Recent content by John A Flaws

I have a Hamilton X-Wind for 11 years. I wore it everyday to work as a beater watch for years. Because it is an all brushed stainless case it really holds up to the wear and tear. It is a durable watch and looks good with many different straps.

I prefer a watch that reflects the simple elegance and style of a gents watch from the early days of wristwatches. I wear a Longines reissue Heritage Military 1938. Longines has a rich history dating back to their beginning in 1832, and their watches have been wore people such as Charles...

Your 404 will be comfortable at 9 pounds especially if you shoot loads around 2150 FPS, I have never used a recoil reducer so I have no experience with them I have read a bit about the use of them and have been curious about how effective they are.

The 500 firing once is not to bad. Especially standing up. It is a shove and not a sharp jab. But when I shoot it several times at the range I have had some minor consequences. Over time I find that my right middle finger above the knuckle bangs off the rear of the trigger guard and becomes...

Yes the stock on this rifle is original. I have three other classic rifles that have been restocked but the 404 was not one of them. I had the rifle completely restored by Turnbull Restoration Company. The recoil pad is only non original item.

It can be easy to to take on to many projects at one time. I know you are building a 404 so I thought I would post a couple pictures of my Army Navy Co-Op Society 404.

I have a couple of Westley Richards bolt actions. One in 318 and the other 425. I have an Army Navy Co-op 404 Jeffery and 303 Lee Speed. I have a Rigby 275 and a Henry Atkin 256 on a 1900 MS action. I also have a Holland and Holland 375 Magnum.

That is a very nice looking custom stocked Ruger No 1 in a great cartridge. You can get a lot of practice with that rifle on wild pigs.

My pleasure, I want to see the final product. That includes your 404 Jeffery I have one of those as well. I am planning to have a 9.3x62 built on a commercial 98 action I have currently cambered in 8x57. It is some small German Guild Gun, but I forget the maker. I am always interested in...

Bert, I hope this is what you were looking for. Why can't I have a guy living next door to me that builds his own rifles.

I am happy to have been helpful. Please keep us posted on your progress. I cannot wait to see the finished product.

I own an original August Schuler in 500 Schuler. I have attached photos of the magazine box, ramp, rails, and follower. The follower was made for the 500 and much different than standard Mauser follower. There is a clip on the right side of the rail that keeps the 500 rounds from popping out...

I handload for the 425 Westley Richards. I use Woodleigh bullets but Hawk also makes .435 diameter bullets for the 425 WR. Living in California I must use a lead free bullet for hunting. Unfortunately no one makes a lead free bullet for the 425 so the days of taking it on wild pig hunts in...

Champlin Firearms has a Jeffrey double in the 475 NE No2 for 19,500. This is a nice double but it only has a game scene and no border engraving. I am sure the price on that rifle could be negotiated down some, but do not know how much. You can judge for yourself, which of the two rifles is...