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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...

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...

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...

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...

Here's his website with examples of his modifications: https://www.rjrenner.com/pre-war-77.html

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

That is absolutely not the same product.

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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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...

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...

But if said PH were also wearing ear pro in the form of electronic hearing protection, why would they lose their hearing? Yes, I suppose even multiple repeated blasts over a short period of time can be problematic, even with electronic ear pro inserted, but more than 2-3 shots in a short...

First, most of the rifles, especially precision rifles, I see on the public ranges near me have brakes on them. In precision rifle competitions like PRS or NRL Hunter, nearly ALL rifles will have brakes, and that reflects in the rifles most consumers are buying these days. They're everywhere...

Yes, and as I mentioned, on every single shot I made on my plains game hunt, I had time to put in my ear pro before shooting and both my PHs and the trackers had time to plug their ears. I'll grant that in a dangerous game hunt that may not be possible, but if you and anyone else who may be...

The advantages are clear: less likelihood of developing a flinch from repeated practice and faster follow up shots from decreased muzzle rise. A suppressor would be ideal, but they are a pain in the butt to deal with legally in the US and they make the rifle far too long and unwieldy. A...

What? I, along with multiple people have stood within 10 feet of someone shooting a 50BMG with a brake multiple times with only ear plugs and while the concussion was impressive, there was no hearing or any other damage done whatsoever. Can you provide proof that such an effect exists?

Please elaborate.

I would assume that everyone else who might be close enough to the shooter to have their hearing damaged would probably have at least one free and useable finger on each hand, but that would probably be something I would discuss with the PH before embarking.

What gives you the impression that that would be necessary?

That's just the thing, in every guided hunt I've ever been on in the US and Africa, there was always ample opportunity on each shot for the PH/guide and trackers (if present) to all plug their ears with their fingers while I was setting up the shot. Now, in a dangerous game situation, I can see...

Let's talk muzzle brakes (again) on dangerous game big bore rifles. It's been an article of faith for a long time that one should not use a brake on a big bore dangerous game hunting rifle because PHs and guides will at least hate you for it if not outright ban it from their hunts due to the...

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Yeah, I spoke to Wayne directly and he doesn't have anyone he recommends given that Tim at Matrix is not accepting new work (and is frankly a dicey bet anyway given his health issues). He said he can provide instructions and that a competent smith should be able to install it, but I'm wondering...

Wayne still sells these direct to gunsmiths, he just no longer installs them. They don't need to be custom made.

I've got a Brno 602 in 458WM I need rechambered to 458 Lott and I also need one of Wayne's three-position safeties installed in addition to some other minor work. Given that Wayne and Tim no longer accept work and Dennis Olson seems to be AWOL (tried for several weeks to get hold of him, no...

Anyone know where one might source the now-discontinued RCBS 376 Steyr dies (SKU 17901)? I've been scouring Ebay and Gunbroker for months and have yet to get a hit. I realize that Hornady still makes these dies, but have read some reports of them having issues with setting the shoulder back...