Greetings from Australia - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

Wikky · 09-14-2011, 04:49 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. This certainly seems to be a very friendly forum.

bakerconch · 09-14-2011, 06:32 AM

Another Florida Welcome!

Wikky · 09-26-2011, 05:40 AM

Well I went into my local dealer to pay some more off my layby and was told the Savage I'd ordered was going to be delayed. Apparently they're having trouble getting stock from Savage. So I checked out a few more guns and they had a Marlin 925C on special with a scope thrown in. This rifle felt really good and I'm a big fan of the camo stock. So in the end I'm glad I got to try the Marlin as it feels much more comfortable than the MKIIF (for me). Once my paperwork comes through I'll be picking up the Marlin.

hunter29180 · 09-26-2011, 06:34 AM

Welcome from South Carolina! looks like the delay paid off for you in a better set up!!

jack404 · 09-26-2011, 06:36 AM

The 925/C is a solid unit eh , a few clubs have them as club gun's as they are just plain out rock solid if a bit stiff off the trigger break when new..

you'll like it ..

what scope was chucked in ? and if it aint too rude , how much was the package ?

Wikky · 09-27-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jack404

what scope was chucked in ? and if it aint too rude , how much was the package ?

I'm not 100% sure on the brand, can't remember. It's not an overly flash one but will do the job for the time being. I paid around $400 for rifle, scope and bag.

berto64 · 09-28-2011, 03:49 AM

Welcome to TFF Wikki. It's great to have another voice from "Down Under!"

popgun · 09-28-2011, 01:53 PM

Welcome Mate

Texxut · 09-29-2011, 11:49 AM

Welcome form Utah.
I look forward to your posts.

Brisk44 · 09-29-2011, 01:13 PM

Welcome from Iowa Wikky. And be sure and put something in that safe to absorb moisture so you guns don't rust.

joncutt87 · 09-29-2011, 01:15 PM

Welcome From North Carolina, USA

Chinook · 09-29-2011, 01:35 PM

Sorry for the belated welcome...But...Welcome from Northwest Oregon!

glens67 · 09-29-2011, 03:05 PM

Welcome from the great state of Idaho
Glen

Wikky · 10-29-2011, 12:05 AM

Well my permit to aquire turned up in the mail yesterday so I was straight off to pick up my new rifle. I'd finished paying off the layby a few weeks ago so I was pretty keen to get it. (To me, a complete novice) the gun feels nice and balanced to hold and is a great fit for me.
I've only fired about a dozen rounds off at this stage but I'm very impressed with the accuracy. Using open sights I was able to get a group of 5 within 2" at 50m (not resting on anything).
It came with a cheap scope which I've taken off as I've bought a better one to put on. I look forward to getting to know it better and at this stage busting a few bunnies!

jack404 · 10-29-2011, 12:32 AM

Well Done Wikky !

nice pic too eh ..

09-14-2011, 04:49 AM	#26
Wikky Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Contributor Posts: 18	Re: Greetings from Australia Thanks for the warm welcome guys. This certainly seems to be a very friendly forum.

09-14-2011, 06:32 AM	#27
bakerconch V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 259	Re: Greetings from Australia Another Florida Welcome!

09-26-2011, 05:40 AM	#28
Wikky Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Contributor Posts: 18	Re: Greetings from Australia Well I went into my local dealer to pay some more off my layby and was told the Savage I'd ordered was going to be delayed. Apparently they're having trouble getting stock from Savage. So I checked out a few more guns and they had a Marlin 925C on special with a scope thrown in. This rifle felt really good and I'm a big fan of the camo stock. So in the end I'm glad I got to try the Marlin as it feels much more comfortable than the MKIIF (for me). Once my paperwork comes through I'll be picking up the Marlin.

09-26-2011, 06:34 AM	#29
hunter29180 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: in a motorhome where ever we park! Contributor Posts: 1,627	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome from South Carolina! looks like the delay paid off for you in a better set up!!

09-26-2011, 06:36 AM	#30
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Greetings from Australia The 925/C is a solid unit eh , a few clubs have them as club gun's as they are just plain out rock solid if a bit stiff off the trigger break when new.. you'll like it .. what scope was chucked in ? and if it aint too rude , how much was the package ? Last edited by jack404; 09-26-2011 at 06:41 AM..

09-28-2011, 03:49 AM	#32
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,388	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome to TFF Wikki. It's great to have another voice from "Down Under!" __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

09-28-2011, 01:53 PM	#33
popgun V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 403	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome Mate

09-29-2011, 11:49 AM	#34
Texxut V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 264	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome form Utah. I look forward to your posts.

09-29-2011, 01:13 PM	#35
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome from Iowa Wikky. And be sure and put something in that safe to absorb moisture so you guns don't rust.

09-29-2011, 01:15 PM	#36
joncutt87 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kannapolis, NC Contributor Posts: 1,419	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome From North Carolina, USA __________________ Four words to live by: aequitas, veritas, decus, sacrificium

09-29-2011, 01:35 PM	#37
Chinook V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 17 pulls, into the propwash... Contributor Posts: 423	Re: Greetings from Australia Sorry for the belated welcome...But...Welcome from Northwest Oregon!

09-29-2011, 03:05 PM	#38
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: Greetings from Australia Welcome from the great state of Idaho Glen

10-29-2011, 12:05 AM	#39
Wikky Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Contributor Posts: 18	Re: Greetings from Australia Well my permit to aquire turned up in the mail yesterday so I was straight off to pick up my new rifle. I'd finished paying off the layby a few weeks ago so I was pretty keen to get it. (To me, a complete novice) the gun feels nice and balanced to hold and is a great fit for me. I've only fired about a dozen rounds off at this stage but I'm very impressed with the accuracy. Using open sights I was able to get a group of 5 within 2" at 50m (not resting on anything). It came with a cheap scope which I've taken off as I've bought a better one to put on. I look forward to getting to know it better and at this stage busting a few bunnies!

10-29-2011, 12:32 AM	#40
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Greetings from Australia Well Done Wikky ! nice pic too eh ..