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Classic 404 on a ZKK602
11 April 2013, 23:34
ZekeShikarThat thing is pretty enough!
It's complete enough that the beauty of the rifle is starting to show through.
Thanks for the post. I love to see custom rifles.
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11 April 2013, 23:54
724wdheck of a start! looks like it will be a WELL done rifle!
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12 April 2013, 07:04
fla3006Super nice !
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12 April 2013, 08:40
Bren7X64Love a 602 action. That's going to be a beauty.
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15 April 2013, 14:55
Rigby350Keen to see it finished, might get some ideas for my 602.
18 April 2013, 02:47
xile84Make a thread on kammeret about it
18 April 2013, 19:26
metricquote:
Originally posted by xile84:
Make a thread on kammeret about it
Already going..
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24 April 2013, 09:05
Rule 303That is shaping up to be a very fin rifle. Great calibre to.
24 April 2013, 15:47
RustyLooking good!
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24 April 2013, 17:06
adamhunterNice!
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11 May 2013, 17:50
WoodhitsLooks great.
21 May 2013, 21:20
FAST996Very nice!
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Certainly looks the goods.
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12 June 2013, 20:28
srtraxThats a sweet looking rifle, and you just got to love the top of a working smiths bench top.
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12 June 2013, 22:43
customboltThat is certainly some fine Norwegian wood.
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14 June 2013, 20:23
ForrestBVery nice work all the way around. Who did the engraving?
You're going to really enjoy that rifle. My 404 is my favorite big bore rifle.
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14 June 2013, 21:02
dwheelsThat wood is unique. Beautiful grain flow and colouring. I don't remember seeing any better recently. Tell us where the wood came from and what it is? I'm going to guess it is bastogne?
14 June 2013, 22:20
dempseyVery nice. Just the right amount of engraving.
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15 June 2013, 04:33
metricquote:
Originally posted by ForrestB:
Very nice work all the way around. Who did the engraving?
You're going to really enjoy that rifle. My 404 is my favorite big bore rifle.
Thanks. Actually, I'm nut quite sure who engraved it. My gunsmith is in Italy at the moment, looking at some double-rifle project. Will ask him when he's back at Sunday.
M
15 June 2013, 04:35
metricquote:
Originally posted by dwheels:
That wood is unique. Beautiful grain flow and colouring. I don't remember seeing any better recently. Tell us where the wood came from and what it is? I'm going to guess it is bastogne?
The wood is Turkish walnut. Bought it from Paul&Sharon Dressel in the US. Paid around 900 USD, quite happy with the looks.
M
15 June 2013, 06:44
lonewulfFascinating watching the building process. Please keep the photos coming. Beautiful looking rifle.
15 June 2013, 15:05
Bren7X64It's a beauty.
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19 June 2013, 04:43
dukxdogVery classy rifle!
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22 June 2013, 08:32
Rule 303Very nice. I like the grain flow through the wrist.
22 June 2013, 19:10
bwanamrmMan that is a classic "sow's ear to silk purse" my friend! Beautifully done. Like Forrest, I believe the .404 is my favorite all around DG round.
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22 June 2013, 20:51
Sevensquote:
Like Forrest, I believe the .404 is my favorite all around DG round.
I wish more manufacturers offered it as a standard option along with the usual 375/416/458 line-up. I want a 404, but ended up with the 416 due to economics.
Great looking rifle Metric!
26 June 2013, 06:55
medvedpurety. great job.
26 June 2013, 08:00
Austin HunterThat is just outstanding! I love the finish and the checkering. The metal work is real nice, especially the finishing on the sights and leaves.
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27 June 2013, 01:43
metricquote:
Originally posted by ForrestB:
Very nice work all the way around. Who did the engraving?
You're going to really enjoy that rifle. My 404 is my favorite big bore rifle.
The engraver is a lady by the name Anke Brandt, she's a former engraver for the Merkel factory in Germany. She now lives on the west coast of Norway.
http://trollstova.no/pages/no/heim.phpM
27 June 2013, 14:38
ZephyrWonderful, love all the little details
Very fine. I'm pleased that you got the wood from the Dressels, here in my home state. It looks like it was worth every pfennig.
A note. Those pop-up scope covers can be noisy.
27 June 2013, 20:06
metricquote:
Originally posted by Brice:
Very fine. I'm pleased that you got the wood from the Dressels, here in my home state. It looks like it was worth every pfennig.
A note. Those pop-up scope covers can be noisy.
Just a test scope, will never be used on a hunt
M
22 July 2013, 03:32
metricAt the range;
The one on top is a full power 400grs Woodleigh RN Sp, the 3 shots below is a reduced load with a 310grs lead bullet. All shots at 100 meters.
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22 July 2013, 03:41
MJinesVery nice. Now it is time to get that rifle in the field and do some hunting with it!
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