In 1986, master gunsmiths Don Allen and Pete Grisel had a dream. Embracing emerging technology, alongside time-honored techniques, they fulfilled that dream with the Model 76 – an impeccable new breed of bolt-action design and performance.
MODEL 76 CLASSIC
The rifle that launched the Dakota legend.
For more than thirty years, the classic Model 76 has claimed its rightful place as the most coveted custom rifle on the market today. Featuring timeless design attributes and an unparalleled level of craftsmanship and detail, it’s the ultimate in controlled- round feed perfection. Simply, the finest custom bolt-action rifle made.
CLASSIC FEATURES
- XXX grade walnut with a hand-rubbed oil finish
- Point panel hand-cut checkering
- Dakota swivel studs
- Short, standard and long actions
- A wide variety of chambers available from 22-250 Remington to 416 Remington
MODEL 76 DELUXE
The Upgraded Dakota legend.
DELUXE FEATURES
- Same basic features of the classic
- Color cased receiver
- Color cased metal buttplate
- Color cased trigger guard assembly
- Color case talley scope rings and bases
- Color case single metal crossbolt plug
- Jeweled bolt
- Slim stock design
- Hand checkered bolt knob
- Hand checked point pattern on stock
- Island rear sight
- Banded hooded front sight (set back from muzzle)
- Exhibition grade english walnut
- Ken Howell and Banded front sling swivels
- A wide variety of chambers available from 22-250 Remington to 416 Remington
MODEL 76 ALPINE
ALPINE FEATURES
- XXX grade English walnut
- Two panel stock checkering
- Schnabel forearm
- 22″ premium featherweight barrel
- Pillar and Devcon bedded stock inlet
- 22-250 Remington to 30-06 Springfield
MODEL 76 MANNLICHER
MANNLICHER FEATURES
- Mannlicher stock with two panel stock checkering
- 20″ barrel
- XXX grade walnut
- Color case
- Talley bases and rings
- A wide variety of chambers available from 22-250 Remington to 30-06 Springfield
MODEL 76 SAFARI
The Big Game choice.
SAFARI FEATURES
- XXX grade walnut
- Cheekpiece with shadowline
- Hand-cut point wrap checkering on fore-end
- Ebony fore-end tip
- Barrel band and inletted Ken Howell swivel stud
- Right or left hand guaranteed accuracy
- Devcon bedded stock inlay
- 7mm Remington Magnum to 458 Lott
MODEL 76 AFRICAN
The Bigger Game choice.
AFRICAN FEATURES
- XXX grade walnut
- Cheekpiece with shadowline
- Hand-cut point wrap checkering on fore-end
- Ebony fore-end tip
- Two cross bolts with ebony plugs
- Barrel band and inletted Ken Howell swivel
- Devcon bedded stock inlay
- Straddle floorplate with inside release
- drop belly magazine with four-round capacity
- Mercury recoil reducer in stock fore-end
- Quarter rib with one fixed-blade and banded/hooded
- front sight with optic bead and window hood
- 7mm Remington Magnum to 416 Remington, 404 Jeffery, 416 Rigby and 450 Dakota
MODEL 76 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER
A versatile professional hunting firearm.
PROFESSIONAL HUNTER FEATURES
- Available as Safari or African
- Rugged, custom fiberglass stock with cheek piece
- 14″ Length of Pull pillar bedding
- Barrel band swivel stud
- Cerakote™ matte black finish
- 23″ Douglas premium stainless barrel
- Front ramp sight with rear island single blade
- Devcon bedded stock inlay
- Available calibers: 375 H&H;, 404 Jeffery, 416 Remington, 416 Rigby, 458 Lott, 450 Dakota and 450 Rigby
MODEL 76 TRAVELER
A Model 76 that takes down into two sections
Created for the global hunter, the Traveler is a Model 76 that takes down into two sections — the receiver/stock and barrel/fore-end — for compact carrying. 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 400 H&H;, or a 7mm Dakota with a 404 Dakota, for the ultimate plains game and big-game combinations. Available in a wide range of calibers and, like the Model 76, in Classic, Safari and African grades.
