To the OP, congrats on a fine rifle. To the other guy who belives that no one should buy a rifle based on nostalgia, personal preference, or because it's their damn money and they want one, get over it. I like old Mausers, they are fun to play with. I like odd ball calibers, they are also fun to play with. I have a 7600 in 30-06 that I hunt with more than any other rifle I own because it was the first real rifle I bought. It doesn't shoot as well or handle as well as my Montana, but I have a lot of fond memories with that rifle. My son shot his first deer with it. Big Stick, I know that you have a lot of knowledge, why you choose to crap on everything that doesn't fit into your narrow view is beyond me. Have you never bought something just because you like it? Never picked up a rifle as an adult that you always wanted as a kid? Even if it isn't the slickest or best shooting rifle.You need to find another outlet for your angst.
Patrick


Two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left....