Just went to USRAC's website and the custom shop is making this rifle for a cool $3,998.00.

I think I would take an m98 and a nice piece of wood and build one for half that.

Roger,
Here is my breakdown:

$550 (Used Super Express, like new)
$300 Parts
$700 Labor

Grand total $1550. The pillar bedding dropped the magazine box a bit in the front so that the box easily holds 3 rounds and then there is one up the spout. I would trust Kevin Jenkins' work any day over a commercial custom shop.

Now if Gerard will ever get those bullets to me, I will work up some loads.

BTW, my barrel is 26" long. 2400 fps with a 500 grain bullet should be workable.

Adios Amigos,

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[This message has been edited by R. A. Berry (edited 11-18-2001).]

Yep!! 500gr bullet @ 2400fps would be a "Real" thumper!!

God Bless America!

I've allways liked the idea of that caliber, I think Ackley made a simular one many years ago....

The cross section is the big plus, not the velocity, but if I gotta get hammered that hard, I might just opt for a 505 Gibbs or 500 Jefferys...I'm curious why the above proven knowledgable gents did not???? Just curious.

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ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com

Ray,
There was a .475 Atkinson & Marquart, too.

My .470 Capstick doesn't kick too hard at all, even with the brake removed. I think it weighs about 11.75lbs., so recoil is around 74ft.-lbs.

George

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Shoot straight, shoot often, but by all means, use enough gun!

Yup, as much as I like my Winchester in .416 that is just too much cash to spend for a Winny! RAB has the right idea I think . . . construct one for less than half the cash.
I suppose I would probably own a rifle in .470 Capstick too if I wasn't so enamoured with the .416 Rem and big .50s.

JohnTheGreek

Greetings John,
Also, congratulations on the good results of your recent safari. Yessir, find a good smith and don't get shaken down by the custom shops.
Best Regards,
Ron Berry

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RAB.
Thanks! I even managed to sneak the trip in under my employer's radar!
Regards,

JohnTheGreek