Recent content by Dave Hawkins

Well, this was an education for a novice in the area of Gunsmithing. Thanks for this discussion. It may have saved me a lot of money. Looks like there's no shortcut to a 404 Jeff built on a commercial Mauser action! Unless, of course, it's NOT a Mauser action like CZ or Winchester. I think I'll...

Let me rephrase my question. Did you buy the 300 RUM for that purpose or decide to convert it from a gun you didn't care for?

Why did you choose it? Is it cheaper to go that route or did you simply have magnum action on hand?

I'm interested in an action for a custom build 404 Jeff. I've been looking around for old military K98 and FN actions to use when I came across this thread. Now I'm wondering about trying to use a Model 70 action. If a magnum action is long enough, why not?

Ray Do you still have the 404? Could you send a full description? Thanks

Cable 68, whatever happened? Phoenix Phil ever reply? You guys left us hanging. You're only thinking of yourselves!

Ditto on the Murray Leather belts. I too have quite a few but always gravitate to that one. I use the leather belt with black elastic loops which will accommodate a range of calibers

A real beauty, Von Gruff! Obviously you had to "stretch" the action to go from a standard to magnum and find a barrel. You must've had to buy 2 actions to make one?? Also, is that the original stock? What did you change?

No problem, amigo!

Jerome I messed up the paypal transfer and designate for the AH Get Together Dinner at the 2017 DSC Convention. It was transferred under my wife's name. There will be 2 attendees. Sorry for the confusion. Dave Hawkins

Thanks for the comments everyone. Yes, I'm just a little tardy with this I know but at least got them out before DSC!

Our arrival at Kudu Ridge Lodge on Saturday June 4 after our PH, Wikus Coetzee, picked us up from the Port Elizabeth airport following our all night trip from Lagos, Nigeria. Sunday June 5 After some much welcome sleep, we’re off early the next morning to look for my Kudu. As it turns out...

How do I find this VonGruff? Was he selling the 404 at this site?

So what is Von Gruff????

Guys If you know anyone who wants to sell their 300 H&H, I'm looking for a nice one.