Shuggy Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I was browsing on the Sporting Services new website recently and noticed the listing for their new 'Nimrod' rifle. I noticed that the design is very similar to the Roedale Avenger. I emailed Graeme Clarke, but he was understandably coy, saying only that it is being made for them in Bavaria. I suspect that it is being made by one of the two firms that Roedale fell out with on their way to the Avenger II (that seems to happen a lot with that company!). Graeme also said that the price would be confirmed once he had sorted out exchange rates and delivery charges when the first ones are delivered next month. I have been thinking about saving up for a custom 6.5x47 rifle for a while. I suspect that this will be pretty good value for the spec and Sporting Services always seem to have an excellent reputation. What do people think? http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/collections/rifles-1/products/sporting-services-nimrod-rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Ah! Worked it out myself with a bit of Google-fu. AS.H marked on the action in the picture above is Andreas Schuler. Looks very nice! http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.buema-hochwang.de/&prev=search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Ah! Worked it out myself with a bit of Google-fu. AS.H marked on the action in the picture above is Andreas Schuler. Looks very nice! http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://www.buema-hochwang.de/&prev=search I think Andreas makes actions for a few people on the continent. I recall seeing an article where one of his actions was put into an E-Tac stock and it showed some seriously good groups on test. If Graham is using this as a base for how own venture then I think it will be a winner - its a strong action. I had a serious look at this design a few years ago when it was used in the "avenger" action by a chap in Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Has any one had hold of one of these rifles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac.308 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Ditto ^ Does anyone have one of these? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 After numerous phone calls and emails to different companies I have decide to order one of these but in an AICS AX 2014 stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac.308 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Cool. What did that set you back... If I may ask? What calibre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 .308 and just short of £2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac.308 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Cool. Tempted with the .260 but can't find much info on whether it performs better than .308 at longer ranges. Doesn't seem to come in .300 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggy Posted January 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 It would be interesting to hear what you think about it when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Will do, bit of a gamble as seems to be very little reported on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac.308 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Looks like you're the "lab rat" on this one mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Well guess someone has to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac.308 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Well volunteered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 My Nimrod rifle, which is getting sent out from Sporting Services this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDC1982 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Now I like that. Is that a .308. Don't suppose you can disclose the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Yes it's 308, and just under £2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSoutherner Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Looking forward to hearing how it shoots Wazzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hoping to go the tunnels next week to try it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyhall Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I am currently trying to decide wether to buy the Nimrod with the AT stock or buy a remington 700 SPS Varmint with AT stock and have a decent amount of change left over to buy some upgrade parts for it. What do you think is the best option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I havent had a chance to shoot the Nimrod yet, but the initial impression is very good. The SPS shoots very well out of the box and once fitted in an AT stock with an upgraded trigger, it would be a good setup. I suppose it depends if you want a remington or a custom action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyhall Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Cheers for the PM and reply Wazzer, look forward to hearing how you get on at the range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzer Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Well just got back from a great days shooting at the tunnels at Bangor, totally impressed with the Nimrod. After running the barrel in I tried a few different powder loads and eventually settled on 155gn Smk, 44.8gr ramshot tac, rws cases with cci primer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Great results from a good looking rifle. I am very tempted at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyhall Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 That looks like a good result! I ended up jumping the gun a bit and have gone ahead and bought one. Purchased the last .223 they had in stock. Will be a good few weeks before I get it though as having the barrel cut down to 22". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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