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Kossetx · 02-09-2019, 08:34 AM

Morning folks, I'm searching for a all weather single shot rifle. Besides a TC, anyone know the options are both past and present? I must not be good a searches because when I search all I get is gobbly gook and hog wash. Thanks

Buff · 02-09-2019, 08:45 AM

I am a big fan of Ruger #1s mine are not stainless but they make them in stainless

jmeghunts · 02-09-2019, 08:47 AM

Ruger #1 stainless. Henry is making some single shots now but not sure if they are all weather.

FireNguns · 02-09-2019, 08:47 AM

New England firearms
H&R
Rossi
Those are the only other single shots I know of.

Johnny44 · 02-09-2019, 08:51 AM

If you want a solid rifle for the money and don’t need extra barrels, you cannot beat the CVA scout.

I talked with CVA recently because many of the calibers are not available right now in the scout. I feel they just make a batch of whatever whenever (my opinion). The fella on the phone said they are mainly gonna focus on straight wall.

You have to ask yourself if you want a break action or not.

Personally, I decided that if I were gonna spend the money on a TCA Stainless, I’d kick in the little extra cash and get a Ruger 1 or some other similar action (high end) which will most likely be trouble free even for my great grandkids

The Henry single shot is the only rifle I had less than 24 hrs, the hammer pull and trigger absolutely sucked.

RJH1 · 02-09-2019, 08:54 AM

Tc, ruger, for sure

H&r, nef, I am pretty sure made them, but I think they were plated not stainless

Those are the only ones i know of

Mexico · 02-09-2019, 09:01 AM

I own a couple of Number 1s, I have a .300 win in stainless, and a 6mm old school red pad. Both are tack drivers.

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cva34 · 02-09-2019, 09:02 AM

Ruger #1 / TC encore/pro hunter( Lots of Cal choices in one frame)inc Black Powder and Shotgun

UltraMax · 02-09-2019, 09:05 AM

Ruger no1 is my first pic. Their actions are SUPER strong.

Second choice is Thompson Encore Pro Hunter. That gun was very accurate shooting dime sized groups all day long.

softpoint · 02-09-2019, 09:06 AM

I like stainless Ruger #1's, But might be hard to find in the caliber you want. Production is very limited. I know you stated "other than TC", but that would be my recommendation, as ease of disassembly for cleaning makes a gun "all weather" as much as being stainless. And the Encore can be had in almost any caliber you want.

Johnny44 · 02-09-2019, 09:10 AM

H&R indeed made stainless but they are defunkt and hard to find. My 444 below.

critter69 · 02-09-2019, 10:12 AM

In my opinion the best single shot. Shiloh sharps, if you insist on smokeless powder the browning 1885 is a nice rifle.

Bowyer · 02-09-2019, 10:23 AM

Why do you want a single shot?

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Phdan · 02-09-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kossetx

Morning folks, I'm searching for a all weather single shot rifle. Besides a TC, anyone know the options are both past and present? I must not be good a searches because when I search all I get is gobbly gook and hog wash. Thanks

Can’t go wrong with Encore

Johnny44 · 02-09-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowyer

Why do you want a single shot?

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This is best described by say a recurve hunter...Just where they call home.

Kossetx · 02-09-2019, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the replies folks. I didn't know a no 1 was made in stainless.

I hadn't hunted in many years. I have shot but not hunted. target shooting and plinking is usually done in the open and on nice days. I decided to hunt again this year so I bought myself a stainless rossi 92 to use in bad weather, but I discovered something. I can't see open sights in hunting situations anymore. I knew my close vision had given out I just didn't consider how it would effect sights deep in the woods.

I want a gun that is lightweight because when I hunt, I still hunt. I also sometimes carry a gun on horseback. I have shot a contender for almost 40 years and like single shot guns. I don't ever remember needing a second shot faster than I can reload my contender except maybe with pigs and then it needs to be an autoloader. I figure a single shot SS rifle with a scope will fit my needs the best. I'm now guessing for availability an Encore my be my best bet.

Kossetx · 02-09-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny44

H&R indeed made stainless but they are defunkt and hard to find. My 444 below.

Johnny, That H&R with a lighter barrel would be great. I'll try to look for one of those too.

PNOAK · 02-09-2019, 11:37 AM

Merkel K3

TacticalCowboy · 02-09-2019, 11:44 AM

If you decide to go Encore, don’t be overzealous in caliber selection. The stock design makes them pretty brutal. I don’t mind recoil, but even a .308 will make you wince.

Johnny44 · 02-09-2019, 11:54 AM

Kosetx,

“Lightweight” cannot be used as a descriptor for most single shots as the usually weigh significantly more than other actions.

The utilitarian simplicity, and how it carries is usually the alure.

