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AHR 404 Jefferey report
12 February 2008, 02:52
gerrybAHR 404 Jefferey report
i had AHR build me a 404 on the CZ 550 action. I wanted a very nice wood stock looking like a african safari rifle of old. They more than did the job. The rifle is awesome, I was impressed with the workmanship and the accuracy shocked me, at 100 yds it was under 1 inch with both softs and solids. they loaded the softs with 400 grain tsx and wooleigh solids. I took it to cameroon last month and it performed perfectly, my closest shot was 80 yards lonest 220 and the bullets were perfect. although not cheap AHR does a great job and is worth a phone call if you want a great rifle
12 February 2008, 03:04
GeorgeSHow about posting some photos of that .404, gerry?
George
12 February 2008, 03:27
gerrybi will get a friend and ar member to help me post pics i don't have the setup to do it but he does.
12 February 2008, 03:57
fredj338Congrats on a great choice in the 404jeffery. Pics are a must though. I'm heading to the Caprivi this fall w/ mine.

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13 February 2008, 05:02
tradewindsI am his friend and shot the Rifle and it is awesome. We asctually both shot it and had bullets touching at 100 yds. Of course he banged it up pretty good in the Cameroon. Now it has alot of character and shots good.
13 February 2008, 19:50
Michael RobinsonI too would love to see a photo.
Mike
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14 February 2008, 05:58
BitterrootI am posting these photos of gerryb's 404J for him.
14 February 2008, 06:08
vapodogdern good looking iron!!!
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14 February 2008, 06:21
gerrybI can tell you shoots as good as it looks and I hope to have a couple of more to match
14 February 2008, 06:24
500grainsWow!
14 February 2008, 06:33
new_guyI LOVE the forend cap!
14 February 2008, 06:36
boom stickBeauty!
love the red front sight.
Mix of classic and a tad of modern.
Subltle elegance...

14 February 2008, 07:15
RIPCertainly a "best quality" 404 Jeffery from the looks of it.
Great bolt handle, wood, and stock design, trigger and safety improved, classy classic.
Hey the floorplate is not recessed into the wood like on the usual CZ!
Standard 5 down in the box?
With those crossbolts and pillared glass bedding it would not even need a secondary recoil lug on the barrel, but I am guessing it has one.
What is the barrel make, length, twist, and muzzle diameter, if you don't mind?
Great looking and shooting gun, eh? So what kind of barrel is it that does so well with 400-grain TSX, please?
I'll bet this drums up some business for AHR.

14 February 2008, 07:38
AzGuygerryb,
Beautiful rifle.... hope it shoots as good as it looks.
Congrats
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14 February 2008, 08:12
.366torqueBitterroot, well done!!! You guys are fantastic!!
14 February 2008, 12:04
Michael PattersonWOW! I'm slightly jealous that it's yours and not mine.

14 February 2008, 17:24
gerrybi would have to tell you to ask AHR about details on barrel etc but yes it holds 5 and shoots lights out with 400 TSX and the solids are virtually in the same place maybe 1/4 inch off if that I shot small antelope at 125 yds with solids and softs and held the same
14 February 2008, 17:44
RustyNice rifle!
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14 February 2008, 23:05
RIPWell, let's hope Bitterroot can tell us about the barrel:
make?
TWIST?
length?
muzzle diameter?
secondary recoil lug on barrel?
quote:
Originally posted by Bitterroot:
I am posting these photos of gerryb's 404J for him.
14 February 2008, 23:32
Michael RobinsonFrankly, I'm not crazy about the checkering style, the grip cap or the fore end tip treatment, but those are personal styling preferences only and nothing of substance.
Glad to hear she shoots as straight as she does and, being a .404, I know she hits hard.
AHR know what they are doing and build solid rifles that will get the job done.
Mike
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17 February 2008, 07:01
RIPYep, the "French Slut" checkering, as Bent called it, is a bit out of place, but the rest I could live with.
BTT.
AHR are not talking about the 404J barrels specs, or are too busy replicating this pattern in 700AHR's.
17 February 2008, 22:36
gumboot458.............Gorgeous..........I,m glad it shoots so well ... .I like the checkering ,Alot .......Were it mine I would want the Band sling eye about 4-5 " toward the muzzel and the fore end about 3 " longer .,.,.,.,.,But whereas it is not my rifle , I think it is beautiful and hope it lives a long and active life with its owner ..... Way to go ..

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