Am in need of a project for the DSC 2018 show and thinking of a caliber, any suggestions? 9.3x62? 404Jeff?

.303?

.318 WR

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Originally posted by MJines:
.318 WR

That's a good one.

9.3 x 62.

an 85 in one of those 50-110, 45-90 etc...

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Originally posted by MJines:
.318 WR

I second this, with an open grip rigby style stock.

9.3x62 on a Mauser, maybe open sights with a Lyman 35.

Question is, is it a project for the show you intend to sell at said show. I would vote for 9.3x62 which is seeing a revival of interest here in the States. 318 WR is a cool caliber but you are slicing a small group of buyers even thinner with a near obsolete caliber... just my $.02.

Now if those who suggested an oddball caliber were to put a deposit down I would say "full steam ahead, Captain"!

How about a loose (or close to exact, if you wish) copy of Ernest Hemingway's Griffin and Howe 1903 Springfield chambered in 9.3x62 instead of 30-06! Instead of a G&H side mount, use QD bases and rings such as Alaska Arms or some such. Make up a nifty QD rear aperture from an XS sight systems or something similar. Such a rifle would be unique blend of modern, classic, American, and European. Hemingway use his 06' extensively in Europe with 220 grain softs and solids. The 9.3x62 isn't a breathtaking improvement over the 06', but it's a great round and might be an attention getter in this setup.

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Originally posted by bwanamrm:
Question is, is it a project for the show you intend to sell at said show. I would vote for 9.3x62 which is seeing a revival of interest here in the States. 318 WR is a cool caliber but you are slicing a small group of buyers even thinner with a near obsolete caliber... just my $.02.

Now if those who suggested an oddball caliber were to put a deposit down I would say "full steam ahead, Captain"!

That and the 318 WR requires very little attention to feeding. The 9,3x62 at least requires some attention to get proper stacking of 5 down and impeccable feeding. The .404 J of course would showcase your ability to make an action feed but, the market is definitely smaller.

You are planning to use a Mauser 98?

In 98's, the 9,3x62 was always my #1 most requested build, followed closely by the 6.5x55 then the .338-06.

The 9,3x64 and 8x68S were surprisingly popular as well.

I'd say select a caliber that will allow you to build a rifle that showcases the skills you want to promote.

Jim, That depends on your target audience. Pick the type that would be most attracted to your product. Then pick the caliber.

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Am in need of a project for the DSC 2018 show and thinking of a caliber, any suggestions? 9.3x62? 404Jeff?

How about a left-handed 404 with a 15in lop.

404 Jeff on a M70 action, English/French/Turkish stock, no cheek piece. Light engraving, point checkering with ribbon.

I would go with a .338 WM; very useful in Africa and anywhere else. Hard to beat IMO.

9.3 x 62 on a Mauser action. Classic German style stock that would make Otto Boch smile 112 years later...

.257 roberts, I have the barrel and action I need to send to you.

. . . if you are going to do a 9.3 at least do a 9.3x64, the 9.3x62 is so passé.

Jim build a Heeren single shot in 6.5x57R.

Or if you can't find a Heeren or don't have time to build one (the patent drawings are at the Patent office website).

A full stock Hagn would be cool.

How about I send you a 1909 Argentine action amd we do a 7x64?

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Originally posted by Big Wonderful Wyoming:
Jim build a Heeren single shot in 6.5x57R.

Or if you can't find a Heeren or don't have time to build one (the patent drawings are at the Patent office website).

A full stock Hagn would be cool.

6.5s are finally getting the popularity they deserve in the US. I first got interested reading Finn Aagard articles and picked up my first M96 Swede. I agree with BWW, how about a 6.5 single shot, or a classic lighter weight magazine rifle? Half octagon, half round with a bead at the transition.

8x68

Thanks for all the tips guys; lots of off the wall stuff and offers but, like was said earlier, we could nail this one with a deposit

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Thanks for all the tips guys; lots of off the wall stuff and offers but, like was said earlier, we could nail this one with a deposit

Jim,
I have a 318 project I would like to get started. The action, barrel, stock blank and bottom metal is all here, what else would you need?

What action? Would need a reamer. lots of elbow grease and money

An open sight 375 H&H bolt rifle.A proper size action-not too big.A Satterlee or Precthl or other.Nice open sights.A special, dark walnut blank.Some engraving.This might appeal to many.

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
What action? Would need a reamer. lots of elbow grease and money

Standard length Mauser Banner, reamer was ordered Friday from Dave Manson with a 3 to 4 month wait. I wanted to do this rifle like the old Rigby's iron sights only maybe a cocking piece peep sight. I even have a big chunk of ebony if a forend tip is added.

Well there you go Jim....

Sounds like an "ask and ye shall receive" type of thing. Cool.

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Originally posted by Gundog 64:

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
What action? Would need a reamer. lots of elbow grease and money

Standard length Mauser Banner, reamer was ordered Friday from Dave Manson with a 3 to 4 month wait. I wanted to do this rifle like the old Rigby's iron sights only maybe a cocking piece peep sight. I even have a big chunk of ebony if a forend tip is added.

WHen you get close to having the reamer, give me a call. Should be able to work something out

Thanks,

Jim

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:

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Originally posted by Gundog 64:

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
What action? Would need a reamer. lots of elbow grease and money

Standard length Mauser Banner, reamer was ordered Friday from Dave Manson with a 3 to 4 month wait. I wanted to do this rifle like the old Rigby's iron sights only maybe a cocking piece peep sight. I even have a big chunk of ebony if a forend tip is added.

WHen you get close to having the reamer, give me a call. Should be able to work something out

Thanks,

Jim

Jim,
I will do that.

Wouldn't you want to get a jump on the other components while waiting for the reamer?Just saying.

Beibs, I just looked and that reamer is available for rent from 4-D. Could save a bunch of money and time with the rental.

That would speed things up, for sure.

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Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Beibs, I just looked and that reamer is available for rent from 4-D. Could save a bunch of money and time with the rental.

Jim,
I saw that also, call me strange but I always like to buy my own reamers so if I ever need them again I have them.
John

Since the target audience is DSC, I'd agree with a 404 Jeffery - type of action, accessories: optional.