[Mac1]

"When he gets home he won't be trusted to own a gun!"

The rifle in question is fully legal to own here in the uk (as are all other bolt action rifles including 50BMG calibre) provided he obtains the right firearms license from the police. Then he will have to find the $5000-6000 that one of these costs.

One other thing: its strange to see the surprised comments on here regarding the range of 900-1000 yard shooting. Thins is quite common amongst civilian rifle shooters on ranges here with .30 calibre rifles.

[VRing]

"One other thing: its strange to see the surprised comments on here regarding the range of 900-1000 yard shooting. Thins is quite common amongst civilian rifle shooters on ranges here with .30 calibre rifles."

Great Britain currently holds the Palma trophy, having won it in 2003. There are many outstanding shooters there, but because of the cost one has to be truly dedicated to engage in the sport.

[SWAMPSNIPER]

"One other thing: its strange to see the surprised comments on here regarding the range of 900-1000 yard shooting".

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This was also common in the days of muzzle loaders, and early black powder cartridge rifles. The tradition of marksmanship is in a sad state these days, few people know what a good rifle can do in the right hands.
What hoops will he be expected to jump through AFTER he gets the license and the rifle? I don't expect it will hang on the wall, as mine do.