deputy dog Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Glad to say lads, after 8 months of headwork trying to save money for my new rifle. I finally went down to Sportsmans GC and actually bought it. After shouldering a few i decided on the Browning X Bolt Stainless, with Fluted barrel in .243 flavour with all the trimmings, though only a modest scope to go along with till i get enough for a more prestigous scope to sit on top. Big thanks to PaulT of this forum for taking his time to run me down after work to get it i very much appreciated it mate, thanks a lot. Cant wait to get it zeroed in now and out after the foxes, trigger finger is a little itchy to say the least now haha. Hope to post some pictures on this site of the success i'm hopefully going to have with my new toy, in the not so distant future. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Nice one bud, I bet you're made up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) Nice one bud, I bet you're made up Well pleased butt :D :D DD Edited February 15, 2012 by deputy dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david hunter Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 all the best with your new rifle.dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boristhedog Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Good choice DD, you'll enjoy it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Glad to say lads, after 8 months of headwork trying to save money for my new rifle. I finally went down to Sportsmans GC and actually bought it. After shouldering a few i decided on the Browning X Bolt Stainless, with Fluted barrel in .243 flavour with all the trimmings, though only a modest scope to go along with till i get enough for a more prestigous scope to sit on top. Big thanks to PaulT of this forum for taking his time to run me down after work to get it i very much appreciated it mate, thanks a lot. Cant wait to get it zeroed in now and out after the foxes, trigger finger is a little itchy to say the least now haha. Hope to post some pictures on this site of the success i'm hopefully going to have with my new toy, in the not so distant future. DD well in mate happy hunting and good luck :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometa24/7 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 excellent choice fella,I'm currently saving myself for an x-bolt in 223, I think there lovley to look at and being a browning I should imagine the quallity will be there to, but never having fired one no had one i can only assumme. so i'll be keeping an eye on your fuiture posts with intrest..goodluck with it and ATB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointer Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Happy Hunting DD.....enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Well i hope its a good choice lads ha ha, cant wait to put it through its paces and see what we can do together. She feels right in the handling for me, just hope it fires as well as it says on the paper work. Bit of paper punching first, then have go at the four legged varmints with bushy tails. Hopefully i'l have a few pictures soon enough showing how much old charlie dont like us together. But im confident its going to be a good partnership. Keep you posted how i get on. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Good on you Gareth glad you finally got your new rifle. Best of luck mate, straight + safe shooting.Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 happy new rifle look forward to the pics mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 nice rifle then and sure you will enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 I'm glad you finally got it mate. You put it off a few times for various reasons.I hope you get great success with it. I'll be in touch soon regarding meeting up with you. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willcsmith Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Best of luck with your new rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Should have bought the sako lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 You and that Sako lol. It was gutting i didn't have the extra money though, it was a beautiful rifle fair play. I'll have it in .308 for my next rifle in maybe a year. See how i get on with this X Bolt first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think we better get it zeroed next weekend once i get these night shifts out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Well done DD on getting your new rifle and good on you PAULT for the kind gesture!Well done both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yes Paul that sounds good enough to me butt, have s good zero session and see whats what with said new rifle. Iv been looking at those Norma 75gr VMax and i think that Steve down by my yard sells them for 23 quid odd a box. So i may get a box of those to see how it likes them and stick with them if it does. I think a few pints of mad apple maybe in order after said zero session and watch Wales stuff England in the 6 nations. See you next weekend butt. DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAULT Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Yes Paul that sounds good enough to me butt, have s good zero session and see whats what with said new rifle. Iv been looking at those Norma 75gr VMax and i think that Steve down by my yard sells them for 23 quid odd a box. So i may get a box of those to see how it likes them and stick with them if it does. I think a few pints of mad apple maybe in order after said zero session and watch Wales stuff England in the 6 nations. See you next weekend butt. DD Im up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.