Time to time I see these old Parker Hale / Santa Barbara .404 Jeffery Rifles.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/793200857
I like everything about it (it's definitely a working mans rifle) but Ive always been concerned about the rumors I hear about the Santa Barbara Actions. I've heard cast, investment cast (although that's early for that) and forged with minimal finishing and poor heat treat. In my experience these actions are more likely forged with adequate but not outstanding heat treat but then I've only dealt with 7x57 and 30/06 on these actions.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/793200857
I like everything about it (it's definitely a working mans rifle) but Ive always been concerned about the rumors I hear about the Santa Barbara Actions. I've heard cast, investment cast (although that's early for that) and forged with minimal finishing and poor heat treat. In my experience these actions are more likely forged with adequate but not outstanding heat treat but then I've only dealt with 7x57 and 30/06 on these actions.
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