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Tris88 said:
Would any of you that have bought the S&L have chosen the classic with upgraded wood? Is there much of a difference?
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Before you buy, think carefully if you will hate the single stack magazine, and, try a couple to see if you can live with the un-removable trigger creep. Not slagging them, I have one, but these issues truly **** me off. You also are not supposed to shorten the barrels as they have a slight choke/taper design to the muzzle in the last few inches
 
Tris88 said:
Would any of you that have bought the S&L have chosen the classic with upgraded wood? Is there much of a difference?
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Yes definitely, in fact 'on paper' I preferred the design of the classic stock. However, I took a punt on a 2nd hand Victory, again from Steve at Ivythorn, it has a built in aftermarket adjustable comb, so I felt happy that I could get the right cheek weld regardless. When it arrived I loved the feel of it and don't need to raise the comb at all. It handles really nicely and is very well made for the money.

As an aside Ivythorn Sporting and Alan Rhone offer excellent service.
 

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HonestJohn said:
Before you buy, think carefully if you will hate the single stack magazine, and, try a couple to see if you can live with the un-removable trigger creep. Not slagging them, I have one, but these issues truly **** me off. You also are not supposed to shorten the barrels as they have a slight choke/taper design to the muzzle in the last few inches
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Hi John, single stack doesn't worry me at all, shortening barrels doesn't interest me either. The trigger issue would however. Has anyone else had issues with this?

I looked over one years ago and don't remember hating the trigger. My current Sauer 101 I find excellent, the Beretta I had was god awful.
 
Tris88 said:
Hi John, single stack doesn't worry me at all, shortening barrels doesn't interest me either. The trigger issue would however. Has anyone else had issues with this?

I looked over one years ago and don't remember hating the trigger. My current Sauer 101 I find excellent, the Beretta I had was god awful.
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Happy with my trigger, breaks at 2.5lb. Although I never seem to really notice trigger at all when I am stalking. I've got CZ's and Howas and keep thinking about putting Timney triggers on the Howas but the truth is - in the field - I just don't notice anything wrong with it. Perhaps if I was a target shooter I would feel differently?
 
Tris88 said:
Hi John, single stack doesn't worry me at all, shortening barrels doesn't interest me either. The trigger issue would however. Has anyone else had issues with this?

I looked over one years ago and don't remember hating the trigger. My current Sauer 101 I find excellent, the Beretta I had was god awful.
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In that case, sounds good 👌

Just try them and really gently squeeze the trigger. Often in a shop you don’t squeeze as carefully as you do in the field or on the range, so you don’t notice it. But!!! I’m a trigger OCD whore! 😂
 
Keith Edmunds said:
Happy with my trigger, breaks at 2.5lb. Although I never seem to really notice trigger at all when I am stalking. I've got CZ's and Howas and keep thinking about putting Timney triggers on the Howas but the truth is - in the field - I just don't notice anything wrong with it. Perhaps if I was a target shooter I would feel differently?
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I know what you are saying Keith. 👌
 
Keith Edmunds said:
Would that be a Santa Barbara action Peter? Likewise, that .308 that my mate John has for sale in the classifieds (I am tempted), would that also be a Spanish Mauser type action?
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Hi Keith

Yes they’re both Santa Barbara actions, but the m81’s are more refined and have nice steel bottom metal as well.

If you shoot open sights, buy the .270. If you use a mod, the .308 is the better choice. It would be horrid to cut and thread that unspoilt 270 in its original form, should be preserved
 
Tris88 said:
Would any of you that have bought the S&L have chosen the classic with upgraded wood? Is there much of a difference?
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It wont matter one dogs diick what grain or what colour it is in relation to how it shoots.
If its going to be a field rifle for traipsing through the Highlands or blackberry lowlands the scratches wont matter a tinkers.
 
Hales Smut said:
A couple of friends use the 270 WSM a lot and are very pleased about it. Including big stags in Poland.
They wouldn't change for no money. Performance with reasonable recoil.
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I used this calibre for a Spanish ibex, the guides gun, was impressed with the power to put down my goat and with not too much recoil.
 
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