Gunnar from Iceland

[Murtur]

Hi

My name is Gunnar and I live and hunt in Iceland.

Just got my first Savage this year (2019)
Savage 116 weather warrior cal .308

Will be using it for reindeer and some target shooting.

Regards Gunnar

[RCE1]

I've just been watching "Trapped" Season 1, the Icelandic crime drama, on Amazon Prime video. I was captivated by it and hope they present Season 2, eventually. Iceland looks like a beautiful, fascinating place. I believe there was a Savage rifle that played a significant part in the plot, or it certainly looked like one. Bolt action with thumbhole laminate stock. Are Savage rifles especially popular in Iceland?

[drybean]

Welcome aboard

[Murtur]

Hi

I am not sure about the rifle in trapped (haven't seen the show) ..
Savage rifles are fairly common in Iceland but Sako, Tikka and Remington are probably the most popular.

I own a few Remington rifles but am trying out the Savage as my main hunting rifle. I am thinking about a few changes to the rifle but nothing dramatic. Maybe a new stock and a new scope (scope not changes to the rifle it self but the setup ;) )

Regards Gunnar

[RCE1]

What's it like to own a few rifles in Iceland? Is ammunition easily obtained? Can you buy components and load your own, the way I do? I'd imagine you have to jump through some bureaucratic hoops to clear it with your local constabulary? So many uninformed people in the US think that Europe is a gun-free zone, and I keep telling them it isn't necessarily so.

[Robinhood]

And Iceland isn't even in Europe.

[RCE1]

I guess I displayed my ignorance on that one. Good for them.

[Murtur]

Well Iceland actually is a part of Europe ;)

Gun control is pretty strict here but once you have gone through a course that the government has it is fairly easy from there. There are many stores in Iceland that sell guns and ammunition and you can also require a license to load your own ammunition. But here you are required by law to own a gun safe if you own more then 2 guns (don't ask me where they came up with that number). It's all pretty easy but a little time consuming.

[Robinhood]

I guess the last laugh is on me!

[ttexastom]

Welcome to the savage family.

[ragsflh]

welcome

[Oystershooter]

Welcome