Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hi chaps Thought you may be interested in my story Decided it was about time to up my game from fox and rabbit shooting And decided a bit of stalking was in order easy couple of calls and sorted Just short of a gun not a problem read a few threads and chose a caliber đ Application in for renewal and variation July Stroke of good fortune in August and a chance to go on the Leica experience at diggle range Try a few different guns scopes and optics and settle for a new rifle đ¤đ¤ Pay deposit and confirm order specifications jobs a good one 3 months delivery anyway if you're maths is good you'll know that was last Friday E mail Monday guns awaiting confirmation for dispatch đ  Panic mode renewal and variation still not back running on temporary certificate since September 𥠠Anyway I'm away pheasant shooting Friday and Saturday but that another story Message Friday guns arrived (couldn't collect no license ) Text from other half looks like my license is back đ¤đđ  All good news so Monday into pick it up and do paperwork All good except they forgot to put expanding ammo on ticket âšī¸ī¸  Anyway here it is  Well that's the first view I got of it đ It's like xmas  Who wants to open the box ? Or geuss what's in it  All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5x55SE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is it the one i had a sneak preview of đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 .357 magnum Winchester repeating rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Is it the one i had a sneak preview of đ It could be đ Enjoy the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 That looks like my lounge at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Oh come on man, show us the nice rifle please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ok I'll open the box       X   I waited 3 months for this đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I did find a scope for it in the air rifle section  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Nigel  Stop being a tart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Shed could do with a tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 You have no patience And you can't believe how I wanted to tear that cover off But patience is a virtue allegedly Here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looks Lovely but come on, better pics please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ok  Here's a couple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice, what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Now that is lovey! A proper rifle and well worth the wait. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Very nice, what is it? Â 416 rigby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Surprised you have any room in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Now that is lovey! A proper rifle and well worth the wait. Nice one. Thank you please excuse my sence of humour I just thought you should savour the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Surprised you have any room in thereIt just a store room but the bench and stool lend them selves to support of gun cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 An object of desire ... enjoy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Are you stalking elephants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason_ox Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Now that is a nice piece of artillery! đ Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Are you stalking elephants? That's not really politically correct nowadays So Cape buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Nigel that is lovely, good to see an old calibre getting some use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 That is lovely. 1st dibs when you sell it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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