Bolt action takedown model?

[johnk518]

I remember back maybe 20 years ago before I could appreciate it, I saw a bolt action rifle that broke down into two parts. I think it was a Win but not sure. I've looked at 3 stores and can't find it. Of course, it would help if I knew what it was.

[buck33]

HS Precision makes one.

[Varg Vikernes]

Blaser makes some, but not cheap.

[sigstroker]

Blaser R8. Big bucks.

[johnk518]

[sigstroker]

There's a thread here on the R8. It's a lot more than $2k.

It was weird, there was a tiny little gun show in this town last year, not even 100 tables. But a guy had a used R8 and 3 barrels he was selling for $5k-ish. Probably a great deal, because most people in this town don't drive cars worth that much, and he was getting no nibbles.

[SVGUY]

In California there should be more takedowns being offered due to fact it’s very hard going to the range these days. Walking with a gun rifle case freaks everyone around.

[splithoof]

I've had the occasion to handle and fire a Blaser R8, one of the Safari rifle versions in .375 H&H, complete with fancy wood stock, accessories, etc. It is a very unique action, and very "friendly", but as others have posted above, very expen$ive. I could only guess as to what the above pictured version would sell for, but I would imagine that a multi-barreled, cased setup with quality optic, extra trigger/magazine assemblies, sling, etc. would be more than $5K.
You might consider other brands, and inquire with a custom rifle builder such as Tripple River, or Jim Brockman. However, $2K ain't gonna be nearly enough. I say that because both those shops have done work for me, and quality craftsmanship is never cheap.

[200Apples]

^ ^ ^ What splithoof said.

If you'd like a pointy-bullet takedown-style rifle that doesn't weigh a ton, look at the Browning BLR Lightweight Takedown... in, say, .308 Winchester, but it's not a bolt. It's a lever action and available in at least TEN different chamberings.

For example, the .308 chambering weighs 6 lbs 8 oz whereas the .30-06 weighs 7 lbs 4 oz... all depends on how heavy a bullet you think you need. If you're hunting in California, you'll need a non-lead, and my vote is for the Barnes' line of pure copper Spitzers where .308 will be all you need (an opinion shared by the Norwegian Government which requires a caliber floor of .308 Winchester as polar bear protection on the island paradise of Svalbard).

[johnk518]

^ ^ ^ What splithoof said.

If you'd like a pointy-bullet takedown-style rifle that doesn't weigh a ton, look at the Browning BLR Lightweight Takedown... in, say, .308 Winchester, but it's not a bolt. It's a lever action and available in at least TEN different chamberings.

For example, the .308 chambering weighs 6 lbs 8 oz whereas the .30-06 weighs 7 lbs 4 oz... all depends on how heavy a bullet you think you need. If you're hunting in California, you'll need a non-lead, and my vote is for the Barnes' line of pure copper Spitzers where .308 will be all you need (an opinion shared by the Norwegian Government which requires a caliber floor of .308 Winchester as polar bear protection on the island paradise of Svalbard).

Oh that sounds nice!

[sigstroker]

Ironically, the easiest route to a takedown bolt gun might be an AR-15 or AR .308 lower with a bolt action upper. Uintah Precision makes uppers.

Disadvantages of this setup are:
The shortest length barrel they sell is 24 inches. You could pay a gunsmith to shorten it I suppose.
Limited number of cartridges available, and they have to fit in a .308 length action.
AR's have slow lock times compared to a striker bolt gun. They can still be shot accurately though, West Desert Shooter on youtube does a lot of long range shooting of his uppers.

They're $1300. It's a small company, so it's possible you could get a shorter barrel from them for not much extra cost. A non-.308 bolt face would be tougher though.

[johnk518]

Ironically, the easiest route to a takedown bolt gun might be an AR-15 or AR .308 lower with a bolt action upper. Uintah Precision makes uppers.

Disadvantages of this setup are:
The shortest length barrel they sell is 24 inches. You could pay a gunsmith to shorten it I suppose.
Limited number of cartridges available, and they have to fit in a .308 length action.
AR's have slow lock times compared to a striker bolt gun. They can still be shot accurately though, West Desert Shooter on youtube does a lot of long range shooting of his uppers.

They're $1300. It's a small company, so it's possible you could get a shorter barrel from them for not much extra cost. A non-.308 bolt face would be tougher though.

I don't know I'm kind of digging that Browning now and it's in my price range, but got a link?

[elSquid]

They are reasonably priced...

https://grabagun.com/search/?q=dimension