Looking at the new Mauser 98's and Rigby's, it seems to me Mauser is way over priced. When comparing the Mauser 98 Magnum Expert 375 H&H and the Rigby Big Game PH 375 H&H, there is basically a $500 difference(excl. tax and fees). Yes, the Mauser may have a grade 5 walnut stock, but the Rigby's grade 2 Turkish walnut looks better imo. The Rigby's barrel is a half inch shorter than the Mauser, but besides the stock and some cosmetics, the barreled actions are roughly the same. Both are...

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Good morning,

I have a couple threads going already on my hunt for a new stock for my m98 rifle, but I was wondering if anyone can give me some guidance how much one should expect to pay for new custom gun stock. If you have experience please break down the cost for the wood blank (nothing ultra high grade) and the labor cost. I am genuinely curious how many decades I should be saving for before I can get one ;-)
Thank you for looking, Ferenc

So, I am working on my recently acquired FN actioned 9.3x62. It is quickly becoming a money pit, of non recoverable expenses in a passion project, though it is becoming a bit of a drag trying to figure out what kind of stock I should get, how much I want to loose there.
Now, just to make the situation more exciting, I started to think about nitriding the bolt body. Has anybody done that on classical rifle like an m98. I have several nitride bolts on my plastic/carbon rifles but I am not sure...

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A long time friend passed away, and I was tasked with handling the reloading side of his estate.
Over the past year, I have gotten through all of it, with the exception of .416 caliber bullets, that no one i know loads for.
All of the proceeds are going directly to his wife.
I have :

.416 Speer 400gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw (12 Boxes) 50 Dollars a box​

.416 Speer 400gr Trophy Bonded Sledge Hammer (19 Boxes) 50 Dollars a box​

.416 Barnes 400gr TSX (72 pcs) (2 Bags) 70...​

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Just wondering what you guys carry as a multitool brand wise and best range of tools plus longevity.
Had a few leathermans years ago. But not needed one for awhile. Just thinking for my trip.
Cheers