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Brent
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Yes, it would go nicely with ascot by Versace and a Pudelpointer on a leash.
It would be hard to take guy toting this thing in the field seriously.


And why is that? If I could own, I for sure would use it.

Brent


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I cut and pasted it and drew some lines to try to figure out how much drop at the heel, nose and leading edge to grip cap and etc. But not real sure of some of the meauserments.

Really nice pice of wood.


Billy,
you could measure the length of the front ring and the exjector box to get a really close "yardstick" for sizing....

get to it!!!

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I know it is different strokes for different folks, but I cannot figure out why I would much rather see a well configured daily use rifle with some honest wear showing on the stock and metal. I enjoy seeing the art of fine rifle makers taken to the upper limits of human ability, but not always attractive to me.


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Gringo Cazador
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Jeff,

Kinda what I did, but didnt spend much time on it, may print it out work on it somemore, just kinda eyeballed it the first time.


Billy,

High in the shoulder

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I can drop it in a cad program and we can set the scale!!


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
 
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Thats beyond a great looking gun !! what cal is it ??
 
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Originally posted by Paolo9,5x73:
Yes, it would go nicely with ascot by Versace and a Pudelpointer on a leash.
It would be hard to take guy toting this thing in the field seriously.


And why is that? If I could own, I for sure would use it.

Brent


Your a sensible man Brent.

Versace is for the Nouvo rich,and rightly not a fair comparison to a Fine English Mauser.
WR,H&H,Purdey, are more for those that were born rich and will die rich.Such quality is just par for the course for such gentry.Its not about taky fashion statements or questioning the price.They have little time for such pettiness.
If one liked Versace fashion ,then they should buy a Blazer rifle to match.
There is nothing in that WR-M98 that is not purely practicle & functional, which to me, means it is a serious hunting tool. How one could figure it to be anything but that, is somewhat beyond me.
We build houses,and buy vehicles that often cost way in excess of such a rifle,and we accept the wear&tear,maintenance and timely refurbishment that goes with them. Why would one protest similar responsibilities that also come with such a rifle?. If one was fortunate enough to use his rig that much,to require such work,then he has had hell of a good time and many fond memories getting it to that stage. In my mind, thats not something to resent or complain about.
In fact, a few honourable scars and worn bluing on a bestgrade rifle detract nothing of its character,charm or integrity. Nor does it disrespect the efforts of the gunmaker.The HagnShop does not create wallflowers.
SHIPS ARE SAFE IN HARBOURS, BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT THEY WERE DESIGNED FOR.
 
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Versace is for the Nouvo rich,and rightly not a fair comparison to a Fine English Mauser.
WR,H&H,Purdey, are more for those that were born rich and will die rich.Such quality is just par for the course for such gentry.Its not about taky fashion statements or questioning the price.They have little time for such pettiness.
If one liked Versace fashion ,then they should buy a Blazer rifle to match.
There is nothing in that WR-M98 that is not purely practicle & functional, which to me, means it is a serious hunting tool. How one could figure it to be anything but that, is somewhat beyond me.
We build houses,and buy vehicles that often cost way in excess of such a rifle,and we accept the wear&tear,maintenance and timely refurbishment that goes with them. Why would one protest similar responsibilities that also come with such a rifle?. If one was fortunate enough to use his rig that much,to require such work,then he has had hell of a good time and many fond memories getting it to that stage. In my mind, thats not something to resent or complain about.
In fact, a few honourable scars and worn bluing on a bestgrade rifle detract nothing of its character,charm or integrity. Nor does it disrespect the efforts of the gunmaker.The HagnShop does not create wallflowers.
SHIPS ARE SAFE IN HARBOURS, BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT THEY WERE DESIGNED FOR.


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I can drop it in a cad program and we can set the scale!!


That is a capital idea. I'll lend you my router.

LD


 
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Paolo9,5x73
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With tailored outfit from H. Huntsman & Sons, or Cordings the possibilities are limitless.
A Sherlock hat and fine Dunhill pipe is a must. Wink
 
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Very nice, but what calibre is it?
 
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A Sherlock Hat and pipe?....sorry there old chap,but what a load of
POPPYCOCK!

These are more appropriate:




And for those abhored by British tradition, please take comfort on the seat below:



BULLY!




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Very nice! But as you note, the front sight ramp is on backwards.....


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I can drop it in a cad program and we can set the scale!!

we band of bubbas
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Jeff:

Please do that. I am having Bill Soverns do the stocking on my son's .30-06 project and I want the gun to look like that.

I would be interested in what your cad program can do with that photo.


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Very nice! But as you note, the front sight ramp is on backwards.....


I hope you were joking cause that is signature WR front sight treatment for both Bolt and double guns.

Also the fact that the foresight is set back from the crown of the barrel.

is is as distinctive as H&H's fore sight


Right! Just like Dakota puts all their rear sights on backwards. Wink
 
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US$75k for the Lux model.
Ive tried, but I cannot reach that figure with the WR BoltGun Builder:

http://www.westleyrichards.com/gun/new_build_bolt_1.html

Best I could do was BP16,060(US$30,470.)without engraving option.
Does that mean the engraving shown is BP23,476/US$44530 ??

Yes,that Std.Grade WR-M98 is a fine looking rig.


I have spoken to my friend at Purdey's.
While no expert at W&R's, as he says, the DeLux engraving STARTS at 2950 BP.The sky is the limit. He told me they had a .500 NE now with engraving made by Phil Coggan, were the egraving itself was worth 75000BP. That is almost 140000 USD!!!!! Only a handful people in the world can make engraving like that, and you pay almost as much for their name as for their work. Like buying a Picasso.


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could W-R make one like that in a WBY action?
 
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