TAKEDOWN RIFLES

From Z-Hat Custom
 (as seen in Rifle Magazine #197)

Popular cartridge choices

The basic takedown conversion is a full thread system based on the 100 year old, tried and true, Thomas Bland design. We firmly believe in rugged and simple mechanisms, that's exactly what this design delivers.  We follow this line of thinking for basic reasons, rugged designs will last and work when more delicate designs will have already worn out.  Simplicity of design also insure longevity, not to mention reliability, and accuracy. 

Click here to read an article about our takedown 95 conversion.

This takedown involves the installation of a heavy contact plate on the barrel assembly, so that the barrel will always index to the same point.  The 95 Winchester and Browning actions are fitted to the plate/barrel assembly, and a simple lock screw holds the assembly tightly aligned.

Multiple barrels are certainly possible. The best way to do this is with a separate complete forearm/barrel assembly, so you can quickly and easily switch barrels and calibers. The original factory barrel can be converted, as can any new barrel.  Now you can have the combination you always dreamed of, one gun many calibers.

Popular caliber combinations are 30-06, and 375 Hawk/Scovill, 30-40 Krag, and 405 Winchester,  270 Winchester and 411 Hawk, 338-06 and 35 Whelen are very popular in the 95 as well, many other cartridges are also good choices.  Any of our line of Hawk Cartridges will work in the 95 with the 06 bolt face.

Scout scope mounted on one barrel and Iron sights on another makes for an interesting combination.  The scout scope works well with the flatter shooting calibers.  The more traditional look of iron sights is best with the slower (steeper trajectory) calibers.

We have developed a version of this takedown design for the Winchester Model 70 bolt action.  This is a great setup with the various length actions you can have have just about any caliber you want in a takedown.

Custom made for our takedowns an aluminum travel case of unparalleled quality, is a popular option.  Black is standard, other colors available.  If you travel to hunt you know how important it is to protect your rifle.  Our custom cases made just for our takedowns are designed to snugly hold the rifle in transit.  At the same time this case looks more like a tool box than a gun case, so it's less likely to attract unwanted attention from baggage handlers.

For your Browning BLR fans, Click here to check out the Quick takedown kit we are offereing.

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