About 30 years ago I got the itch for a custom heavy caliber rifle. I like the Remington Model 30 which was made from after WW I until the start of WW II. It greatly resembles the 1917 but is more refined and more sporting than military looking. Also happens to be a true magnum length action so it can be built into a heavy.
I found a 30 in a local shop and it was in terrible shape. No loss to rebuild it. I had the smith make it into a 460 Jeffrey (404 necked up and case blown out).
A couple years ago I found another 30 in better but still far less than collectible condition. Had a very low serial (#122). Had a brilliant idea to make a twin to the 460 in 300 H&H. Very classic rifles in classic calibers. The 300 was made 30 years after the 460...by the same smith...and I think they make a pretty cool pair.
I found a 30 in a local shop and it was in terrible shape. No loss to rebuild it. I had the smith make it into a 460 Jeffrey (404 necked up and case blown out).
A couple years ago I found another 30 in better but still far less than collectible condition. Had a very low serial (#122). Had a brilliant idea to make a twin to the 460 in 300 H&H. Very classic rifles in classic calibers. The 300 was made 30 years after the 460...by the same smith...and I think they make a pretty cool pair.