A 450 Dakota for one of our posters

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06 November 2011, 01:16

Jim Kobe

A 450 Dakota for one of our posters

This is a rifle built on a Waffen/Hein barreled action. I added the express rib and from sights, an extra recoil lug and an engraved bolt handle. Enjoy, Jim

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

06 November 2011, 01:49

elton

Jim,
That is one beautiful rifle, I love your combination of form an function with great metal and wood work. Good Job.
Always something for me to strive for in a custom.
Elton

06 November 2011, 01:08

Biebs

I am pleased as punch! You can't tell, but the muzzle is threaded for a brake. Jim made an unknurled cap that fits up against the front sight band, making it invisible. This rifle was rather plain and in a synthetic stock when I got it. It's now much more suitably attired as an African Express rifle. Thanks Jim....Biebs

06 November 2011, 02:45

DavidC

Great looking rifle!

Congratulations to both parties!

Best,
Dave

06 November 2011, 07:01

Brandon.Gleason

Amazing looking rifle. I noticed the express sights haven't been ground to a V yet. I'm guessing you're going to tailor them for a specific load?

06 November 2011, 07:09

Biebs

Brandon, I'll scope it to develop the load, then remove the scope and cut the rear sight to regulate for that load. Then Jim will either touch blue or gold outline the "V".

06 November 2011, 07:33

401Nitro

Great looking rifle, the aesthetics that you can get from a custom rife are definitely what sets it apart.

06 November 2011, 19:11

Boss Hoss

Jim you are indeed an ass!!!!

That makes my tounge Hard!!!!

Trax---Look that one over for an example of Guild Work!!!

06 November 2011, 19:15

Boxhead

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
I am pleased as punch! You can't tell, but the muzzle is threaded for a brake. Jim made an unknurled cap that fits up against the front sight band, making it invisible. This rifle was rather plain and in a synthetic stock when I got it. It's now much more suitably attired as an African Express rifle. Thanks Jim....Biebs

I was wondering why the front sight was set to far back. Nice rifle.

06 November 2011, 20:11

bwanamrm

Beautiful and functional rifle Jim... congrats to you and the lucky owner, Biebs! Dude you have too many nice guns! Then again I guess none of us can have enough custom rifles! What was I thinking...

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06 November 2011, 20:40

Biebs

quote:
you have too many nice guns!

What? Did you just say that??? :-)

07 November 2011, 21:52

ZekeShikar

Beautiful rifle, beautiful work!

I want one!

Congrats to the builder and the owner on a fine rifle.

Zeke

12 November 2011, 21:53

Biebs

Wow, I just received the rifle in person, and the pix truly don't do it justice. Little touches like the checkered boltstop, the teardrops on the bolt knob, and the cool little "pedestal" that the rear swivel mount sits atop. When quickly shouldered, it comes right up to the sights. I may use this rifle in the "classic" way with open sights, even though the bridges are dovetailed for Talleys. Elegant! Who needs Viagra???

13 November 2011, 17:56

Labman

quote:
Elegant! Who needs Viagra???

Not with a rifle like that. WOW- I'm definately jealous. I sure hope there's an elephant in that rifles future.

14 November 2011, 13:20

vapodog

Great looking rifle Jim...love it!

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14 November 2011, 20:30

butchloc

a 450 dakota - hmmmmm seems like the gunsmith should have shot a few dozen rounds so the v/s could be filed in.

I'll volunteer to watch him do it

15 November 2011, 01:23

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by butchloc:
a 450 dakota - hmmmmm seems like the gunsmith should have shot a few dozen rounds so the v/s could be filed in. I'll volunteer to watch him do it

You hold the gun and fire it; I'll do the filing.

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

15 November 2011, 02:48

butchlambert

Another nice one Jim. A very nice rifle!
Butch

15 November 2011, 18:51

MJines

Very nice looking rifle. I would be proud to carry that rifle in the field.

16 November 2011, 00:36

Chuck Nelson

Looks good Jim.

16 November 2011, 04:41

Idaho Sharpshooter

you do pretty nice work...

16 November 2011, 18:13

Jim Kobe

Thanks to all of you for the comments.

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

16 November 2011, 18:40

fla3006

Very nice indeed

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27 November 2011, 07:46

cal30 1906

Needless to say your work is stunning as always.

Cal30

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01 December 2011, 00:52

srtrax

I like that, well done.

Enjoy!

01 December 2011, 04:23

handwerk

Jim, once again, wonderful work, congrats to you and the owner, the world is a better place with rifles like that!

01 December 2011, 04:29

Grenadier

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
You hold the gun and fire it; I'll do the filing.

Can't say that I blame you.

Very nice.

04 December 2011, 16:19

shootaway

Really nice size and shape,nice wood too.

05 December 2011, 22:51

Biebs

The wood was a blank I bought from Adam and Clay at Luxus. I found the rifle stocked in synthetic, and Jim restocked it for me, added NECG Masterpiece sights, barrel band, quarter rib, and some other touches. Very pleased. :-)

23 December 2011, 05:36

bobgrow

Jon...I had missed this when Jim first started this thread.
Really a great resurrection from it's prior condition, with those needed improvements you and Jim have created a benchmark rifle.
When you grow tired of admiring it, call me.

23 December 2011, 05:44

Biebs

Yes, it deserved better than the synthetic stock. I got a great piece of Luxus walnut from Adam & Clay, then we added a quarter rib, NECG Masterpiece sights, barrel band, and other touches befitting a top-shelf safari rifle. Thanks for the comment!