.404 J Rifles

26 June 2022, 11:00

Roger Vardy

.404 J Rifles

Here are two seperate .404 J Rifles that I've been working on. Just thought I'd drop some photos of either side for those interested and those that suffer from custom rifle addiction.

26 June 2022, 15:39

Zephyr

wonderful
Thank you for sharing
Some subtle and not subtle differences to whet the appetite of someone who is interested in commissioning a custom rifle

26 June 2022, 18:03

bigbull

Nice contrast in execution.
What actions were used?
What actors changed your execution style or are they done for others?
BB

27 June 2022, 06:12

AXEL19

I'm assuming that is a custom made sling mount on the top rifle? I'm looking for something similar for a cz 375.

Beautiful rifles.

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27 June 2022, 13:53

Peter Connan

Both are beautiful, but the owner of the top rifle is a braver man than me!

27 June 2022, 17:49

MNR

Beautiful work Roger!

Where did you buy those stunning blanks from?

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27 June 2022, 19:39

Duane Wiebe (CG&R)

I like the theme of the ramps and sling eye...Nice contrast. Two different bottom metal makers...???

27 June 2022, 20:29

Kolo-Pan

looking forward to seeing those two all done up and ready to hunt.

Many of those who suffer from custom rifle addiction also suffer from detail addiction.

Please tell us more about the rifles.

Roger Kehr
Kehr Engraving Company
(360)456-0831

28 June 2022, 04:57

Badger375

Gorgeous rifles! They are both sweet but the bottom one really speaks to me…

30 June 2022, 17:42

wildmansix

Very nice rifles. I like the lines of the top one the best.

30 June 2022, 18:34

Timan

A great pair of rifles for sure.

Is Hornady still making 404 Brass?

01 July 2022, 01:55

Austin Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by Timan:
A great pair of rifles for sure.

Is Hornady still making 404 Brass?

When I did my 404 loads way back, I noticed a distinct difference between Norma and Hornady on the head of the brass. went w/Norma

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01 July 2022, 02:13

Gundog 64

quote:
Originally posted by Timan:
Is Hornady still making 404 Brass?

Stuart,
Yes they are, but as with all reloading items, if you can find it.

01 July 2022, 03:56

custombolt

Well now, that is some dandy grain flow from end to end.

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11 July 2022, 09:54

Roger Vardy

Final Shaping and the start of finishing on the stock.

Left Side

Right Side

Close up on bottom metal and grip cap

Close up on cheekpiece

Rifle with finish in Australia Made case.

Close up of rifle and accessories in case.

11 July 2022, 09:58

Roger Vardy

quote:
Originally posted by bigbull:
Nice contrast in execution.
What actions were used?
The 404 rifle with the heel and toe caps is using a FN 98 action
The other 404 rifle is using a Steyr 1912 action
What actors changed your execution style or are they done for others?
BB

11 July 2022, 09:59

Roger Vardy

quote:
Originally posted by setters5:
Very nice! Did you make the island sling stud?
No it was provided by the client

11 July 2022, 10:39

Rockdoc

Nice Roger.

Who makes the lovely cases here?

Cheers, Chris

13 July 2022, 18:02

bwanamrm

Very tasteful and excellent work Roger. I would be thrilled with either...

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07 September 2022, 08:47

Roger Vardy

Just putting up some photos of the 404 J after doing some finishing on the stock with some of the files I've used which a poster asked me about earlier. These files and rasps were purchased from Liogier and Auriou. I found the handles awkward to use so I replaced them with ones I made using my walnut.

08 September 2022, 01:13

Atkinson

My kind of DG rifle, and my all time favorite big bore bolt gun..best of work..

Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
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Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

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08 September 2022, 05:48

Alec Torres

Very nice wood. Very nice work.

How would you grade the blank on the last rifle you posted?