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Hi Guys,

I am the designer and manufacturer of the Soroka model 07 falling block, which I have been working on for the last 2 and a half years. Firstly thanks for all the positive comments, they are greatly appreciated after what has been a fairly long haul.

I have not wanted to enter the cyber world just yet as I am extremely busy with web-site design, production, patent and numerous other final issues.
But as Sarg is being bombarded with PM questions I have to interject.....

Firstly it is 100% manufactured in New Zealand. Secondly, my action whilst looking like a later model Gibbs Farquharson is completely different inside. It uses a striker (firing pin) that is in-line with the bore that is powered by a chrome silicone coil spring. This gives extremely fast lock time and reliable ignition. The design also allows for dry firing which many single shot designs abhorr. Every single component in this action is either CNC'd or wire cut. All the major components- receiver, trigger plate, underlever, quarter rib are CNC'd from Boehler P 20 vaccuum re-melted billet bar stock, a couple of minor items, safety button and bar from 4140, the internal links and other components EDM wire cut from from 17-4 ph stainless ground plate. My machinists are are arguably the best 3d machinists in this part of the world. I can assure you it takes some doing to machine the compound curves found in this design. Ask anyone who knows.
Due to patent application issues I cannot disclose too much at the moment but I can tell you that the trigger breaks like a shard of glass and is weight adjustable. All the internal workings are mounted on the trigger plate like the original detachable trigger plate Gibbs which means that one can dis-assemble this in a minute or so by undoing 2 screws. With a screwdriver and a 4mm punch one can strip this action easily in camp or even the field but dont loose the extractor spring (the only thing that can really be lost in stripping). The cocking lever only rotates 32 degrees, as opposed to say a Ruger which is 55 degrees.It therefore requires slightly more effort to cock than the Ruger, but not offensively so, just a bit firmer. When operated it feels like an extremely high quality safe being closed.The extractor is set up for rimless cases.

I have taken no short cuts whatsoever in design, material selection, or manufacturing process. It has been made without compromise. I wanted to make the best single shot ever and this is the end result.
The action weighs 2.55 lbs. The rifle in the photos weighs 7.5lbs bare which in my opinion is the right weight for a 30 cal magnum, (which it is.)

Within 2 weeks I will have 6 completed actions and will be manufacturing the first serious production run of 25 shortly thereafter. I will only be offering complete rifles. The web site will be up and running within a week or so. The address will be www.sorokarifle.com.

Please give me another 2 weeks to dot the last of my i's and cross t's. In any event, I cannot legally sell any of these for the next 2 weeks or so because of N.Z laws regarding dealer licensing. Unfortunately for many, these rifles are going to be more expensive than say a Dakota 10 or a Miller. But will be significantly less that what a "top english named maker" would be asking for the same thing.

Once again I am glad many have enjoyed the end result.

Cheers for now.