No1Mk3 wrote:NP = Norma Proof, Sweden has no Proof House and makers prove their own products, your rifle has the Proof Rune also which came into use with the Norma proofed CG80's, certainly I personally have not seen it on a CG63 even as late as 1976. 86 is your rifles Proof Date. A number of these former FSR barreled actions were re-stocked into beautiful staking rifles like yours, a great find and I hope it serves you well, Cheers.
thanks very much for your reply mate . i'm glad someone knows their stuff
i think this rifle is quite rare , i wonder how many they did like mine ? i can't find a image of a rifle like mine on the net . i've tried contacting norma through their facebook as i can't seem to find a email for any customer service. i've only tried soft 129sst loads so far . i'm thinking the 1-9 twist won't take 140's that well . but that's alright as i intend using 6.5x55 with 120-130gn bullets in a similar role to 257bob or a 243 . i'm thinking this may prove to be a very accurate rifle . the scopes mine , but the rifle cost me $900