500 Jeffery functions flawlessly at last - 06/22/11
Well, "Baby", my 500 Jeffery has just come back from the gunsmith and finally functions flawlessly after several tries and several gunsmiths. Harlan worked on it some, Wayne did some feed ramp work and finally Kevin Weaver replaced the follower and machined it which finally closed the deal. I have no doubts Harlan and Wayne's work contributed to the success as well. The rifle has always shot exceptionally well as far as accuracy goes, but until last night, I have always had doubts about it's functioning (not a good thing with a dangerous game rifle!).
So anyway, success, now to go to the range this weekend and sight it in. My son and I plan to go chasing Hogzillas next month. Him with our new Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby (also worked on by Kevin) and me with the 500 Jeffery. The Rem XCR II will go to Alaska with me in Sept.
So anyway, success, now to go to the range this weekend and sight it in. My son and I plan to go chasing Hogzillas next month. Him with our new Rem XCR II in 375 Weatherby (also worked on by Kevin) and me with the 500 Jeffery. The Rem XCR II will go to Alaska with me in Sept.