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Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig
19/12/20 11:05 AM

Hello tinker, 93x64mm, Ripp, & Daryl_S
Thanks for the reply.

Well, I have a range report ..

First off, I discovered the caliber is NOT 338-378 Weatherby Mag. The caliber is just plain 338-378 Mag, sans the Weatherby name. The 338-378 was pioneered by Elmer Keith in the early 60s. (1963) It was based on the Weatherby 378 case, but with sharp neck and shoulders. The Weatherby chambering was standardized and added to their line in 1998, and the cartridge had the standard double-radius neck and shoulders. Upon firing this rifle, the cases show the earlier version, which is in line with when this rifle was likely built. Interestingly, both Elmer Keith and George Hoenig were from Idaho.

I was amazed at the accuracy of this rifle, which reinforces my opinion that it was built for serious long range benchrest competition. The set trigger is a "wink" to shoot and each shot surprises you so there's no thoughts of a flinch. The heavy 11-3/4 pound rifle was a pleasure to shoot from the bench across front and back sandbags. Recoil energy was comfortable at near exactly 30 pounds.

as always comments are welcome.

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A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	18/12/20 10:17 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	lancaster	20/12/20 07:45 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	20/12/20 08:21 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	500Boswell	20/12/20 12:28 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	20/12/20 06:40 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	DORLEAC	21/12/20 05:46 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	grandveneur	21/12/20 06:59 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	21/12/20 08:09 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	grandveneur	21/12/20 08:31 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	21/12/20 08:56 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	grandveneur	21/12/20 09:04 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	500Boswell	01/01/21 09:58 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	01/01/21 10:09 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	31/12/20 08:40 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	grandveneur	31/12/20 09:17 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	tinker	18/12/20 10:30 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	Ripp	19/12/20 03:43 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	DarylS	19/12/20 05:13 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	xausa	20/12/20 03:14 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	20/12/20 07:07 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	DarylS	20/12/20 05:52 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	buckstix	19/12/20 11:05 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	Marrakai	19/12/20 12:46 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	93x64mm	19/12/20 02:05 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	vykkagur	19/12/20 03:39 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	Rule303	19/12/20 03:46 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	tinker	20/12/20 12:57 AM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	tinker	19/12/20 01:02 PM
Re: A Fantastic find - A Custom Brevex Mauser by George Heonig	93x64mm	18/12/20 10:55 PM

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