I am seeking opinions from those who have actual first hand experience with the rifles in question. I am at a point where I saved enough to buy a top bolt action rifle, and for some time I set my mind on a 416 Rigby by Hartmann and Weiss whose rifles I've handled or shot on occasions and found them to be of absolutely brilliant quality, every bit as good as a Purdey bolt action rifle only not as expensive.

Then I recently saw a Pretchl rifle briefly during a trip abroad, and I also liked the quality a lot. I am aware that, just like H&W, Pretchl makes his own actions in his factory in Germany which is something I personally appreciate in a rifle, but that's just about all I know. I could not locate any more examples or meet someone who owns them. Not willing to make a decision based on seeing only one rifle by that maker, I am seeking your opinion of these rifles in terms of reliability, accuracy, and build quality. How do they compare to H&W rifles?

Any input is highly appreciated.