Thanks for the reply Tinker,

I spoke to the importer of the Pedersoli's when I first bought mine and he informed me that the sum total of 8mm's imported into Australia is two. I believe that this was part of the reason why I picked it up so cheaply as the 8mm really doesn't have much exposure down here.

I believe that the calibre is only now getting some fans, mostly guys who enjoy shooting the ex-military stuff. I must admit that the performance on game with a lack of recoil or fuss has made me a convert after my initial hesitation. If it wasn't for my desperation to get into a double this would not have been my first choice of calibre.

The Pedersoli's are what they are. If you want a budget double with hammers, balance and in some useful calibres then they are for you. Their beauty I believe is that they are a hunting gun first amd foremost, at a reasonable price, and they will be used in the field more often than not.

Michael.