Thanks to Mark Biggerstaff and Fatback

[Shootist43]

Several months ago, I contacted Mark Biggerstaff and told him that I was looking for a left-handed rifle in 375 H&H, preferably a Winchester Model 70. He referred me Fatback since he knew him to be a "leftie." Fatback agreed to assist me in the search. My hang up was the price folks were asking for their rifles. I see right-handed Winchesters going for $1,800 to $2,200, while left -handed rifles were being offered at $3,000 to $4,000. After a while Fatback contacted me about a CZ 550 in 375 H&H that he had for sale. The rifle had been sent to Griffin & Howe to be tweaked. We agreed on the price, and I asked Fatback to refrain from mentioning the sale on AH since it was going to be a surprise gift to my son Art Lambart II. Last week the better half and I went to Kansas City to celebrate our grandson's Confirmation and naturally we had to do a little shooting. The rifle put three shots into one hole at the 25 yd. line, then three shots into one hole at the 50 yd. line using very old Winchester 300 Gr. Solids. I then told him to move the target out to 100 yds and try some of my reloads. The first batch with 71 Grs. of CFE 223 shot a little high, the second batch with 73 Grs. of CFE 223 put three shots into one hole (in the "x" ring.) We are very happy indeed. BTW I've added Fatback to my list of Super AH Guys to Deal With. Thanks guys!!

 

[Monski]

Could you post some pics of it?

 

[Shootist43]

Monski, the rifle is currently about 750 miles from me. I'll ask my son to post some pictures of it.

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Pleasure to help out!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Great story Art! Very happy for you and your son.

 

[Green Chile]

Those 2 guys are great people and a good example of why this forum is helpful to so many people. Proud to know both of them.

 

[Art Lambart II]

Could you post some pics of it?

I'll post some pictures of the rifle in the next few days.

 

[Fatback]

I am very glad it all worked out and the rifle will be used as it was intended. It was a pleasure dealing with @Shootist43, lots of great folks here on the forums. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the rifle leaning on an old cape buffalo or something.

 

[CAustin]

I was at the range with @Shootist43 and @Art Lambart II and can attest to how well the rifle shot. Both father and son were thrilled.