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American Hunting Rifles, Inc. has new owner
10 November 2007, 18:38
BitterrootAmerican Hunting Rifles, Inc. has new owner
A few weeks ago I had the great pleasure of purchasing American Hunting Rifles, Inc. from my good friend Ed Plummer. The company will stay right here in the Bitteroot Valley of Montana and will employ the same craftsmen that have been building our fine rifles. Ed will stay on in sales, marketing and new product development. We have redesigned the website,
www.hunting-rifles.com with new products like our 700 AHR and a special page for CZ owners who might want to upgrade their rifles. It may take a few days for all of the ISP's around the country to update to the new website, but keep trying.
We look forward to hearing from you and let me know what you think of the website.
We also look forward to seeing some of you in Reno in January at the SCI show.
This is an exiting time for us here at AHR.
Regards,
Wayne Jacobson
10 November 2007, 18:50
WbyPowerWayne,
You need to remove the comma after the
com on the link in your paragraph
10 November 2007, 18:52
.366torqueCongratulations!!!
A good deal on the 700.
700 AHR
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American Hunting Rifle’s newest and largest cartridge is the massive 700 AHR. This impressive cartridge is the largest that is chambered in a bolt action rifle in the U.S.A. The bullet’s diameter is .685 and weighs 1,000 grains. We are making a special offer to the first ten customers who purchase one of these magnificent rifles. The rifle package includes ammunition and brass, a set of reloading dies and custom engraving for the first ten purchased.
The rifle is built using the Granite Mountain Arms magnum action and includes all of the specifications of our Safari 550 DGR plus the following custom features and extras:
Custom serial number
AAA fancy English walnut stock
African Blackwood fore-end tip and grip cap
Custom upgraded hand checkering with ribbons and flours
Custom hand engraving stating that this is one of ten custom rifles built
Custom made front banded sight
Custom made sling band on barrelQuarter rib with NECG fixed/folding
sight with dove-tails to hold long eye relief scope,
or quarter rib with fixed/folding sight only- your choice.
AHR proprietary X- brake
Gunkote black satin finish on all metal parts
One box of 20 loaded cartridges
80 pieces of new 700 AHR cases
One set of 700 AHR reloading dies
Customer to specify length of pull
Scope and scope rings are not included
Special price for the first ten rifle packages $ 11,500.00
Price does not include shipping and handling
Terms: price quoted is for payment with cash or check
50% deposit required at time of order, balance due upon delivery
10 November 2007, 18:53
.366torquequote:
Originally posted by WbyPower:
Wayne,
You need to remove the comma after the com on the link in your paragraph
Yep I was gonna say that too.
10 November 2007, 19:36
KDM CustomCongratulations!
The new site looks great!! The 700 AHR is a magnificent!! I can't wait to see some photos of it when it's finished.
KDM Custom Bullets
10 November 2007, 20:40
Oregon45Bravo on the new site! Please put up pictures of your receiver mounted ghost ring site, that should be a great seller!
10 November 2007, 21:42
boom stickCongrats!
Are you still promoting the Howell line of guns?
11 November 2007, 02:51
RIP
This is an outstanding deal, and I've got a few that need this:
"
CZ Upgrade #1 $495We straighten, fill, and lift the bolt handle. Install our 3-position safety and a single-stage trigger."
http://www.hunting-rifles.com/CZ/CZowners.htm
11 November 2007, 05:17
BitterrootThank you guys for your support. We are going to keep the website current with new photos and products so there will be new stuff to see.
boomie, yes we still have the Howell line of cartridges. A quick ream job gives near magnum performance out of a standard length action. It is better than the AI rounds and we have head stamped brass and reloading dies. We also have Howell basic brass for the wildcats.
Thanks again,
Wayne Jacobson
11 November 2007, 05:32
Idaho Sharpshooterwill that be wheat "flours" with the ribbons? You know some of the folks here are gluten intolerant...maybe we could opt for fleur de Lis instead?

