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Old January 4, 2006, 04:43 PM   #1
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The Carl Gustaf 2000

Does anyone have any experience with this rifle? Especially in the 30/06 cal?

Here's the link http://home.swipnet.se/~w-53642/html/studsare.html

You'll have to scroll down a bit and you'll see it.

I would also really apprechiate any recomendations for a brand of 30/06 as I'm looking to purchase my first rifle. I'm thinking a bolt action, and of course a scope.

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Old January 4, 2006, 05:22 PM   #2
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Those guys can't spell very well, but it sure does look like a nice rifle. I don't think we have those in the united states. I'd bet that it's very hard to make a poor decision with a modern turnbolt rifle from ANY european or american manufacturer. I do know that the BRNOs are nice, I just haven't seen the Gustafs around these parts. I certainly wouldn't rule out Tikka or Sako. Sorry, that doesn't help you much at all, I know... Good choice of caliber, that's for sure!
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Old January 4, 2006, 05:33 PM   #3
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It looks an awful lot like a mannlicher.
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Old January 4, 2006, 06:25 PM   #4
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Its a rather good approximation of the classic CG 1900. An ok rifle but be aware of the safty that only blocks the trigger. I would also make sure to try the trigger action of that rifle before bying one.
A friend of mine have an early version of that rifle in .308win that works ok but have some creep in the trigger but basically ist a reasonably good rifle.
<edit> if you happen to be Swedish, there is a good reweive of this rifle in the oct. or nov issue of "allt om jakt och vapen" magazine. <End edit>
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Old January 4, 2006, 08:12 PM   #5
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and since when is a mauser 96 a straight pull action?

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Old January 4, 2006, 08:38 PM   #6
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On this particular Mauser you don't need to pull up/unlock the bolt and then back to my understanding. You just slide it straight back and fourth and there you go. Claims to be quicker for a follow up shot. I don't know if you read Swedish but that's a rough translation for you of the text below.

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Old January 5, 2006, 03:24 PM   #7
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Magnus, what are you looking for?

A nice custom rifle? - Then check German and Austrian manufacturers, too.
A good shooter? - They practically all shoot well, if you use the right ammo. Don't forget Tikka & Sako, either.
A less expensive good shooter with nordic flair? - Then go for an m/96.
A less expensive good shooter with straight pull action? - K31, no doubt.
A good hunting rifle? - Depends on what you're going to hunt. A decent Mauser is always a good choice.
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Old January 5, 2006, 08:53 PM   #8
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Carl Gustaf Model 2000

Where can we buy one in the USA? Looks like a nice rifle.
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