After years of pistol shooting, then Rook rifles and a couple of Savage 99s I thought I ought to get a bolt action rifle like everyone else. A friendly dealer found a Tikka Model 550 made in 1973 for not vey much money. It had rings but no 'scope so I fitted it with an old, refurbished Peccar 4 power, and use it for target and Running Deer events at Bisley.

Reloading for it has proved very easy, and accuracy is stunning for a sporter. The magazine holds three shots, but I have tried and failed to find another, as apparently they used to fall out whilst hunting - tricky. The five shot extended version is also like Rocking Horse droppings....

It's nice having a cartridge that is NOT military.

HB