote on Aug 25^th, 2018 at 10:04am: For the modern gentleman, it’s hard to go past the Ruger No. 1. For those with more “vintage” tastes, perhaps a Martini Enfield or a Springfield 1873? Those would be my picks. Have hunted with both of those, plus many other 'vintage' arms and have never really felt hampered by having just that one shot. The Ruger No 1 is about as good as you'll get, nicely made, stylish, comes in an assortment of modern cartridges and takes a scope straight out of the box. They also have a bloody good resale value - I've got a mate looking for one right now.


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264Magic Donor Member Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 5834 Location: Himatangi Joined: Sep 7^th, 2009 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #3 - Aug 25^th, 2018 at 10:37am	Print Post
	got a baikal in 308 i can sell or a wildcat in 6.5magic on hagn action 7.5k(single shot)google hagn actions canada

	It is much better to Hit the Animal in the right place, with a Rifle you can shoot well, then to hit it poorly with a Large Calibre..John Nosler
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stug Forum Font Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 1816 Location: Oxford Joined: Sep 7^th, 2011 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #4 - Aug 25^th, 2018 at 11:24pm	Print Post
	If you want a breakdown single shot you can't go past a Blaser K95. Breaks down like a shotgun and the scope can be removed and replaced with no loss of accuracy. I have had mine apart, then put back together and shot a 3.5" group at 550yds. The only problem with them is the price.


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Flintlock Donor Member Offline Posts: 6386 Location: Blenheim Joined: Oct 14^th, 2007 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #5 - Aug 26^th, 2018 at 5:19am	Print Post
	I don't know if Glenn is still making these ,but if you want a NZ made rifle and $$$'s are not a limiting factor have a look at http://www.sorokarifle.com/index.html For a small handy takedown rifle I'd get a Thompson Center Contender or Encore ,My mate had Contender with a 22lr barrel , a 223 barrel and a 7-30 Waters barrel , a very versatile and handy package. My choice would be a TC Encore pro hunter in 280 Rem or 7mm08

	Shooting is the most fun you can legally have with your clothes on . Proverbs 12:27 The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
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garyp Active Member Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 95 Location: Napier Joined: Nov 23^rd, 2013 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #6 - Aug 27^th, 2018 at 3:14am	Print Post
	Saw some beautiful Ruger Number 1 rifles in Wilsons in Whanganui yesterday, including a magnificent centennial model in 308. Made me drool it did.


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Flintlock Donor Member Offline Posts: 6386 Location: Blenheim Joined: Oct 14^th, 2007 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #7 - Aug 28^th, 2018 at 1:24am	Print Post
	I had a No1 lightweight in 7x57 , it shot the first 2 shots touching, dead on point of aim from a cold clean barrel, at 100 m.The next shot would be 1" high the next 2"high and the next 3" high , luckily the first shot was the only one needed . One other "fault" was that the ejected case would hit the safety catch and bounce back into the action .

	Shooting is the most fun you can legally have with your clothes on . Proverbs 12:27 The lazy do not roast any game, but the diligent feed on the riches of the hunt.
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timandtalon Forum Font Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 1510 Location: Christchurch Joined: Jun 3^rd, 2011 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #8 - Aug 28^th, 2018 at 8:50pm	Print Post
	Flintlock wrote on Aug 26^th, 2018 at 5:19am: I don't know if Glenn is still making these ,but if you want a NZ made rifle and $$$'s are not a limiting factor have a look at http://www.sorokarifle.com/index.html For a small handy takedown rifle I'd get a Thompson Center Contender or Encore ,My mate had Contender with a 22lr barrel , a 223 barrel and a 7-30 Waters barrel , a very versatile and handy package. My choice would be a TC Encore pro hunter in 280 Rem or 7mm08 Gorgeous rifles but FOOOK what a price. I would be scared to take it into the bush....


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Kiwi Greg Donor Member Offline Terminator Products<br /> Posts: 2685 Location: Nelson Joined: Dec 1^st, 2008	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #9 - Aug 30^th, 2018 at 7:25pm	Print Post
	timandtalon wrote on Aug 28^th, 2018 at 8:50pm: Flintlock wrote on Aug 26^th, 2018 at 5:19am: I don't know if Glenn is still making these ,but if you want a NZ made rifle and $$$'s are not a limiting factor have a look at http://www.sorokarifle.com/index.html For a small handy takedown rifle I'd get a Thompson Center Contender or Encore ,My mate had Contender with a 22lr barrel , a 223 barrel and a 7-30 Waters barrel , a very versatile and handy package. My choice would be a TC Encore pro hunter in 280 Rem or 7mm08 Gorgeous rifles but FOOOK what a price. I would be scared to take it into the bush.... Incredible value for money for a rifle like that

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Vulcan Forum Font Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 2146 Location: Wellington Joined: Jun 25^th, 2008 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #10 - Aug 31^st, 2018 at 3:07am	Print Post
	May I ask what the primary need for the singleshot/takedown requirement is? ie why?


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SF90 Donor Member Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 2182 Joined: Jul 14^th, 2014 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #11 - Aug 31^st, 2018 at 4:57am	Print Post
	Vulcan wrote on Aug 31^st, 2018 at 3:07am: May I ask what the primary need for the singleshot/takedown requirement is? ie why? Poaching, rafting and shoving your gun in a pack when walking public domain or motorbiking to your up country spot springs to mind - and I can say that because I've been stopped and questioned a few times doing that last one.


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MassiveAttack Forum Font Offline Setting trends in waterfowling fashion since 2011 Posts: 9551 Location: Canterbury Joined: Feb 16^th, 2008 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #12 - Aug 31^st, 2018 at 5:34am	Print Post
	An AR15 with the mag removed is the ideal fit for your requirements.

	This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine. Without my rifle I am useless, without me it is useless.
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PJC Just Joined Offline New Zealand's Hunting and Fishing Forum Posts: 34 Location: Canterbury Joined: Sep 3^rd, 2017	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #13 - Sep 1^st, 2018 at 10:32pm	Print Post
	Vulcan wrote on Aug 31^st, 2018 at 3:07am: May I ask what the primary need for the singleshot/takedown requirement is? ie why? Nothing sneaky, I just like the idea/simplicity of a single shot, and the breakdown as I travel quite a bit with my job and like the idea of being able to package the rifle up in a small case


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Vulcan Forum Font Offline I Love The FishNhunt Forum Posts: 2146 Location: Wellington Joined: Jun 25^th, 2008 Gender:	Re: Single shot rifle Reply #14 - Sep 3^rd, 2018 at 1:35am	Print Post
	The reason I ask is you can get some quite compact rifles now, like the Ruger American Ranch with the 16" barrel and a couple of other brands with similar options. My 300blk is 90cm long.


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