stock being cut in Automatic mode!
I will post a video of the the machine running in Automatic mode soon.

claw mounts just about finished. This was my first set of claw mounts and it took about 3 days. I started with a set of winchester M 70 bases from Recknagel, then Blank rings. I had to use blank rings because I wanted the scope extremely low, because of the stocks drop. It took about a 1/2 day to measure and align the scope to the bore, The bases were not straight with each other and not straight with the bore, this is why it took a 1/2 day of measureing and aligning the scope. I then machined the rings to about .001-002" over sized. Then it took 1 day for each ring to file in the hooks. Rifle and scope zeroed, so my measuring worked.


Hand made hand fit 1/4 rib, still needs some polish work.











































Judge here it is. I was looking back and its been 13 months since we started, it seems longer but its done, now that my duplicator is up and running and I have a reliable checkerer I can get back to doing these kind of rifles a little quicker, hope its worth the wait.

Clint Mier did the checkering
Dave clevenger engraved the lettering

Simply Gorgeous!

I too prefer the low comb stocks.. Thanks for sharing..

That is the ideal front sight. Flip up protector and flip up night sight

Outstanding work. What a beautiful and functional rifle that will be!

Beautiful! Claw mounts, I'm jealous!

Ditto on Jealous! Do we think the Judge deserves something this nice? Just kidding and congratulations Judge G.

Mike,

Looks Great! Love the barrel & quarter rib!

We need more pictures. Keep them coming!

Best,
Dave

Beautiful rifle!

Great looking stock. Mike you do good things to metal and wood!!

Great looking rifle & wood. Congratulations and good luck. yes I am jealous too!

I appreciate all the comments. keep an eye out for the finished rifle comming soon.

Very very nice !

GREAT work Mike! I have always wanted to speak with you about a project as I've seen good work and you're local, this just confirms that in spades! WOW

Very nice looking rifle. Is the low comb to aid in aligning your eyes up with the iron sights?

HUbba Hubba...

Very nice!

"JudgeG"... How I wanna be when I grow up. If I ever grow up, which isn't likely if you listen to my wife. But I don't listen to my wife, so you don't have to either. (But don't tell her I said that, she would just say I was being immature!)

Congrats, JudgeG, and awesome work Bijou!

That is going to be an awesome rifle!

SemperFi!

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Originally posted by Sevens:
Very nice looking rifle. Is the low comb to aid in aligning your eyes up with the iron sights?

Because thats how a stock is suppose to be. Yes mainly for iron sights but, the scope as well, this rifle is built to shoot heads up. Just look at your target raise the rifle to your shoulder lightly touching your cheek and fire. I never have understood craming my head and cheek down to see through the scope JMO, some prefer this.

This configuration you will not be doing much prone shooting, or bench shooting.

Mike,

What do you expect it to weigh all up?

The front sight is NECG...?

Have to say it again....Great looking rifle....Classic all around...!


Best,
Dave

If i remember right it was 9lbs scoped and loaded full.

yes NECG's new front sight built by ERA.

That is one extremely beautiful rifle.

Peter

here is some finished pics

Really nice work. How many rounds in the magazine?

Congratulations Judge and Mike!

4 in the magazine 1 in the chamber

Wow, Very Very Well Done! Beautifull Wood!!

fantastic

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Originally posted by jeffeosso:
fantastic

Yeah, that about sums it up!

What a beautiful rifle! Congratulations!
What type of recoil pad did you use?
Cheers, Hans

That bolt handle is still crooked.

I just checked with USPS tracking and the rifle is supposed to be in my hands by 3:00 p.m. today!

Some of those pictures are several months old and some are new.

I think the stock is an "Old English" model in red but Mike can correct/confim that.

I had the opportunity, when the gun was being built (while on the way to hunt whitetails in western Kansas) to visit Mike's shop and make sure the sights were regulated for me (and Hornady DGS ammo). I think anyone having a gun built should do the same... why spend a bunch of money on a gun unless it is exactly what you want as to fit, finish, etc. Face to face communications can keep mistakes from happening.

I was amazed how light the rifle felt in my hands, how fast the gun came to point and I really never thought about the recoil. We also shot it a few times with a scope, just sitting in the snow resting over a stump but were still able to get the bullets to touch each other at 75 yards. Can't wait to take it to the range and use a real rest and see what it'll do.

When I get the rifle this afternoon, I'll post a bit more.... but I'm excited and looking out the door for the postman!

Sounds like Christmas in march!

It is Christmas in March!



Santa, disguised as a postman, came 45 minutes ago.

The former Model 70 Winchester in .300 RUM, now a .404 Jeffery, feeds well and as Mike said it holds 4 down and one in the chamber, slick as Willie Clinton (my words ).

I put the gun in a vise and mounted and unmounted the scope several times and the cross hairs seem to be returning to the same p.o.a. down the street (about 150 yards away) perfectly.

The metal work is superb, without a tool mark or blemish. If you tilt the gun slightly butt down and open the bolt, it will slide all the way open. When you work the bolt rapidly, it does make a slight mechanical sound when cocking, but if you work it already cocked (i.e., emptying the magazine) it is whisper quiet.

As the pictures show, the stock is a work of art.

But.... the very best part of the rifle is that it seems to weight nothing at all. You'd think it is a little roe deer rifle in .223 or something. I know that it weighs 9.0 lbs with the scope and 5 rounds, but it feels like 6. I can stare at something 50 or so yards away, close my eyes and mount the gun to my shoulder and when I re-open my eyes, the iron sights are right on target... and with the scope mounted, it's almost as good.

Mike did a great job and I'll try to do my part by braining an elephant with it come July.

Can't wait!

And Biebs: I told Mike to put your .300 H&H at the end of the line. You don't need to be happy.

A real beauty Judge.

Von Gruff.

Hey, my Swarovski Nova found a new home!

Biebs:

The gun now has a S&B Zenith on it. The Nova is on Emmy's pink .375 H&H and is a perfect fit for it and her upcoming buffalo hunt.

Truly amazing rifle. I would love to have one just like that. I need to find a Mod 70 300 RUM action now. Thanks for sharing the full journey of building the rifle.

pure sex, that rifle. outstanding!

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Originally posted by BIJOUCREEK:

quote:

Originally posted by Sevens:
Very nice looking rifle. Is the low comb to aid in aligning your eyes up with the iron sights?

Because thats how a stock is suppose to be. Yes mainly for iron sights but, the scope as well, this rifle is built to shoot heads up. Just look at your target raise the rifle to your shoulder lightly touching your cheek and fire. I never have understood craming my head and cheek down to see through the scope JMO, some prefer this.

This configuration you will not be doing much prone shooting, or bench shooting.

As soon as I saw the stock, I thought: "YES!!"

The way I like 'em too!

Bob

www.bigbores.ca

JudgeG and Mike,

Congrats on a fantasic rifle...I know it will get good use The world is a better place with another great 404 Jeffery!

Enjoy!