Originally Posted by RPN
Originally Posted by iskra
The Whitworth's were good as firm Zastava, Serbian (you incorrectly term "Yugo") actions & complete rifles! The firm dates back to the mid nineteenth century. Been around a while. I have several and appreciate them all. One, as your latest, an Express version in 458 WM! Really nice, classic configuration right down to the multi-leaf "express sights".

As to the BSA rifles, they made one in 458 Win chambering too. And... the first edition of that really nice unique rifle from mid-fifties era, was first in CRF. Bout half a decade, not many sold. Then BSA push feed replacing. I have four of CRFs, no magnum version which I believe was limited to the ref 458.

I just can't get warm to the Santa Barbara Spain genre. Sorry! Hope it works out for you and likely no reason it shouldn't!

Best!
John

When I went to the Zastava factory in 1990, it was definitely in Yugoslavia


Correct, when the Mk X' were made, the factory was in what was then Yugoslavia. Fast forward to today, the same Zastava factory is now in Serbia.

The Parker Hales are a good value.