Bowyer · 02-09-2019, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny44

This is best described by say a recurve hunter...Just where they call home.

Gotcha

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14JKURX · 02-09-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PNOAK

Merkel K3

Great choice
Expensive but very durable I have the K1 in 7mm08.

John316 · 02-09-2019, 03:49 PM

I’m with Johnny44. CVA single shots are pretty good bang for the buck. Ive had 2. They shoot lights out and have really nice triggers. The accuracy is really impressive for a cheaper rifle. Here is a pic of my 450, if I can get it to load
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Johnny44 · 02-09-2019, 04:46 PM

Cool pic

Wudstix · 02-09-2019, 04:58 PM

How did you get those two pigs to take a nap under your gun like that?

Palehorse · 02-09-2019, 09:00 PM

Henry makes a real nice looking single shot now.

Tony Pic · 02-09-2019, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Palehorse

Henry makes a real nice looking single shot now.

^^^This^^^

geezer56 · 02-09-2019, 09:56 PM

I have Encores, NEF's, and CVA's. Encore will beat you to death. The nef is now limited to the used market only. The Henry is nice, but triggers need work to be usable on most of them. The cva is cheap, reliable, and has a good trigger out of the box. I have a blackout, a 35 rem. and a whelen in the cva, and my son just bought a 6.5 man bun. All shoot accurately too.

jds247 · 02-09-2019, 10:14 PM

I have a stainless encore in 7 mag. I had a muzzle break added to take some kick out of it.. it's not something you want to shot 20 times but I never feel the recoil with a critter in the cross hairs.

Humper · 02-09-2019, 10:19 PM

I’m a huge Ruger #1 fan (bought my fifth one today ...a heavy barrel 25-06). They are super strong actions, very accurate rifles, come in a wide range of calibers, and hold their value very well.

TacticalCowboy · 02-09-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer56

I have Encores, NEF's, and CVA's. Encore will beat you to death. The nef is now limited to the used market only. The Henry is nice, but triggers need work to be usable on most of them. The cva is cheap, reliable, and has a good trigger out of the box. I have a blackout, a 35 rem. and a whelen in the cva, and my son just bought a 6.5 man bun. All shoot accurately too.

What all stocks have you used? I had a thumb hole and a walnut pistol grip and was thoroughly abused haha. Have you tried the pro hunter flexy stock? If so did it change anything?

Johnny44 · 02-10-2019, 12:06 AM

The main hangup I have with the TCA is for a few bucks more you can have a Ruger One

Henry trigger and hammer pull has to be experienced to believe it can be that bad

MetalMan2004 · 02-10-2019, 09:52 AM

Is the TC extra lightweight or something? It’s interesting that it would be more of a punisher in the same caliber than others.

I looked at the Henry a lot and they look great. I’m glad I read this before buying one though. I wonder how easy a trigger job and spring change are.

My main appeal on the TC is that though it’s not too far off in price- range from a No. 1, you can add unlimited calibers for another $200-250. With a No. 1 you just have to buy another No. 1.

That being said, I’ve wanted a No. 1 since I bought my first gun 10 years ago.

dbaio1 · 02-10-2019, 10:28 AM

I have a CVA Scout II in .35 Whelen. It's a stainless model with a fluted and factory threaded brake. CVA originally used Bergara barrels for their center fire rifles and are now part of Bergara. My .35 Whelen can consistently shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups which I think is awesome for the caliber. I do reload but shot a first box of Federal Premium and they were definitely within 3/4" to 1".

TacticalCowboy · 02-10-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MetalMan2004

Is the TC extra lightweight or something? It’s interesting that it would be more of a punisher in the same caliber than others.

I looked at the Henry a lot and they look great. I’m glad I read this before buying one though. I wonder how easy a trigger job and spring change are.

My main appeal on the TC is that though it’s not too far off in price- range from a No. 1, you can add unlimited calibers for another $200-250. With a No. 1 you just have to buy another No. 1.

That being said, I’ve wanted a No. 1 since I bought my first gun 10 years ago.

I’m pretty sure it’s in the stock design on the TC. I had a thumb hole stock and a walnut and they both kicked. I never had a flexy stock though.

Johnny44 · 02-10-2019, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalMan2004

Is the TC extra lightweight or something? It’s interesting that it would be more of a punisher in the same caliber than others.

I looked at the Henry a lot and they look great. I’m glad I read this before buying one though. I wonder how easy a trigger job and spring change are.

My main appeal on the TC is that though it’s not too far off in price- range from a No. 1, you can add unlimited calibers for another $200-250. With a No. 1 you just have to buy another No. 1.

That being said, I’ve wanted a No. 1 since I bought my first gun 10 years ago.

The Henry is the easiest of all single shots in my opinion for a DIY job. They put in inner and outer spring for the hammer, remove the inner and its a whole nuther animal. I don’t know if this was a legal thing or not.

