As a general good loking tool i would not choose a kipplauf for daily buisiness . Dont get me wrlng i like mine in 7x57r for buck season start and a stalk every now and then . But when it comes to varmintcontroll during a regular stalk a boltaction is simply the practical choice for me .
If a straightpull for an ok price is of any interest steeleaction might be a nice idea . They have a lighter version out now and you can choose from 4 grades of wood for your stock . Available in 308 in a short system . I have one for driven hunts but the old more heavy one . It is a good rifle thats all i can say
HonestJohn
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I really like the Steel Action rifles. We now have an importer who supplies them in the UK out of Edinburgh, but he will hand deliver a rifle to the buyer virtually anywhere in the U.K. - what service
Yes i have seen it on yt that steele action went into the uk market . It is,a pitty to hear that you need to travel far to get your hands on one just to get a feeling for one of those . All i can say is that it fitted me very well out of the box i am 194 cm tall and a lefty shooter. The hand cocking system i found very good the only other very good system i know is the one from bixn andy . You dont have this half cocking and missfireing issue like on other brands. All in all plenty of rifle for the price 10 rnd mags are available but for stalking thats of minor importance . Only downside it would not be my first choice for a highland stalk bc the old version i have is pretty heavy . But hey at least a fair excution to have more rifles 
HonestJohn
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I’ve handled new light ones, could carry one in the hills all day long. The straight pull makes for an amazing culling rifle, as without the bolt upwards torque, you don’t loose sight picture so can be on the next target very quicklyYes i have seen it on yt that steele action went into the uk market . It is,a pitty to hear that you need to travel far to get your hands on one just to get a feeling for one of those . All i can say is that it fitted me very well out of the box i am 194 cm tall and a lefty shooter. The hand cocking system i found very good the only other very good system i know is the one from bixn andy . You dont have this half cocking and missfireing issue like on other brands. All in all plenty of rifle for the price 10 rnd mags are available but for stalking thats of minor importance . Only downside it would not be my first choice for a highland stalk bc the old version i have is pretty heavy . But hey at least a fair excution to have more rifles
Only reason they’re not in the main U.K. retailers is because no one is willing to buy stock in, the U.K. gun industry is collapsing at an enormous rate, and shops owners, the few that are left, can only take in what is guaranteed to sell. That’s why you see gamekeepers clothing, HIK and tikka and beretta, and main lines of popular ammo and calibres only.
Sad state of affairs, but the economy is collapsing as well, we are heading towards 3rd world status, so there’s just no money going round, no jobs, etc.
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Hm that sounds like a very dark pic of the future . I hope it doesent happen too soon bc scotland ireland and britain are my prefered countries to hunt in. But i agree the sa is a great culling rifle i use it mainly for driven hunts some times for stalking boar. But for hindstalking in the highlands i prefer lighter gear even though it is not straight pull. I am a big fan of 7x57(r) and 7mm08 or 280 ai for this task .
Happy thursday to you as well
Happy thursday to you as well
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