1st Rifle

[Robin128]

All for target then?

The best smile you get is from repeated v shots...not whether it impresses small boys.

:)

[Convict_keeper]

All for target then?

The best smile you get is from repeated v shots...not whether it impresses small boys.

:)

LOL And to think i like impressing small boys :shock:

CK

[Robin128]

Remigton 700 308win and cheapo scope will get them within 1 moa 100 and then year after year you can tweek to improve accuracy...if you like DIY.

[ovenpaa]

A .303 with open sights would fit the bill, factory ammunition is not desperately expensive and you could get a very nice No4 Mk1 and have enough money left over to buy a press and some dies, plus a couple hundred of Dodgyrog's finest and start rolling your own. We have several forum members shooting .303 and I am all set to start shooting cast boolits in my .303's so information will be plentiful in all areas.

Plus you should have enough over for a cheapie 'scoped .22LR for plinking

Oh and enough to buy the wife some flowers......and maybe even leave a couple of quid in the piggy bank.

G'wan - start with a proper old Brit and look on it as the start of you apprenticeship.

[Robin128]

Marlin's are pretty... esp in stainless

[Convict_keeper]

LOL Like your thinking Ovenpaa, but why are those Mausers so darn good looking :?

CK

[ovenpaa]

Forgot to say, I have a WWI issue P14 that looks rattier than a ratty thing, scuffed and used. First time I shot it was at 800 yards with Christel watching fall of shot, all she said was "Elevation spot on, hit at nine o'clock"

It has a Brindles match trigger box, a reworked magazine follower so I can close on an empty magazine and a fine vernier rear sight, other than that it is erm.. standard. Even in such a state of 'tune' I doubt it is worth more than GBP375, they are stunningly accurate and hugely under rated rifles, and no, it is not for sale!

Based on a Mauser action, designed in the UK and built in the USA and chambered in .303 (The P17 was 30-06)

[Robin128]

Watch out for .22 auto loaders that don't feed properly...you may fall out with it.

An original 303 Enfield...talk to ovenpaa.

There are some really nice ones out there for that money...and some lemons.

[ovenpaa]

Watch out for .22 auto loaders that don't feed properly...you may fall out with it.

An original 303 Enfield...talk to ovenpaa.

There are some really nice ones out there for that money...and some lemons.

Check out the Marlin's some of them are very nice, also Magtech do a some Marlin clones that used to be sub GBP100 brand new.

You flatter me Rob

Regarding the .303's Dromia has a wealth of knowledge as do several other FB'ers. I do try to learn as much as I can about the particular rifles I shoot tho.

[Alpha1]

Dromia may even have one or two .303 for sale.