Thread: Gun Porn, show off your new toys

I thought I would have a go making the most suitable rifle for my sort of hunting. It won't be every one's cup of tea, but its what I wanted. I've never had a purpose built rifle before but have used heaps of rifles in many calibers so new what would suit me best.

This is what I decided on:

Re-barrel my A7 270wsm (which I originally bought to convert to 7mmsaum) to 300saum. 20" Hardy barrel A7 contour, fluted and threaded.

Work done by Scott Trail. I collected it today, and the work is amazing.

It weights 6lb 1oz bare, and 8lb with ,scope and muffler. I have a Stug stock coming, so that will cut the all up weight back to around about 7lb. 'Scope at the moment is a 2-10 Conquest with Z600 reticle, although I might have a change around and put my VX6 2-12 CDS on it.

Sighting in and breaking in the barrel tomorrow if the WX behaves.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I thought I would have a go making the most suitable rifle for my sort of hunting. It won't be every one's cup of tea, but its what I wanted. I've never had a purpose built rifle before but have used heaps of rifles in many calibers so new what would suit me best.

This is what I decided on:

Re-barrel my A7 270wsm (which I originally bought to convert to 7mmsaum) to 300saum. 20" Hardy barrel A7 contour, fluted and threaded.

Work done by Scott Trail. I collected it today, and the work is amazing.

It weights 6lb 1oz bare, and 8lb with ,scope and muffler. I have a Stug stock coming, so that will cut the all up weight back to around about 7lb. 'Scope at the moment is a 2-10 Conquest with Z600 reticle, although I might have a change around and put my VX6 2-12 CDS on it.

Sighting in and breaking in the barrel tomorrow if the WX behaves.


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Will be interesting to compare your results with my 20in bbl 300wsm


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Originally Posted by Smiddy

Will be interesting to compare your results with my 20in bbl 300wsm


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My target velocities are 3150 with 150grn TTSX and 2900 with 167grn NBT.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I thought I would have a go making the most suitable rifle for my sort of hunting. It won't be every one's cup of tea, but its what I wanted. I've never had a purpose built rifle before but have used heaps of rifles in many calibers so new what would suit me best.

This is what I decided on:

Re-barrel my A7 270wsm (which I originally bought to convert to 7mmsaum) to 300saum. 20" Hardy barrel A7 contour, fluted and threaded.

Work done by Scott Trail. I collected it today, and the work is amazing.

It weights 6lb 1oz bare, and 8lb with ,scope and muffler. I have a Stug stock coming, so that will cut the all up weight back to around about 7lb. 'Scope at the moment is a 2-10 Conquest with Z600 reticle, although I might have a change around and put my VX6 2-12 CDS on it.

Sighting in and breaking in the barrel tomorrow if the WX behaves.


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I think your first paragraph sums it up @Tahr. That's what we all should own.
I think the new stock will make a big difference to the rifle too.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I thought I would have a go making the most suitable rifle for my sort of hunting. It won't be every one's cup of tea, but its what I wanted. I've never had a purpose built rifle before but have used heaps of rifles in many calibers so new what would suit me best.

This is what I decided on:

Re-barrel my A7 270wsm (which I originally bought to convert to 7mmsaum) to 300saum. 20" Hardy barrel A7 contour, fluted and threaded.

Work done by Scott Trail. I collected it today, and the work is amazing.

It weights 6lb 1oz bare, and 8lb with ,scope and muffler. I have a Stug stock coming, so that will cut the all up weight back to around about 7lb. 'Scope at the moment is a 2-10 Conquest with Z600 reticle, although I might have a change around and put my VX6 2-12 CDS on it.

Sighting in and breaking in the barrel tomorrow if the WX behaves.


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168 grn NBT, n550, 2976fps. 2 shots between cleaning (top pic).

150 grn Barnes, 2208, 3186fps. 2 shots between cleaning (bottom pic).

Copper fowling has pretty much stopped after 20 shots. Very pleased with velocities from 20" barrel. Wrapped with accuracy. Well done Scott Trail (gun-smith work) and Hardy (barrel)!

that has to make you happy. very nice thar

Very good Sir.

Nice group but still missed

At least the gun won't get shot during the roar :-)

Had this little big bore for a few weeks,



Looks great & shoots well

What is it KG ?

Originally Posted by Philipo

What is it KG ?

CZ 9.3 x 62, a 30-06 on steroids

Nice bit old school for you though, I'm sure you can neck it down & extend the shoulder out to make some mad arse thing lol

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Had this little big bore for a few weeks,

Looks great & shoots well

Great looking stock!

Originally Posted by Kiwi Greg

Had this little big bore for a few weeks,



Looks great & shoots well

Jelly......

A CZ Mannlicher in 9.3x62mm. SOOOOOOOO WANT!