I can't believe am asking this question, but I will anyway

[Deleted member 43267]

This is actually firearms related, after a fashion.

There is a rather sentimental soap Opera entitled "Wild at Heart" streaming on Amazon. The Hallmark Channel meets a South African Game reserve. The animals have names, are cared for, and at least one is saved every episode. Hunting is bad, and at least one hunter gets his just desserts while hunting rhino illegally. There is high drama and everyone has issues.

So here is the question: One of the main characters is a grizzled old gamekeeper and he carries a rifle that I can't place. Bolt action, with a magazine that extends below the stock. But I can't tell if the bolt is a Mauser, or a sporterized .303 British. What do you think he is carrying?

A nice double appears in Season 2, episode three or four, and your take on that one would be welcome. It is used to put down an aged cheetah. Heartbreaking and everyone feels sad.

Note: let's stipulate that any replies to this will occur because you were trying to help me and none of you would seek out this show deliberately. Although, to be fair, the pet Nyala is comical and steals undergarments to carry around on its horns, and it eats the wedding flowers. Just close your eyes during the parts where the family treats elephants like family pets.

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[ianevans]

hi i used to watch it when it first came out and i believe the rifle is a sporterised lee enfield 303

 

[spike.t]

Yup sporterised Lee enfield.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Lions, tigers and panty stealing Nyala oh my!

 

[Deleted member 43267]

Thanks guys!

Jeff

 

[spike.t]

I did used to watch it when it first came out in UK as was back there more in those days....it used to amuse me no end as it's so far removed from reality .......unless that's how it is in sa......

 

[Adrian]

I usually watch it when it's shown on TV here in the UK.

The acting is dog sh!t, the story lines implausible, the characters annoying, the political correctness diabolical, the feel good warm and cosy image which bows subserviently at the feet of the target audience of middle England who watch a programme like this and think they know everything about Africa absolutely cringe worthy.

But I enjoy it because as I get older and grumpier the above are all reasons to complain which makes me happy!

I did Google the weapons used but I can't for the life of me find the link now but yes, Lee Enfield derivatives.
If you look closely you can see holes drilled through the barrels for health and safety reasons of course.....