.404 JEFFERY - A PH's point of view.

Originally Posted by Spudattack

Hmmmmmm, can get a brand spanking CZ550 .416 Rigby for $2k, but this has more appeal and heritage, decisions.....

no decisions at all, its a nice looking rifle most likely will hold its value better, and the main thing is you will stop stressing docman out by you maybe missing out on buying it, and he will then be happy and have a new .404 friend

Originally Posted by Spudattack

Been perving over this beast for a few months now, the boss hasn't caved into the pressure yet though!

404 Jeffery custom rifle | Trade Me

It is easier to ask for "forgiveness" and get it, than it is "permission"...

Originally Posted by DOCMAN

"When a client shows up in camp with a .375 Holland & Holland, you immediately know that have a practical and able chap as a customer, a wise and knowledgeable hunter who will listen to reason.

When a client shows up in camp with a .458 Win Mag, you know that most likely the only experience the hunter has had is reading the pages of Outdoor Life magazine, probably 30-year-old editions.

When a client shows up in camp with a Remington or Weatherby in any caliber, you know the hunter's experience probably does not extend past the clerk at the gun counter.

When a client arrives with a double rifle, you know you have an elitist for a customer, much like the guy coming down the charter-boat dock at the marina carrying a fly rod, and you approach him with caution.

When a client shows up with a .416 Rigby, you know you have someone who has studied and respects the rich history and traditions of the sport of dangerous-game hunting.

But when a client shows up in camp with a .404 Jeffery, you know this is someone who cares enough about said history and traditions to go to the immense trouble of obtaining and loading a rifle long sacrificed to the gods of mass production and commercialism. You take a liking to this guy immediately."

The 400 Jeffery is just a 500 Jeffery waiting to grow up ...