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Yeah I didnt even bother to try and barter. Just paid for it and ran away! I always liked the look of the S&B’s, happy to finally have one in the collection. I have a vintage weaver fixed 2x on my 458wm on a griffin & howe QD mount that I may swap as well. But for now it seems at home on my new...

Yesterday I went to a gun show here in Alberta, Canada. I took my time looking at all the booths. There were quite a few safari calibre rifles but all seemed to be cashing in on the Big bore hype, nothing of a good deal to be found at first. I quickly shifted to looking for optics and was...

Thats a shame, I’m Canadian as well. I found a Zastava LK M70 yesterday for very cheap at a gun show and was quite impressed with them. Upon hearing they come left handed my brain got to work trying to source one in 375 H&H to make a nice 458 lott project. The search continues I suppose, thanks...

I funnily enough got my first 9.3x62 yesterday. Just a plain jane Zastava LK M70. I found it at a gunshow local to me for less than $400 USD. 2 tables over I was also delighted to find a West Germany era Schmidt & Bender 1.25-4x20 for 100 USD in good condition. What a good day. I intend to throw...

Sorry to revive an okd thread, but could you put me in contact with him if hes still importing them?

I know the SR21’s stock design was designed by Ralf Martini, I wonder if he had any hand in the original SR20 Design as well

That makes sense. Mine has set triggers and I think my LOP to the back trigger is 13.5”,which for me (168cm or approximately 5 foot 6 inch) is perfect

I honestly cant say enough good about these rifles. The stock design is also simply Perfect. Ive had a few dozen rifles ive attempted to setup for hunting & this one simply takes the cake. They can also be found for excellent prices (Mine with that nice stock came exactly as seen in the picture...

My SR20 is a lefty & the stock is absolutely beautiful. Took a small white tail just last night with it. Very accurate with 150 grains in 300 WM. Action is astonishingly nice. I love it so much I’ve been looking for another

I just like big bores, i havent been to africa yet

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If I hadnt bought my second double and a small collection of JM Marlins on saturday I wouldnt have hesitated to buy it. Awesome deal. My 458 is off the same action & I absolutely love it. Whoever ends up with it will be getting a great rifle at an even better price.

Ive reached the limits of my 500 A Square & am hungry for a bit more power. Prefer an old Mauser or ZKK602 action

I bought a parker hale with the exact same ornate ram yesterday!

Does anyone make a factory 404 Jeff thats not a boutique/high end rifle? Its always seemed like a cool calibre to me, id be interested to see if there was a gun similar to the CZ 550 that came in 404 Jeffery

Ill update this once I’m back home around the 27th with more pictures if I remember! Ill definitely get in contact with weatherby. Thank you!

Thank you sir, I’ve made note of his website!

Yeasir, that was just the labour portion. If i go blank hunting id imagine itll probably about double haha

Yessir!

I really appreciate you taking the time to write this out good sir. I will buy the book you & others have recommended immediately. This post is quite helpful & encouraging. I have a few decent bolt actions including a Pre 64 M70 in 375 H&H, a Custom BRNO in 500 A-Square & an old custom 458...

Anyone who’s hip to the grading system the Europeans use for stocks, I’d be curious to hear what grade this is approximately. Its far & away the nicest bit of wood I own

I recently acquired a rifle that I do not really think I’ll ever use. I figured it would be appreciated here so thought I’d share. First heres a link to a video of the stock in the light. The Stock is really the star of the show, which is why theres not really much for pictures of the action...

Definitely something worth finding out, it would be a good bear gun assuming you could really take advantage of modern load data.

The fair seems like a decent value proposition and something I wouldnt have any fears of using. Thanks man! As for the ammo, duly noted. Ill have to go find the post and read through it. Due to ammo scarcity i’d planned to reload regardless

Do they have max pressure ratings? Id be curious if it can handle +P loadings in 45-70

Nice! Do you have any pics of it by chance? I may still end up picking one up in time. I just wish they had calibres above 9.3. It would make for an interesting gun to have though. Not a fan of the Hornady DGS? May I ask why? I have no skin in the game and have noticed a few others express...

Is your FAIR. A double? Originally i was going to order a FAIR as the price for some reason in Canada is significantly cheaper than in the states. I just couldnt find enough about them online so I was hesitant to purchase

If its regulated specifically for the Hornady DGS, was built a mere 5 years ago, & is proofed @ 25% over max load, I’d imagine she’ll survive.

