Author Topic: Lexus Arms (Read 2643 times)

Dalgo · « **on:** March 19, 2012, 04:35:06 AM »

Greetings fellow single-shot lovers. Anyone have any experience with the new Lexus Arms single shot stalking rifle. I handled one at my favorite dealer here in PA this past week. It felt great, and was just beautiful. With a case-hardened receiver, and exquisite Turkish walnut, nice and trim, balanced beautifully. Begs for a compact scope (my choice - Swaro Z 3 in 3-9X). It can take additional barrels, if I'm not mistaken. Looks and feels like it's very well made. This one was in .243, but there are many caliber and other options. I would very much appreciate some feedback from those of you who own one, and/or have some field experience with them (or Lexus Arms).

Dalgo

sparkyc2 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2012, 05:27:40 AM »

That's Luxus Arms made in Ohio

Rangr44 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:33:52 AM »

They do great eye candy

and get a load of the fancy buttstocks they have ready to go:

http://www.luxusarms.com/html/stock_inventory.html

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Dalgo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2012, 05:29:34 PM »

OMG! Eye candy is right! Has anyone really shot one, taken it on a hunt, taken game? Other than the pics Lexus shows on their website, real experience with the gun in the field? (gun seems like a weak word for it). Appears to be a piece of art at a reasonable price, viz a vis the Euro singles (K-1, Hubertus, K-95). Would be nice to have a quality Euro-style stalking rifle at a "reasonable price" made on this side of the pond. At first glance, it compares extremely favorably to a Krieghoff Hubertus (Eight grand!!) in fit, finish and feel. There's a super dealer here in PA, EuroOptic, that stocks them.

Dalgo

Silvertp · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:27:40 AM »

Dalgo

Sounds to me like you are ready to take the bait. Pick one up and let us know how it performs.

They certainly are classy looking.

Silvertp

cybin · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2012, 03:44:34 PM »

The American Rifleman just had a article on them this month--they are expensive. The handi looks better all the time.

cybin

OK hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2012, 05:28:33 PM »

The rifle featured in the American Rifleman is mine. A different barrel & caliber was used for the test. The fit and finish are outstanding and the switch barrel capability will allow many uses. I am very proud to own one.

Reverend Recoil · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:15:20 AM »

Let's be honest. It's not eye candy, it's gun porn. You could go blind.

Dalgo · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2012, 04:40:00 PM »

I agree! It is gun porn. Now, I have to figure out how I'm going to afford it. Darn, life do get complicated! I'm thinkin, case-hardened receiver in .243, w/Swaro 3X9. Ouch! (I do have lots of other calibers, just not that one - and I can order other barrels/calibers - that's definitely gun porn-evil temptation).

eskimo36 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2012, 11:28:47 AM »

I have one in 223 and it is a great gun.

pastorp · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2012, 08:40:04 AM »

I'm saving for one, & I believe I'll get it in 250 savage.

it will be my old man hunting rifle. It will go right next to my last old man hunting rifle. A browning 1885 in 243.

Regards,

Dalgo · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:01:24 AM »

pastorp, I'm seriously thinking on saving for the one I saw, which was in .243, a caliber which will fit a gap. Like you, I keep saying it will be may last purchase, but last week a Ruger #1B in .204 Ruger came home with me, and I've also been lusting after a Fr. Jung & Sohn 16/8X57 that someone is willing to part with. So, who's to say when we stop. All I know is that the Luxus Mod 11 that I handled is light, beautiful and balanced. I could be happy forever with that.

Pierre

Dalgo · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2012, 04:12:44 AM »

I apologize, pastorp, I took your "old man hunting rifle" as being your last old man hunting rifle. Which, of course, is incorrect. I am 67 years "young," and I keep telling myself that I have to stop this nonsense of constantly purchasing rifles. But..... after playing w/the Luxus, it has just gotten under my skin and won't leave. I really am into light, well-balanced accurate guns, the Luxus is certainly that (and the fact that it is beautiful and a take-down/interchangeable barrel system is a bonus).

Pierre

pastorp · « **Reply #13 on:** May 08, 2012, 02:38:04 AM »

Dalgo,
I agree with you. Not much not to like with that rifle especialty if you like fancy wood.

And I like fancy wood....

Regards,

Dalgo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 08, 2012, 03:51:13 AM »

Pastorp, have you seen the new trigger guard treatment on the rifle that's on their home page? Wow, talk about a Gibbs-Farquharson / Ruger look. It is beautiful. Absolutely classic. I think they nailed it. I, for one, think that the side-cocking mechanism is good, and doesn't detract from the looks of the gun. Didn't like the TC-like trigger guard treatment very much, but this new trigger guard opening lever is super neat.

Pierre

Dalgo · « **Reply #15 on:** May 08, 2012, 04:03:00 AM »

Here's the link:
m11-models.html

Cheers.

Dalgo · « **Reply #16 on:** May 08, 2012, 04:05:53 AM »

Actually there's a better (larger) picture of it on their home page. It is their "C" grade.

hillbill · « **Reply #17 on:** May 08, 2012, 12:37:01 PM »

wow! very nice guns! had never seen one before. i was dissapointed though when looking at the caliber list for the B. no 6.5 or 260? what the heck?

kynardsj · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2012, 01:00:19 PM »

I just couldn't take something that beautiful into the woods. I'd cry like a baby if I scratched it. I'll stick with my Encore rifle.

Dalgo · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2012, 04:17:14 AM »

Hillbill, it has interchangeable barrels, you can order it with any caliber barrel you want (may pay a little bit more for a non-standard caliber).

Kynardsj, I hear you about scratching the wood. I think that with reasonable care those stocks should make it through life. They can always be refinished to look brand-new. A little ding here and there won't hurt anything, and will add character to your gun.

eskimo36 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:35:05 PM »

These stocks are Turkish walnut and they are very hard and finished with teak oil. If you scratch it use some Watco teak oil from Lowes and a piece of 1000 grit wet/dry. The scratches go away.

OK hunter · « **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2012, 04:51:44 PM »

I have an extra barrel in 260 on order. Should be here within the month. Whomever posted about the 250 Savage has been reading my mail. I think that would be a perfect caliber for it.

Great rifles, beautifully made and the guys there are first rate...