Your most ‘satisfying’ purchase this year?
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Actually I’m very envious as I’d love to have one (I think).
I’ve got a top three;
- Merino wool hiking socks (Danish Endurance)
- Electronic hand warmers
- Whippet Pup
- Merino wool hiking socks (Danish Endurance)
- Electronic hand warmers
- Whippet Pup
A 1971 David Brown 880 Selectamatic for my 12 yr old son to restore. Sold my .243 to fund it and glad I did too.What was your most satisfying shooting related purchase this year?
‘Satisfying’ defined here as - exceeded expectations & was even more enjoyable to own & use than anticipated.
That someone else may differ in their view of the product is irrelevant - only your perception matters. It could be a rifle or a pair of socks.
My most satisfying purchase was a Zeiss 8x32 Victory FL binocular.
This model was superseded in 2020 by the current 8x32 Victory SF model but in my view the current SF gives very little extra (it’s actually got slightly lower light transmission), at the cost of being a noticeably larger & heavier instrument.
I’d been looking for a good used Victory 8x32 FL for a while, seeing a few 10x32’s for sale but rarely the 8x32. The stars aligned this year & I found one on EBay in the box with all the bits, described ‘as new’. Frankly I doubt it’s been used, the straps were still folded in their bands; the lens covers had never been fitted, not a spec of dust on it. As pleasing as the perfect condition was, the most satisfying aspect is they are even nicer to use than I expected - and I had very high expectations. For me they are just right as regards size, ergonomics, optical performance & tactile experience.
I’ve got other Zeiss binoculars & I’ve experience with Swarovski & Leica products but the Zeiss Victory 8x32 FL’s are the ones which I now use for most purposes. They are superb by any standards but even better than that - a delight to own & use.
Definitely my most satisfying sporting purchase of the year.
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Bavarianbrit
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And must show an S on the rear quarter when viewed under fluorescent lights. I picked that one up when I was a styling studio engineer there in 1990.
Bavarianbrit
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I have an Ajack on my .303 Enfield sporter, it was made up in 1946 in the British sector of post war Germany.
Fosbery Holster
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@Bavarianbrit
I’d be interested in seeing a photo of your Ajack and what possibly is engraved on the turret, from what you’ve said I’m pretty sure it will be the commercial type.
I’ve just bought another scope and with the research I’ve done to all intents and purposes it’s another Ajack 4x90 but sold during the war years in Germany under the name of Noris 4x87.
bambislayer
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GRS bifrost, for my B14 6.5cm, love it. Joint second , Hicmicro Lynx Thermal
If you don’t mind me asking where did you get those ? They look great ?
I'm not sure if he's still making them but details of the member in this thread:
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Thank you much appreciated, it seems I’ve missed the boatI'm not sure if he's still making them but details of the member in this thread:
All the bestOrder in neutral and paint yourself in whatever colour floats your rail:
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Tell us more about the .250 Klenchblaize please?!I'm not sure if he's still making them but details of the member in this thread:
All the bestOrder in neutral and paint yourself in whatever colour floats your rail:
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I could spin you a yarn that asserts the design sought to plug a significant gap in the UK cartridge market while Creedmoor was still in nappies. But I'll spare you the bull!
It was simply my attempt to pay homage to certain US cartridge experimenters and sporting rifle writers of the last Century. I also figured that if I was going to the trouble of commissioning a custom rifle it may as well be chambered in something interesting and, in so far as possible, unique.
The 250K spits an 87g .25 bullet from a necked up and blown out shouldered 6X47 Swedish Match cartridge.
It has worked for me which is all that matters and is still hitting the spot as of this morning:
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Norfolk Deer Search
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My tikka 695 7x57, 18” barrel, macmillan stock and a lovely 4-16x50 Schmidt Bender on top, worth every penny
Hang on just a second you said my Hangers were/are the best bit of kit you ever brought all 5 of them.
Sammie
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Not 1, but 2 very satisfying purchases! My husband and I celebrated our 25th anniversary earlier this year, so a nice rifle was the perfect gift to each other. 
We chose a Blaser R8 Silverstone, what a beauty!
But wait, there are 2 of us and 1 hunting rifle... Well, we solved that: this is the year I turn 50, the most satisfying gift turned out to be a Blaser R8 Huntec Camo.
If those purchases aren't 'satisfying', I don't know what is.
And yes, it's a big expense, but we are set for at least the next 10 years!
We chose a Blaser R8 Silverstone, what a beauty!
But wait, there are 2 of us and 1 hunting rifle... Well, we solved that: this is the year I turn 50, the most satisfying gift turned out to be a Blaser R8 Huntec Camo.
If those purchases aren't 'satisfying', I don't know what is.
And yes, it's a big expense, but we are set for at least the next 10 years!
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Without question it has to be my cure-all for lower back pain after a day spent dragging and lifting deer:
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Without question it has to be my cure-all for lower back pain after a day spent dragging and lifting deer:
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