Most Handsome Bolt Action Hunting Rifle?

[Texas Star]

Special thanks for photos!

 

[Texas Star]

Always a fan of the German k98 Mauser.

This is a thread about factory made hunting rifles...

 

[Snapping Twig]

Two words...

Colt-Sauer

FTW!

I am fortunate to have two, one in .243 and the other in .300Wby.
Real royal blue from Colt, the action like ball bearings, stock of wood supplied by heaven. No other rifle I have ever seen has come close.

 

[s&wchad]

Colt Sauer rifles are handsome:
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... as are Sako Finnbears:
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It's hard to top a Weatherby if you want "flashy":
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... but to my eye, Kimber's epitomize the classic rifle.
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I'm sure my opinion will change if I ever snag a Dakota.

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I can't bring myself to take the above guns in the field, so most of my hunting is done with Remington 700's.

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[walnutred]

Real easy choice for me.... the old Mannlicher-Schoenauer full stock rifles.

Years ago I a M-S half stock in 7x57. Had I ever learned to shoot right handed I'd probably still have it today.

 

[pownal55]

In the line up of current production rifles the Kimber Superamerica is hard to beat, classic lines and highly figured walnut is becoming a thing of the past unless you go custom.

 

[Donn]

A vote for the only turn bolt I own, a Springfield Model 1898 in 30-40 Krag.

 

[moosedog]

Can I have three favorites?

For my taste you just can't beat the Winchester model 70s, Remington 700s or the Ruger 77s in blue steel and wood for a out of the box gun.

 

[lawandorder]

What Gaucho said.

 

[jimmyj]

The most handsome rifles I ever observed were customized military rifles.
1. Enfield Model 1917 converted to 300 Winchester
2. Springfield Model 1903
3. Japanese Arisaka converted to .257 Roberts
4. SMLE
5. Mauser Model 1898
6. Krag Model 1898
These "GI" rifles had a LOT of craftsmanship and $$$ put into them by some real "Gun Artist".

 

[Raider]

The M1903 and M1950 Mannlicher full stock rifles. I own the 1903 in 6.5x54 and my wife has the 1950 is in 7x57.

Charlie

 

[Pondhill]

I think it's the Browning lever action.

 

[big&slow]

My Pre-64 Winchester Feather weight in 30.06
Large ring mod98 Oberndorf Mauser sporter.

 

[Rangerpat]

I'm partial to my 30 year-old Remington Model 700 BDL in .30-'06 not as pretty to look at as some of the above rifle photos but it's all I need.

 

[Old TexMex]

Texas Star, you pose a tough one. Is the most handsome the prettiest? A pre 64 m70 featherweight matte finished action to me is more handsome than a factory attempt at copying a custom.
The pre 64 m70 WAS a military rifle, both in the Pacific and Vietnam (Sgt. Hathcock)

 

[Texas Star]

Please keep in mind that lever actions and sporterized military rifles are not eligible.

 

[A10]

For pure beauty it's hard to beat the Holland and Holland bolt guns, but for classic lines and the true "everymans rifle" for me its a pre-64 Model 70, preferrably in 30-06.

 

[KSCowboy]

Win M-70 Classic Featherweight. 300 WSM for the big stuff & 25 WSSM for the medium stuff. Used the big 'un on a bull moose about 30 days ago, next week it's the 25's turn for Kansas white tails.

 

[jdlii]

Uglier than a Rhino or a Governor? I think not!

This is #2 Deer rifle, a Sako VIII in 30.06 with a Leupold VXIII, 1.5x5.
The #1 is a pre 64' Mod. 70 in the same caliber with a Leupold VXII, 3x9x50.

 

[Fishinfool]

I like my Kimbers..

Larry