
The Mk2 offered the holy trinity of match accuracy, excellent trigger, and high power (30 ft lbs in .22), along with an integral quickfill using an FX probe type fitting, an integral pressure gauge, beautiful Gary Cane designed stocks (thumbhole or sporter) with Rosewood accents and clean lines. It also used innovative, durable weather resistant materials, such as a stainless steel barrel and cylinder, a machined alumiumum receiver block, stainless bolt handle, and all stainless fasteners. As far as I know, no other rifle has matched it in design, construction, and value for the dollar. Sadly, the FAC version was discontinued in 2007, though it appears that the design has largely been resurrected in the upcoming Ripley Hog - the first production rifle from the legendary Ripley Rifles of the UK.



