Sir Ron - thanks for the knighthood. The 458 has been overlooked and under-rated for years and, thanks to people like you, it’s getting recognised for the great cartridge that it’s always been.
The rifle by Joe Smithson you showed looks like a very handy rifle.
The Brits were clever and resourceful when it came to making most out of their firearms. The magazine mods to the 404 are interesting but the web between the mag cutout and the trigger looks lit might have been a weak point, especially with the extra bolt at the back of the mag.
It sounds like you have several options to reconfigure the bottom metal for ol’ Fugly. Will be watching your mods with interest.
