New Westley Richards 470NE on order, who wants to hear about it?

[towserthemouser]

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Those rifles are superb. Thank you for sharing!

 

[From Sweden]

Thank you all!
I'm pretty curious about the specifications you've chosen for the 404, as that is something I've probably had ordered today if I had the opportunity to buy another one.
When I ordered my rifle I've allways wanted a big bore bolt action rifle in a classic caliber, but soon after receiving it something else started to happen and that was that I was getting older so the ones good eyesight, isn't so great anymore as I needs glasses this days.
I know that you will be blown away by the sheer quality of your guns as Westley has since I got mine taken a step even further to being the absolute top maker.
Best regards Peter

 

[spike.t]

Mmm....470...404...now you just need to find them making a 318 next time you are there....really sorted then..

 

[OneGearhead]

Towser, I know I’m new here, but man, this thread is remarkable. First the DR, it’s going to be beautiful. The wood you picked for it, superb in every way. Then, going to do your stock fitting, and grabbing the .404 as well. Unreal. Congratulations!! Can’t wait to see finished pictures of them, both separately in their own right, and together as a pair. Also, the thread, reply by reply, was like reading a book and needing to flip the page to read the next one. Well done, Sir! Any newly recent updates on the .470? Also, was your published story available online anywhere to read?

 

[towserthemouser]

Towser, I know I’m new here, but man, this thread is remarkable. First the DR, it’s going to be beautiful. The wood you picked for it, superb in every way. Then, going to do your stock fitting, and grabbing the .404 as well. Unreal. Congratulations!! Can’t wait to see finished pictures of them, both separately in their own right, and together as a pair. Also, the thread, reply by reply, was like reading a book and needing to flip the page to read the next one. Well done, Sir! Any newly recent updates on the .470? Also, was your published story available online anywhere to read?

@OneGearhead welcome aboard to the greatest internet resource for learning and sharing information about this passion we all share!

Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate them. Both the 470 NE and the 404J are in the late stages of development (engraving, regulation, and wood finishing) and I expect them both to be ready within the year. I will post a final report when that happens, with photos. I also have plans to put both to work doing what they were made to do.....

As for my story about the 9/11 Buffalo, thank you very much for your interest. The story was published in the print edition of Field Ethos magazine in their fall 2024 edition and you can read it there. My understanding is that FE will often make their print edition stories available in digital format online after a couple of years. If that does happen I'll be able to post a link here on this forum for those who would like to go to the FE website and read it.

Since they actually paid me for the story (!), they own the rights to it and I do not have the legal right to publish it here or elsewhere. I really like FE and support their mission, and would encourage all who are interested to consider a subscription to their excellent journal.

 

[gcbailey]

What a fantastic story! That is sure to be a rifle you will treasure. Enjoy it in good health and happy hunting with it!

 

[towserthemouser]

What a fantastic story! That is sure to be a rifle you will treasure. Enjoy it in good health and happy hunting with it!

Thank you my friend!

 

[AZDAVE]

It has been a bit since I looked at this thread. First thank your for the pictures and description of your visit for your fitting. Second I salute you for the acquisition of the 404, What a pair of rifles.

 

[towserthemouser]

It has been a bit since I looked at this thread. First thank your for the pictures and description of your visit for your fitting. Second I salute you for the acquisition of the 404, What a pair of rifles.

Thanks! Now if I can just find brass and ammo for the 404......

 

[AZDAVE]

@From Sweden Sir you have a very nice pair of bolt guns. To say they are exquisite is an understatement.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

Thanks! Now if I can just find brass and ammo for the 404......

I’ve seen a good bit of Hornady DGS and DGX out there. You should be able to snag some to at least shoot the gun and get brass from.

 

[towserthemouser]

I’ve seen a good bit of Hornady DGS and DGX out there. You should be able to snag some to at least shoot the gun and get brass from.

Thanks, I'll look into that.

 

[From Sweden]

@From Sweden Sir you have a very nice pair of bolt guns. To say they are exquisite is an understatement.

@AZDAVE thank you sir,much appreciated.

 

[steve white]

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Tons of mounting latitude on those Zeiss 1" tube scopes. Too bad they discontinued them.

Not sure I can tell which one was "restored" as they both look new!

 

[steve white]

That’s something I never really considered…
I thought better fit —> better technique —> better shooting. If the technique changes and they fit needs to follow, it sounds like chasing around in circles?

For information, I have (almost) zero formal training in shotgun or double rifle training. So I likely have shit technique. I was hoping that a better fit alone would translate into a better technique and then better off hand shooting

Just as you are, a good fitting gun will improve you out of all proportions--all by itself. It really is as was previously mentioned, a way to almost let the shotgun take over...you will love it, and you will know it when you swing it. The best shotguns I have owned were originally fitted for someone else. Also, the old makers, between the wars, seemed to have it down pat.