Hi all,
Especially you Ossie blokes who might be able to give some advice on helping me look for my first classic sporter down under. I'm hoping to compliment my Merkel double recently acquired wth a classic bolt rifle of the Mauser/Mannlicher type ... Shul style is a basic guideline but not absolute. Looking for something special used as I can't afford new, about 5k is the thinking.

I'm also looking at a possible custom build if I can't find anything suitable. That would mean barreled action first and progression as funds are available. From what I have seen on auctions, you can find engraved samples at a fair price which would otherwise cost you extra if going the custom route 6.5 ideally but would go 7's and open to anything no greater than 8mm.

Any collectors out there trimming the herd? Any advice appreciated.