The "I've got a new gun thread"...

[DW58]

Not exactly new, but I think worthy of sharing. I will have a new one to show off in a few months however,, my first in over 20 years.


I. F. Thopson 7x64mm Brenneke rifle built on Musgrave M90 action/Ferlach hammered barrel, stock by Mitchel-Bosley, botton metal by Erwin Orasz, Ferlach, S&B 4-12x42 scope.




Sauer 200 rifle in .308 Win (spare barrel in .243 win). Custom stock by I. F. Thompson, Cromarty. 8x56 S&B/6x42 S&B scopes on EAW pivot mounts.



.222 Rem rifle built on BRNO fox action. Thumbhole stock by Mitchel-Bosley, metalwork by I. F. Thompson, Cromarty. 6x42 Zeiss scope on EAW mounts.



Merkel 201E o/u 12b shotgun.



.22LR Anschütz 1416 rifle, barrel shortened from 22" to 16", PH moderator.

[mackie]

Seems like a cracking good deal. Same receiver as the full bore variety?

[Sandgroper]

DW58, I really like the stock on your 222. I need something like that for my 257.

[DW58]

DW58, I really like the stock on your 222. I need something like that for my 257.

That's been around for a long time now - stocked around 1988/89 by a company who used to have a stocking factory in Alness. I love the thumbhole stocks, they point so naturally an for freehand shooting handle like a shotgun.

I believe Boyds offer some pretty good and very reasonable thumbholes.

[ovenpaa]

This arrived recently, not mine as it is due to be collected by the owner very shortly however well worth adding the pictures as it is unusual.

The Mauser Model 66 with telescopic bolt. Superb balance with a slick action and of good weight, I would give one house room.

[Rburro2]

Just picked this up today for the boy, this was the fruit of selling his ISSC, with a bit of financing from me as usual, anyway it is a Highland Arms Ogar which is basically a permanently converted .22lr VZ58 it is one heavy chunk of metal (and plastic) it came with the basic issue bakalite grip and forend this was swapped with a full set from C.A.A. much more in the boys taste.
It was supplied by William Evans at Bisley, service you could only dream of and for those interested they have plenty of them

What's the twist rate on this one

[pe4king]

honestly I don't know Ill stick a brush down the barrel tomorrow

[Swifty Boy]

I like the VZ58 - does it shoot ok and reliably? Also, I heard it fires from an open bolt (under the false top cover), is that right? I am sort of tempted by one...

[pe4king]

I have not had a chance to try it yet, and you are correct with the bolt details.
I was told at Wm evans that they are very reliable and will operate with standard ammunition and unlike other .22 semi (military) do not require minimags etc

[Swifty Boy]

Looks the business and felt extremely solid when I looked at one. Keen to hear details about how it performs when you've tried it out.