My Plain Jane has a Heart of Gold

[Shootist43]

My most recent acquisition was a Winchester that had been converted into a 404 Jeffery. Plain straight grain wood, no engraving and a barrel from a maker that I'd never heard of, assembled by a guy named Randy. The previous owner had all of the work done and I purchased the rifle as is off Gunbroker. I ran several magazines full of dummy rounds through the gun without a hitch then mounted a relatively inexpensive Nikon Monarch 3 1-4x 20 scope and took it to the range. Before going any further I need to thank 375 Ruger Fan for finding it and frog stealer for building it. Von Gruff gets credit for the load. Shots were made at 50 yds. using a sandbag supporting my left hand which was firmly grasping the rifle and my shoulder. The first two shots are in the upper hole the third shot stands alone.

 

[IvW]

Great stuff!! Often less is more!!

 

[nztimb]

So now the question is which one will you take on your next trip Africa bound. That one will killlllll

 

[Hogpatrol]

DAMN GOOD! What barrel manufacturer? Anyway, you're done. Now go kill something.

 

[Nkawu]

How’s about a nice pic or two of the rifle to feed our jealousy?

 

[Shootist43]

The barrel is a McGowan Precision, it has a target crown. I tried to take photos where some detail can be seen. Like I said outwardly she's just a "Plain Jane." Sorry, I don't own a camera with a wide angle lens.

 

[Shootist43]

Von Gruff, there is no clear cut way to decide which one to take. It might come down to the fact that I don't want a "jealous" rifle on my hands. The CZ already has one SCI Gold animal to its' credit and the new Winchester is a virgin. Following that thought I'd be obliged to take the Winchester. It's either that or flip a coin. I'm just happy to have the choice.

 

[Art Lambart II]

Are we thinking about DG in 2020???

 

[Custom]

Nice rifle, @Shootist43. Did it start life as a safari express in 375?

 

[Shootist43]

Custom, yes to both assumptions. This rifle is proof that this conversion is possible. It feeds and functions and shoots like a dream.

 

[Shootist43]

Are we thinking about DG in 2020???

Not that I'm aware of. At the moment it's Red Stag in Argentina or New Zealand. DG, maybe for my 80th.

 

[BRICKBURN]

That rifle will certainly handle what you throw in front of it.
Congrats on your new toy meeting expectations.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@Shootist43 , Very nice Art!

 

[Red Leg]

Lovely rifle. Anything special to bed the action?

 

[Ridgewalker]

I like it! Perfect along with your 35 Whelen for a two gun Safari! 3-4 PG and 1 DG...PERFECTLY GRAND SAFARI!

 

[cagkt3]

Heck of a group, looks like a nice pick up!

 

[CAustin]

Art I actually think the woood looks very nice

 

[Eventually_Africa_Again]

Wonderful shooting rifle, now get out there to Africa with it so we can get a new hunting report to read!!

 

[Hank2211]

I like wood stocks, of any kind. And a great caliber. Good for you - this looks great.

 

[RStien321]

Nice! I followed this one closely on Gun Broker and almost jumped into the bidding! Glad a fellow AH member bought it!