You want to buy something special, you want to treat yourself, what rifle do you buy?

[WesRic404Jeff]

I always thought a 404J in the semi-weight (19mm) barrel would be a great addition to the Blaser catalog. Also having the 416RM available in the lighter profile would be nice.

My barrel is in 19mm, open sights and prepared for a silencer. This is so far my starting point for a custom built R8 entirely to my own specifications. In the long term, there will be major changes.

 

[KIH]

Mauser M98 in 375HH. Mauser because of steel protection, no need to wrap the barrel, 5 rounds in the magazine. 375HH it's a perfect companion for a future double rifle in 450/400 3".

But a Blaser R8 with a lot of barrels is the perfect rifle, same steel protection as the Mauser, easy to travel with and sights are on target when you arrive at the hunting ground.

 

[colorado]

I'm thinking a Winchester Model 1895 in 405 Winchester.

The New Winchester M1895 Rifle in .405 Winchester - TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation

When I picked up the M1895 at Reeves Ace Hardware in Clayton, Georgia that Winchester had sent me for review it was immediately obvious why this was one of Teddy Roosevelt's favorite rifles.

www.thegunmag.com

 

[PerH]

Think I would look for a Norwegian built Vektor Magnum action with much Vektor parts in . .450 Rigby would be nice , and modest price to load for .

 

[JimP]

404 Jeffery on a M98 action

 

[dogcat1]

Rigby Big Game Rifle in .416 Rigby paired with a Highland Stalker in .30-06

Both are at Matt Roberts, MNR Custom Guns. They are killing me.....

 

[Aaron N]

What would your “special occasion” rifle purchase be?

I don’t mean mean unlimited budget but something that would be realistically within your means.

You have a special anniversary, a significant accomplishment or milestone hunt coming up; which rifle do you buy?

I’m currently leaning towards a quality, semi bespoke CRF magazine rifle for this goal.

A Mauser M98 Magnum Diplomat in 416 Rigby is what comes to mind.

Classic Mauser name and legendary CRF action, full length magnum cartridge, 4+1 capacity, nitrided finish, no frills utilitarian prestige vs some of its British counterparts, single square bridge with express sights, attainable price point…

What about you?

Why not build one and get exactly what you want?

 

[BJH65]

Rigby Big Game Rifle in .416 Rigby paired with a Highland Stalker in .30-06

Both are at Matt Roberts, MNR Custom Guns. They are killing me.....

A perfect pairing. We think alike. Mount Swarovski glass of course. Sell off more of my gun collection and it’s doable. It’s a thought.

 

[HookMeUpII]

Rigby in 416. Potentially the Field Ethos collab. Swaro glass just because I already spent a tremendous amount on the rifle.

 

[AN.87]

Currently, that would be a Fanzoj Kipplauf Petite in 22 hornet

 

[IvW]

Blaser O/U 9.3X74R/9.3×74R
Extra barrel set 7x57R/12ga

Blaser K95 7x65R
Extra barrel 28ga

Blaser BD14 22Hornet or 222 Rem/6.5×57R/20ga

 

[Northern Shooter]

A .505 Gibbs built on a Granite Mountain Arms African Magnum Mauser action by either Joe Smithson or Ryan Breeding. With the extended Rigby Type III floor plate & bevelled extractor.

Like This? https://ellwoodepps.com/hunting/firearms/j-p-smithson-custoim-505-gibbs.html?___SID=S

Not sure which action it is though.

 

[KJE81]

I would like a classic big game rifle in .375 H&H like those made by Westley Richards, Holland & Holland, however due to budgetary constraints I ended up ordering a custom rifle in the same style as that of the above mentioned makers instead.

 

[Just a dude in BC]

I am currently walking this same path. I already have a reasonable battery for Africa, but I wanted something special when I am hunting in BC, mostly for deer and elk. I settled on a Krieghoff Huburtus, to match an Optima double rifle drilling I built up last year.
Pictured below is it in its current state. I am still sourcing wood and a barrel, and aim to put as much of it together myself as I can.

One of the things that give me great joy is knowing that some small part of the rifle was completed by myself. It can be building the stock, or making the sling, even sourcing the parts for the build is satisfying. So were I going to offer advice, consider doing even a small part of the work yourself.