sumpnz
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Any of you know much about Parker-Hale rifles? There's one on gunbroker right now (Model 2700 Lightweight) that is in the caliber I want (6.5 Swede) and the price is what I'm willing to pay (if my wife can find it in the buget that is). But, I know almost nothing about the brand. All I know about this particular specimen is that it was made in the early 1990's at the Gibbs Rifle Co. Martinsburg, WV plant, and is based on the 1903 Springfield action and has a 24" barrel. Seller is rating the rifle as Excellent condition based on NRA criteria (from the pictures that would appear to be accurate, but without a detailed inspection of course it's hard to say for sure).
So, are these rifles usually pretty accurate? How's the overall quality and relialibity? With a 1903 action I assume they are controlled round feed, or is it push feed? How is the stock trigger, and is it easy to adjust? How heavy is the barrel (i.e. is real thin to save weight but heats up fast, or is it a bit heavier to handel the heat better)
Thanks for any input.
So, are these rifles usually pretty accurate? How's the overall quality and relialibity? With a 1903 action I assume they are controlled round feed, or is it push feed? How is the stock trigger, and is it easy to adjust? How heavy is the barrel (i.e. is real thin to save weight but heats up fast, or is it a bit heavier to handel the heat better)
Thanks for any input.