Controlled feed and fixed magazines

[Cervus elaphus]

Is it just my imagination or are controlled feed and fixed magazine rifles going extinct?. I've spent two full days scouring the net looking at the new offerings but the only ones I'm interesting in are old or discontinued. The CZ 550 seems to be the last of the line for these Mauser action rifles. I have no criticism to make of push-feed and removable magazines because I haven't used one. Call me old fashioned possums but I just like the Mauser way.

 

[TTundra]

By fixed magazines, are you looking for blind floor plates or are hinged floor plates an option? While not as many production guns out there, you could have one assembled by any competent smith as all the components are in production individually

 

[Cervus elaphus]

By fixed magazines, are you looking for blind floor plates or are hinged floor plates an option? While not as many production guns out there, you could have one assembled by any competent smith as all the components are in production individually

I was thinking of hinged floor plates.

 

[Alistair]

Winchester still offers such a rifle in the latest generation Win 70 Safari Express. I had one, nice rifles.

Other than 'safari' focussed arms though, that set up is a bit of a pain to live with, especially if you want a hunting / target shooting cross over rifle as seems to be the fashion right now.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

Ruger still offers one don’t they?

 

[Labman]

Ruger Model 77, Win. Model 70, Rem. Model 700 BDL*

* if production is resumed by the new owners.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Zastava is also an option

 

[TTundra]

Ruger and Winchester have some production options. A number of 'custom' actions are available now with CRF with virtually drop in ability once the barrel is fitted

 

[Deleted member 53080]

Kimber still has the Caprivi and the Talkeetna I believe. Only in 375 H&H though

 

[Hogpatrol]

A different option is a custom build with a BigHorn CRF Origin action. Nice feature of this action is it can be used with most Remington and its clones aftermarket parts like stocks, bottom metal and triggers..

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[Professor Mawla]

What about the Mauser Model 98 Magnum or the Heym Express ?

 

[Red Leg]

Rigby Highland Stalker or Big Game are both classic Mausers.

 

[Cervus elaphus]

Winchester still offers such a rifle in the latest generation Win 70 Safari Express. I had one, nice rifles.

Other than 'safari' focussed arms though, that set up is a bit of a pain to live with, especially if you want a hunting / target shooting cross over rifle as seems to be the fashion right now.

The Winchester Super Grade pre-64 model with the 24" barrel, Mauser action and hinged mag plate in 30-06 was one I found that I really liked. It ticked all the boxes and would most likely be the one I would buy. I didn't like the hi-gloss metalwork on the model I found (made in Portugal) but that could be remedied. The stock in American black walnut is lovely and weighing just over 8lbs bare, that's the kind of heft I want after suffering a lightweight in that caliber. Long may Winchester keep making the M70. Anyone on this forum who has one could they comment on usage and accuracy? i.e. do they favor brand/load over another?. Cheers

 

[Cervus elaphus]

Ruger Model 77, Win. Model 70, Rem. Model 700 BDL*

* if production is resumed by the new owners.

I did look at the model 77 Hawkeye which is a fine looking rifle. A bit cheaper than the Winchester.
I still feel there is a trend towards the removable mag and push-feed though.

 

[curtism1234]

I prefer a totally blind magazine. I have never had shells missing once loaded

 

[IvW]

I prefer a totally blind magazine. I have never had shells missing once loaded

Not so easy to keep clean in the bush....
A properly made hinged floor plate will never ever give any issues..

 

[GuttormG]

Detachable magazine, plastic stock, stainless steel, tilted rail, adjustable wtf. Big scope with latest tactical reticle. And cheap. For Europeans add suppressor.
Seems this is what people want...

 

[mark-hunter]

@Cervus elaphus
On lower end mausers, check zastava usa:

Sporting Rifle LK M70 - Zastava Arms USA

Sporting Rifle with original Mauser locking system. Barrel is made of chrome-vanadium steel, by cold forging - guaranteeing high precision, constant accuracy and durability. MSRP: starting at $799

zastavaarmsusa.com

On higher end rifles, check, mauser

MAUSER 98 Magnum Expert | 80112510

www.mauser.com

But, yes indeed, CRF mauser 98 FACTORY rifles with fixed magazines are on the way to extinction, as it stands now.

 

[crs]

mmmm, the more that I read articles like this, the more I appreciate my 1953 Winchester Model 70..

 

[Cervus elaphus]

What about the Mauser Model 98 Magnum or the Heym Express ?

Bit out of my bankroll range methinks, esp the Heym