Some of you may of followed my post concerning the quality of a Winchester Custom Shop leftie 375 H&H. Along the way I was directed to Hein's website and discovered their rifles. For the last week and a half or so I been exchanging emails with Karl trying to put together a rifle. I finally decided on the Hein Palouse Trophy with the syn stock, Roguard finish and a 24 in Krieger #4 stainless barrel. The rifle will hold four + one and will wear Talley QD mounts. Empty weight will be between 7 1/2 and 7 3/4 pounds. The sights are going to wait till after I shoot it because I am undecided if I want to add a brake and this will affect my decision on my choice of front sight.
One of the most interesting features I discovered about ordering the Hein is they will build it for you holding 4 down for the same price.
This will be my first "Custom" rifle. I would like to thank the people who contributed meaningfull suggestions and would also like to tell you folks Karl is a great guy to deal with. He answered every question I asked very professionly.
Hopefully I buttered Karl up enough that I might have my rifle built by this upcoming moose season

Good luck! Make sure you put your detailed specifications on paper, and have Karl sign off on them. Folks sometimes forget what they asked for.

Here is the front end of my .470 Capstick:



George

Am I missing something?
I thought you were building a 458 Lott.

What happened?

Is that a volume control on the front?

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Originally posted by tiggertate:
Is that a volume control on the front?

Nope, it's the choke tube.

George

I am building a Lott also. It is on a MRC stainless barreled action.

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
I am building a Lott also. It is on a MRC stainless barreled action.

I think that 375 H&H on a LH Hein is an excellent choice, and I suspect once you get it in your hands you will be selling the MRC Lott and ordering another Palouse.

One concern I would have with a custom action is spare parts, today or twenty years from now, and that is one reason I would get both built on the same platform

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Originally posted by GeorgeS:

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Originally posted by tiggertate:
Is that a volume control on the front?

Nope, it's the choke tube.

George

Must be for turkey.

George,
Is that a threaded cap to go on if you remove the brake?

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Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
George,
Is that a threaded cap to go on if you remove the brake?

Yes, it is. I posted it so you could see one option if you decide to go with a brake.

George

I have a WFF HEIN in .450 Dakota Caliber. I'd get the round top action, NOT dbl square bridge, and have TALBOT mounts.

Retreever has them on a .375 H&H. Under a second - scope is on or off!

www.talbot.us / www.answerrifles.com - Answer also has a patented recoil pad and patented brake, I think those are very good too, I have them.

I did get the round top. I never heard of Talbot mounts. Holy crap they are expensive! I will stick with the Talleys but thank you for the information.