I prefer the feel and looks of original Mauser sporting rifles to all other rifles I have ever handled. I like them in mint condition, worn condition, in need of repair and everything in between - without telescopic sights unless the scope and mounts are old and German.

It’s a pleasure to read Finn’s writing. I didn’t know much about him and thought he had come along much earlier, until he mentioned a Remington 700 classic in .350 Rem mag.