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Thanks. Your rifle is very nice as well.

Very nice rifle, congratulations

Thanks. I am not planning on a scope at this point, but if I do decide to fit one, I would be using Schmidt Bender as I like them and have used them for years.

I really like the feel of the rifle, and it fits me well. Fit and finish of the metal / timber is also nicely done, without being over the top. Chris

Thanks. The timber turned out better than I expected, as it is not always what it seems when looking at photos and then handling the real thing. Chris

No worries at all, best of luck!

Ordering was very simple through the local Mauser importer here in Australia. After calibre choice was confirmed, the Mauser factory supplied a selection of stock timber to choose from, and that was it. All very easy! Chris

I took delivery of this Mauser M98 Diplomat in 416 Rigby last week. It took about 15 months from order to delivery here in Australia, which is not too bad I guess. It will be a while before I can take it out for a shot, but looking forward to it when I can. Chris

Reloading is great. You will also need to factor in the cost of quality reloading equipment (unless you have that already) plus the appropriate dies for the 416 Rigby.

Blaser R8 Professional Hunter in 500 Jeffery - $8500 AUD. Rifle is in excellent condition and very accurate. More pics and info available on request Please note: The rifle is located in NSW, Australia. Chris

Here is one of mine - Manton 450/400 3 1/4 NE. The rifle is quite heavy for calibre at a little over 12lbs.

500 Jeffery

Lovely rifle, congratulations!

Congratulations! Wonderful rifle

Congratulations on a fine looking rifle

I have managed to source a trim die through CH Tool and Die, so all good now.

Thanks. Recoil is heavy but manageable. Rifle weighs approx 12lbs at the moment but looking at restocking and having the weight of the rifle sitting at around 14lbs. The rifle was built for a previous owner who never used it.

Here you go. Rifle was built on a new CZ550 action, and uses the standard 505 Gibbs rim size of .6402"

I'm looking to find a source a trim die for the 585 Nyati cartridge if anyone can help? I have spoken with Forster about custom trimmer options, but they are not doing any 'one off' work at present. Thank you

I have a R8 Professional Hunter in 500 Jeffery (previously owned by a member on here). It has had some weight added and comes in a touch over 11lbs. It has the steel receiver and is a comfortable rifle to shoot in the big 500J cartridge. The Blaser rifles are superbly accurate as well.

Wonderful story and rifle! Congratulations!

Congratulations again -magnificent looking rifle

Magnificent! Congratulations!

Lovely looking rifle. Action appears to be an ex Russian capture '98 with the 'X' stamped into the receiver?

I picked up this little rifle today - Gibbs Farquharson in .303 British. The rifle was originally owned by Sydney Holland, who was the Viscount Knutsford, Kneesworth Hall, Royston. The rifle is fitted with a QD mounted Kahles scope which is engraved with the original owners title. The scope was...

Hello and welcome! Nice Banteng mate

Hello and welcome!

Welcome! - Lovely rifle, thank you for sharing

Very nice! Congratulations - looking forward to seeing the completed rifle

Thanks Dr Ray

Thanks!

CRIES of the Savanna Thank you

Thank you very much! Chris

Thanks!

Thanks very much for sharing that link to the UOG page - great information Chris

Thanks Dave. The plan is to work on some load development for it, with the longer term goal being a buffalo/banteng hunt in NT. Chris

Thanks Pondoro. The single shots in the big cartridges (.577 and .600) must have been a handful indeed, although I must confess that I would love to try one!

The Model 85 Brown Bear is no longer in production from what I have been told. Recoil is pretty lively in the 500 Jeffery chambering as they are fairly lightweight for the calibre

Thanks

I believe the blued finish is original to this rifle, given its plainness and no frills configuration. If only the old rifles could talk, as it would be nice to know its working history. Chris

Thanks Terminator. Your 2025 trip sounds great, and I look forward to hearing more re the planning and journey itself. Chris

Thanks very much Paul, will do Chris

Thanks Red Leg. The rifle weighs 10.5 lbs, and I think you are right re the stock and pad. According to Wal Winfer's Army and Navy falling block rifle records, there were 19 rifles chambered for the .500 NE and 17 rifles in .577. 37 rifles were chambered in .450 3/1/4, 5 rifles in 450 No. 2, and...

Thanks PARA45

Thank you

I recently took delivery of this rifle - An A&N, 1902 Webley actioned rifle in .470. The rifle was previously owned by Wal Winfer, and is apparently the only 1902 actioned .470 produced for the A&N CSL outfit. The rifle was built in 1908 and discovered by Wal in India in the 1970’s and brought...

Thank you Sue

I’m near Wollongong Bob. Our farm was not far from Junee, NSW. Used to chase foxes and the odd rabbit and hare years ago. Certainly happy to be on the forum with like minded members - thanks again for the welcome Chris