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No, but Terry Wieland trusted them to do a G&H side mount on a Mannlicher (I think) a while back. I think they have a pretty good reputation.

I have a first-class guy nearby in Boyce, VA. He did a fine custom Low Wall .257 for somebody on here a while back. I'm still drooling over that one. Anyway, most of the work I need can be handled with a screwdriver or BFH.

Now don't you think this would look better with a Rigby fore-end, barrel band swivel, wrap front sight, and quarter rib?

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Looks fine to me.

From the man with a safe full of "pretty!"

Yup.

I might ultimately go unconventional, though. The Merkel Helix looks pretty cool...in 7x64, 6.5 Swede, or boring .270. But don't tell Ingwe.

I like the Mauser M 12 in a 7x64. There's a Gun store in El Paso that has one in .30-06 and it's just "Heavenly."

I'm wondering about that straight pull action. Match that with the .280 (by any other name) and I'm thinking "pig killing machine"! I need to post a thread to see what those who've used the Helix think of it.

Could be wrong,but the Mauser M 12 is a regular bolt action not a straight pull.

Post it up Rev, there's bound to be someone here who has used a Helix.

If you could tolerate straight pull, look into a Blaser. They are some of the most accurate rifles I have played with, the decocking safety is great, the new R8 S can be had for $2600 or so, and you can get it in 7x57.

You're right: M12 is a conventional action. And you're also right about the Helix: On the 'fire, there'll be opinions...firsthand or otherwise!

I'm thinking 7x64 with an extra 9.3 barrel and magazine. How does your couch sleep?

2 people and 1 dog along with 4 cats.

You're smart enough to separate the crapola from the actual users.

I've seen the Blaser but not really familiar with it. Is it a true straight pull like the Helix? You're speaking my language when you start talking 7x57. I boar hunt, that's it. I'm entirely happy with the round.

I may need to reserve some space...if the cats will share!!

Just asked the cats,they will share. The price is a fish fillet though.

Trout, redfish, or snook?

I've been watching a bunch of boar hunting videos on YouTube. Those boys with the straight-pull rifles and Aimpoints can really tear 'em up, and pile 'em up.

Since this is all fun and games anyway, I'm thinking about an Aimpoint for myself.

No use waiting 'til I'm old; I'm already there!

My brother-in-law just bought an Aimpoint and shared one of the video downloads he received. It's over an hour of Franz Albrecht and his friends taking out European boar in Hungary, almost all at full speed. On this particular video they're shooting Sauer 202s. Holy cow, can that fellow work a bolt. I've seen a clip of him with the Merkel and he's even faster...which is incredible. There's something to be said about young eyes and reflexes.

The Blaser is a true straight pull with interchangeable barrels. You could have a 7x57, 7x64, 8x68s and 9.3x62 on the same rifle.