The Germans get a lot of leeway from me (maybe another century worth) for developing the 98 Mauser. Of course, if they had not developed the 98, I am sure Mr Browning would have

The Brits have never had a background in rifles and have never trusted their own serfs to have guns, so you don't expect them to do well in rifles other than doubles and single shots. Now the Krauts are losing ground fast with a thing like the Blaser (bolt OR double), but this too shall pass. With guys like Searcy and Hoenig for double rifles and Galazan & Dakota for shotguns, we lead the pack as usual. The Brits just suck on bolt rifles and cannot even get it right for $33,000.