Those who really like to read good articles about custom guns should try to get their hands on a copy of the current (September/October) copy of Sports Afield.

Mr. Hughes (Steven Dodd) has written yet another excellent article on custom gun making.
This time he wrote about a custom Rifle that Lee Helgeland crafted for himself to go elk hunting. Caliber is 9.3 x 64.

Beautiful work. Good photos. Great writing. (and the rest of the issue is pretty good too)

I always cut out SDH's articles and save them.

Thanks for the heads up . Reaching for my copy now .

I also enjoyed SDH's article.

I was less than impressed with the Purdey rifle featured in the same issue. We have a bunch of gun makers in the U.S. that can turn out a much nicer rifle.

Lee

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I was less than impressed with the Purdey rifle featured in the same issue. We have a bunch of gun makers in the U.S. that can turn out a much nicer rifle.

At a better price.

Dave

Yep.

Lee

I liked the article and the stock looked great.

Steven was a classmate of mine in gunsmithing school in the mid 70's, he went on to become one of the most successful graduates of TSJC's Gunsmithing Program. His writing and photography are some of the best in the industry. I had the opportunity to visit with Steve at the ACGG Show in Reno several years ago, it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to examine some of his fine custom guns. Even shared a beer with him after the show and breakfast the next morning.

Many thanks to all for the kind words and especially to Bob for his reminiscents of TSJC and Reno. Lee H. is a good friend and I am a fan of his work and creativity. That Barry Lee engraving job is over the top for a rifle that has already killed several head of big game!
Right this minute I'm in the midst of Part 2, 2018 Stockmaking Seminar Mauser and Browning Low Walls projects. I have seen much interest in students for 2019. Contact me at sdh@finegunmaking.com to get on the list for next year.
Thanks again,
SDH

Hope he was sober when he wrote it lol. Wonder if he cut up any blanks to try and make a point????

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Originally posted by Boss Hoss:
Hope he was sober when he wrote it lol. Wonder if he cut up any blanks to try and make a point????

Unless you are acquainted with Mr. Hughes personally and meant this as a personal joke it seems inappropriate on this thread and this forum.

Met him in MT a few years back, good guy, does nice work. - dan