To bolt or not to bolt?

[Jon Glajchen]

Buy the 404!

 

[Hunter-Habib]

It’s an absolute no brainer. Go for the Heym Martini Express in .404 Jeffery. It will compliment your Heym Model 89B very well.

 

[uplander01]

Choices choices, it makes sense to have a bolt gun in 404 as an option. I too love doubles but when traveling light and needing versatility it’s hard to beat a bolt gun with optic.

 

[RockSlinger404]

Kevin, I looked at the Heym Express by Martini in 375H&H when prices were around R120k, but chose to go the CZ550 route with a local version of the AHR upgrades. I really regret that choice.

Such a beaut in a classic caliber is a no brainer!

 

[degoins]

Whilst in S&O on Friday I laid eyes and hands upon a few beautiful pieces. Here is a Heym Martini in 404j, a Rigby Big Bore in 416 Rigby and a Heym double in 450/400.
The Heym 404j handles beautifully and is well balanced. The wood is very good too.
I found the Rigby bulky and front-heavy.
The Heym double is identical to what I have and it handled the best of the lot, shorter of course, with the balance between the hands.
The 404j is half the price of each of the others. I am not a bolt guy, but this one is tempting.View attachment 704266

IMHO all bolt action stocks should be made exactly like the Martini Express.

 

[Bandera]

Ginger or Mary ann
Tough choice.
The allure of the double rifle or the sensible bolt action.

 

[Randy F]

Another 404j vote. Can you honestly think of a good enough reason not to?

 

[DmacD]

I lucked into a used Heym Martini Express in .404 Jeffery last year. It was the most money I have ever spent on a firearm - and I do not regret spending a single penny on it.
It handles, shoots, and feeds like it was built for me.

 

[Safari Dave]

Variety is the "spice of life."