What is your favorite single shot action type?

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I've always had a thing for nice single shot rifles for whatever reason of which I have FIVE

Two TC encores (various calibers)
Uberti baby rolling block in 357
Navy Arms Pedersoli rolling block in 45/70
Remington (Russian) 22lr over 410 combo gun

I've had no1's and have messed with other action types including savage "target" guns but far and away I derive the most enjoyment from manipulating the simple and somewhat counterintuitive rem rolling block pattern guns.

But what about you? What single shot action type do you adore most?

Pics of course are greatly encouraged
 
Well, my only single shot (not counting homebuilt semi-autos that don't feed right :D) is the 7mm Remington Rolling Block, so I suppose that qualifies. Hopefully I'll have a Peabody to pair with it at some point; I find those to be the most aesthetically pleasing of the single shots, what with the curly percussion-cap-style hammer, slab sides, thin, clean profile, and elderly-school musket stock. The action is also as strong as all get-out from what I understand, (possibly) to the point of being capable of light smokeless usage.

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It's a much nicer looking gun than the more practical Martini-Henry offerings it inspired, that went on to serve the Crown for several decades (and beyond, in the Far East)

TCB
 
The Ruger #1A in 7x57 is one of my favorites(I have commitment issues),but I also enjoy my T/C Contender with several barrels-.223,30 Herrett,357 Herrett,30/30. I have a Ruger #3 in 375 Win.that is fun too. In the less common column,I have a BSA Martini chambered in 218 Bee,and a Stevens #44 in 22 mag.I suppose my Remngton 510P doesn't count as it is a bolt action,single shot.Single shot rifles have always had a special place in my heart too. If I ever learn how to post up pictures,I will.
 
The Sharps percussion actions converted to centerfire cartridge. Many think that all the Sharps cartridge rifles were 1874 models, but scads of the Civil War percussion carbine guns were converted at the factory and by gunsmiths into cartridge guns. I believe the majority of "Buffalo guns" I've seen were converted percussion actions. They just seem to reek of frontier character to me, even more than the '74's.
 
I would like to find a Rolling Block I can afford but until then I will have to keep shooting my original 1884 Springfield Trapdoor rifle with the Buffington rear sight. This gun was in military service at one point because it has a large #12, which is a rack position number, stamped into the stock. I load only low pressure 405gr LFN 45-70 rounds for that rifle, nothing over 18,000 PSI for my baby... :)
 
Favorite? Falling Block.
I have a number of single shot rifles and pistols.
A FWB prone rifle and a Pardini Free pistol, both bolt guns.
A Savage repro of the old Stevens Favorite - rolling block.
An 1876 Martini-Henry 577-450 - a kind of falling block, though of a design particular to the M-H rifles.
A Martini Cadet rifle - .310 Cadet....action as above.
A Trapdoor Springfield - hinged breechblock.
A Ruger #1 Tropical - Falling Block
Two T/C Contenders, a carbine and a pistol - break open.
A T/C Encore - break open.
 
My favorite single shot action is the Springfield Single Shot.

Here is a custom 1866 I built a few years ago.

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And a Model 1873 I recently received from Herself's father.

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The Peabody is an interesting action and one I would like to try out but for now, the Trapdoor is it!
 
Love single shots. My favorite is the rolling block: simple, reliable and strong. I have one in an old Navy Arms 45-70.

Not a rifle but I have Contender pistols (first generation) in 7 calibers. They are a handloaders delight. If I needed another rifle, it would likely be an Encore.

Jeff
 
I like break-open action single-shot rifles,,,

I like break-open action single-shot rifles,,,
I know they are the slowest to reload,,,
And some people think they're weak.

But I like them for one silly reason,,,
I like ejecting the empty over my shoulder. :p

Okay, that's really silly some might say,,,
But I really do enjoy that feature.

It's great for getting lookie-loo's off your back,,,
Pop a hot .357 Mag case over your shoulder at them,,,
That teaches them to maintain a proper distance behind you.

Aarond

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I really like the break action on the HR Handi rifles. Definitely something I want to pickup even though I am not a huge fan of single shots, but a nice utility rifle.
 
Break action. For several reasons.

First and foremost I learned the art of the shotgun using an h&r topper 410 blasting squirrels out of oak trees while sitting in my dad and grandpas laps. So break action is nostalgic.

Second I like the simplicity. No parts of the firing mechanism move when opening the action so it seems much more robust than some of the other types.

Third, is safety. When crossing fences, creeks, whatever conventional wisdom tells you to make the weapon safe. Just put your thumb in place to stop the ejector/extractor from chucking the round in your face, step over and close. No handling the ammo or difficult processes when wearing gloves. You just hit the open lever and the close it up when done.

Last (most important) is that these frames are built by most manufacturers to take a variety of barrels allowing rifle, shotgun, and even pistol configurations at a very reasonable cost with the benefit of not having to learn to operate a new weapon.
 
I can't find any fault with the Savage Target AccuTrigger action. Push feed, adjustable down to 6 oz. and available to build whatever caliber rifle you want. I know that some do upgrade the triggers in these actions but I think they're going a bit overboard. If you have the money then why not but it takes a good chunk of change to get an upgrade to the trigger on that action. The action alone costs nearly $600 and the trigger upgrades start at about $300 I believe. Makes for a nice rifle I'm sure.
 
I've got a rolling block and a TC Encore break action. Both are nice depending on how they are being used.

I prefer the rolling block when shooting from the crossed sticks and a stool. The break action would be extremely cumbersome if I tried that.

For standing and shooting the break action is just great.

I'd like to get a falling block Winchester at some point. Or a Pedersoli copy. And if I can find a Springfield trap door in .38-55 at some point I'd like to have one of those as well.
 
I have a NEF Handi-Rifle in .45-70 and can't complain. It's a pretty good rifle. My dad has one in .30-06 and its an excellent rifle as well.
 
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