Stutzen - do you have a craving for one

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27 April 2012, 12:05

londonhunter

Stutzen - do you have a craving for one

Perhaps its my age or mid life crisis

I have this caving for a stutzen

Classic full stock slim and short with fantastic handling

Something in 243 or 6 mm Remington

Can you guys share any pictures or links ?

I have the perfect rifle already a faithful k95 but I just want to have an affair or fling with a stutzen .....

Apart from the usual offerings from blaser Mauser and steyr

28 April 2012, 00:56

Remington40x

Don't have a photo, but do have a Remington Model 7 MS in .250 Savage. Exactly what you're seeking. The laminated stock pretty much takes care of change of impact issues and is not unattractive, if a bit less than totally classic.

They turn up in various calibers on Gunbroker and other such sites from time to time. I think the going rate on used ones is in the $1,000 range, give or take.

29 April 2012, 11:47

Lord Frith

londonhunter,

Log on to the Nitro Express forum site. Lots of mannlichers pictured if you scroll down.

Luck,

Stephen

29 April 2012, 14:54

Jools

I had one issued a BSA in .270.

Bloody awefull! Never want another stuzen.

Now a Remington Model7 is a different kettle of fish. Light, fast and accurate. With a compact scope looks good too.

A friend has an old Mannlicher and loves it. But then he likes casu marzu.

29 April 2012, 16:36

Rusty

You might check with Tip Burns at Canyon Sporting Arms . He had a Mauser M 03 Stutzen. Really cool rifle!

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29 April 2012, 17:54

Gerry

Ben,

You got an answer in two replies .....

Something like ozhunter's Sauer M90 (can be whatever action you desire) a very atractive Stutzen.

and remington40x's suggestion of a 250 Savage.

Great combo.

29 April 2012, 20:30

Duane Wiebe

Hey...I'm gonna pass on a bit of historical information that was reseachesd by Paul Dressel.

May be common knowledge, but I apparently wasn't paying attention.

Stutzen vs Mannlicher..Apparently difference is style. A Stutzen will have a straight profile from the front guard screw to tip, Mannliocher style is slightly concaved.

So...I guess Oz Hunter's photo is Mannlicher style???

30 April 2012, 00:47

kda55

Seems I recall SDH mentioning that the mannlicher is "swamped" ie. concave. Maybe on his site with the Maurice Ottmar 7x57.

30 April 2012, 18:35

londonhunter

I am speechless

What a piece

In such awesome company

Would you folks mind pm me the cost of these rifles ?

Duane you name proceeds you

Perhaps we should talk off line

I saw the ottmar 7x57 1.5 years ago and that got my attention ever since

Thank you again for posting

30 April 2012, 19:52

Geedubya

In a word, YES.

It may take a while, but the Merkel K3 Jagd Stutzen, in say 7 x 57 or 7-08, would just tickle my fancy to no end.

However, to tide me over, I rely on these black sheep cousins!

Best

GWB

30 April 2012, 19:53

Claret_Dabbler

Ben, this one is in 243 and for sale last week in the UK:

http://www.thestalkingdirector...her-full-stock-rifle

Not as up-market as the one above, but not much cash to try one out and scratch that itch.

No adjustable cheek pieces or muzzle brakes though....

Just because you are paranoid, doesn't mean they are not out to get you....

30 April 2012, 21:25

loud-n-boomer

I had one on a Springfield '03 action in .30-06 that looked much like a 1930s vintage Griffin & Howe, with a maple stock. It was one of my favorite rifles and I killed a lot of deer with it. My son was in love with the rifle so I gave it to him for his birthday a few years ago. He is now adding to the game it has taken. Here is a photo of the first elk he took with it.

I would love to have another in something like 6.5x55.

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30 April 2012, 23:36

londonhunter

Thank claret

I saw that in staling directory

make a lot of sense

but you know me I am looking for something

special

I must say the stocking from the US gunsmiths

are superior to what I have seen in Europe.

PERIOD

01 May 2012, 01:26

AnotherAZWriter

quote:
Originally posted by loud-n-boomer:
I had one on a Springfield '03 action in .30-06 that looked much like a 1930s vintage Griffin & Howe, with a maple stock. It was one of my favorite rifles and I killed a lot of deer with it. My son was in love with the rifle so I gave it to him for his birthday a few years ago. He is now adding to the game it has taken. Here is a photo of the first elk he took with it.

I would love to have another in something like 6.5x55.

I love maple stocks. Love them.

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01 May 2012, 04:45

Oddbod

A friend has a Stutzen BSA in .243 & it shoots accurately & consistently.
Someone did a fine job on the trigger too, as it's far better than other BSA triggers I've come across.