As for the Scottish vs Irish themes, it is a new rifle and model. The key word is NEW.

Lots of guys hunt in Scotland and enjoy hunting there. And lots who never have, would like to, even if they never do. And I assume a lot would like again to carry a Rigby rifle, in this case a new model for 2017 and beyond. Of course that is the mystique and no doubt it will work just as well in the "Highlands" of New Zealand, after Sambar in the Victoria Alps, or Elk in the Rockies. Maybe even Moose in Swedish forests.

Rigby is also bringing out a ladies model.

For years and years people wished for the return of Mauser 98 actioned rifles. And thanks to Rigby and Mauser we are seeing a number of new models, costly a reason being the action, but very successful for the company.

The Highland Stalker uses a standard sized Mauser action. As Rigby posted, not something Mauser has done for many years.