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    I would be seconding the suggestion to talk with the Bradley's at Stager sports (my experience, avoid Hugh, talk with someone else who is sensible). They have imported a lot of high end euro stuff over the years and you might just be surprised at what they have on hand.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Well done if you can pull that one off.
    Hahaha she earns way more than I do fortunately the old 1-3 months salary chestnut should cover a Luxus might have to let here climb the ladder a few years then opt for the Baronesse. She was always suspicious why I pushed her to get a license. Theres always hope my step uncle wedding gift was a rifle however his wife also got one instead of an expensive ring.

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    CAC / Graeme Campoi(?) has some very interesting good rifles from time to time. He could be worth a chat. In my view there is nothing better than either a double rifle, or a full wood stock. There is a Ruger No1 in 257 Roberts with a full wood stock that pops up on trade me from time to time, would leave enough in the budget for some really nice glass too and a proper gun case. That would make something special. (Though a more popular calibre would not go astray) .
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    Take out a mortgage and get a Rigby London Best!!

    It'll eat a Sako Bavarian alive and regurgitate it several times like a cow eating grass....or a penguin whipping up a feed for its chick.

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    Are we there yet?
    Boom, cough,cough,cough

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    So after a lot of phone calls around the country, actually finding something we liked at short notice was more of a challenge that you'd think. Unavailable models we wanted, long lead times, unavailable calibers we were looking at, the budget not stretching far enough for a full set up of a specific rifle etc etc. We had a deadline as well...so had to make the call.

    Essentially we wanted a set up that was ready to go, basically he will be given it and could go shoot a deer the same day. So getting optics, ammo, case, sling all in one deal within our budget was the key point really. We also wanted a versatile caliber his missus and kids could shoot on family hunts too...and have something he'd not be scared to use as well was pretty important!

    So we pretty much ended up with what I thought would be suitable in the first case. I know they're a common rifle, but I kept coming back to - if someone gave me this would I be happy...and to be fair I think I'd be stoked. So we ended up with a 20 inch Bavarian in 6.5x55, with a Swaro 3.5-18x44. Just about to go pick it up now.

    Shooters World in Gore did us a great deal on the full set up and it came in well within budget.
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    All said and done, I think you chose well. You'll let us know his reaction?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Max Headroom View Post
    All said and done, I think you chose well. You'll let us know his reaction?
    It'll go bag. Deer will die.

    Yep of course.
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    Looks like a ripper. Would love on with a nice straight comb. I'm sure your. Mate will be stoked!! Shooters world have some good buggers working there

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    Very nice, I think the wood on that one is nicer than mine. Mine is very dark so not as much contrast between the stock and the fore-end.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deepsouthaussie View Post
    Looks like a ripper. Would love on with a nice straight comb. I'm sure your. Mate will be stoked!! Shooters world have some good buggers working there

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    I put together something similar a few years ago for someones 21 st. Classic Mauser 98 action, custom walnut stock, Swarovski 3 to 9, conetrol rings, leather sling with name inscribed, floorplate engraved with name and date etc. custom carrying bag and custom made knife with name engraved. Really nice job and says he will never sell it. All up about 5k then. Still possible for about 6k. Can send photos of similar rifle if you wish. It was 7x57.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    That looks like a mighty fine comb

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