The NEW KING is taking off!

[Ardent]

Looks like a solid to me in the scans there, follow the gleam up the left hand side of the bullet, around the nose, and its unbroken, the darkness that vaguely resembles a soft point looks like light effects. Not even sure what we're arguing about though as I've only looked at this page.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Hmm, could be SP..I was going bythe solid unbroken copper colour on the side of the bullet that indicated a solid to me, but who knows. We still don't knwo if the bullet int he pic made the holes in the target, either.

True, there are quite a number of unknowns. To me that kind of accuracy looks like it was shot by a 375 H&H.

 

[Gatehouse]

Or maybe a rifle built by a decent gunsmith?

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Looks like a solid to me in the scans there, follow the gleam up the left hand side of the bullet, around the nose, and its unbroken, the darkness that vaguely resembles a soft point looks like light effects. Not even sure what we're arguing about though as I've only looked at this page.

A "tropical" illusion? Chalk it up to photographic expertise and my "skill" on a computer/printer.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Or maybe a rifle built by a decent gunsmith?

If they shoot groups like that, which would be 0.350" @ 100m, I'd buy one, even if it wasn't a 375 H&H!!!

 

[Gatehouse]

Still seems to be no factory ammo..................

If you are still looking for the factory ammo, guys on huntingbc are saying that 2 Vancouver gun stores have it pretty much permanently, and one other guy was buying it in Campbell RIver, on Vancouver Island.

 

[troutseeker]

I wonder if some nice guy from Pemberton will let me shoot his Ruger when I'm in Whistler for the games?

 

[Mauser98]

Jesus you guys. A guy goes away for half a day and all sorts of shyt happens.

Those beautiful, sharp edged holes were made by Hornady 300 gr round nose bullets shot with a muzzle velocity of about 2375 fps. If you look closely at the picture, you'll see little tears around the periphery of the holes. I flattened out the torn edges of the holes so as to better measure the group. Actually, in the closeup that John Peterson provided, the holes don't show up so clean.

Or maybe a rifle built by a decent gunsmith?

Bill Leeper built the rifle. Actually, Bill did all the metal work. I did the stock and bluing.

If they shoot groups like that, which would be 0.350" @ 100m, I'd buy one, even if it wasn't a 375 H&H!!!

I wish the rifle and I shot that well all the time. All in all though, we do quite well most of the time. Ruger/H&H - it doesn't matter. There's basically no difference in performance. But the Ruger is a better fit in a Mauser 98 action.

And I don't tire of showing it.

 

[Gatehouse]

I wonder if some nice guy from Pemberton will let me shoot his Ruger when I'm in Whistler for the games?

We will have to sneak onto the range ( Army is using it) but I might have a contact or 2

 

[Kevan]

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. Ruger/H&H - it doesn't matter. There's basically no difference in performance. But the Ruger is a better fit in a Mauser 98 action.

Finally we have the truth.....and Mauser 98....that is a beautiful rifle !!

 

[Ardent]

Love the look of a real Mauser action, Mauser98, any details available on the action?

 

[ffwd]

Hmm, could be SP..I was going bythe solid unbroken copper colour on the side of the bullet that indicated a solid to me, but who knows. We still don't knwo if the bullet int he pic made the holes in the target, either.

There's an even colour reflection from the orange target as well.

 

[Camp Cook]

Holy cow you guys look at too many targets...

Get out and show what it can do on a big game animal...

 

[Mauser98]

Love the look of a real Mauser action, Mauser98, any details available on the action?

The action is a JC Higgins Model 50(FN 98) that started as a .270 Win. Bill opened the bolt face, widened the magazine box, opened the rails and modified the follower. Feeding is as smooth as I've ever experienced on any rifle.

I also had him cut off the original bolt handle and weld on a Talley-style handle. We retained the original FN safety(left side) but tightened it up with a small spring.

The barrel is from McGowan. Bill shortened it to 21" and profiled it to a .60 muzzle diameter before installing the Talley barrel band.

I used a Timney Sportsman trigger at about 3 lbs.

The stock is the original but I had to extend the length of pull to about 14"(I used a piece of ebony) in front of the Pachmaye Decelerator pad . The stock was also extensively reinforced to take the extra recoil. I also tarted it up with Ebony Rigby-style tip, grip cap and trim around the bolt release.