TRAVELER FEATURES
- Unique takedown system is both quick and secure and features threadless assembly and disassembly
- 4 action sizes available: Standard, Magnum, Long Magnum, and Rigby
- Limited to two (2) barrel set
- Available in Classic, Safari and African models
- Cross bolts with ebony plugs
- Blueprinted action from birth
- One-piece bolt design
- Matte blue finish
- Claw extractor, controlled round feed
- 3 Position Safety
- Field-proven open trigger design
- 8-40 scope mount holes
- Flat bottom integral recoil lug receiver
- Enhanced bolt release system
- Std L.O.P. 13 5/8″
- Mechanical ejector
- Reverse round follower
- Pillar and fully bedded stock inlet with Devcon
- Fully hand polished
- Guaranteed MOA accuracy
- Hand-tuned feeding
- Range tested for accuracy
- Target included
STANDARD FEATURES
All MODEL 76 Standard Features:
- Blueprinted action from birth
- 5 action sizes available: Short, Short Magnum, Standard, Magnum, and Long Magnum
- A wide variety of chambers available from 22-250 Remington to 416 Remington
- 23″ premium barrel
- Right- or left-hand configurations
- 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 lbs depending on configuration
- Std L.O.P. 13 5/8″
- Matte blue finish
- One-piece (Classic) steel trigger guard
- Claw extractor, controlled round feed
- 3 Position Safety
- Field-proven open trigger design
- 8-40 scope mount holes
- Flat bottom integral recoil lug receiver
- 1/2″ or 1″ black rubber recoil pad
- One-piece bolt design
- Enhanced bolt release system
- Mechanical ejector
- Reverse round follower
- Pillar and fully bedded stock inlet
- Fully hand polished
- Hand-tuned feeding
- Range tested for accuracy
- Guaranteed MOA accuracy
- Target included
The Dakota Arms .30-06 Limited Edition Model 76
Most experienced hunters agree that the .30-06 Springfield is the most influential, widely used cartridge ever conceived. Even a century after its introduction, it remains one of the most versatile, effective, and accurate calibers in the world.
What better way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the landmark cartridge of the 20th century than with two of the landmark firearms of the 21st century?
Only 101 chances to own a Limited Edition 100th Anniversary rifle.
For each year of the .30-06’s illustrious history from 1906 to 2006, Dakota Arms will build Limited Edition .30-06 100th Anniversary rifles in both the Model 76 and the Model 10. Each is chambered for the .30-06 Springfield.
Serial numbers are offered on a first-come, first-served basis from 76-1906 to 76-2006 and 10-1906 to 10-2006. Select the most important date for you in the last 100 years…a birthday, anniversary, or special event.
This opportunity won’t come again for another 100 years. Only 101 individuals will ever own a .30-06 100th Anniversary Model 76 and matching scope. Only 101 will ever own the matching Model 10 and its scope. You can be among them…if you act now. Matching serial numbers are available should you like one of each. Order now. When all are spoken for, there will be no more.
A wise purchase. And an enjoyable one.
Very few rifles appreciate in value the way Dakotas have done. The Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Model 76 and Model 10 will each come with a complete provenance to further enhance its value as a collector item. You can buy a cheaper rifle; you cannot make a better investment that will give you so much pleasure in the field.
The Dakota Model 76 has a legacy as impressive as that of the 30-06 itself. It has proven itself on every continent, in every environment, on every type of game. It combines the best features of the pre-64 Model 70 action with a Mauser-type extractor.. .along with many innovations that have made the Dakota 76 one of the most desirable firearms in the world.
This very special Dakota Model 76 is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for collectors, historians, and anyone who appreciates a superb custom firearm. Only 101 .30-06 Anniversary Model 76 rifles will be made. Your reservation now will assure you of one of the most important rifles of the 21st century
Special Anniversary Optics From Swarovski, Too.
Swarovski Optik has joined with Dakota Arms to offer, should you choose, a Special Edition scope. What makes this offer extraordinary is that the serial numbers of the scopes will match the rifle serial numbers. Dakota will mount your scope, sight it in, and use that scope for barrel break-in on your rifle.
Final Verdict
The Model 76 action is the perfect blend of form and function. Milled from a solid block of pre-hardened steel, it’s the world’s finest breed of bolt-action design and controlled-feed performance.