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Customs in the field......
31 December 2007, 01:58
GG375Customs in the field......
Another couple of the CZ .416 R
1968 ZKK .375 with custom stock -
Cheers.
GG
31 December 2007, 02:07
GG375Some others
Blaser K95 7x65R
Krieghoff 9.3x74R double
Brno mod 21 8x57
Cheers.
GG
31 December 2007, 20:12
Prewar70GG375,
What an awesome collection of rifles and pictures, some of the best I've seen. Sometimes it's a hassle while in the field to take the time to set up and take a good picture, but they are so worth while when you can look back years later to see and share. Great rifles, I think my favorite is the BRNO 21, I think I need one of those!
31 December 2007, 20:19
Mike_DettorreGG,
Outstanding rifles and photos. Is your zebra really that "brown" vs black. Quite a trophy.
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
01 January 2008, 10:27
GG375Prewar
Thanks mate. Yes the Mod 21's are lovely old rifles. They are very slim, and lightweight with lots of desirable features. You need to shout yourself one
Mike
Well the finished product is certainly more brown than black. To be honest I can't recall what the colour was like in the field but both my shoulder mount and flat skin are more brown and white than black and white. I thought it might have been something in the tanning but not sure. They are both from Zimbabwe.
Happy New Year.
GG
24 February 2010, 02:09
TraxA thread I believe was the start of something good and worth reviving.
Hopefully we will see it grow with some more good posts.
Maybe the moderator can move it to the new Custom Rifles section?
24 February 2010, 23:37
Von GruffMy 1908 DWM 7x57 with legs and backsteaks.
Von Gruff.
24 February 2010, 23:42
jsl3170von gruff,
ironically, the member who began this thread has moved to parts unknown and left a very bad taste in the mouths of folks.
Another member was having some work done for a project and his item was returned to him in exceedingly poor condition.
Really tood bad as it looks like Bill did some nice work in the past.
24 February 2010, 23:51
Von GruffHave read the post and seen the pics of the rust on the mod 70 action. Hope it can be restored as the satisfaction of taking a custom afield really adds to the hunt.
Von Gruff.
25 February 2010, 10:07
yumastepside........like GG375, my 265RCBS has a Gabe Gatti stock,and the workmanship is breathtaking.
These are exceptional rifles to take on a hunt, but the thought of damage is always in the back of your mind.
Roger
25 February 2010, 12:35
GG375yumastepside
Can you tell us a bit more about the Gabe rifle please?
Cheers.
GG
25 February 2010, 16:06
yumastepside265 RCBS..Gabe Gatti stock...Mod. 70 action...stainless barrel..It was made by Larry Sims and he gave it to me as a gift some years back after I looked after him when he was crook.
Larry has been a mate of mine for many years and has taught me a hell of a lot about gunsmithing.
Roger
25 February 2010, 18:55
MHC_TXGG375,
I really like your taste in rifles, especially the Brno 21's. I noticed your Brno 270 is set up without a rear sight and a barrel banded front sight....is there a rear peep sight that I'm not seeing? Anyways, those rifles have beautiful lines.....Thanks for posting them.
26 February 2010, 16:34
GG375MHC
Yes, well spotted - there is a windage adjustable, fold down/up ghost ring peep in a machined recess under the rear mount.
Cheers.
GG
26 February 2010, 18:08
Stu CHere are a couple from a few years ago when I was chasing scrub bulls in Nth Qld with GG375. Cheers mate. That was a good trip.
- stu
26 February 2010, 18:14
458Win
My 30-06 by Lon Paul with Peterson barrel with all intergal quarterib, sights and sling swivel and Fisher rounded bottom metal
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 26 February 2010, 18:28
CAS IIGreat picture Phil. I don't know anything about bears, but that thing looks like an absolute toad.
I'd love to see some more pics of that rifle. Everything I've seen from Lon has been outstanding.
26 February 2010, 18:36
fla3006Yeah, great photo Phil !
NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS.
Shoot & hunt with vintage classics.
