Not to mention that saddle mount that your swaro is on detaches with the flick of your fingers and reattaches with a perfect return to zero just as fast. The europeans do not mess around with their scope mounts. Nice rifle.
I love a fine wood stock. Of the dozen bolt guns that I own only two wear a synthetic stock, and only one or two of my chunks of wood could possibly compete with what you have. Not to mention that old swede will do anything you need it to short of dangerous game. Definitely a heirloom...
I just downloaded it and checked a few of my loads against Quick Load and Gordons, everything seems spot on. I wonder how long they will let you tinker before starting to charge a subscription.
You are right, it is a cultural difference, but it's driven by necessity and the difference between public and private land. I'm convinced the only reason anyone packs an 800 pound elk out 5 miles is because they shot it in the middle of a no motor zone chunk of public land and you have no...
Welcome.
I just moved back to Texas in July from 3 years in Ramstein. Hunting pigs, reh, and stag in Germany will be something I will never forget and will always want to get back to.
I had a great time hunting in Spain. Here's my experience:
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/beceite-ibex.149639/#post-1414462
PM me if you want the outfitter info. He was very reasonable, but a 13 year old gold medal class Ibex will cost you a whole lot more then a 9 year...
Currently in the Kaiserslautern area and hunt in both Rheinland Pfalz and Saarland. Both the traditions and respect for the game here are incredible. I have not heard about the bow hunting test in the urban areas.
There is no bow hunting here in Germany either. But I'm not too far from France where I can bow hunt if I really want to. I believe it is also legal in Spain.
Welcome. I always wanted to hunt in the UK. I was invited last year for a fallow hunt but was unable to make it happen with my schedule. Then there was Brexit that made it very difficult to travel with firearms, now covid and the lockdown.
Good looking pup, mountain hound or bavarian...