Heres what the hornady book says. I was going to Chrono the Hornady DGS/X it was regulated for and go from there

I believe i have a couple pounds downstairs of the IMR3031, Ill have to go look. Thank you sir, helpful insight!

Yessir I’ve purchased most of the supplies needed to reload and a box of the Hornady it should be regulated for. Thank you!

I’m actually looking forward to loading for it. It sounds like a neat challenge. Im a fairly avid reloader and have reloaded for my 375, 500 A Square (Which making brass for was a huge PITA because the parent case is prohibited here now) & 458 WM without much issue. It seems unlikely id blow...

I saw, I was going to get it - I lead in the days before the live auction, but decided to let it go as I already have a 500 A square & didnt know if id be able to find dies. Awesome rifle though, the BRNO action is the same on my 500 & feels pretty good.

Well ill be sure to update you with how it goes, only time will tell. If youre right I’ll be sure to letcha know. I want to shoot it & get it in the hand to see what I think first lol

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Where do you suggest I look for something likw that? Ive checked some European Auctions and noticed they regularly sell doubles for a bit cheaper

Thats the conclusion ive come to. I got it for under 4000 USD, Its unlikely I’ll lose money on it. If I feel the need I’ll probably try and source a left handed german made rifle, but who knows. My entire life has been living in a right handed world so I’m not sure how much it will bug me. Its...

given that getting it to Ken will cost me about $800 as well as a decent headache & a 3-4 month wait while customs twirls their thumbs unsure of whether my rifle is actually a bomb or machine gun in disguise, I’d like to avoid sending it off if possible. I also bought about 100 Hornady unprimed...

Given the scarcity of ammo I think i’ll be developing loads regardless. Ive seen theres a few books that were written to aid working up a load for doubles today. I may purchase them if I have much trouble finding something satisfactory. I appreciate it man. Accuracy aside, Do you like your...

Yes I’ll shoot it first and see if I find the possible re-regulation that will accompany a new stock is worth the hassle. I do sometimes wish I wasnt left handed. It makes my favourite hobby I bit more of a hassle to find rifles that work well. On the flip side, finding rifles that DO work for...

Can I ask what Ken charged you to have her shoot that good? Id be interested in having it sent it regardless if he could guarantee groups like that (Which I’d imagine he almost certainly cant, but its a nice thought)

Duely noted, thanks brother

Seeing as how I work for a living & am 25, I havent let the stock portfolio grow enough to Justify 20k on a rifle I only hope to use haha in Africa Eventually I’d like to get a german double, but if she shoots ill probably keep the Sabatti & get another german made gun in a larger calibre...

I think its probably a supply vs demand thing. Assuming you live in the US, Canada has 10% of the population & our economy has been in the gutter for a decade, not many really prospering up here since the LPC. Ive handled a 416 Rigby Chris had made (Stock & all) & it was a beautiful gun. I...

Thats the beauty of a declining currency I suppose. The old boy’s well respected for making quality rifles up here. He builds ground up mausers and other rifles for DG hunting, but starting price is around 15-20k so for now its out of my price range. We did talk about simply getting the stock’s...

Ive heard much talk of Ken, It seems he likes them once theyre sorted out. If I cant get a load working Im sure ill be in contact I was roughly quoted 2000 USD Labour for a stock, but I did wonder if it would shift POI. I’m going to do a lot of load development first before spending too much...

Haha well I guess ill see if I can make it work. If I dont find it satisfactory I could most likely sell for a decent profit and put that towards a German double. A New Old-Stock Merkel 140AE sold for about USD 6000 from a dealer local to me. I would have bought it if it wasnt purchased about a...

Well I’m glad to hear it! A DR has been a dream of mine, but I don’t really want to spend 10k+ as I’m fairly young and have a baby on the way now. It currently has almost a 16 inch length of pull, seeing as how I’m 5 foot 6 at the very least she’ll be headed to get cut down a bit. Id like to...

You can order fairs for quite cheap. Lead time is usually 4ish months. I was quoted $6200 for their top of the line (Iside safari prestige i think?) sxs double in 9.3x74R. The only problem for me was that they only go up to 9.3. I quite liked the FAIR in all honesty. Its worth noting theyre a...

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