26 February 2010, 19:47
MHC_TXquote:
Originally posted by GG375:
MHC
Yes, well spotted - there is a windage adjustable, fold down/up ghost ring peep in a machined recess under the rear mount.
Cheers.
GG
GG,
Could you post a close up picture of your peep sight set up......I really like the concept. Thanks
Mike
26 February 2010, 20:03
Stu CJeez Phil, there I am sitting on a cow, and you go post that one directly underneath for contrast! That's a fantastic photo.
cheers,
- stu
26 February 2010, 23:10
SDHJeez , Phil I can't remember seeing you in a photo with a bear you shot!
Would love to see more of the rifle.
ACGG Life Member, since 1985
27 February 2010, 11:17
GG375Here you go MHC. Sorry about the awful quality tho,
Cheers.
GG
28 February 2010, 04:35
Duane WiebeGentlemen: The hunting sports already have an uphill "PR" battle.
I'd suggest you pose your trophies respectfully. Minimize the blood and blown up flesh. And...never...sit astride a dead critter.
This has been the advice for years from PH's and outdoor photographers/writers.
01 March 2010, 21:29
Ralphie
This rifle was ordered by my grandfather from Al Biesen. He left it to me when he passed. FN 7x57.
01 March 2010, 23:42
weavemanRalphie, very nice 7x57 and heck of a nice Goat.
James
Very Cool Ralphie! Great rifle, pronghorn & story and perfect caliber, too!
ACGG Life Member, since 1985
.375 H&H I built and a Spring Black Bear
08 July 2017, 20:49
speerchucker30x378I notice that all of the photobucket users are being caught with the pay-to-play program and their images no longer come through.
photobucket by
Rod Henrickson, on Flickr
When I was a kid. I had the stick. I had the rock. And I had the mud puddle. I am as adept with them today, as I was back then. Lets see today's kids say that about their IPods, IPads and XBoxes in 45 years!
Rod Henrickson
Yup. Photobucket has taken the lead as the worst thing to happen on the web in a decade. Scumbag extortionists ruining years of accumulated knowledge.
09 July 2017, 22:14
speerchucker30x378quote:
Originally posted by dzn:
Yup. Photobucket has taken the lead as the worst thing to happen on the web in a decade. Scumbag extortionists ruining years of accumulated knowledge.
Yeah, people started complaining about not being able to see and download my photos a couple of months back. I can only see about 1/10 of the photos that people post. I switched to Flickr. They still give you about a gig of free hosting. Someone said you could use Facebook too and Amazon had a free photo hosting site.
When I was a kid. I had the stick. I had the rock. And I had the mud puddle. I am as adept with them today, as I was back then. Lets see today's kids say that about their IPods, IPads and XBoxes in 45 years!
Rod Henrickson
10 July 2017, 04:58
Chuck NelsonI'm now using Imgur.
10 July 2017, 05:27
Chuck Nelson
quote:
Originally posted by Chuck Nelson:
I'm now using Imgur.
I use
www.postimage.org Free, no bullshit.
12 July 2017, 15:03
bluefishquote:
Originally posted by Trax:
A thread I believe was the start of something good and worth reviving.
Hopefully we will see it grow with some more good posts.
Maybe the moderator can move it to the new Custom Rifles section?
Do I recall that as a 7x57? It's very nice. Tell us a little more will you?
13 July 2017, 05:47
theback40Yumasidestep,
Is that the same Larry Simms that married the phillipino woman who took him to the cleaners?
If so I met him some 25 yrs ago when visiting a friend.
13 July 2017, 08:26
yumastepsideYep! That was him, lovely lady, I miss her but my aims better now
......he was a top bloke and very talented. Unfortunately he was quite ill a few years back and moved down to his sons place where I lost track of him, I don't think he survived . He worked on and cut chambers in several of my rifles.
Roger
14 July 2017, 06:10
theback40I bet I saw your 265 rifle, we looked at many that afternoon. The one I remember most was a 9.3x64, the first I had seen in that chambering, and a beautiful rifle.
Funny what a small world it can be, 14,000 miles apart and seeing the same rifles.