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I have used them a few times. Superb customer service and great prices. The brands you mention all have good reputations. I used to have Recknagel mounts. They are brilliant. Perfect return to zero. You can get them in the UK, but as far as I am aware, only gunsmith installed here.

I seriously thought about buying one before I bought my R8, but the only time I have seen one was a jammed rifle on a range. Also a second hand R8 in an unpopular UK calibre (30-06) doesn't cost much more. The ability to add a 22 hornet and a 375 H and H barrel is great. It is now my only rifle.

I had a look at a very lightweight Aluminium Chassis recently. I was surprised how comfortable it was. Has anyone tried using them in a hot climate? I imagine that being so conductive, it would get very hot.

Did anyone have any experiences? His prices are very competitive.

Sports Cover Direct are UK based and very easy to deal with, although I have never claimed. My normal broker recommended them for policies not available on the standard market and they do a specialist African Hunting policy

https://www.akah.eu/gun-covers-and-cases/akah-pirschfutteral-loden-63330128 I have seen these in the UK as well. They are loden, not canvas but look like a much better price.

I am certain that you won’t get anything UK made for less than the Croots slip. Perhaps a saddler could make you something?

Another option is Chapman Luggage in Carlisle. They are really good quality and a small family firm. I think they make bespoke rifle slips. I have one of their standard slips. It is really good quality but very rigid.

A couple of options: https://www.ardmoor.co.uk/products/croots-rosedale-canvas-roll-up-rifle-slip-flap-over-crs7 https://fineshootingaccessories.com/product/rifle-slip-lightweight-cover/?srsltid=AfmBOoo9RXf1dsqpHdmTbOksePkWvV3mNUn24Hr5peONf7Wjtkz-iyrx I am sure Brady used to make one as well...

I think well marbled but lean is fair. They are typically very slow growing but should be good

I have been reading John Taylor’s book and he mentioned that the Mannlicher Schoenaur is known for failing to extract fired cases. How common is this?

I think Natasha Ilum Berg has written a book specifically for teenage girls. Might be worth having a look at that.

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Thomas Miedler is now producing them again. You can also order a new one built on an old action from Daniel Fraser. I have recently handled a new one. It was very impressive.

I have a 1920s H and H rifle. Whilst it is beautifully balanced, the trigger is awful. One thing to watch is that repairs undertaken by H and H are very expensive. I was told to consider it a way of preserving an investment. If I was to buy something like that now, I would seriously look at...