Hello from Australia

[BlueFlyer]

Hi
I have been hunting since I could walk. It started with rabbits and has progressed from there. I am a rifle hunter and most of my rifles are custom builds. That is where my passion is.
I have a number of Martinis in 22Hornet, 222Rimmed, 45/70, 45/100 and the current build is 416/348Ackley Improved.
There are 2 Enfields the P17 is in 280AI and the P14 is 9.3X64Brenneke.
A recent build was a 243AI on an Omark 44 action.
I am also currently building a 416 WSM on a Siamese Mauser.
I have my own workshop and try to do as much of the work on the rifles as I can.
Recently with supply shortages and the trying to get projectiles for he 416s I have made up dies to start forming jackets and ultimately bullets from 1/2" copper tube. Starting from 1/2" I draw down to .458 and then draw down to .416. Cores are cast to suit either calibre. I soon realised the limitations of the RockChucker press so have built my own swaging press based on the Cast Boolit V2 design.
I love shed time as much as hunting.

 

[cpr0312]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Mekaniks]

 

[Velo Dog]

Greetings BlueFlyer,

Khomas Highland Hunting and Fishing Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

I too am a rifle enthusiast, especially the
The Pattern 17 Enfield action is excellent (Pattern 14 as well).
Great minds think alike.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.

 

[Nyati]

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH BlueFlyer!

 

[Michael70]

WOW, what an intro. Looking forward to more stories (and photos) of your rifles and projects, there is a lot to share.
This is a great forum as you already probably know and a swag of Aussies who visit from time to time. I am one and based in Darwin. So G'day and welcome

 

[BlueFlyer]

The Pattern 17 Enfield action is excellent (Pattern 14 as well).

Hi Velo Dog.
Yes they are great actions, but mine are a little underutilised as you can fit any cartridge you want in it.
The P14 was a problem to get it to feed the 9.3X64Brenneke. With a plain box it would feed most of the time, but not always which is not what you need if it gets hectic.
The final solution was to fit a Schultz & Larsen “L” 3-round magazine. With a bit of work, you just open the hinged floorplate slide in the magazine, closing the floor plate clamps the magazine in, and no one would know.

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard BlueFlyer. We have a lot of Aussies on the site, do you know any of them? When you get time, haw about showing us some of the game you've taken?

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

Welcome! Enjoy the site!

 

[TROPHY SHIPPERS]

Welcome to AH! Let us know if you have any questions...

 

[CoElkHunter]

Welcome to AH!

 

[Kiwifire111]

Welcome, I'm in Canberra.

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to AH.

+1 on encouraging you to show us your custom firearms.

 

[Spearhead]

Welcome.