Paid the bucks, now we wait...

[Redwood]

There are a lot of options, I wouldn't say "most" rifles are one thing.

You're 3 basic options for stock are synthetic (plastic), timber and laminate.

Synthetic we covered.

Stocks of layered laminate are a "best of both worlds" kind of deal. They look ok, are solid like timber, not flimsy like plastic, and keep the water out. They're easy to clean just with a wipe down of your cleaning product.

Personal opinion here but I think most agree timber is the nicest. Looks good, feels good, that's what you want, right? Every stock needs cleaning, the timber just need a little extra to keep them looking good. This could be oil, or wax, or both, or whatever you decide you like. There are multi-purpose cleaner/lube/protection products like Prolix, Bore-Tech do some and others I can't name off the top of my head.

There are lots of good products, there isn't really a single "right" one. Opinions will vary at least.

[Craimos]

Hey thanks Redwood.

[Redwood]

No probs pal.

[Craimos]

Still waiting.......

aparently i didn't give enough info for them to feel like i has a "Genuine need". Sent back a response, hoping i may see my purchases before Christmas.

grrrrrrrrrrrrr

[squirrelhunter]

What you guys "need" is firearm legislations which isn't totally f***ed

[inventurkey]

aparently i didn't give enough info for them to feel like i has a "Genuine need".

Good luck getting them in time.

[Craimos]

Agreed squirrelhunter. Welcome to the wild wild west.

and thanks inventurkey. i can live in hope.

[Mark.A]

So after months of reading, shooting friends guns, club guns, sons friends guns, i have finally bought a .22 and .308 and started the lengthy process of waiting for my licence.

the wife seems pretty uninterested, so i thought i would share with you lot!

i bought a Savage Mk2 btvs .22lr and a tikka hunter stainless in .308.

flippin hurry up mr plod!

You will love the 308 hunter stainless, I have the fluted stainless, and its a lovely rifle to fire, Nice and light and accurate even with my aim (it makes me look good, which is hard!)

[Lorgar]

I have the fluted stainless

You got good taste

[Mark.A]

It just looks .. sexy .. Damn what they say about cooling, weight etc etc.. it just looks cool...

And at the end of the day isnt that what most of our decisions are based on...

[Craimos]

now you are just rubbing it in mark allen!

by the look of your signature you have an impressive aresenal. something we can only dream about in WA.

a marlin 30-30 was something i have been considering once i get this lot sorted.

[Mark.A]

The 30-30 is just fun, its a lever, Great for 50-60m, Great for plinking and targets, and just all around fun... Never mean to rub it in, I just enjoy my new hobby.. I hear about your problems over there, I find is scary that a group of people can dictate to another group of people that they cant have something just because it looks 'military' I dont dress my rifles up, they are tools, but honestly, I find it scary the closed minded nature of most people, willing to give up anything to make themselves feel safe...

and so on and so forth...

[Old Fart]

The 30-30 is just fun, its a lever, Great for 50-60m, Great for plinking and targets

And bringing home some bacon from the scrub

[Craimos]

mmm bacon.

[oowess]

mmm bacon.

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[Mark.A]

heheh

[Fry]

I can see the Union Jack in bacon form.

Couple of eggs for stars

Delicious patriotism.

[Craimos]

So. Today was the day! Finally got my licence and picked up the guns.

Going to go for a day trip north to test them out.

They look flipping amazing.

[Old Fart]

Good stuff mate

[agentzero]

They look flipping amazing.

He's officially got the bug

[nords]

Have fun on the trip

[Craimos]

Thanks guys. Had a good time testing out my accuracy. Bagged a couple of bunnies and got to test out the new skinning knife as well .

Might have to head to the range to zero in the scope on the 308. Pesky goats got the better of me.

[lole]

He's officially got the bug

Better than having Green fever

[VICHunter]

Pesky goats got the better of me.

Always next time