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Hey everyone, thanks for the input. It looks like I've narrowed it down to 2 rifles (what a great problem to have!). #1: VINTAGE: 400/350 Rigby Farquharson, circa 1903. Originally came with a scope & they have the original rings with matching serial numbers. They also have a second set of identical rings with a different serial number & a vintage Rigby scope. It also comes with dies & a lot of brass, bullets,... #2: MODERN: Bailey Bradshaw new Farquharson action. I'm leaning towards 30-06 as he mentions his current action will accept this, plus I have two other 30-06 bolt rifles, dies & tons of ammo, bullets,... I put an offer on the Rigby, will know in the next couple of days but it looks promising! If I get the rifle, then I have to decide whether on not to drag it around & hunt with it alot? A large portion of my decision will be whether the bores are as good as described & how accurate it is. I've put quite a few miles on my other vintage firearms (both shotguns & double rifles) with no significant damage. If I don't get the rifle, then I will contact Bailey Bradshaw & get on his list. May discuss caliber in more detail (30-06 vs 300 H&H) & other options I will keep everyone informed on my progress, hopefully with some pics as well. Thanks again, Jim |