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Here is a 22f that I fitted a scope to as low as possible to be able to get a tiny cheek weld and yet have detachable mounts that allow the irons to still be used. Of course Weaver bases are good for this.

The bolt handle had been cut and welded on this one when I got it. Just as well as it's a shooter and a cute one at that. The thing is that it's heavier than it looks and the bolt won't stay closed. So I think that I will keep it for it's looks and hunt with other guns. It's a 8-57 and lobs bullets in at 200 yds. rather well.

I seem to have two of these rifles in my collection. One I purchased in a custom rifle by Sterling Davenport, and another purchased as a barrelled action from a friend. Both are the early round top versions. The barrelled action, I am thinking of making a custom rifle out of in 9.3x64 or 9.3x62. Restocked, would high rings be necessary with the existing factory bolt handle?

I couldn't use one as it came but with a little work it becomes as good as most full blown customs...

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This is a ZG that has a raised and lengthened comb, schnabel removed, leather pad, Jim Kobe safety, Tallies, trigger job (2lb on original trigger) free floated and glass bedded by me. It's a 30-06 and shoots 165gr BTs at 2,800fps into a ragged hole.

Total cost including the scope about as much as a new Sako without scope.

Americans and Canadians have very different shooting styles then Europeans do. On this side of the pond we generally like our heads down and forward. Europeans tend to favor a stance which placed the head farther back and straight up and down. The neck is not bent but held straight. Higher scopes work well with this kind of stance but the scope must be moved towards the the rifle's butt for proper eye relief.

Like it was said earlier. The rifles styling relects the shooting style and control preferences for the region it was developed. That's all.

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Originally posted by lb404:
I seem to have two of these rifles in my collection. One I purchased in a custom rifle by Sterling Davenport, and another purchased as a barrelled action from a friend. Both are the early round top versions. The barrelled action, I am thinking of making a custom rifle out of in 9.3x64 or 9.3x62. Restocked, would high rings be necessary with the existing factory bolt handle?

How do the bolt handles compare to other rifles at the root where they start from the bolt body. If they are like the picture above high mounts will be required. Note that those handles hook over the stock and don't cut thru it like all other bolt sporters.

If it's like this pic then I would say to cut and weld it.

Might as well replace the safety, bottom metal, trigger, and entire bolt handle.

Make sure that a round does not get stuck in the left raceway too.

The ones I have are not true CRF either but drop a round back into the magazine well. Better get that corrected if it can.

It would be easier to just use a M70 of course but I already said that.

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Posted Mar 8, 9:38 PM
Ok...so what is an original..no modifications... H21 80+% stock...barrel 95+%...7x57 carbine worth??????

Mine from last year was $750. Untouched and still shooting about 2 inch. That could be improved upon by someone that can shoot open sights better than me.
It is very smooth and light to carry.
Frank

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Originally posted by Savage99:
Might as well replace the safety, bottom metal, trigger, and entire bolt handle.

Make sure that a round does not get stuck in the left raceway too.

The ones I have are not true CRF either but drop a round back into the magazine well. Better get that corrected if it cant.
It would be easier to just use a M70 of course but I already said that.

I also prefer a model 70, that being said, this was to be another rifle to match the custom that I had built a number of years ago in 280 Rem..To me, unless you buy a Mauser action cheap enough, it isn't enough better than other commercial offerings to spend the money on. I have numerous project rifles in the works now and most are on Orberndorf commercial actions and are meant for dangerous game. Is this early Brno stout enough for 9.3x64 Bren. rounds if properly stocked? Should I add a barrel recoil lug? The rifle I have now in 9.3x64 is in a Winchester action made in '50 and shoots very well. The recoil cycle is much sharper than the 375 or the 9.3x62.