What are the different brands/models of single-shot rifles with mannlicher stocks? I have a fascination with them, and would like to purchase one in the near future....

The only two I currently know of are the CZ Brno Effect FS and the Blaser K 95 Stutzen. Obviously, I would love to buy a K 95....but at roughly $8,000....I just can't.

The Brno looks like a decent rifle...

Any suggestions??

Merkel K-1 is a nice little rifle at considerably less than a Blaser K-95. Also, you should be able to get a K-95 for much less than $8K, unless you want an Attache' model or above. I think Prestige models are $5K or so. The Ruger RSI is an option, although they usually have pretty plain wood. Perhaps a custom-stocked RSI could be found at a reasonable price. The Luxus Model 11 is $2,995, but I understand now that they have a less-expensive model, as well as a higher-end Custom Grade.

You might find a used K-95 Stutzen for a bit less than that, but I doubt it. They are wonderful little rifles, I own the prototype with the straight stock in 6.5x55SE and it is a sub .5moa gun.

You can't go wrong with the K95. I have 3 barrels, and the rifle is fantastic. Highly reccommend it.

You could also get a Encore or Contender fitted with a mannlicher stock.

Another option would be to buy a TCR 87 and a couple barrels. Then have mannlicher stocks fit to it.

Krieghoff also makes a single shot rifle, and it is about $10,000 in the states.

A dakota model 10 action would be about $3000. If you went cheap and just bought a round barrel and had control mounts fitted to the barrel you could probably build the whole gun for $6000.

Hard to beat a Ruger $1 International for $1300.

If money is no object a Hagn or Heeren built custom single shot would be tops on my list.

Check out the Dakota M 10 Mannlicher that Hendershot's Sporting Goods has on their website....very pricey but nice....

The wife and I both shoot Merkel K1/K3 single shots and we love them. The Merkel K1/K3 with the mannlicher stock is nice.

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Originally posted by SFRanger7GP:
The wife and I both shoot Merkel K1/K3 single shots and we love them. The Merkel K1/K3 with the mannlicher stock is nice.

I'm dying for one of those in the Jagd Stutzen. Care to elaborate as to pros and cons.

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GWB

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Originally posted by Geedubya:

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Originally posted by SFRanger7GP:
The wife and I both shoot Merkel K1/K3 single shots and we love them. The Merkel K1/K3 with the mannlicher stock is nice.

I'm dying for one of those in the Jagd Stutzen. Care to elaborate as to pros and cons.

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GWB

The late Eric Ching (you can find and archive of his articles here; http://www.blaserpro.com/chingarticles.php) loved the Merkel single shots. He had one in 7x57r that he killed many a deer with. The only difference he saw between the Merkel and the Blaser was the Merkel used a more traditional scope mount. I like the Blaser mount better. The K1/K3 and K95 are both fine guns and you will be happy with your choice.

I have a Blaser K 95 Stutzen in 308 WCF.

It is one of the most accurate hunting rifles I have ever fired.

It is light weight, slim and trim, and perfectly balanced. It is very comfortable to shoot, and carry.

And I really like the fact that it is very easily taken down without tools.

Also since I hunt with doubles quite a bit, the break open action, is very user friendly for me.

Well after years of looking and lusting I finally dropped the hammer. Should have an unfired Merkel K1 Jagd Stutzen chambered in 7mm-08 in my grubby paws within the next ten days.

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GWB

I am quite jealous GW!!

ES,

PM sent.

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GWB

.270 Ruger No.1 RSI. Love it.