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I am working with Dan Pederson of Cut Rifle Barrels on this, we are thinking of doing something different in terms of barrel contour and sights, not the usual Remmie or Winnie contours, banded sights, swivel bases ect. I have a repro Rigby bolt peep to put on this for long range, and want to have some type of open sight on the barrel, prolly one standing that'll fold. I have an idea for the swivel base, but the contour is killing me. I found a Lancaster on GunsAmerica that was pretty eye-catching, but am still looking for more ideas. I am waiting on a very clean 1938 K98 S/42 (Oberndorf), Mauser from the Lower 48, stock is trashed and the barrel is "rough" so I'll have no qualms using this action for this rifle. So anyone have any nice English or Continental rifles with distinctive looking barrel, I'd really appreciate seeing it. Thanks. Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Albert Einstein Better living through chemistry (I'm a chemist) You can piddle with the puppies, or run with the wolves... | ||
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I would use one of these two Lothar Walther contours. The Holland & Holland or the Mauser. I guess that the H&H would be more historicaly correct for the 425. Give Woody a call he is a heck of a nice guy to talk to and very helpful. They might have other classic contours that I don't know about. Lothar Walther Contour #5125: Holland's 375 H&H Original Contour  Contour #5130: Mauser Type E Sporter (for type A rifles)   Doug Humbarger NRA Life member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73. Yankee Station Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo. | |||
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I have a LW 5130 as pictured above. It is a sexy barrel. The H&H contour (#5125) never did it for me.... One of our Australian members(CG375 ?) has an beautiful 425WR. The barrel contour is very(very) different. While I am not interested in the 425, I have thought of copying the barrel contour for a 416 Rem. If you do a search in the big bore section you should find several photos of the rifle I am referring to. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Sorry it is Ozhunter who has the 425. Here is a link with photos. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Yes that is a beautiful rifle, and it just so happens that I have a Husky Model 146 stock I acquired from a nice gentleman in Sweden a few years ago that will be a nice place to put this barreled action once I have it completed.  Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Albert Einstein Better living through chemistry (I'm a chemist) You can piddle with the puppies, or run with the wolves... | |||
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Use the exact specs for the original. It is awfully difficult to outdo the classics. Frank | |||
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Ditto....mine is awesome, but in 6.5 mm it is a tad heavey of a contour. | |||
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I have a photo of an early Rigby that is very similar to the 5130 contour. It is really pretty. I'll have ask Pederson what he thinks about doing a repro. I had spoken to the fellow at L-W and he has W-R's .425 contour on file. All still in the planning stages right now. Money will change hands in a few weeks though. Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence. Albert Einstein Better living through chemistry (I'm a chemist) You can piddle with the puppies, or run with the wolves... | |||
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I bet it is heavy! Mine is a 375 and I had LW machine the contour .025" smaller than the normal specs for the 5130. I hate heavy rifles. Nitro I have the measurements for the 425 barrel in question in case you want to double check LW's specs. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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