Which rifles run fastest for driven hunt

[steve white]

Internet sources say that Franz Albrecht shoots either a Sauer 202, or a Merkel Helix--two different platforms for sure. I have only seen him running turn bolt rifles in the Boar Fever videos.
Looking at the need for speed from the turn bolt type, what is it that makes the 202 superior? If it cocks on opening, is it polished such that there is less friction and therefore less difficulty/more speed? Even my Mannlicher is a bit stiff after firing a shot to lift and cock. The older Colt Sauers, I believe had retractable locking lugs--would the lend itself to speed? He seems to be able to manipulate the bolt backward and forward with incredible ease, and only two fingers. Which rifles are easiest to open/close with two fingers?
More to the point of DG considerations, what can be done to any turn bolt to facilitate speed in manipulation? Certainly preventing locking lugs from being galled comes to mind--can't forget to grease those locking lugs! In a domain where doubles have long been seen as the solution for the quickest follow up shots, seeing Albrecht run those bolt guns seems every bit as fast. So what are suggestions for the best turn bolt guns themselves and any special tuning practices?
I am considering it almost a given that the push pull guns like the Helix or R8 are going to be fast. I might also ask--blasphemy!--why a pump action rifle like the Remingtons the Benoit family uses would not also be just as fast?

 

[reinwood]

If you look at Franz Albrecht rifles you will notice that he is having a muzzle break and he is shooting mostly 270win. This means there is almost no recoil, not time spent on re-aiming afer 1st shot. The benefit of having a linear bolt (like R8 or Helix) over a very smooth bolt action is just marginal, a split of second. Also in the action a little resistance as long as it is smooth is not an issue.
These split seconds gain are far less important than crisp trigger, right stock fiting and the fact you do not need to move your head to find the line of sight. Keeping your elbows high enough 90° will stabilize you rifle.
I put a ruber ball on my bolt handle so I can grab it faster and making it also not slipery.
These days I mostly us a semi-auto in 9,3x63 (browming Br MK3)

 

[grand veneur]

How often you shoot during such hunts and the more dangerous it becomes for the other participants and also for non-hunters in the area. That's why today's concept is to practice shooting for driven hunting so that you can hit the target if possible with the first shot and don't have to set off a firework like you would in a combat action. In the meantime, in Germany, we have to provide a shot certificate every year at a training facility before we can take part in such hunts.

 

[Accidental Villain]

Hi Steve
Franz Albrecht might be using the same technique as we do over here in Scandinavia shooting the so called "Stangskyting DFS"discipline. There are several examples om youtube.
I did shoot this discipline myself for a couple of seasons using a Kongsberg M98 Mauser with stripper clip, and also an Old Krag Jorgensen with speed loader. The Sauer 202 of course works very well with basically the same technique.
I`ve never had any use for this technique myself in the field except I might have used it once being charged by an odd badger at night..crazy wild situation.. Tikka M65 Wildboar. I can also use the technique on my vintage Rigby BG, but there is seriously no need because its easy to cycle the action during recoil.
Her`s a clip from 1986 I believe. Enjoy.
Who`s the fasest gun in town now..?