My 404 is finally done

[zephyr]

Just Wow

 

[Proneshooter]

That’s a Proper Rifle. Please share details, barrel length, weight, magazine capacity and let us know how she shoots. The metalwork is excellent, but the wood is outstanding. Congratulations on an excellent weapon

Gorgeous rifle!

What action is it built on?

Details:
Satterlee action, 23.5" 14 twist barrel. Not sure on the weight yet, have not put it on a scale. Magazine holds 3 down, I don't like drop box bottom metal. So far 82gr H4350 seems to be the winner, 10 rounds of softs and solids print into a 1.5" group. Glass is a Zeiss 1-6x24 in Alaska Arms OD rings. I have never used these rings before, but really like them. ¼ turn of the levers and they are locked down tight, and you do not have to "time" the levers like with Talleys.

 

[Tintin]

Classy

Congrats

and well done to all involved

 

[Badboymelvin]

Work of art!

 

[Frederik]

Very nice and the stock is different as its not dark.

 

[TOBY458]

Beautiful!!!

 

[Captain Munro]

That is freaking brilliant!

 

[Rare Breed]

After 2 years, it is in hand.
A few details, stock blank for Erdem Walnut.
Morris Milani did the custom barrel contour on a Krieger blank. He also did the metalwork and supplied the QD scope rings.
Stock work by Steve Durren.
Roger Kehr scratched the subtle engraving and gold inlay.
Photos by my great friend and retired photographer Ed G.

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Beautiful! Congratulations!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Congratulations on an exceptional rifle! What are your plans for it now? I'm sure an excellent adventure is in the works.

 

[93marlin]

Beautiful, infinitely practical, work of art... congratulations!!

 

[Andrew62]

As my daughter used to say, 'that looks BA'!! (badass!!!)

 

[AZDAVE]

An exception bit of kit for hunting DG.

 

[Proneshooter]

Congratulations on an exceptional rifle! What are your plans for it now? I'm sure an excellent adventure is in the works.

Buffalo in Zimbabwe

 

[Angelo_orygun]

Wow! Beautiful rifle!!! Great choice in caliber and scope! I just hunted Africa with a ZEISS 1-6 on my 404, worked perfect!!

 

[wesheltonj]

Beautiful gun, and a great looking stick of wood.

 

[nztimb]

Stunning work with top class components melded together with skill to make an exceptional rifle.

 

[ofbiro]

A 404 can do everything in Africa!

 

[ofbiro]

Note for younger people: the Peugot 404 was popular in the '60s-70s

 

[flatwater bill]

I love the fotos.( and the old Kynoch ammo box). The rifle is classy without being gaudy.....and it has a proper bolt handle and knob......congrats and thanks for showing it.................FWB

 

[VertigoBE]

Wow , that is a gorgeous rifle! Congratulations !