somebody tell me what the deal with this rifle is.

i've read seyfried's mention of it and how it's allegedly "famous" on several continents.

i saw a small picture of it recently, but i don't know enough, it seems.

thanks, tot ziens

From What I can remember from an old Guns & Ammmo article is the rifle is chambered for the .338-74 Keith round or something like that. The .338-74 is based on the old 9.3x74R case and basically equals the .338 Win Mag. Other than that all it has is a nice peice of quilted maple for the stock. By todays standards it's no hotrod but in it's day was no slouch. A few years back I set out to kind of recreate this rifle and pretty much succeded except I chose to go with the .300 Win mag instead of the wildcat round. My rifle is almost identicle. I know that it's not much, but I hope I helped!

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JR

The rifle is chambered to the 338-378 KT, which is a somewhat shortened 378Wby case necked to 338cal. This cartridge was designed by Elmer Keith and Bob Thompson, of the 2 dot reticle fame. The action is a Brevex Mauser. Performance was similar to the new 338 Ultra or 250grs at 3000fps.

Looks to me that I need to check my facts a little more. Oh well, like I said the article that I read was and old one, and I guess that I didn't remember it quite right. Sorry!!!

JR-
No need to apologize, we all get things a bit twisted now and then!
the rimmed cartridge you mentioned was one that Elmer dreamed up to use in his Farkys and a Ruger #1.

Other than the info that has already been given does anybody know exactly why the rifle got to be so notorious? It seems to stick in my mind that the gun changed hands a couple of times, going from one well known shooter to the next. Also does anybody know who presently owns the gun? When I made up my rifle I didn't really have all the facts at the time but I set out to basically create a look a like rifle. I couldn't find a brevex action at the time so I finally settled on a FN magnum in .300 Win. It may not be the real deal but to me if you set the two side by side the average joe would have a hard time telling between the two if he didn't know some specifics to look for.

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JR

JR-
I was under the impression that Ross Seyfried has always owned the gun. Maybe he "loaned" it to others?
I can't say what makes this gun so "storied" except that maybe Ross wrote a few articles about it, or hunts where it was used. Maybe someone else has more info...

I can't answer why it's famous but to my knowledge Seyfried built it and still owns it. It was done to recreate some of Elmer Keith's ideas. Elmer was a mentor to Seyfried. If anyone has more info on this or especially the feature magazine article I would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks. I might see Ross this fall...if so, I'll be sure to ask about it.

yukon,

The article was in G&A in the mid 80s. The article gave me the hots for one, and I tracked down the fella that did the metal work. After we spoke for awhile he said "Hell you should call Ross. I told him I didn't have Ross's phone number, to which he replied " hold on I'll get it for you". Anyway I spoke with Mr. Seyfried about the cartridge and the rifle. He kinda seemed to get a kick out of how I tracked him down and his friends forwarding his phone number. Best I recall, as much as he liked the round as a long range elk tumper, he spoke of the pains taken to put it in a repeater, and not use a Weatherby action. We discussed Enfields and the Ruger No. 1. And the Shultz and Larson on which several had been built. I remember he refered to the 340.Wby. several times, as coming close to the KT in proformance. I maybe wrong but I think that cover of G&A had a drawing of Elmer on it and a Mdl. 29 S&W. I kept mine for a time but dont have it any more. I'll probably remember the name of the fella that did the metal work, in the middle of night as I have it on the tip of my tongue but cant get it out. Not sure that Iver Hendrickson wasn't involed with this rifle aswell. It as been awhile.

HBH

I just bought the magazine issue with the feature article on this rifle by Seyfried. It's G&A June 1986. If anyone wants any info. about the article let me know. Great article but little info. about Oulde Yellow specifically. Had an interesting sidenote to NOT use the 225 Hornady spire points...Seyfried cut a pronghorn in half with one!

According to Seyfried, he were once offered a large area of a farm for this rifle!!The reason is that is performed in a very spectacular way, Ross shot a big bear at 600-700 yards and it colapsed at once. It has also made some good shots at Moose and Elk. I know of A brewex action for sale, a 416 rigby will fit easy, however it's not for free

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Seyfried says he hit a gemsbokwith it at 500 yds...running! He doesn't seem to take shots like that anymore. I guess we all try crazy things when we are young & invincible.