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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    Interestingly, I spoke to Wayne last year about working on my Brno ZKK 602 in 458 Lott to add his three position safety and trigger plus a few other cosmetic mods. He told me he's not taking on any more work at all, though it's not clear to me whether he meant no more CZ work, or no more work...
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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    So I asked Renner who he would recommend to do the work if not him, and he recommended a fellow by the name of John McLaughlin in MT. I sent Mr McLaughlin an email inquiring as to whether he might be able to work on such a project and a few days later I got a very curt reply saying essentially...
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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    That may be true, but I'm not interested in doing it that way. I'm looking for quality rifle work that will hold its value by being associated with a well known smith, not some random dude in his garage. The reason I chose Renner first was his reputation with traditional hunting rifles. I...
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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    Well, after talking it over with Roger, it seems he would prefer not to take on the work unless he can do the whole package, stock work included. Anyone have any recommendations for a reliable gunsmith who can rebarrel a model 70 with claw extractor to 9.3x62 and also install Rigby style...
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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    Here's his website with examples of his modifications: https://www.rjrenner.com/pre-war-77.html
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    RJ Renner "Old Africa" Model 70 Upgrade

    I've got a post-64 model 70 Super Grade (claw extractor, not push feed) in .270 Win that I'm considering having Roger Renner do one of his "Old Africa" upgrades on, including a barrel conversion to 9.3x62. I briefly considered having JES do a rebore job on it to get it to 9.3x62, but thought...
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    CZ 550FS "Bavarian" Stock Replacement

    I've got a CZ 550FS "Bavarian" in 9.3x62 with the full length Mannlicher style stock. I like the look of the stock but I need a practical field replacement for the stock as it's a bit too delicate for most field work, plus my moustache is nowhere near waxed and curly enough to carry it. I...
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    The Perfect 9.3x62 Safari Rifle

    I'm a big fan of the 9.3x62 as an all around hunting cartridge, and am looking for a handy practical rifle in 9.3x62 that I can use for nilgai hunting in south Texas and maybe even take to Africa at some point for plains game. I'm considering buying a Ruger Guide Gun in 30-06 and sending it to...
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    Custom Wood Stock Options

    When it comes to quality wood rifle stocks is there a middle ground between the lower end cookie cutter machine cut $200-$500 stock makers like Boyd's, Stocky's, and Richard's and the high end bespoke stock makers that charge $5k+ for just the labor to make the stock and have a 3 year waiting...
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    Wanted Steyr or Winchester In 9.3x62

    I'm looking for a new to me rifle in 9.3x62. Ideally, I would want a Steyr CLII, SM12, or Pro Hunter with quality wood stock, but synthetic is potentially acceptable. Also potentially interested in a custom/rebarreled/rebored Winchester model 70 Super Grade in 9.3x62. Not interested in a...
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    Viper-Flex Shooting Sticks

    That is absolutely not the same product.
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    Viper-Flex Shooting Sticks

    Where can one buy the new all carbon fiber "Pro" version of the Viper-Flex sticks in the USA? The only online retailer that seems to carry these in the US, https://www.hollandguns.com/, appears to not carry this version. These are what I'm looking for...
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    9.3x62 Rifle Build

    Sent you a direct message.
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    9.3x62 Rifle Build

    I'm looking to build a new 9.3x62 rifle as an all-around non-DG rifle for African plains game and larger game in the US like elk, moose, and nilgai. I very much prefer a controlled round feed action, a model 70 style 3-way safety and a traditional wood stock so that disqualifies a lot of the...
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    Modern Muzzle Brakes

    What makes you so certain your PH would be unwilling to wear hearing protection? I've discussed it with mine and he has no problem with it as long as it's the in-ear electronic variety that won't affect auditory acuity. I've also got a CZ 550 in .375 H&H and guess what, it's got a brake as...
 
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