BlueFlyer
AH veteran
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2024
- Messages
- 107
- Reaction score
- 241
- Location
- Down under
- Hunted
- Australia & New Zealand
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.
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.