16 July 2010, 04:20
capowardAHR Upgrade on a 375 Ruger African- UPDATE with final product pictures
quote:
Originally posted by Von Gruff:
Is it just me or does anyone else think the Ruger bolt handle could have a little less radical bend to it, but that aside that is one very nice rifle.
Von Gruff.
Definately to much bend...Would look great straightened out!
16 July 2010, 07:54
archer_375Wayne is working on my .375 Ruger African...If it comes out half as nice as the one in the pics, I'll be THRILLED!!!!
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Originally posted by degoins:
Man, that is NICE!!!
Ditto.
I can't see what he did with the safety. Is it all new?
17 July 2010, 07:53
lawndartThe safety is still there. It just blended in.
Lordy, Lordy, finally a Ruger done right.
Those bolt handle are a Leonard Brownell design. They actually work pretty well.
That is one Harmonious rifle. Good jobs all the way around.
21 July 2010, 22:23
Ezra4570The rifle is on it's way to me! The whole package from Wayne is $2800.00!! Wow
21 July 2010, 23:05
boom stickI'd love to see this done to a 416 Ruger.
Maybe a "Field grade" version with a carbon fiber stock to swap between.
21 July 2010, 23:36
capowardquote:
Those bolt handle are a Leonard Brownell design. They actually work pretty well.
Ok...so Leonard Brownell designed a dogleg bolt handle slightly less ugly than the P14/M17 bolt handle. I'm not a proponent of dogleg bolt handles so it does nothing for me. Yes it works just fine as do the P14/M17 bolt handles…but they are aesthetically ugly as well, even more so than the Ruger bolt handle.
It’s really unfortunately that AHR didn’t include “bolt straightening” as part of their basic Ruger package as they’ve done with the CZ…it would really have enhanced the looks of the rifle.
Give me a nice Oberndorf or Burgess straight style bolt handle, plain or checkered, any day. But that’s my 2₵.
22 July 2010, 00:16
boom stickI am hope they can do it as an option. I wonder at what cost.
22 July 2010, 01:49
capowardquote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
I am hope they can do it as an option. I wonder at what cost.
Well it should be far less than the CZ Upgrade #1 as the M77 Ruger Hawkeye already possesses a 3-position safety and an adjustable single-stage trigger. Although they may need to offer the Ruger M77 Upgrade #1 as an alacart option menu to cover earlier M77 rifles that also require replacement of the non-adjustable trigger.
Anyway, here are the prices quotations with required work for CZ owners…copied today from the AHR website:
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CZ 550 RIFLE OWNERS
CZ 550 owners, take a look at AHR’s new packages of upgrades for your factory CZ rifle.
CZ 550 rifles are well known the world over for their strength, accuracy and affordability. We build upon this solid base and reputation by fitting your rifle's barreled action with AHR’s proven parts and accessories to make a rifle that is personalized for you. We have three packages available to choose from to fit your needs and budget. All three packages include tuning and smoothing of the action so it feeds and functions every time.
ALL UPGRADES AVAILABLE NOW FOR THE NEW LEFT HAND-MODELS
CZ UPGRADE # 1 $495.00
We install our 3-postion safety and crisp single-stage trigger, then straighten and fill the bolt handle.
CZ UPGRADE # 2 $1,195.00
Includes Upgrade # 1 plus the following:
• Re-crown barrel
• Install barrel band sling mount
• Install custom banded front sight with hood
• Install fixed / 1 folding rear sight blade
• Change factory recoil lug on barrel to AHR lug
• Glass bed action
• Gunkote all metal
CZ UPGRADE #3 $2,895.00
Includes Upgrades #1 and #2 plus:
Re-stock with hand-picked AAA fancy English Walnut with four-panel checkering, African Blackwood fore-end tip, and cross bolts. The action is glass and pillar bedded for the ultimate in strength and accuracy.