Brazman · 02-10-2019, 01:31 PM

I am not a shooter, per se. I’ve never had the steady access to places to shoot to get better, really. All that being said, I had a CVA Scout in 7-08 that made one big hole at 100 yds with a Tasco World Class scope. Amazingly accurate and very cost efficient.

Patriot-2000 · 02-10-2019, 05:39 PM

CVA Stalker
NEF

SabreKiller · 02-11-2019, 02:46 PM

I've got a Browning 1885 Falling Block in 7 mag. It's not stainless and its not light at all, but I love hunting with it. It's been a safe queen for several years now, but I take it out and shoot it just to make sure it's still sighted in.

02-09-2019, 08:51 AM	#5
Johnny44 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas	If you want a solid rifle for the money and don’t need extra barrels, you cannot beat the CVA scout. I talked with CVA recently because many of the calibers are not available right now in the scout. I feel they just make a batch of whatever whenever (my opinion). The fella on the phone said they are mainly gonna focus on straight wall. You have to ask yourself if you want a break action or not. Personally, I decided that if I were gonna spend the money on a TCA Stainless, I’d kick in the little extra cash and get a Ruger 1 or some other similar action (high end) which will most likely be trouble free even for my great grandkids The Henry single shot is the only rifle I had less than 24 hrs, the hammer pull and trigger absolutely sucked. Last edited by Johnny44; 02-09-2019 at 08:55 AM.

02-09-2019, 03:49 PM	#23
John316 Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marion , TX Hunt In: Comal/Guadalupe county	I’m with Johnny44. CVA single shots are pretty good bang for the buck. Ive had 2. They shoot lights out and have really nice triggers. The accuracy is really impressive for a cheaper rifle. Here is a pic of my 450, if I can get it to load Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

02-10-2019, 10:28 AM	#34
dbaio1 Pope & Young Join Date: May 2007 Location: Humble, TX (Atascocita) Hunt In: Bienville and Jackson Parish Louisiana - Union Community area	I have a CVA Scout II in .35 Whelen. It's a stainless model with a fluted and factory threaded brake. CVA originally used Bergara barrels for their center fire rifles and are now part of Bergara. My .35 Whelen can consistently shoot 1/2" to 3/4" groups which I think is awesome for the caliber. I do reload but shot a first box of Federal Premium and they were definitely within 3/4" to 1". Last edited by dbaio1; 02-10-2019 at 10:31 AM.

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02-09-2019, 08:34 AM	#1
Kossetx Six Point Join Date: Jan 2017	single shot rifle help Morning folks, I'm searching for a all weather single shot rifle. Besides a TC, anyone know the options are both past and present? I must not be good a searches because when I search all I get is gobbly gook and hog wash. Thanks

02-09-2019, 08:45 AM	#2
Buff Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AvingerTX Hunt In: The World	I am a big fan of Ruger #1s mine are not stainless but they make them in stainless

02-09-2019, 08:47 AM	#3
jmeghunts Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2008	Ruger #1 stainless. Henry is making some single shots now but not sure if they are all weather.

02-09-2019, 08:47 AM	#4
FireNguns Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lindsay/Gainesville Hunt In: Cooke County	New England firearms H&R Rossi Those are the only other single shots I know of.

02-09-2019, 08:54 AM	#6
RJH1 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2015	Tc, ruger, for sure H&r, nef, I am pretty sure made them, but I think they were plated not stainless Those are the only ones i know of

02-09-2019, 09:01 AM	#7
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	I own a couple of Number 1s, I have a .300 win in stainless, and a 6mm old school red pad. Both are tack drivers. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

02-09-2019, 09:02 AM	#8
cva34 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: van vleck Hunt In: LOOKING	Ruger #1 / TC encore/pro hunter( Lots of Cal choices in one frame)inc Black Powder and Shotgun

02-09-2019, 09:05 AM	#9
UltraMax Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas	Ruger no1 is my first pic. Their actions are SUPER strong. Second choice is Thompson Encore Pro Hunter. That gun was very accurate shooting dime sized groups all day long.

02-09-2019, 09:06 AM	#10
softpoint Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Wixon Valley, Texas Hunt In: anywhere I'm allowed	I like stainless Ruger #1's, But might be hard to find in the caliber you want. Production is very limited. I know you stated "other than TC", but that would be my recommendation, as ease of disassembly for cleaning makes a gun "all weather" as much as being stainless. And the Encore can be had in almost any caliber you want.

02-09-2019, 09:10 AM	#11
Johnny44 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas	H&R indeed made stainless but they are defunkt and hard to find. My 444 below.

02-09-2019, 10:12 AM	#12
critter69 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Hunt In: CO and Texas when I can	In my opinion the best single shot. Shiloh sharps, if you insist on smokeless powder the browning 1885 is a nice rifle.

