What would you choose? Single shot Rifles

[J_Jacobson]

I am located in Australia, and typically not many hunters would use a single shot rifle for deer hunting. Generally, if you come across one its a 45-70 H&R. However, I have an itch I want to scratch, and that is to hunt with a single shot break action rifle.
If you had to choose one to start with, what would you recommend? Considering aftermarket support, trigger weight, and accuracy potential as potential criteria.

 

[Mtnmilsurp]

I would try one of the Henry single shots. I don’t know if they are any good but I would try one to find out if I were into single shots.

 

[Bluefish]

Tc encore. Soon to be back in production. Lots of support for barrels and stocks. Bellm makes updated springs that allow a nice light trigger. Quite a bit more cost than an h&r or a cva. Cva rifle seem to be good as well, but don’t allow interchanging barrels. For the cost it’s almost a nonissue as they cost about the same as an encore barrel.

 

[wind gypsy]

Blaser k95 > Henry, cva, TC, H&R

 

[J_Jacobson]

Tc encore. Soon to be back in production. Lots of support for barrels and stocks. Bellm makes updated springs that allow a nice light trigger. Quite a bit more cost than an h&r or a cva. Cva rifle seem to be good as well, but don’t allow interchanging barrels. For the cost it’s almost a nonissue as they cost about the same as an encore barrel.

That's a good consideration I didn't think of, having the option to switch barrels would provide a lot of versatility. I also like the idea of being able to improve the trigger.

 

[Choupique]

I like the CVA scouts. Not particularly fond of the big fluted bull barrel stainless ones though, they are so muzzle heavy that you almost can't carry them with a sling. The regular blued ones with normal profile barrels are great. They all shoot well, have good triggers and are reasonably priced compared to other options.

 

[KenLee]

Tc encore. Soon to be back in production. Lots of support for barrels and stocks. Bellm makes updated springs that allow a nice light trigger. Quite a bit more cost than an h&r or a cva. Cva rifle seem to be good as well, but don’t allow interchanging barrels. For the cost it’s almost a nonissue as they cost about the same as an encore barrel.

Google the now owner of tc before you line his pockets.

 

[EastHumboldt]

If you can afford it… blaser.

 

[EastHumboldt]

Google the now owner of tc before you line his pockets.

Are you saying you think he’s an asshat fame hungry influencer?

 

[KenLee]

Are you saying you think he’s an asshat?

Saying there's been quite a few mentions of game law violations and unethical shots.
I have enough old tc stuff to last 3 lifetimes, but won't be buying anything new from them.

 

[Bluefish]

Saying there's been quite a few mentions of game law violations and unethical shots.
I have enough old tc stuff to last 3 lifetimes, but won't be buying anything new from them.

It should help bring down prices on original encores. Frames were getting crazy. I would like a few more in my collection and wasn’t willing to spend what they were going for.

 

[left hunter]

I don’t see a price point listed so I would recommend the Blaser k-95 if you don’t have a budget. It will have a great trigger and will be accurate. Takes down with no tools and has a super tough scope mounting system built in. My only regret is that didn’t find a way to afford one sooner

 

[keystone112]

Ruger #1?

 

[J_Jacobson]

I like the CVA scouts. Not particularly fond of the big fluted bull barrel stainless ones though, they are so muzzle heavy that you almost can't carry them with a sling. The regular blued ones with normal profile barrels are great. They all shoot well, have good triggers and are reasonably priced compared to other options.

I didn't realise the contour changed when they came in stainless. Normally my preference is always stainless

 

[J_Jacobson]

I don’t see a price point listed so I would recommend the Blaser k-95 if you don’t have a budget. It will have a great trigger and will be accurate. Takes down with no tools and has a super tough scope mounting system built in. My only regret is that didn’t find a way to afford one sooner

I hadn't heard of them before, just had a look at what they retail for in Australia I could build three custom rifles for that price point. It looks like the perfect single shot though!

 

[Shawn_Guinn]

The Henry’s single shot brass rifles look great to me. My kid has one of there lever guns in 45/70 all weather it’s a blast to shoot. He got it without talking to me lol. I sighted in for him, it’s a shoulder getter but I like big guns lol. I want to kill a bear this spring over my baits with it. If I were buying a 45/70 for myself that brass single shot one would be mine.

 

[J_Jacobson]

A lever action 45/70 would be a hell of a handful! Whole lot of rifle in a small package

 

[Dave0317]

I have shot the Henry single shot and like it a lot. From a practicality standpoint, this would be my top pick if I were buying a single shot to hunt with.

I wish I knew someone that had a K95, of money were no concern, I’d buy one of those.

Ruger No. 1 is not a “break action” but it is a single shot, and I think one of the best looking single shots out there.

 

[Billy Goat]

For me I think it would be a Pedersoli rolling block, likely .357 or 30/30 for cheaper shooting, and less recoil. All iron, just cause of what it is.


If I'm going to put an optic on it, probably a Ruger #1 in a common, cheap caliber i.e. .243, 6.5cm, 308 etc.

 

[6mm Remington]

Ruger #1 single shots are great. I own two 1B's in 30-06 and 6mm Remington.