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Thread: A long wait . . . 4.5 years!

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    A long wait . . . 4.5 years!

    How long would you wait for a rifle? Gunsmiths can take a long time with projects, 2 years isn't unheard of . . . and then there was old Din, bless him he might be 2 years plus!

    A collector might take a fair while for the right rifle etc to come up, and parts from overseas can be the same, I think I waited nearly 3 years to get a special Mauser bolt

    But I have set a new record for me at least - yup brought a rifle in the UK in Sept 2019 and received it today, so 4.5 years near enough! Just after I bought it Covid happened and the world fell to bits, the travel restrictions killed most flights including the few that can fly firearms to NZ. So 3 import permits (they expire after a year) and about $1500 plus some help from various forumites later its in hand and luckily exactly as I was hoping for.

    Barrel and stock are mint but the rifle is not collector grade (been threaded and glass bedded) so I can legitimately hack it if I choose! And it will get hill miles, that always purifies the safe queens!
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    You can't post something like this without any pictures! I want to see what rifle is worth waiting 4.5 years for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by will.i.em View Post
    You can't post something like this without any pictures! I want to see what rifle is worth waiting 4.5 years for.
    Yeah, it's like saying I saw some side boob at the park but no pictures (with consent of course!)

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    Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!

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    A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.

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    Now I need a wee scope for it, the 30mm tube is just to test . . .
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    You know Tentman as a weatherby fan boy from way back this tickles me somewhat.

    Lovely rifle

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    New socks as well?
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    Well it's quite understated for a Weatherby
    And the walnut is nice
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tentman View Post
    Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!

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    A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.
    Nice. Is that the original forend/stock? Friend Jeff will be drooling.
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    It is original I think but it's a bit different from the usual Wetherbys with white line spacers etc and the foreend tip is also a funny shape . .,

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    Quote Originally Posted by blip View Post
    New socks as well?
    Little bit of side-sock just to tease you @blip I'm sure he wouldn't mind posting a pic if you need to see the whole thing.

    Obviously you're a very patient person @Tentman. Glad it all worked out for you, finally.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tentman View Post
    Jeez you guys are easy, the first thought of side boob and you want too see the whole thing, luckily I've just put a shot through it to get it on paper and calibrate GRT, there's no way I'd post it up still a virgin!

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    A Weatherby Varmintmaster in 22-250. Reason for the wait, it's a mini size action with a .473 bolthead and just long enough for the 22-250 and it's cousins/great grandchildren like 6x47Lap etc.
    that is very very nice thanks for the photos

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    She’s a beauty alright.
    Welcome to Sako club.

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    Patience is a virtue too many lack in todays world.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fee Knicks View Post
    Patience is a virtue too many lack in todays world.
    Don't think you can say it's patience when it is out of your control. Dating a religious lady and waiting til yah married... now that's patience lol

 

 

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