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Finally, got to take my new match grade 308 Win barrel that I got from Tip Burns, to the range. I have fired a total of 40 rounds through the barrel. The last 10 at the target below. 100 yards off bags. If I hadn't jerked the 2nd shot it could have been one ragged hole! Round was a reload of once fired Federal Match brass, FL sized. CCI Benchrest primers, 45 grains of Norma 203B pushing a 168 grain Nosler HPBT Factory 2nd. The scope is a Vortex 6.5 X 20 I bought from Cameralandny.com Sunday I will give it a try over on the 300 yard range! Sunday 1/23/2011 Peggy and I braved the cool temps and gusty South Easterly winds to throw a few rounds down range at 300 yards. After the first 4 sighters in the upper left I adjusted and DFLed the X ring with 3 rounds. Then shot 4 more. These all were off a wooden shooting bench on a Caldwell Sled. Lots to learn about reading the wind, but I am still excited about possibilities of this rifle and barrel! Next up a Bipod and a shooting mat.YEEHAAW! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | ||
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Take it to a prairie dog towm..... /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." Winston Churchill | |||
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Alf, I have an Arabesque base. I have two "African" barrels. A 375 H&H and a 404 Jeffery. My third barrel is a match grade 308 Win. The Arabesque barrel channel is larger for the "African" barrels. I have had no issues using a borrowed standard 308 barrel or the heavier match grade on my base. From the start I have been impressed with the "return to zero" of my rifle. The three barrels I have shoot a lot better than I do! Downside is you have to use "Mauser M03" stuff. Barrels, bolt faces, magazines, scope mounts and bases are all Mauser. I am always on the lookout for a deal on a barrel! If I had it to do all over again, I would still buy the M03. There a a variety of models to choose from. I purchased mine from Tip Burns at Canyon Sporting Arms Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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OK, Rusty, own up, how many .404 Jefferys do your currently own or have you owned in the past?? Inquiring minds would like to know... - mike ********************* The rifle is a noble weapon... It entices its bearer into primeval forests, into mountains and deserts untenanted by man. - Horace Kephart | |||
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Hi! My name is Rusty! I'm a 404 Jeffery/ 450/400 3 inch-aholic. I own 2 404 Jeffery rifles. One of two custom 404 Jeffery Rifles on a Montana Rifle co. long action that Tip Burns and John Valicek put together for me. I gave one to my friend David Guitar. I bought the Mauser M03 this year with the 404 Jeffery barrel. I own one vintage British Double rifle an A. Hollis and Son,Leonard made, in 450/400 3 inch. I have to admit I really like the 404 Jeffery load it load it down it is fun to shoot! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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I forgot to mention, this is great FUN! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Rusty Those hundred yard groups are plenty good enough.... What's your impression of the Vortex? Cliff NRA Life Member CMP Distinguished Rifleman NRA Master, Short and Long Range | |||
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As my first long range scope, I like the small target dot. I can still see the edges of the X ring at 20 power. Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Rusty....a single barrel rifle? | |||
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Nice shooting my friend. I cannot even see 300 yards. Mike | |||
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Good shooting Rusty..`em M03s are really nice guns. I have enjoyed your caliber set-up in the M03. DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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Rusty, Great fun! And fine shooting Unfortunately ... you managed to find yet another interesting area in which I can't afford to play Mike -------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com | |||
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Rusty, I feel betrayed ,you sir are my DR guru,how dare you shoot a bolt so well? But I shall follow in your footsteps I just bought a bolt from Biebs,hope I can shoot as good as you! DRSS | |||
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Bill, We can beg forgiveness from each other! LOL! Biebs was bolt trash too??? Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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