Hello from Missouri

[K E Johnson]

Planning a trip to Africa. This site has been a great help

I have been a tremendous fan of the .375 H&H since my early 20's when I bought my first. I have used it on whitetails and mule deer and black bear.

I recently purchased a used custom .416 Rigby built on a Dakota action that I am trying to get sorted for Africa. I would like to hunt Cape buff. and elephant, hence I thought the step up was a good one.

I am also working on a Legendary Arms Works model 704 that I purchased in the white with an unfinished synthetic stock blank. The Dakota is the first rifle I've owned that fit me. It has a LOP of 15". LAW doesn't offer LOP as an option. That is why I opted to finish the 704 myself as much as possible. It is 7mm08.

I am at an age at 53 that I am looking at a deer gun smaller than my .375.

Today I worked on the stock and a bolt knob on the 704. The bolt knob furnished was not checkered. I prefer one that is. I have a couple pics in "other" but can't post here apparently. Oh well, I tried. Might try pics in another thread tomorrow.

Thanks,
KEJ

 

[sgt_zim]

Welcome.

 

[cpr0312]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Welcome KE To AH! I am new to the 7mm-08. So far I like it pretty well. I bought it as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter who has started hunting with me. Still trying to work/improve my handloads. But she took a Merino and a Corsican rams in January with it. I believe it will make you an ideal deer round.
Enjoy the forum!

 

[tarbe]

Welcome aboard.

Sounds like you have some fun projects in the works.

Pics and details on your Africa trip are welcome!

 

[cagkt3]

Welcome!

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH K E Johnson!

 

[CAustin]

Welcoming me to AH sir!

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to AH !

 

[nztimb]

Giday and welcome to the forum Kev. Please post in the gunsmithing section on the 704 - 708 with progress pics

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard K E Johnson. What part of Missouri do you live in? Do you have an African hunt booked?

 

[K E Johnson]

Thanks everyone.
Have not booked yet. Still looking.
Trying to convince my wife to go as well as an observer. She doesn't hunt, but I think she would enjoy the experience.
This site has been extremely helpful

I .make no claim to being a gunsmith. The bolt knob is the only part I have made for a firearm. Excluding black powder cannons that is.

I am in the greater Kansas City area.

 

[Shootist43]

KEJ, my son Art Lambart II lives in Gladstone, Charlie Austin lives in Overland Park, & several other AH members live in the greater Kansas City area as well. Do you belong to the KC Chapter of SCI?

 

[K E Johnson]

KEJ, my son Art Lambart II lives in Gladstone, Charlie Austin lives in Overland Park, & several other AH members live in the greater Kansas City area as well. Do you belong to the KC Chapter of SCI?

No sir I don't. Probably should look in to it though.

Thank you.

 

[Art Lambart II]

Welcome to AH. Several of live in KC we should plan a get together some time.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH.

Drag and drop your photos in the thread.

 

[K E Johnson]

Welcome to AH. Several of live in KC we should plan a get together some time.

I have a place to or two to shoot and get together if the weather is not too hot. I live in a rural area.

 

[TROPHY SHIPPERS]

Welcome to AH @K E Johnson! If we can be of any assistance with US Customs or shipping, please call, email, or send me a message!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Welcome to AH! You have an arsenal ready for Africa with those rifles.

 

[gin535]

Welcome to AH KEJ! Nice to have you on the site and we look forward to you sharing your stories!