My 2 almost matching pair of rifles for this seasons Safari

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13 July 2012, 11:35

ozhunter

My 2 almost matching pair of rifles for this seasons Safari

My Custom Australian made 458Mag and 9.3x62 are ready for this years Safari.
The 9.3 is fitted with Recknagel QD mounts and a steel Schmidt & Bender 4x36 scope.

Testing them out;

Both rifles have flip up Ivory night sight that has been used extensively.

A few photos whilst at the "Smiths" workshop;

13 July 2012, 13:21

igorrock

Very nice rifles. I have project to make a "sister" to my 9,3x64 Husqvarna, wull be .30-06 or 7x64...

13 July 2012, 13:34

N E 450 No2

Well, from my point of view, the only thing wrong with those rifles is that they have only one barrel.

BUT, if you must use a single barreled, crank and yank rifle, those two look pretty good.

As to your calibre choice, I have used a 9,3x74R double and a 450 No2 double rifle on all 3 of my Safaris, [I did use a 450/400 3 1/4" for some game on my last trip with the wife as well], so your choice of the 9,3x62 and the 458 seems Most Excellent to me...

Very nice looking rifles.

13 July 2012, 20:18

craigster

Quite nice, indeed!

13 July 2012, 21:05

degoins

Understated elegance!!!! thanks for sharing.

14 July 2012, 03:37

Sevens

Well those are just fantastic. OZ, could we get some more details? I'd be curious to know what actions (FN, K98, 1909, etc.) they are built on and who did the stock work?

I've got a 9.3x62 at the smith right now - these pictures certainly don't help the wait.

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14 July 2012, 07:25

Use Enough Gun

Very nice!

14 July 2012, 09:00

Antlers

I like the rifles and the calibers - very nice!

14 July 2012, 14:51

mrfudd

Outstanding rifles. Almost exactly what I have in mind for a 404 Jeffery project.

14 July 2012, 16:15

shootaway

Very nice rifles.I would go with a little more drop on the comb of the 458 and use a dark traditional walnut.

14 July 2012, 21:24

Woodhits

Very nice!

15 July 2012, 06:10

bwanamrm

Superb Adam, simply superb!

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15 July 2012, 18:59

ozhunter

quote:
Originally posted by igorrock:
Very nice rifles. I have project to make a "sister" to my 9,3x64 Husqvarna, wull be .30-06 or 7x64...

The 7x64Breneke would be a natural combination to the larger Breneke.
Both great rounds