Witold Krzyżanowski
AH ambassador
- Joined
- Oct 27, 2013
- Messages
- 6,037
- Reaction score
- 3,766
- Location
- Trzebiatów - Poland
- Media
- 15
- Member of
- 1977; Polish Hunting Assotiation
- Hunted
- Namibia, Zimbabwe
Thank you Odinsraven.
Witold
Witold
I like it Lofty.I'd cast my vote for the 404. Great old cartridge, and with that little bit less recoil, probably easier to place your shot more accurately. I have a quote from a gunsmith to build one for a basic figure of $8,500 AU.
Hi Withold Sorry no pics yet, the donor CZ550 is in transit to the Gunsmith who is going to handle the modification to the action and the re-barrel,,believe me my friend I'm as anxious as you are to see the finished product, Iv'e already secured Dies, Brass and Bullets and even the mounts for the scopeRob, please pictures.
Witold
Ben,
Thanks ! one factor I have considered is Hornady making a dgx and dgs for the 404 jeff.
looks like 404 jeff ammo here in states is about 40% cheaper than 416 rigby.
wondering if 404 jeff can be found in Namibia and RSA and possibly Moz.
There were hundreds of .404 in all nooks and crannies of the East African bush, because several Game Departments were issuing them. Lots of these are slowly gathering dust and rust in the backrooms of Police stations and Game Departments.
And, when will the auction of these sadly neglected rifles be held to raise funds for said game departments?? Perhaps a silent auction here on AH? Just suggesting...
Good luck Paul.
Witold