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deeangeo
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Re: Steyr Schönauer 6.5 x 55 1964 [Re: HeymSR20]
      #265040 - 16/05/15 03:08 PM

That's a nice looking rifle Samthedog and in a sweet cal/cartridge for deer.

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The twin set triggers are horrible when unset, and too light for hunting purposes (cold hands etc) when set - although tey do look nice.



Sorry HeymSR20, but I disagree. All the MSch rifles I have owned with double set triggers have been excellent (3 in total over the years) They are I'd say somewhat heavy when unset, and there is more creep than on modern rifles, but when set although light, they're absolutely fine. Even in cold weather in the Highlands.

You have to remember, you're only 'setting' the trigger when the crosshairs are on the quarry, then just a light touch later the beast is taken.

I speak with experience of 32 or so years deerstalking in Scotland (Stags & hinds) including firsthand experience of using MSch 6.5x54 M1903 stutzens, other Steyr Mannlichers in both .270 .243 all with double set triggers and currently my Blaser K95 Luxus .25-06 single shot rifle.

My recent acquisition of another MSch M1903 'Takedown' has yet to be sorted out, but when done, will find itself in Scotland later this year. I have another appointment with red stags to keep! (It will be MV & ME legal)
Cheers, deeangeo

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Blaser K95 Luxus Kipplaufbüchse, .25-06 Rem. Schmidt & Bender 8x56 & Nosler 110gn Accubond = Game Over!

Edited by deeangeo (16/05/15 03:14 PM)

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Re: Steyr Schönauer 6.5 x 55 1964 [Re: deeangeo]
      #265050 - 17/05/15 02:58 AM

I agree with deenageo, regarding triggers. One must get used to the rifle shoot it and shoot it enough to know it - then set or unset matters not.

My CZ's unset trigger pulls at 18 ounces and set, it's 10 ounces lighter - that just happens to be the way I like it.
My Mausers, have 1 1/2 to 2 pound triggers, which I deem to be perfect!

Since I don't hunt when it's -40C or F(same) any more, I can get by with lighter pulls.

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Daryl


"a gun without hammers is like a Spaniel without ears" King George V

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