Classics of the 21st century
Stainless steel actions, laminated stocks, carbon-wrapped barrels, red-dot sights and built-in bipods. These days, you can have it all.
However, a stubborn band of traditionalists prefer their rifles to look as they did a century ago. While accepting of (or even grateful for) the odd modern improvement, they like the aesthetic of their grandfather’s stalking rifle and seek something that pays homage to that.
What does the industry offer today for the rifle shooter seeking old-school style? We take a look at traditional stalking rifles from market leaders across the price spectrum, from fully bespoke to out of the (cardboard) box.
Westley Richards
From £35,500
The most expensive of our selection, the Westley Richards, in.275, is a true beauty of a custom rifle. Each one is completely bespoke, designed entirely as a one-off, with