02-09-2019, 10:23 AM	#13
Bowyer Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Barry Tx. Hunt In: Texas & Oklahoma	Why do you want a single shot? Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

02-09-2019, 10:53 AM	#16
Kossetx Six Point Join Date: Jan 2017	Thanks for the replies folks. I didn't know a no 1 was made in stainless. I hadn't hunted in many years. I have shot but not hunted. target shooting and plinking is usually done in the open and on nice days. I decided to hunt again this year so I bought myself a stainless rossi 92 to use in bad weather, but I discovered something. I can't see open sights in hunting situations anymore. I knew my close vision had given out I just didn't consider how it would effect sights deep in the woods. I want a gun that is lightweight because when I hunt, I still hunt. I also sometimes carry a gun on horseback. I have shot a contender for almost 40 years and like single shot guns. I don't ever remember needing a second shot faster than I can reload my contender except maybe with pigs and then it needs to be an autoloader. I figure a single shot SS rifle with a scope will fit my needs the best. I'm now guessing for availability an Encore my be my best bet.

02-09-2019, 11:37 AM	#18
PNOAK Four Point Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Brenham Hunt In: Uvalde,,Giddings	Merkel K3

02-09-2019, 11:44 AM	#19
TacticalCowboy Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Snyder Hunt In: Southern Taylor County, Tom Green County	If you decide to go Encore, don’t be overzealous in caliber selection. The stock design makes them pretty brutal. I don’t mind recoil, but even a .308 will make you wince.

02-09-2019, 11:54 AM	#20
Johnny44 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas	Kosetx, “Lightweight” cannot be used as a descriptor for most single shots as the usually weigh significantly more than other actions. The utilitarian simplicity, and how it carries is usually the alure.

02-09-2019, 04:46 PM	#24
Johnny44 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas	Cool pic

02-09-2019, 04:58 PM	#25
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	How did you get those two pigs to take a nap under your gun like that?

02-09-2019, 09:00 PM	#26
Palehorse Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brazoria County Hunt In: All over	Henry makes a real nice looking single shot now.

02-09-2019, 09:56 PM	#28
geezer56 Six Point Join Date: Nov 2015	I have Encores, NEF's, and CVA's. Encore will beat you to death. The nef is now limited to the used market only. The Henry is nice, but triggers need work to be usable on most of them. The cva is cheap, reliable, and has a good trigger out of the box. I have a blackout, a 35 rem. and a whelen in the cva, and my son just bought a 6.5 man bun. All shoot accurately too.

02-09-2019, 10:14 PM	#29
jds247 Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: Bridge city Texas Hunt In: Jasper county newton county and sabine county	I have a stainless encore in 7 mag. I had a muzzle break added to take some kick out of it.. it's not something you want to shot 20 times but I never feel the recoil with a critter in the cross hairs.

02-09-2019, 10:19 PM	#30
Humper Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Tom Green Co.	I’m a huge Ruger #1 fan (bought my fifth one today ...a heavy barrel 25-06). They are super strong actions, very accurate rifles, come in a wide range of calibers, and hold their value very well.

02-10-2019, 12:06 AM	#32
Johnny44 Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Texas	The main hangup I have with the TCA is for a few bucks more you can have a Ruger One Henry trigger and hammer pull has to be experienced to believe it can be that bad

02-10-2019, 09:52 AM	#33
MetalMan2004 Six Point Join Date: Oct 2017	Is the TC extra lightweight or something? It’s interesting that it would be more of a punisher in the same caliber than others. I looked at the Henry a lot and they look great. I’m glad I read this before buying one though. I wonder how easy a trigger job and spring change are. My main appeal on the TC is that though it’s not too far off in price- range from a No. 1, you can add unlimited calibers for another $200-250. With a No. 1 you just have to buy another No. 1. That being said, I’ve wanted a No. 1 since I bought my first gun 10 years ago.

02-10-2019, 01:31 PM	#37
Brazman Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Abilene, TX Hunt In: futility	I am not a shooter, per se. I’ve never had the steady access to places to shoot to get better, really. All that being said, I had a CVA Scout in 7-08 that made one big hole at 100 yds with a Tasco World Class scope. Amazingly accurate and very cost efficient.

02-10-2019, 05:39 PM	#38
Patriot-2000 Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio Area Hunt In: Rocksprings, Texas	CVA Stalker NEF

02-11-2019, 02:46 PM	#39
SabreKiller Ten Point Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kerrville, Texas Hunt In: Terrell and Val Verde County	I've got a Browning 1885 Falling Block in 7 mag. It's not stainless and its not light at all, but I love hunting with it. It's been a safe queen for several years now, but I take it out and shoot it just to make sure it's still sighted in.