I decided I wanted a LIGHT 500 caliber for a Alaskan Brown Bear Hunt this Fall,so I had my guy build me a 500 Jeffery that came out to exactly 6pds,8ounces Unscoped (1 pound more for Leupold and QR mounts).Specs are All SS Win 70 Control feed action,SS Shilen 16" barrel,all SS Qrt rib,banded front sight w/brake.Custom Gray Laminated Stock with Dual Crossbolts & Ebony Forearm Tip..Inlaid Grizzly on PG Cap,LW pad.All Gray Duracoated to match Leupold Scope Finish.Oh,and its a Takedown too(allen head stock bolts permantly threaded in)Fits in a 26" case!...and it shoots 570Barnes X at 2200fps,6100foot pounds into 1/2 at 50 yds and 3/4" at 100yds!Drops a mere 7" at 200!Builder is Mike at Bijiou Creek Rifles http://www.bijoucreek.com/ Now,can someone post 3 pics of it for me? Thanks!

that should be a beast!

wouldnt mind seeing a video of that going off.

okayh, we finally found one "mere" half inch that I would be reluctant to shoot!!
Good on ya!

Did you use the Jeffery case specs or the Schuler case specs? Sounds like quite a project.

Jeffery Cases,readily availble...

I really like the .500 Jeffery and congratulate you for completeing the project. I like your choice of the M70 action. Very clean and great looking action. What was the M70 chambered in before it became the .500 J?

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So ...

Why did you have the brake installed?

Analog Penninsula- Like the cave man says- WHAT? -Rob

here she is in all her 7lb glory!

i think you could have cut another pound

go iron sights to lighten this heavy anchor up a bit...lol

can you get me a full length shot, one of the muzzle and front sight and one of the recoil pad...not that it needs one

when you get to southern california bring this beauty and lets go shoot some

Hey!! Nice rifle!!!!

Oops.I thought I sent it?...Now on the way!Recoil pad?! what for!! I used a lightweigh fiber butt plate!

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Originally posted by boom stick:
can you get me a full length shot, one of the muzzle and front sight and one of the recoil pad...not that it needs one

when you get to southern california bring this beauty and lets go shoot some

short barreled 500 jeffery with a brake on it...if the bullet is subsonic you will scare it to death before the bullet hits it

she is a beauty...cant wait to shoot it

ps that recoil pad looks thin

can you post the vids of you shooting it?

what a brute!

what kind of velocities are you expecting???
600@ 2200?

that is one "up close and personal" bear rig

boomie - first post says 570 @ 2200fps

come on, boomie, you NEED on of these

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Originally posted by KMuleinAK:


that is one "up close and personal" bear rig

boomie - first post says 570 @ 2200fps

come on, boomie, you NEED on of these

yes and yes...

if it can do that with x's than woodleighs 600 will do 2200 no prob

That looks to be a functional rifle; not to complain, but I would rather have a recoil pad on that rig and not have the muzzle brake - bet that puppy barks loud

Sweet rig, well done

SAFARIKID - what is the LOP on this beauty ?

Perfect for sorting out a bear in the XXX alders


KMule

...on second thought, this is a hunting rifle and not one to shoot for "fun" so skip my comment on adding a recoil pad....

KMule,

yah! but...(there's always a but, isn't there?) somebody has to do the load work on that puppy...I want a fat pad and the brake then.

I got to stop looking, that thing is starting to look good to me!! Help-Help!!

Rich
DRSS

Is this the replacement for the Grizz?

Hows come ya put a brake on this one and not the Grizz?

I have a feeling I'm in for a hell of a ride this weekend!!!

Sweet rig by the way...

Matt V.

I have to admit, I just don't get it.

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Originally posted by ForrestB:
I have to admit, I just don't get it.

it aint classy but a stomper you can carry well.

Idaho - you got that right!! I would use the Past pad and maybe a bag of shot to calm that monster and it still will be "snappy"

This forum sures creates some budget challenges for me - checked the builder's website, nice stuff!!!

