I have always been a man of strong convictions. There are some things I favor, and others I shun. This is true with my tastes in firearms.
In center fire sporting rifles I have two favorites. I like the Mauser 98 and the Ruger #1.
I think the 98 really is the pinnacle of bolt action design. Others have modified the original 98 design, made it more modern looking and perhaps streamlined it a bit, but I don't think anyone has improved on the strength and reliability of the bolt gun since 1898. I have a number of 98s, from factory issue to full blown custom.
Here's a BRNO 21H I paid way too much for a few years ago. I think the 7x57 cartridge is one of the finest hunting calibers ever designed and the small ring 98 action is perfectly scaled for it. I like the double set triggers and the trim, sleek overall design. I think this rifle oozes panache.
Staying with the BRNO theme here's a 602 in 375 H&H (I just like saying 375 H&H) that I bought nearly 30 years ago. The deep magazine holds five rounds and it is built on a true magnum length action. The single set trigger is OK but I like the double set trigger better.
I traded an unwanted Colt revolver for a Ruger #1 in 243 Winchester about 20 years ago. Turned out I'm not a huge fan of the 243 caliber but I fell in love with the #1 and find it maybe the most handsome rifle ever made. I now have several (in different calibers).
This is the full stock version combining two personal favorites, the #1 and the Mannlicher style stock.
This is one you don't see everyday. A #1 Medium Sporter in 300 H&H. The 300 Winchester is more powerful but there's something elegant about that long, tapering 300 H&H cartridge (I also like saying 300 H&H).
In center fire sporting rifles I have two favorites. I like the Mauser 98 and the Ruger #1.
I think the 98 really is the pinnacle of bolt action design. Others have modified the original 98 design, made it more modern looking and perhaps streamlined it a bit, but I don't think anyone has improved on the strength and reliability of the bolt gun since 1898. I have a number of 98s, from factory issue to full blown custom.
Here's a BRNO 21H I paid way too much for a few years ago. I think the 7x57 cartridge is one of the finest hunting calibers ever designed and the small ring 98 action is perfectly scaled for it. I like the double set triggers and the trim, sleek overall design. I think this rifle oozes panache.
Staying with the BRNO theme here's a 602 in 375 H&H (I just like saying 375 H&H) that I bought nearly 30 years ago. The deep magazine holds five rounds and it is built on a true magnum length action. The single set trigger is OK but I like the double set trigger better.
I traded an unwanted Colt revolver for a Ruger #1 in 243 Winchester about 20 years ago. Turned out I'm not a huge fan of the 243 caliber but I fell in love with the #1 and find it maybe the most handsome rifle ever made. I now have several (in different calibers).
This is the full stock version combining two personal favorites, the #1 and the Mannlicher style stock.
This is one you don't see everyday. A #1 Medium Sporter in 300 H&H. The 300 Winchester is more powerful but there's something elegant about that long, tapering 300 H&H cartridge (I also like saying 300 H&H).
While I have some different preferences, I certainly have no particular disagreement with your choices. Useful and aesthetically pleasing = Very good choices.