Gunsmith recommendations to build a Mauser into 404J

[CM McKenzie]

Dennis Erhardt in Helena, MT does excellent work, he has built several for me. A .404 was going to be the next one I commissioned from him, but decided to spend that money on a hunt instead.

 

[Newboomer]

This may be a little offbase for this post and I may be dating myself but I'm trying to find a stockmaker who can fit a Monte Carlo rollover comb on one of my rifles. Right now I'm using a velcro cheekpiece but it doesn't fit that well and I can't get a good cheekweld. I would like to find someone within a reasonable distance of northern NV who I can work with and get it fitted to me.

I had one on a rifle waaay back in the 1960s and it made a great improvement in my shooting. They are very comfortable and seem to mitigate a lot of recoil for me. This one will go on my 375HH. Any suggestions welcome.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

During the past year, I had a Win Mod 70 converted from 300 RUM to 404 Jeffery. I had Dennis Olson in MT do the work and was very happy with the results and the cost.

https://www.africahunting.com/threads/i-joined-the-404-jeffery-club-today.47021/

I can't comment on your specific need for a Mauser vs. my work on a Winchester, but you can contact Dennis and discuss it with him.

Contact info for Dennis Olson. His wife, Glenda, handles most to the email communication.

DENNIS OLSON GUNSMITH
PO BOX 337
PLAINS MT 59859-0337

Physical address for UPS or FedEx deliveries
Dennis Olson
500 First St
Plains , MT 59859

Email: dgolson@montana.com
Phone: (406) 826-3790

 

[Butch Lambert]

Dennis did the metal work on my Lott.

This rifle was being built for Stu Taylor before he had his unfortunate accident.

 

[Wood_Duck]

I’m going to look further at the MRC but I’ve also had two phone conversations with Mr Olson and I’m waiting an itemized email quote to determine by best route. He seems very well spoken of

 

[Hoss Delgado]

Ryan Breeding made many fine rifles in .404 and .500 Jeffery in the past 35 years. Maybe you can email him and ask if he is still in business .