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Celebrating 25 years at the pinnacle of bolt-action form and function, the Dakota® Model 76™ was developed by Don Allen and Pete Grisel in 1986. It exemplifies the very best of bolt-action innovation with the exquisite lines and impeccable shot-to-shot precision created only through the individual attention of Dakota craftsmen. The action combines the best features of the pre-64 Model 70, with a Mauser-type extractor for controlled round feed and ultra-positive extraction.
Today, the Dakota 76 is one of the most desirable hunting rifles in the world, proven on every continent, in every climate, and on every type of game. It has deservedly taken its place among the legendary rifles of the 20th--and 21st centuries.
The Dakota 76 is offered in Classic, Safari and African grades, with Alpine , Traveler and Mannlicher versions also available. All feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features.
2012 Dakota Catalog.
2011 Dakota Price List with Options.
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The Dakota® Model 76 Classic™ is the entry level Model 76™, the first choice for someone seeking the strength of the Model 76 action, planning to use the rifle with optics rather than open sights and desiring a simpler trim stock.
The Dakota Model 76 is offered in Classic, Safari and African grades. They all feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features available.
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The Model 76 Classic™ Deluxe is the perfect choice for smaller framed hunters needing a trimmer stock for their hunting rifle but needing the open sights and cheekpiece of the Safari model, and is available in the same calibers as the Classic.
The Dakota® Model 76™ is offered in Classic, Safari and African grades. They all feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features available.
The strength of the Model 76™ action in the lightest, trimmest package available, the slender, Schnabel forend stock of the Alpine combined with the featherweight barrel contour is the lightest of the Dakota® Model 76 rifles.
Features of the Model 76 plus:
We took the most popular options added to the Alpine model and offered them as a package, the Alpine Deluxe.
Features of the Alpine plus:
The Dakota® Model 76 Mannlicher™ offers a very traditional bolt action stalking rifle look to the Model 76™. It is available in Classicand Safari grades. All feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features available.
The ultimate platform for a mid-bore hunting rifle, the Safari is our most popular rifle in the .375 H&H cartridge, a perfect blend of form and function. The four round capacity of .375 H&H in the magazine plus the guaranteed 1” accuracy of all Dakota rifles gives the shooter the confidence to make the shot count.
The largest framed Model 76™ rifle, the stock is designed to reduce perceived recoil and muzzle climb when shooting big bore calibers, yet still holding four .416 Rigby cartridges in the magazine.
The Dakota® Model 76 is offered in Classic, Safari and African grades. They all feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features available.
The Dakota® Model 76 Traveler™ takes down in two sections--the receiver/stock and barrel/fore-end--for compact carry in the included case. You can even add a second barrel from the same family of calibers for optimum versatility. For example, combine a 300 H&H with a 375 H&H or a 7mm Dakota with a 404 Dakota for the ultimate plains game and big-game combinations.
The Traveler allows you to carry two different caliber/barrel combinations in a small, unobtrusive case that does not say "firearm" to prying eyes. We can fit your Traveler with detachable scope rings to make for an even smaller package.
The Traveler is available in a wide range of calibers and, like the Model 76™, is offered in Classic, Safari and African grades. All feature controlled round feeding and positive extraction; the extractor, underneath the locking lug and positioned at the end of the bolt, opens fully to insure that the next round feeds smoothly. The three-position safety allows the bolt to be operated with the safety on. The one-piece trigger guard and hinged floorplate are machined from solid bar stock. Every Dakota 76 can be custom-tailored to your size and tastes, with a wide range of optional features available.
It's rare to find two Dakota® rifles that are exactly the same, thanks to the hundreds of options our skilled craftsman offer on each model. From custom engraving and premium Englih, Turkish or Bastogne walnut stocks to custom length of pull, barrel length and contour, you can build your Dakota exactly how you like. Scroll the image above to see some of the options for the Model 76™ and see our option list.
The epitome of strength and beauty among single-shot rifles. Our famous Model 10™ is lightweight, pleasing to the eye and deadly accurate. Its exceptionally solid falling-block action design and fast lock time produce world renowned shot-to-shot consistency, and the fit and finish are impeccable.
The patented Dakota® Falling Block receiver is machined from solid bar stock, resulting in an exceptionally sttrong yet light-weight action. Build yours with a vast array of options, in calibers ranging from 17 HMR to 404 Dakota. Choose from magnum or standard versions.
We took the most popular options for the Model 10™-- exhibition grade walnut, color cased receiver, Inletted Ken Howell swivel, inletted gold oval, tear drops and wrap checkering on the forend, and packaged them together into the Model 10 Deluxe.
The Dakota® Model 10 Deluxe single-shot rifle is lightweight, pleasing to the eye and deadly accurate. Its exceptionally solid falling-block action design and fast lock time produce world renowned shot-to-shot consistency, and the fit and finish are impeccable.
The patented Dakota Falling Block receiver is machined from solid bar stock, resulting in an exceptionally sttrong yet light-weight action. Build yours with a vast array of options, in calibers ranging from 17 HMR to 404 Dakota. Choose from magnum or standard versions. Many upgrades available.
Features of Model 10 plus:
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The Dakota® Model 10 Mannlicher™ single-shot rifle is lightweight, pleasing to the eye and deadly accurate. Its exceptionally solid falling-block action design and fast lock time produce world renowned shot-to-shot consistency, and the fit and finish are impeccable.
It's rare to find two Dakota® rifles that are exactly the same, thanks to the hundreds of options our skilled craftsman offer on each model. From custom engraving and premium walnut stocks to custom length of pull, barrel length and contour, you can build your Dakota exactly how you like. Scroll the image above to see some of the options for the Model 10™ including wood, checkering, engraving and metal finishes.
A superior breed of hunter, crafted with supreme quality and precision the Dakota® name was built on. The Dakota Model 97™ features a lighter, round body configuration that includes all the best pre-64 Model 70 and Mauser features, plus a match-grade barrel and adjustable Model 76™ trigger for peak accuracy.
Four models are available: The Long Range Hunter with a matte blue finish, the All-Weather Hunter with matte stainless steel receiver and barrel, the Deluxe with a precision chrome moly matte blued barrel and AAA Claro walnut stock, and The Outfitter in your choice of many colors. The Long Range Hunter, All-Weather Hunter and Outfitter Take Down feature precision-crafted composite stocks.
