oldelkhunter,

many thanks for your help and effort. The only problem is that I am a few hours away from you . . . . in South Africa! The local price for the entry level model is around $2000 (R12000)! With all the paperwork, import tax and hassle if something needs to be repaired, I'll have to buy the gun here.

After your comment on the quality and handling I'm VERY tempted to buy one. First have to get around the wife to buy a second gun in a short time - bought the Weatherby SVR 222-50 a month ago. Can't wait to shoot it once the licence is approved

Thanks anyway!