My 404J is Here!!

[Custom]

Finally picked up my 404J last week. As a reminder, this started as a M70 Classic in 300 RUM. Put on a Pac Nor barrel, NECG sights and Williams one piece bottom metal. I found a surplus stock on line from the Cabelas 50th anniversary run a few years back and my smith Cerakoted it in graphite black. It's resting on my gun case made from my buff back skin from my last safari. Working up loads, but all indications are it is a shooter. Headed to Zim next May for spots and buff. Woo hoo!

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats, she is a beauty!

 

[Custom]

Thanks, reedy. She weighs 10.1 lbs scoped and with the M70 action is pretty trim. When I bring it up to my shoulder with my eyes closed, then open them, I am looking right at the target. Perfect!

 

[cpr0312]

Man that's awesome, fits like a glove when you shoulder it!

 

[Wheels]

Looks great.

 

[Custom]

Thanks, Wheels.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Your of course going to bring that down to Arizona next winter right?

 

[Custom]

Absolutely, Phil. Have gun, will travel

 

[Clayton]

You done good. Enjoy.

 

[rookhawk]

Looks just great! Congrats on owning the legendary 404J!

Could you elaborate on this comment? "Williams one piece bottom metal"

A.) What is that?
B.) Why would you want that in lieu of other bottom metal?

 

[Custom]

Thanks, Rookhawk. The Williams bottom metal is steel as opposed to the pot metal factory piece and, therefore, in theory, more stiff which, again in theory, contributes to accuracy.

 

[bassasdaindia]

That's a great rifle , great caliber and a great action .

Congrats.

 

[stug]

Welcome to the club. Nice looking rifle and a nice weight. Mine uses approx 83gr of ADI2209/H4350 to get about 2300fps with a 400gr Woodleigh.

 

[Rob404]

Congrats on the new 404J but I can't see your pics

 

[matt85]

outstanding rifle!

-matt

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Legendary rifle in legendary calibre. Congrats.
Welcome to the club.
Witold.

 

[rinehart0050]

Great looking rifle! Can't wait to hear about how she performs on your next safari!

 

[ScottG]

Very Nice!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

I very like rifles in 404Jeffery.
Witold

 

[Custom]

Thanks, all, for the complements. Very much looking forward to seeing what she can do. @Rob404, can you see the pics? I uploaded them and they show up when I open the thread.