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<blockquote data-quote="scotsgun" data-source="post: 430446" data-attributes="member: 13278"><p>No disagreements here, mate. If it were conducted by a manufacturer then you can guarantee each and every model of their rifles would pass.</p><p> </p><p>The problem for US manufacturers when selling over here in Europe is the different markets. Here, our gun controls are draconian and very strictly controlled. It is relatively unusual for a hunter to own more than say 6 rifles and therefore we tend to consider quite carefully before buying. You are unlikely to buy any 30cal rifle that takes your fancy if aware that you will not be allowed to own another in 30cal.</p><p> </p><p>We envy you your ability to own and use what you wish. Your US manufacturers have responded accordingly by designing guns suitable for large production runs, inexpensive and ultimately built to a price.</p><p> </p><p>Add to this mix the economics. You wouldn't believe the mark-up of US shooting products here. It's stupid because it actually works against the US. Take for example a basic Remington 700 SPS. Here in the UK it sells in the same price bracket as a Tikka T3 or a Steyr ProHunter. </p><p>A decent Kimber - it has to compete against the like of the Sako 85 stainless synthetic with all the bells and whistles, the Mauser 03 and the Sauer 202. Therefore being overpriced, US rifles compare badly - the odds are just stacked to much against them.</p><p>I've always quite liked the look and specs of Cooper rifles, especially the varmints buy for the same money here i can buy a new Blazer R8!</p><p> </p><p>Marc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scotsgun, post: 430446, member: 13278"] No disagreements here, mate. If it were conducted by a manufacturer then you can guarantee each and every model of their rifles would pass. The problem for US manufacturers when selling over here in Europe is the different markets. Here, our gun controls are draconian and very strictly controlled. It is relatively unusual for a hunter to own more than say 6 rifles and therefore we tend to consider quite carefully before buying. You are unlikely to buy any 30cal rifle that takes your fancy if aware that you will not be allowed to own another in 30cal. We envy you your ability to own and use what you wish. Your US manufacturers have responded accordingly by designing guns suitable for large production runs, inexpensive and ultimately built to a price. Add to this mix the economics. You wouldn't believe the mark-up of US shooting products here. It's stupid because it actually works against the US. Take for example a basic Remington 700 SPS. Here in the UK it sells in the same price bracket as a Tikka T3 or a Steyr ProHunter. A decent Kimber - it has to compete against the like of the Sako 85 stainless synthetic with all the bells and whistles, the Mauser 03 and the Sauer 202. Therefore being overpriced, US rifles compare badly - the odds are just stacked to much against them. I've always quite liked the look and specs of Cooper rifles, especially the varmints buy for the same money here i can buy a new Blazer R8! Marc [/QUOTE]
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