IMO, this is a good way to go to get a medium bore thumper in a 98. All up, I spent about what a new Hawkeye rifle would have cost. Granted, I don't have iron sights and I still want to replace the stock with a decent piece of English walnut.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Those beautiful, sharp edged holes were made by Hornady 300 gr round nose bullets shot with a muzzle velocity of about 2375 fps. If you look closely at the picture, you'll see little tears around the periphery of the holes. I flattened out the torn edges of the holes so as to better measure the group. Actually, in the closeup that John Peterson provided, the holes don't show up so clean.

I wish the rifle and I shot that well all the time. All in all though, we do quite well most of the time. Ruger/H&H - it doesn't matter. There's basically no difference in performance. But the Ruger is a better fit in a Mauser 98 action.

And I don't tire of showing it.

It wasn't my intent to infer the holes were not as stated. For future load reference, I keep scans loads used and of the target shot in a binder. From that reference, the bullet holes on your target 'seemed' to be more along the line what I usually get from WC's or SWC's.

Good shooting, with any caliber or rifle. That's a nice clean looking rifle, good job. Question/questions,
Any plans for checkering?
Any plans for iron sights, say, three leaf express?

 

[Ardent]

The action is a JC Higgins Model 50(FN 98) that started as a .270 Win. Bill opened the bolt face, widened the magazine box, opened the rails and modified the follower. Feeding is as smooth as I've ever experienced on any rifle.

I also had him cut off the original bolt handle and weld on a Talley-style handle. We retained the original FN safety(left side) but tightened it up with a small spring.

The barrel is from McGowan. Bill shortened it to 21" and profiled it to a .60 muzzle diameter before installing the Talley barrel band.

I used a Timney Sportsman trigger at about 3 lbs.

The stock is the original but I had to extend the length of pull to about 14"(I used a piece of ebony) in front of the Pachmaye Decelerator pad . The stock was also extensively reinforced to take the extra recoil. I also tarted it up with Ebony Rigby-style tip, grip cap and trim around the bolt release.

IMO, this is a good way to go to get a medium bore thumper in a 98. All up, I spent about what a new Hawkeye rifle would have cost. Granted, I don't have iron sights and I still want to replace the stock with a decent piece of English walnut.

It's a beautiful rifle, especially love the bolt handle treatment. All it would need for perfection in my eyes are some tasteful express sights. When it comes time to restock, I don't have any English in the collection (except already as a stock on one of my rifles), though I do have a pretty decent selection of American Black Walnut, a good portion of it exhibition. That beauty would shine in some suave timber, keep it in mind if a more mysterious deep, dark & rosy starts to tickle your fancy for a stock tone.

 

[Mauser98]

Question/questions,
Any plans for checkering?
Any plans for iron sights, say, three leaf express?

So far I haven't tried my hand at checkering but this may be the year. I've currently got about six rifles that could use some.

I'm kind of on the fence about iron sights. The cost could mount up and I don't see them getting any use. I do like the looks of the NECG offering in front and rear but............. I would also have to go to QD Talley rings which would also add to the cost. Ah -- Decisions Decisions.

Ardent
That is some nice wood and I will definitely keep you in mind. It's not everyday that a offer like yours is made and I appreciate it.

 

[SuperCub]

I'm kind of on the fence about iron sights. The cost could mount up and I don't see them getting any use. I do like the looks of the NECG offering in front and rear but............. I would also have to go to QD Talley rings which would also add to the cost. Ah -- Decisions Decisions.

The NECG sights are very nice. I put a set on my 375 and like them alot. I used steel Weaver type bases, so the QD rings weren't a huge expense.

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[Camp Cook]

I put the same front ramp on my 375 as well...

My front post isn't as pretty as yours though...

I'm using an XS Sights Tall Weaver Backup ghost ring sight that I mount to the rear scope base when I take the scope off.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

The NECG sights are very nice. I put a set on my 375 and like them alot. I used steel Weaver type bases, so the QD rings weren't a huge expense.

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Exactly what I was getting at earlier on. Looks good to me and with a caliber that size and considering the game likely to be hunted, I'd like a set of iron sights on it.