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New 404 Jeffery gets a barrel
02 December 2020, 06:34
Gundog 64New 404 Jeffery gets a barrel
Have a new 404 being built and got the photos from the metalsmith back today and thought some here may appreciate them. Thanks to AR member McKay for parting with the Satterlee action. He offered it to me 3 years earlier, and still had it when I finally made the decision to move forward with this project. Morris Milani of Alaska Arms did the barrel, it's one of his half octagon, half ovate profiles with all features integral.Thankfully Morris had the Kriger 1-14 twist blank in inventory so that shaved months off the project versus having to order the blank and wait. As soon as it comes back to me it will be off to the stockmaker Steve Durren and hopefully ready for our next Africa hunt.
Middle blank will be the one going on this rifle.
02 December 2020, 07:50
Peter ConnanCan't wait to see the finished product!
Looks like it's going to be really beautiful.
02 December 2020, 08:54
TimanThat stick in the middle.....wow!!! What great rifle it will be.
02 December 2020, 11:32
gunmaker
02 December 2020, 12:49
DCS MemberWood! Without reading further, you made the correct choice in my opinion, but I’m sure it wasn’t an easy one!
I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.
Marcus Cady
DRSS
02 December 2020, 16:27
Gundog 64quote:
Originally posted by Timan:
That stick in the middle.....wow!!! What great rifle it will be.
Stuart,
You had a hand in this project, and thank you for that. I hope you got the dummy rounds Morris asked me to send you.
John
02 December 2020, 17:35
boom stickWho just has a spare Saterlee action hanging around?
Excited to see this project come together.
Thanks for sharing.
02 December 2020, 18:01
Timanquote:
Originally posted by Gundog 64:
quote:
Originally posted by Timan:
That stick in the middle.....wow!!! What great rifle it will be.
Stuart,
You had a hand in this project, and thank you for that. I hope you got the dummy rounds Morris asked me to send you.
John
I did get them. Thank you, they will come in handy as I've been working up more actions several of which are 404 actions.
02 December 2020, 21:54
McKayLooks Great!!!
Mac
02 December 2020, 21:54
McKayquote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
Who just has a spare Saterlee action hanging around?
Excited to see this project come together.
Thanks for sharing.
Think I might have a couple more if you are in need!
Mac
03 December 2020, 01:14
Gundog 64quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
Think I might have a couple more if you are in need!
Mac,
Shhh, wife is hinting she needs a 375.
03 December 2020, 05:15
McKayquote:
Originally posted by Gundog 64:
quote:
Originally posted by McKay:
Think I might have a couple more if you are in need!
Mac,
Shhh, wife is hinting she needs a 375.
Ya got a Satterlee action in that too.
Mac
03 December 2020, 21:22
bwanamrmNow those components will make a fine rifle!
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05 December 2020, 02:09
MNRAll the makings of an outstanding .404. Morris does incredible work! Can't wait to see the finished product.
05 December 2020, 03:50
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Morris not only created a very attractive front half barrel contour and at the same time got rid of a million hours of work associated with half octagon/half round.
Very original...I like it! I would shamelessly plagiarize!
05 December 2020, 06:04
CanadaboyThat looks like it will turn ou nicely!
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