Rich
DRSS
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11 November 2007, 05:33
boom stickquote:
Originally posted by Bitterroot:
Thank you guys for your support. We are going to keep the website current with new photos and products so there will be new stuff to see.
boomie, yes we still have the Howell line of cartridges. A quick ream job gives near magnum performance out of a standard length action. It is better than the AI rounds and we have head stamped brass and reloading dies. We also have Howell basic brass for the wildcats.
Thanks again,
Wayne Jacobson
Great to hear...
Howell is such a great man and his carts are great as well.
I know his health is not so good but it would be great to see him get to Africa some day since his life has been devoted to the gun world and he has never gone.
11 November 2007, 05:50
BitterrootIdaho Sharpshooter, we don't speak French here in Montana.
11 November 2007, 06:48
Woodrow SWayne, this is the first time I viewed your website...and I like it. Congrats on being the new owner, and I believe I will be owning one of those very nice rifles in a big bore caliber. The special you are running on a new rifle purchase by years end is outstanding. 3 questions I have,
1. Are the stocks on the "new" 550 action rifles slimmed down some?
2. Can you get the stock slimmed down on one of the options for existing 550 owners?
3.How long is the wait for 1 of the first 10 700AHR rifles?
Thanks
11 November 2007, 07:15
Idaho SharpshooterBitterroot,
I know better than that, my wife is from Scobey, and there are lots of refugee frogs up there.
Rich
DRSS
Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost...
11 November 2007, 08:23
DavidCBitterroot,
Congratulations on the new business. I like the website is does a better job than the previous version.
quote:
1. Are the stocks on the "new" 550 action rifles slimmed down some?
2. Can you get the stock slimmed down on one of the options for existing 550 owners?
Woodrow S I believe I read (on the previous website) that AHRs stocks were patterned after
Jerry Fischers stocks. They certainly looked a hell of a lot better than the factory czs do!
I am sure Bitterrot can correct me if I am in error.
Best Regards,
Dave
11 November 2007, 10:00
SAFARIKIDCONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK WAYNE!Just keep up the good work and innovative ideas and you will do just fine!Also,looking forward to my .700..#001!

PS.A extended,snap on drop mag for the big CZ's should sell lot hotcakes!
"That's not a knife..THIS is a KNIFE" !
11 November 2007, 10:29
Macifejquote:
Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK WAYNE!Just keep up the good work and innovative ideas and you will do just fine!Also,looking forward to my .700..#001!

PS.A extended,snap on drop mag for the big CZ's should sell lot hotcakes!
Is that 700 #1 a Drilling or a Quadra?

11 November 2007, 17:47
BitterrootWoodrow S, thank you.
I'm not sure of the meaning of your first question. Our stocks are custom made for you one at a time. If you want it slimmer in the grip or for-end just let us know. If you want it heavier, we can do that also. They are slimmer than the factory stocks.
Question 2. I have refinished some factory CZ stocks and after we take off the factory checkering they are quite slim. I think the profile is fine for a .375 and maybe a .458. Anything larger and you want more for-end to hang on to. Some CZ stocks have some nice looking wood under the gunk they call a finish. CZ uses an opaque stain that hides the grain. In reality, you're only a couple hundred bucks away from a nice piece of English walnut compared to a refinish and re-checker of a factory stock.
Question 3. The first three rifles are nearing completion and total production time has been about 9 months. Half of that time was waiting for barrels and actions. Barrels and actions are in stock now for future rifles. New orders will be completed in 4 to 5 months.
Thank you again,
Wayne
11 November 2007, 18:42
Woodrow SWayne, thanks for the quick response. You answered my questions. I am really thinking of ordering one of the DGR in the 600 OK, just pondering whether I can handle the recoil of it. I don't think I am quite as tough as Safarikid. I noticed the DGR in 585 and 600 OK do not come with the banded front sight, but the one on the homepage appears to have one. I think it makes the rifle more appealing to the eye. I still have some time to figure it out and get an order in so I can get the "specials" upgrades you are offering...which speaks highly of your character.
Woody