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!

Take it to a prairie dog towm.....

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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

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Originally posted by Rusty:
Alf,
...A 375 H&H and a 404 Jeffery.

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

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!

I forgot to mention, this is great FUN!

Rusty
Those hundred yard groups are plenty good enough.... What's your impression of the Vortex?

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....a single barrel rifle?

Nice shooting my friend. I cannot even see 300 yards.

Good shooting Rusty..`em M03s are really nice guns. I have enjoyed your caliber set-up in the M03.

Rusty,

Great fun! And fine shooting

Unfortunately ... you managed to find yet another interesting area in which I can't afford to play

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!

Bill,
We can beg forgiveness from each other! LOL!

Biebs was bolt trash too???