KMule

I dont mind the Integral brakes as much,that way you dont have that ugly thing taking up space!My gunsmith worked up the loads and he uses a Sims LimbSaverâ„¢ Slip-On Recoil Pad for that.. Well Matt,I guess you can say it replaced Grizz as I needed some horsepower for the Alaskan Hunt.It is a good 1/3 lighter than your 600OK (Grizz)and that helps alot in "dem there mnts"!..Dont worry,Grizz is Not the worst,Just "roll with the recoil"!

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Originally posted by trophyhunter5000:
Is this the replacement for the Grizz?

Hows come ya put a brake on this one and not the Grizz?

I have a feeling I'm in for a hell of a ride this weekend!!!

Sweet rig by the way...

Matt V.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SAFARIKID:
Dont worry,Grizz is Not the worst,Just "roll with the recoil"! [QUOTE]

I can't wait!!!

Rob,luv those commercials! "so easy,a caveman could do it"!!!

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Originally posted by Robgunbuilder:
Analog Penninsula- Like the cave man says- WHAT? -Rob

S.Kid, that is a real good looking beast. The gray duracoat matches the scope nicely.

"Snappy" would be an understatement about the recoil.

570gr @ 2200fps, 110gr powder, 7.5lb rifle, = 118lb recoil @ 31fps. COLOR:RED]OUCH[/COLOR]

Keith

I may have worse??!For starters,my BFR 5"-50/110 revolver weighs 3pd,12 ounces and I push 600 Woodys at 1400fps..whats that come out to?Then the 416Mag Titanim ,4pds 12ounces! 350Xs at 2800fps and a 458Lott Titanium,5pds 3 ounces,500s at 2300!...drum roll....,4 bore,26 pounds--4000grs at 1400fps when I pull both barrels at once! ....Then there Rob with his "Megablasters"!

I really like it, it's a fantastic looking gun !!

Safari Kid,
I have a lot of big stuff too, and shoot some of it with hotter loads than you do. BUT I think all my guns out weigh yours by about 50% ! I don't mind heavy recoil, but some of that big caliber super lightweight stuff of yours would hurt me. Any gun that recoils back at 30 or 31 ft/sec has got to slap the shit out of you. Have fun, I will stick to the heavier guns myself.

Very nice rifle Tom.

Trophyhunter, you are about to find out why Tom put a brake on this one. Have fun. Don't flinch. And don't use a scope.

Thats a beautiful rifle, safarikid, but WHY SO LIGHT? add a couple pounds of lead to the stock fore and aft, I would suggest. And contact me after your first shoot, if you have a concussion; Im a neurosurgeon, I can help

Thats too Funny!!..No lead for me,I walk to much in African heat and Alaskan Mnts!This will carry much better for me and when I get the Grizzila in my sights(or scope),I wont even feel it go off!...Neurosurgeon,ahh,well,I got this lil red Ferrari that I want to sell...HA!

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Originally posted by Indlovu:
Thats a beautiful rifle, safarikid, but WHY SO LIGHT? add a couple pounds of lead to the stock fore and aft, I would suggest. And contact me after your first shoot, if you have a concussion; Im a neurosurgeon, I can help

Bitterroot,dont scare the poor guy!(to much!)....Matt,since you are handloading for the .600OK,just start your loads off a lil light and work up,exactly what I did.Ed sent me a box with 155,158 &165grs and that helps too.IF you are shooting off a bench..DONT!...Stand up ONLY and use a Caldwell lead sled on the bench with 50 pds shot,works like a charm!...

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Originally posted by Bitterroot:
Very nice rifle Tom.

Trophyhunter, you are about to find out why Tom put a brake on this one. Have fun. Don't flinch. And don't use a scope.

Very nice looking rifle! Very quick recoil

Lotsa room left for more weight reduction. Flute the barrel, skeletonize the bolt handle and action. Heck I could get another pound out of it.-Rob