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25 August 2007, 02:32
new_guy404 Jeffery Pics
Here are some of the latest pics from my 404. Off to be engraved, checkered and back for rust blue and final assembly.
Barrel is 25" and the finished weight (unscoped) is 8-lb & 11-oz.
Here's one cleaned up and color corrected for print.
These have not been cleaned up.
My highest compliments. That is an amazing rifle.
Terry
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25 August 2007, 02:50
bwanamrmA beautiful and fully functional rifle... congrats on the highest form of the gunmaker's art!
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25 August 2007, 03:22
Siam_KragWhat a gun! My congratulation's on your new superior piece of craftsmanship!! Also hope that you get to enjoy it on a trip to a far place soon.
Chris
25 August 2007, 03:36
RustyAwesome, Chris! A thing of beauty and a joy to behold!
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25 August 2007, 05:05
22WRFwhat action did that rifle start with.
Fantastico!
Could you give us a view of the port side?
Also would you mind sharing some stock measurements? The proportions of stock to metal are perfection.
Congrats!
Todd
25 August 2007, 07:21
new_guyThanks for the compliments. I'm quite pleased with this one too.
quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
what action did that rifle start with.
The rifle was built by Stuart Satterlee on his square bridge Mauser action
http://www.satterleearms.com/375_length.htmquote:
Originally posted by TMG:
Could you give us a view of the port side?
Also would you mind sharing some stock measurements? The proportions of stock to metal are perfection.
TMG - Odly enough I don't have any photos of the LH side. I'll have to take some more.
In the interim, here are some other angles.
25 August 2007, 08:54
AllenBoselynew-guy, VERY VERY nice!
How long is your forend from the reciver?
Allen
It's a Mauser thing, you wouldn't understand.
I like everything accept the bolt handle. Reminds me of my Kimber.
Work is of course excellent.
25 August 2007, 20:30
gunmakerPretty slick
Just think. Stu made most every part of the rifle . He's not even a guild member. Wonder if a rifle like that would get him in the guild? Oh, wait, rules say you gotta build two. Wonder if they could bend them?
25 August 2007, 21:27
Michael RobinsonWell done!
Mike
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25 August 2007, 22:00
TimanThe bolt handle Idea came from Tom Turpins book pg. 102, 103. I had the need to do some simple sculpting with a file it's like an ich you can't help but scratch. It's an integral handle.
Chris, did a great job with selecting the components he wanted on this rifle and made sure they got here to my shop. He knew what he wanted, we did it, simple as that.
Great job with the photos as well, really pulls everything together. A great use of my time and his.
Go collect some trohies with that baby.
Timan
26 August 2007, 03:12
577NitroExpressChris:
Gorgeous looking rifle. I'm having Bill Soverns cut the stock on my son's .30-06 to have a similar profile as to yours.
Great stuff.
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... Wasnt trying to hurt anyones feelings on the bolt.
Trust me, I would have no problem tucking that one away in my safe.
26 August 2007, 06:16
lawndartIncredible!
26 August 2007, 06:24
richjTruly outstanding piece of work.
Rich
26 August 2007, 06:59
22WRFNew Guy
Are you going to hunt that rifle? If so, what do you have planned for it?
26 August 2007, 15:25
ozhunterNew Guy,
I'm very impressed with the rifle.
Are the components NECG or Slaterlee's own.
I noticed on his W-sight he makes a safety for the left side of the rifle for a true right hand use.
Are NECG components German Recknagel as they sure look like.
How many rounds does it hold?
26 August 2007, 17:58
jimatcat
... very nice rifle!!!!!!!!!..
go big or go home ........
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What would The Guild think about about a Satterlee Stainless Magnum Mauser in 500 Mbogo,
with:
integral picatinny cross-slots on the square bridges
right side safety
integral rear sight island and recoil lug on the barrel
24" stainless "Harry McGowen" barrel of 1:10" twist, .835" diameter at muzzle
barrel-banded front sight and sling base and a rear sight insert similar to the .404 Jeffery above
and all of this set in a synthetic stock ...
Would this be considered too
avant-garde?
I'm sure Stuart Satterlee can use Recknagel sight parts or duplicate them in stainless.
26 August 2007, 20:15
thismortalcoilHe is doing a Mex Mauser, with a Mike Rock stainless barrel,McSwirley stock in 338 Fed. Think the Guild will take his card? Sorry I let that out Stu, LOL.
27 August 2007, 19:14
TimanThanks Steven.
I should join the Guild, I like that show. There's a November deadline for work, Right?
Timan
27 August 2007, 19:15
new_guyquote:
Originally posted by ozhunter:
New Guy,
I'm very impressed with the rifle.
Are the components NECG or Slaterlee's own.
I noticed on his W-sight he makes a safety for the left side of the rifle for a true right hand use.
Are NECG components German Recknagel as they sure look like.
How many rounds does it hold?
Yes, the bases are Recknagel. They were ordered as blanks and Stu machined them the way he wanted, and yes, the rifle will be hunted... just have to figure out what to hunt first.
27 August 2007, 21:48
kurtvHi Stu,
For Guild membership, I will volunteer the use of the titanium mauser in 6.5X284 you built for me , and you did make the wood stock from a blank...
best,
kurtvn
28 August 2007, 04:12
Fish30114New Guy, and Timan, that is just fine! I would be tempted not to blue it! Seriously, I would love to see it after bluing and checkering, what a fine rig!
Congrats--Don
All I can say is WOW! A VERY nice rifle that anyone would be proud to own. I'm glad to hear it will be hunted and not just a safe queen (although a wonderful safe queen it would be!)
Timan,
A guild membership would be an endorsement to your obvious skill and I would encourage you to persue it. You have a great talent in the art of riflemaking.
John
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28 August 2007, 09:08
dempseyOne of the best I've seen here, very clean.
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28 August 2007, 13:26
RockdocThat is a beautiful rifle. I can't wait to see it finished. 8lbs 11oz sounds great. Congratulations on a great job!
DRSS
29 August 2007, 02:50
DavidCWondeful rifle! Absolutely love it!!!
What African hunts do you have planned to break it in?
Best Regards,
Dave
29 August 2007, 11:47
333_OKHCan you show the bore? I have the same profile and barrel at 25" but mine is a 6.5mm.
29 August 2007, 16:03
new_guyquote:
Originally posted by DavidC:
Wondeful rifle! Absolutely love it!!!
What African hunts do you have planned to break it in?
David - I'm pretty sure it will be headed to Africa next spring. I've got an outdoor writer/HEYM elephant hunt planned for a magazine with the new 450/400, and although the new 450/400 double will be the focus, I just don't see how I can leave this one behind.
quote:
Originally posted by 333_OKH:
Can you show the bore?
A photo from the muzzle end? I can post or send you a photo, but it will take me a few days to get that done.
29 August 2007, 20:50
Winknew_guy, since more photos have already been requested can I add one more request? If you could, a photo with the scope attached would be nice, assuming you already have a scope prepared for mounting.
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01 September 2007, 21:15
TimanHello everyone, just wanted to drop in and say thanks for your feed back and comments over the 404 for New Guy. Additionally I'll be in a new booth at SCI Reno for 2008, Booth # 5021.
It's easy to find. Go to shuttle drop off point
then main entrance,then to the left of regisration and stiaght into that room. I'm in the back LH corner of the room, hope to see you there.
Thanks again
Stuart Satterlee
