That's a long drive but I can totally understand it if you're heading that way for a visit anyway! I've often thought it's a shame the internet hasn't had the same effect on gun shop prices/service as it has on other areas of retail - although, having said that, I will say I've always been impressed by Lawrance Ordnance's service in Sydney; it doesn't matter whether I'm buying a piece of $20 repro kit or something more substatantial, they've always treated me with courtesy, been upfront about everything and delivered on exactly what they said they would.

How are the ammo prices down your way? They've gone silly up here - allegedly due to a combination of iffy Australianicon dollar (78c seems fine to me, though...) and high demand in the US. I'm looking forward to hearing an acceptable explanation as to why we don't make a lot of centrefire ammo in this country - and why the stuff we do make costs a fortune.