This Brownells Tech Tip features Caleb's personal project: transforming an old CZ Brno Mauser military rifle into a custom .35 Whelen hunting rifle. The video details the entire build process, including installing a Shilen barrel, fitting a Richard's Microfit stock, utilizing Talley rings and bases, and performing modifications to the bottom metal and bolt handle. It also touches on trigger guard reshaping and potential iron sight installation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at DIY gunsmithing and custom rifle creation for Mauser enthusiasts.
The Nosler Model 21 is a premium bolt-action rifle introduced in 2021, featuring a wire EDM-machined receiver, Shilen match-grade barrel, and a McMillan carbon-fiber stock. It offers a smooth action and manageable recoil, making it a top-tier hunting platform. The rifle's bolt can be disassembled without tools for convenient field cleaning.
Larry Potterfield details the creation of his 'Nearly Perfect Safari Rifle,' emphasizing the .375 H&H caliber for its balance of power and versatility. He discusses meticulous gunsmithing, including blueprinting the Remington 700 action, using a Shilen barrel, and reinforcing the English walnut stock for extreme durability. The rifle features custom aesthetics like express sights and an ebony forend tip, alongside practical upgrades for reliability in dangerous game hunting.
Brownells partners with Shilen to produce high-quality rifle barrels using a cold-forming process with carbide dies, resulting in 8 lands and grooves. These barrels undergo rigorous inspection, including air gauging to 5/100,000ths of an inch and bore scope checks, ensuring tight tolerances for superior performance in custom builds. Available in chrome moly or stainless steel, they are made in the USA and backed by Brownells' lifetime guarantee.
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