Fantastic builders!Reimer Johannsen
Dorleac & Dorleac
Westley Richards
Hambrusch
George Gibbs
Griffin & Howe
Ryan Breeding
John Bolliger
Reto Buehller
Joe Smithson
Seems I remember you trying to give that rifle away in the “pay it forward” section.
Can’t believe no one took you up on that offer, believe I would have.
In fact every gunsmith, who learned his profession adequately, should be able to build a rifle in this caliber...
Of course there are black sheep, but if quality parts are used (e.g. the right Mauser, GMA, MRC,... actions and a quality barrel brand) a magnificent rifle is born...
That's exactly what I meant with "learned adequately".So long as you follow Paul Mauser’s guiding principles for Mauser 98
If you don’t follow (or know them) then a rubbish action you do make
Learned the hard way - like most good lessons of life
Thank you. I’m looking for a gun to use and take some abuse that I’d surely put it thru in all of Africa. I don’t want to buy a safe queen. Really a well used gun was my thought but seems as though it’s a tuff one to find.Ralf Martini in Canada built a very practical .404 bolt gun for me (and a .300 H&H on a Hagn Action). The .404 was built to be carried all day. He's a fine person and a great gun builder. Many other makers mentioned thus far as also noteworthy.
Reimer Johannsen
Dorleac & Dorleac
Westley Richards
Hambrusch
George Gibbs
Griffin & Howe
Ryan Breeding
John Bolliger
Reto Buehller
Joe Smithson
Ah, the original. And they‘re back with classCan now add W J Jeffery to the list!