Hi now that I have just bought a new scope (Zeiss classic 3-12x56) for my old M96 in 6.5x55, and the next step is a new riffle. What is avilable here in Iceland is.
Sauer, Heym, Sako, Blazer, Steyr, Tikka, CZ and I think swiss arms and maybe some more. What I have looked at are the Sauer's and the Tikka's and they both are fine in there own way, regarding price and quality (Sauer is a 150.000 ISK and Tikka 90.000 ISK). What are yours favorate brand and why?

I have handled a Tikka. Good looking gun. I owned a CZ Safari in .458, another good one. I am considering a CZ fullstock in 9.3X62. I own two Sako Forrester fullstock guns: 243 and 308. I like both guns and they have been blooded on North American Whitetails. The triggers are great and the carbines handle well. I mostly carry them in hunting but take the 308 to the range when I am shooting for fun and practice. Good luck in whatever you choose. Packrattusnongratus.

sherp
I just purchased a Steyr Forester in 9.3x62. Its soon to tell waiting for a scope, but it appears that I will be pleased.

I'm a big Sako fan. I like them because they are well made and every one I've had has shot great, they are guaranteed to shoot 5 shots into less than 1" at 100yds. Several of mine have shot less than 1" 3 shot groups at 200 and even a couple at 300yds.
I've also had good luck with Steyr's but they are not as smooth as the Sako's.
Blazer's are a little gimmicky but are neat and have great triggers. Might be a good choice if you don't mind paying more and need or want a switch barrel gun.................DJ

Sherpi,

I have owned Heym, Sako, and CZ of the ones you mentioned. Of these, I still own CZ and my son has the Heym (and won't sell it back to me!) You have some very good choices. The quality of Heym and Sako is probably a bit higher than CZ out of the box. Good luck with your new rifle!

Brno ZG 47 and old Husqvarnas
-if I can't find another "odd" double rifle....

Sherpi,
If money was not an issue, I would go for the Heym SR21 or a Sauer 202 of those rifles you list.
Since money is an issue for my parts, I would consider the CZ.
I have been very satisfied with my CZ's so far, no fuzz and very consistant grouping. I have a CZ-601 in 308Win and a CZ-550 in 270Win. Not so expensive and may not look so flashy but very much value for money.
The Tikkas are fine as well, but the T3 is a bit too plastic for my taste. See if you can find an older model.

Which caliber are you thinking of and which purposes ?

Regards

Not a Steyer, not a Tikka T3, not a Blaser R93. They just don't feel like "real" rifles. They feel like my kid's cap guns. JMO, Dutch.

I have always thought the Sauer Take Down was one of the most attractive of European style rifles. Here's a link:

http://www.sauer-waffen.de/index.php?id=74&lang=en

Be sure to watch the trailer you can download about the rifle.

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That seems to be a good price for a Sauer 202. They are expensive in the US.

Wink this is a great trailer.

GBF, Hreindyr (reindeer) is the main purpose and shooting for fun, so I am not in for big magnum, so I am not going to buy 300win (The law say not bigger than 8mm). The most likely is the same that I have now, the 6.5x55, maybe .308 or 30-06, and maybe maybe 7mm rem mag.
Regarding what the riffles cost here this is the prices. A Heym SR21 costs 173.000 ISK, the cheepest Sako 75 is 130.000, Mauser M03 189.000 ISK.
(100.000 ISK = $1371) (100.000 ISK = 1116 Euro)
Note the price includes a 24.5% VSK (VAT or Sales tax)
So I have narrowed it down to Tikka if I go by cost (T3 laminated Stainless 107.000 ISK), Sauer 202 I like , also the Heym and Sako 75 and maybe Mauser M03.
What I am not going to buy is Blazer (not fan of straight pull, ugly) Steyr prohunter (ugly), swiss arms (know nothing about them).
And the CZ is the one I also know nothing about (my fathers brother used to have a Brno, is that the same?) but the CZ could be an option.
But the bottom line is I am open any good riffle.

Have any of you used the saftey on the Sauer 202? I looked at these as they are perfectly weighted, with shorter barrells(which I love) but I could not come to terms with the damn saftey!

I own 2 Sakos, which I like very much. I admire the Sauer 202...but recommend looking at the takedown process carefully before you jump in. It seemed much more involved (think really long allen wrench) than I expected....something that could be done but probably wouldn't. Either would be a good choice to me.

Cheers,

Dan

Sherpi have you looked at montana mauser actions?
For the prices you are thinking about why not go custom? Okay its not Eouropean but who cares, and you would not be limited by manufactures specs or whats in the stores at home(which is wery limited) + it would probably cost you less than some of the rifles you mentioned.

Barreled actions @ 806$-926$, around 100k isk with tax and toll, add a stock for 30k-40k isk and you have a custom Mauser for less than some of those you mentioned.
Those are rough figures but will give you some hint to end price..
Just another option to think about

Regards

Thanks Sako, is there a web site for montana mauser? and will they export?

Sherpi
Here is a link to their webpage and yeah they will export but they also have an Swedish and Norwegan associates that could be easier to import from.
But i would just send them a email and ask them about that.

To import a firearm is not as hard as you would think!

http://montanarifleman.com/

Regards

Hi Sherpi,

This are my personal observations / opinions about some of the rifles you are considering:

SHR970 - I used one in .30-06 and the general fit and finish of the rifle was very good and precision was also very good. I liked the shape of the stock; in general I found this a very good product.

CZ - Well made, all steel, precise, fit and finish are not perfect, may need some work on the bolt and feeding function, very good value for money.
If you want a working, low cost, rifle, go with the CZ.

Sauer - Great trigger, very smooth action, very precise, overall fit and finish is excellent, pricey, but you get what you pay for.
I own a Sauer 202 in 9,3x62, have had one in .308W, and shot one in 7x64, and IMHO they are the best out of the box rifles you can buy.

Mauser 03 - I found the stock bulky and the weight of the rifle high for a stalking rifle, you must use Mauser mounts for the scope as this are the only ones the rifle will take, never shot one of this so can´t help you more.

Steyer - I personally don’t like what they have done with the SBS system, front locking lugs, a plastic wheel as a safety, I feel the actual Steyer rifles are not as good as the older models, They are accurate and very well made rifles but I like the older models best. I own one Steyer Model S, in .300wm, with the rear locking lugs and it is very precise with a glass smooth bolt and a great trigger. If you can find an old model M or L Steyer it makes a great stalking rifle.

Hope it help´s
Cheer´s

An export permit for a rifle from the US is $500. This is per transaction, not per gun which makes it very expensive for an individual to do, but not too bad if a manufacturer is sending a batch.

My opinion of the SBS Steyrs changed when I was able to get a wood stock for my synthetic chambered in 6.5x55. It shoots. The plastic dial safety looks cheap, but i really like it. Intuitive. The rifle will shoot incredibly well. I have a few rifles from a few different makers. I would take the Steyr SBS. I also have a Steyr Mdle 1956. I like the SBS more.

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husky: Brno ZG 47 and old Husqvarnas

Excellent. Or maybe an early MS.

Armes Ridon in France build custom rifles on Montana Actions. No idea though whether they sell individual actions. They may be the people to contact.