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21 October 2006, 02:03

MJines

My New Favorite Toy

Courtesy of Tip Burns in Canyon Lake, Texas, here is my new .416 Taylor. I am one proud parent. Argentine 1909 Mauser action, Adams & Bennett barrel, Timney trigger, NECG sights, Hogue stock, Warne bases and rings, etc. It all came together perfectly.

This is the second rifle I have had Tip do for me and I cannot recommend his work highly enough. He simply does exceptional work. Burns Custom Rifles, 830-935-3338, tdburns@gvtc.com

21 October 2006, 02:18

JMJ888

Congrats Mike...It will compliment your Lott and Win Mag nicely.

My 458 AR should be finished any day now...might have to take a closer look at the Taylor next time you are at Carters.

21 October 2006, 02:19

MJines

Tip just test fired it three times, did not shoot it for accuracy. I should be able to put it through its paces next weekend after I get it.

Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars

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21 October 2006, 05:10

470 Mbogo

Hi Mike,
First off your Taylor is a beautiful looking rifle. Just a work of caution on your front sight. Get a hood for it because the fiber optic piece will break very easily. I had it happen to mine just by putting the rifle up against a shelf. The long supported fiber optic piece broke in two and fell out. Are you going on the STC hunt with it.
Take good care,
Dave

TOMO577
DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY

21 October 2006, 05:54

MJines

Tom,

I wanted something that I could use and not fret about the stock getting dinged and banged around. With the Hogue stock, if it gets screwed up, I am out $100 and I buy another. On my last trip to Tanzania the stock on my Ruger RSM took a real beating in the truck. While I love the look of wood, I went with function over finish on this one.

Mike

21 October 2006, 05:55

MJines

470 Mbogo,

I guess the answer to your question is no, since I do not even know what the STC hunt is.

Mike

21 October 2006, 09:30

Hog Killer

Mike, got your e-mail, responded, then found this thread. Thought you were going to bring this to the shoot in the morning. The Taylors make for a really nice POP gun.

As for the STC hunt, that is jeffe's annual beast slaying/hunt, w/secret "rights".

Hog Killer

IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club

21 October 2006, 11:23

Bill/Oregon

Mike: That action alone is sweet. I think you'll like the Taylor. Tell us what she ways all up with a scope.

There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.
– John Green, author

"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP

If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.

Semper Fidelis

"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"

21 October 2006, 17:47

30 Caliber Mag Fan

Mike and Tip-

First, that is a really nice job Tip!!!!! Great work!!!! Mike, I know you are proud to be the "Daddy" of your new addition.

Tip, what bolt handle are you using?

May the wind be in your face and the sun at your back.

P. Mark Stark

21 October 2006, 17:56

MJines

Not to steal Tip's thunder but the bolt is the original bolt forged. Here is a description:

http://burnsgunrepair.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=3&pos=0
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...=200107705#200107705

Description is about 2/3 of the way down in the forum post.

21 October 2006, 18:25

Rusty

Keith,
I will not be able to attend the shoot this morning.

Thanks again for your kind invite!

Rusty

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22 October 2006, 02:11

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
Keith,
I will not be able to attend the shoot this morning.

Thanks again for your kind invite!

Rusty

Sorry you could not make it.

Mike brought his 9.3 Chapuis and let me play with it again. That thing is fast and fun to shoot. Got to sell off some safe queens and get me a DR.

Hog Killer

IGNORE YOUR RIGHTS AND THEY'LL GO AWAY!!!
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We Band of Bubbas & STC Hunting Club, The Whomper Club

23 October 2006, 05:44

jimatcat

that is a fantastic 1909 argentine!!!!!!... i saw it today.... and nearly drooled all over tip's counter...nice balance.... excellent work!!!!

go big or go home ........

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23 October 2006, 10:05

snowcat

Ditto on the hood, speaking from experience...

I understand the functionality argument, have done working synthetic stocked rifles myself recently, but that metal work is so nice it would be great to make a looker for it too. Costs you a couple rounds resighting if zero shifts significantly.

Very nice, pratical project rifle. Kudos.

23 October 2006, 18:36

Paolo9,5x73

Looks like something a professional would carry in the field. I would allign those bottom metal screw slots if I were you.

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

25 October 2006, 07:44

MJines

Thanks for all the kind comments.

Rifle came today. All I can say is that as good as it looks in the pictures it is much better in person. It really looks outstanding. I am not sure that I have ever handled an action this smooth.

Tip really did an exceptional job.

26 October 2006, 02:16

Riodot

What type/brand/model of rear sight is that?

I under stand it is a NECG, but which model??

Looks very nice & functional!!

Lance

Lance Larson Studio

lancelarsonstudio.com

26 October 2006, 03:56

MJines

I think this is it:

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=362091

I know that I ordered it from Midway.

29 October 2006, 01:12

MJines

There were several questions about how the rifle shot. Went to the range today and here is the target. Not bad for an Adams & Bennett barrel that cost about $80. Shot on the far right is shooter-error, not the rifle.

Rifle weighs between 9 and 10 pounds with the scope, that is as close as I can get with the bathroom scale.