Dakota Traveler Takedown
Dakota Arms Inc. · Rifle · Discontinued · 1989
Also known as: Dakota Model 76 Traveler, Dakota 76 Traveler, Dakota Arms Traveler Takedown
Overview
The Dakota Traveler Takedown is a premium American takedown bolt-action rifle built by Dakota Arms of Sturgis, South Dakota, as the disassembling version of the Model 76. Its controlled-round-feed action separates into a barrel/fore-end unit and a receiver/stock unit without threads or tools, using a locking lug interface that preserves headspace and zero across repeated take-downs so the rifle can be packed into a compact case for travel. Chambered here in the dangerous-game .416 Rigby, it pairs a hand-figured walnut stock, banded front sight, and express rear sight for African and other big-game hunting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 5443 g (192.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1143 mm (45.00") |
| Barrel Length | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Fixed Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 732 m/s (2402 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6938 J (5117 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .416 Rigby · primary — also known as 10.57x74mm, .416 Rigby Rimless
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Internal Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Three Position Safety, Controlled Round Feed
- Features: Takedown, Controlled Round Feed, Claw Extractor, Hinged Floorplate, Banded Front Sight, Express Rear Sight, Glass Bedding
Base model
Production
Production years: 1989-2020
Low-volume hand-built production; the Model 76 platform continued as the Parkwest Arms SD-76 after Dakota Arms' assets changed hands
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Don Allen and Pete Grisel
Discontinued: 2020
Notes
The Traveler is offered across the Model 76 chambering range from .243-class rounds up to large dangerous-game cartridges such as .416 Rigby and .458 Winchester Magnum. The threadless take-down joint is designed to maintain point of impact after reassembly.
Background
Dakota Arms was founded in 1986 by stockmaker Don Allen and his wife Norma with custom gunsmith Pete Grisel, who blended the pre-64 Winchester Model 70 with the Mauser M98 to create the Model 76; the Traveler adapted that controlled-feed action into a tool-less takedown rifle for the traveling hunter.