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Folks,

This has me tempted, how would this rifle compare wit ha rem 7600. The fact it comes in 9.3x62 is appealing to me. It looks to be well made. Anyone here own one ? I dont like the looks of the battue rail but I could get used to it I suppose.

http://www.verney-ca...la-traqueur.htm
 
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Folks,

This has me tempted, how would this rifle compare wit ha rem 7600. The fact it comes in 9.3x62 is appealing to me. It looks to be well made. Anyone here own one ? I dont like the looks of the battue rail but I could get used to it I suppose.

http://www.verney-ca...la-traqueur.htm


That link doesn't work for me, however, based on my experience with the 7600 in .35 Whelen, which I've had since they came out, I doubt you'll improve on the Remington. On the other hand, Verney has been around a long time although I can't say about Australia. If it was me, I would look at their support in your country and availability of parts, etc. As far as using a heavy calibre in a pump action, I can tell you it works beautifully.


 
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Krieghoff started the recent pump-action market in Europe a few years ago with the Semprio. I don't know how popular they are over here, but the accuracy reports I've seen have been quite stellar. They're around the $5,000 mark, so it's really not a toss-up between the two, unless it's a Semprio vs 10 7600 rifles.
 
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Looks like a Battue design. I wonder if it's a traditional pump, or the forward-moving action ala the Semprio.
 
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Looks like a Battue design. I wonder if it's a traditional pump, or the forward-moving action ala the Semprio.


You move that black piece up on the forend and the bolt slides back and forth............so really it works like a 7600. The shop selling them here states teh yare accurate rifles and himslef and hunting friends have them and love them............he is trying to sell one though but if it works as advertised one in 9.3x62 would be a very good pig hunting rifle.
 
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The overall design looks good but get rid of that silly (rib/rear sight base?)! That looks aweful.



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Here's a good link, click translate in the upper right corner for english translation. Also available in 7x64, 7mm Rem.Mag and 270 WSM.

http://www.verney-carron.com/p...pact-la-traqueur.htm
 
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Here's a good link, click translate in the upper right corner for english translation. Also available in 7x64, 7mm Rem.Mag and 270 WSM.

http://www.verney-carron.com/p...pact-la-traqueur.htm


Aluminium recievers which this has...........can these be re-barrelled ? does anyone see an issue with this material being used for the receiver ? Would not be as strong as steel.
 
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I went into the Euro site and saw the rifle and the video clips. It looks light at 3.1 Kgs or so - less than 6.5 lbs!

I guess it is mainly for the European driven boar market!


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IF like the Sauer 202, the Verney Carron bolt lugs lock directly into the barrel, the strength of the aluminum receiver is not critical. It would basically be there as a support and centering device. It would not carry the pressure loads generated by the cartridge.

I would, however, be personally very concerned about the 9.3x62 recoil in a 6.5 lb rifle. My shoulder is not that tough.
 
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I know little about Verney-Carron and this one is completely new to me, but:
In general, Verney-Carron makes very high quality weapons, indeed. I believe they're the second oldest still existing gun manufacturer in Europe (or at least one of the oldest).
They use the lightweight ergal alloy on their guns quite extensively. Consequently, I would not expect any problems at all.
Their guns are exceptionally smart with some really nice features. E.g. the take-down bolt-action; the adjustable sights; pre-fitted quick scope mounts; smartly placed safety catch etc. The semi-automatic got very prizing reviews in several magazines. So although one does not see the French as gun makers it is hard to go wrong with the Verney-Carron.
Might be nigh on impossible to sell second hand, though...

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