AT first glance, Haenel’s new
Jaeger 10 Basic outwardly
looks like another version of
the Jaeger 10 De-Luxe that I
reviewed in the January 2013
issue, but it is an entirely
different rifle. Offering
Germanic quality in a
space-age black glass-fibre
reinforced copolymer
polypropylene synthetic stock
with slim dimensions,
Haenel's new Basic model
copies the American classic
stock design. The injection-
molded “plastic” handle has a
high, straight comb sans
cheekpiece, a slim, ratheropen pistol grip that fits the
hand snugly and comfortably
and a tapered fore-end that's
slightly pear-shaped in
cross-section whch allows
control over where the rifle
points. The nose of the comb
is deeply dished on either
side to accommodate the base
of the thumb for right and
lefthanded shooters alike.
Panels of stippling molded
into fore-end and grip afford a
sceure grasp to damp or
bloodied hands. Detachable
sling swivel studs - one fore
and one aft - are standard and
the butt is capped with a15mm soft black recoil pad.
The action of the
“newcomer” is purely a blend
of "new world technology” and
modern gunmaking skills
which signals quite a
departure for a company like
Haenel who is famous for “old
world craftsmanship,” rather
than mass production
techniques. However, to
compete on equal terms in
today's market, bolt action
receivers must be made on
automated computer
controlled machinery capable
of turning out a finished
product with minimal layingHaenel’s New Jaeger 10 Basic
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This German-
made centrefire
combines modern
high-tech design
features with
slim, trim
American stock
contours to make
a practical well-
balanced sporting
rif le that’s quite
affordable.
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REPORT BY NICK HARVEY1