.404 Jeffery build

Nevada Mike

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Reto Buehler is building a .404J for me and has sent some photos of the work in progress. It is being built on a left handed Granite Mountain magnum Mauser 98 small ring with double square bridges. We chose this action for lightweight and it will be more than adequate for the low pressures generated by the .404J. It will be scoped with a Leupold VX6 1-6X with illuminated #4 illuminated reticle on Reto's QD mounts. I am promised delivery before this summer. For further eye candy, google Buehler Custom Sporting Arms.

Here are a few in-progress photos:

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The bottom blank is the one I provided

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Buehler makes some gorgeous rifles, especially that English Express .404J! Pretty sure I couldn't afford it though. Good luck. Can't wait to see the completed rifle!!!
 
sierraone said:
Buehler makes some gorgeous rifles, especially that English Express .404J! Pretty sure I couldn't afford it though. Good luck. Can't wait to see the completed rifle!!!
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I can't wait either! There was a delay of about a year getting the action from Granite Mountain, but with Covid I had to put Tanzania on hold anyway, so no harm, no foul.

Reto does wonderful work and is a pleasure to work with.
 
Couldn't help myself...had to go back to the web site and look again....WOW.
 
He is only 70 miles away and I have a spot reserved for a rifle build for this time next year. Single shot rifle on a Hagn action is what I am thinking at the moment.

Mike, maybe when I am over there next, I'll stop and slobber on your gun build for you! I'd get pictures to share with everyone. :)

All the best,
Randy
 
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Thanks, Randy!

Most of the ACGG members I have traditionally worked with have retired, but they all suggested Reto as a fine gunmaker. He does it all. A very likeable guy, too.
 
I spent an hour with him around the first of the year. Had a great time visiting and getting to know him. I left a gun blank with him and he told me he wouldn't look at again for a year! That's fine, it will give me that much time to change my mind a dozen times. Today, my desire is a single shot rifle on a Hagn action, probably in .280 Ackley Improved. Next week it could be something else.
I look forward to seeing photos of your gun. Depending on when you pick it up, perhaps you could swing my direction for a 404 Jeff squirrel shoot.
 
Thank you all for the positive comments. Spoke to Reto yesterday and he is starting on the stock. May delivery anticipated.
 
Here is a midterm update on the ,404 Jeffery. Reto sent me a couple photos. Minimal engraving, no cheek piece, extended tangs - looking for 9-1/4 lbs. with the Leupold VX6HD 1-6X with no.4 reticle and Fire Dot. Barrel is 23". Will have a jeffery folding ghost ring rear sight.

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Nevada Mike said:
Reto Buehler is building a .404J for me and has sent some photos of the work in progress. It is being built on a left handed Granite Mountain magnum Mauser 98 small ring with double square bridges. We chose this action for lightweight and it will be more than adequate for the low pressures generated by the .404J. It will be scoped with a Leupold VX6 1-6X with illuminated #4 illuminated reticle on Reto's QD mounts. I am promised delivery before this summer. For further eye candy, google Buehler Custom Sporting Arms.

Here are a few in-progress photos:

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The bottom blank is the one I provided

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Pictures look great in a fantastic caliber
Congratulations
 
What a wonderful project! Cant wait to see the final results!
 
Thank you for you positive comments...

Mike
 
Always good to see a project in the making with the progress pics. Keep posting them as they become available. I like where it is going.
 
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