Recent content by BlueFlyer

My son went to school with the son of a sea captain and it is definately possible to travel via cargo ships. They open up far more destinations that the QE2, but you may have to travel on more than 1 ship. You would want to do your research though. https://www.cargoshipvoyages.com/

Totally agree, it does have a noticable advantage over teh 9.3X62. Mine is built on an Enfield action which is more than capable of handling the Brenneke cartridge. But the 9.3X64Brenneke was designed specifically to function in a 98 Mauser. To quote Wiki, "The 9.3×64mm Brenneke was designed...

I have been getting reamers from PTG (Pacific Tool & Gauge) shipped to Australia no problems. Generally tooling is much easier to import than gun parts. PTG are generally 2/3 the cost of other suppliers for a custom reamer, but probably take 2X the leadtime to deliver. Quality is very good. Not...

Traditional finish is with BLO (boiled linseed oil) rather than tung oil. But either will work OK Suggest you remove the old finish with a scraper rather than chemically of with sandpaper. Have a look on Youtube about how to make a simple scraper. Do not apply to the checkering or you will fill...

As stated, this is quite a common conversion. If you want a little more challenge then get serious and rechamber for 9.3X64 Brenneke. It is doable on most of these rifles.

The world will move on. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/trump-us-xi-china-trade-renewables-tariffs/105526196

7lb 375H&H is an interesting choice.

I now understand this design better after working on my own safety design. The initial force to pull the cocking piece off the sear is high and needs a large pressure pad on the safety lever or else it is uncomfortable. I have also improved the ramp on the cocking piece to help the safety pin...

Time will tell where the US economy will end up. To be clear ABC is Australian Broadcasting Corporation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-28/us-dollar-dive-pressures-australian-superannuation-pool/105345312

Much safer for a westener to visit South Africa that the South African President visiting the White House!

I think Metalsmith is on the money. If you look at the attached diagram the bolt body including the handle and locking lugs is one piece so there can not be any wiggle there. In the photo you have the safety engaged and you have slightly lifted the bolt handle, which is what you are describing...

Bob @ Kudu?

Just to set you straight. This is not from American Broadcasting Company USA - This article was from the Australia Broadcasting Corporation which is funded by the Australian Government and is some what independent.

Guess your not that interested in how the China US tariff changes are perceived outside the US but I will share it anyway. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-13/trump-china-tariffs-capitulation-markets-respond/105285374

338/348Ackley Improved reamers are in the post from PT&G. Sprinter ChromeMoly barrel with 1in10 twist No3 contour@25" has been received. Siamese Mauser action bolt handle has been modified to clear the Burris 3-9X40 scope on Leupold one piece low scope mounts. Walnut blank is about to be ordered...