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Post by don on Jun 20, 2024 19:21:49 GMT -5
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Post by toshtego on Jun 20, 2024 19:27:26 GMT -5
Very handsome gun piece.
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Post by urbino on Jun 20, 2024 19:31:07 GMT -5
That's a beautiful rifle, Don. A tack driver, too, I'm sure. I've never owned a custom rifle, sadly, so drool is about all I can contribute to the thread.
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Post by don on Jun 20, 2024 20:12:14 GMT -5
I believe it was made between the late 40’s and early 60’s. The Triebel family is still in the gunsmithing business in Germany. I am almost 100% certain that this custom rifle was the work of Rudi Triebel from his shop in Kaufbeuren. The family it came from said their father had commissioned it when he was stationed in Germany with the US military. I regret selling it, but we needed the money at the time. Happy I still have the pictures and memories of it.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 20, 2024 21:12:40 GMT -5
Nice rifle. The only custom I ever had was a Winchester 1892 357 with a mesquite stock. Traded it off like a fool. I have my 1895 Austrian Mauser in 45-70 that I built. It's not engraved of course, and the Fajen stock is ugly. I have had the blank for the new stock for 40 years, but no time to work on it.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 21, 2024 6:20:28 GMT -5
 Son bought this a while back, DONT know much about it except it was expensive and tapped him out. Made in England, makers wrote a special book about it, like a big coffee table book, I knew he wanted it so I texted the guy in England bought it and had it sent to his house in Texas, SURPRISE! |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 21, 2024 8:05:06 GMT -5
Son bought this a while back, DONT know much about it except it was expensive and tapped him out. Made in England, makers wrote a special book about it, like a big coffee table book, I knew he wanted it so I texted the guy in England bought it and had it sent to his house in Texas, SURPRISE! Is that a 338 Lapua? My nephew had one, a Barrett. Wasn't that fancy but cost him $8k + scope. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 21, 2024 14:36:56 GMT -5
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 21, 2024 14:49:07 GMT -5
Son bought this a while back, DONT know much about it except it was expensive and tapped him out. Made in England, makers wrote a special book about it, like a big coffee table book, I knew he wanted it so I texted the guy in England bought it and had it sent to his house in Texas, SURPRISE! Is that a 338 Lapua? My nephew had one, a Barrett. Wasn't that fancy but cost him $8k + scope. M The AXSR is based on Accuracy International's submission for the USSOCOM Advanced Sniper Rifle program (ASR). Like its predecessor, the AXMC; this rifle system is a multi-caliber platform designed to be configured at the user level. Caliber conversions are accomplished by removing the barrel with a 4mm hex key, changing the bolt body, and selecting the appropriate magazine. The QUICKLOC barrel release housing is located in the lower-right side of the action, requiring 49 inch lbs. of torque when installing a new barrel. Bolt bodies can be changed without tools while utilizing the original Shroud and Firing Pin Assembly. Beyond the redesign of the chassis, the operation of this system is similar to the AXMC. When shooting this rifle, the noticeable differences are the pistol grip and the 2 - Position Safety. Otherwise, the operation of this system feels like an Accuracy International - only with a modern revision. Stocksides are not used, allowing the use of an AR pistol grip which has been rotated to reduce the angle of the grip itself. The forend is a one-piece system with an integral picatinny rail and KeySlot. Two textured barricade stops are located in front of the mag well and grip area, paired with the RRS dovetail standard machined into the forend and grip area. The length of pull and cheek piece are adjusted with a level system design, while the butt pad can be raised, lowered, and rotated with a thumbwheel adjustment. Features: Quickloc match-grade barrel, threaded 3/4x24. Twist Rate: (300 PRC: 1:8) One 10-round Double stack Magazine Folding Stock Grip: Ergo Tactical Deluxe Grip - Suregrip AI AXSR 2-Stage Trigger 20 MOA STANAG Action Rail KeySlot rail interface Six - Lug Design (Increased surface area compared to the AXMC) 2 - Position Safety, Ambidextrous Cam-lever Length of Pull/Cheek Height adjustment RRS dovetail standard, forend & grip Adjustable butt-pad, height & angle Approx. 15 lbs. *The AXSR does not utilize a magazine adapter for 308 conversions. See the AXSR .308 Win Magazine HERE. Barrel Lengths: .338 Lapua Magnum - 20, 27" .338 Norma Magnum - 27" .300 Norma Magnum - 27" .300 Winchester Magnum - 20, 26" .300 PRC - 27" |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 21, 2024 15:15:05 GMT -5
 Charlie you jogged my memory, yes it was the Accuracy Rifle, he bought it, but no funds for the Special book, knew he wanted it, and got it for him ,there went my cigar money for a while.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 21, 2024 15:57:10 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on Jun 21, 2024 16:01:58 GMT -5
I am more handsomer though and would graft better on the family tree. |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 21, 2024 16:05:33 GMT -5
If a shooter can uphold his end, that rifle will perform.
You can shave the wings of skeeters!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2024 17:12:52 GMT -5
If a shooter can uphold his end, that rifle will perform. You can shave the wings of skeeters! Seems a bit expensive just to shave the wings off of skeeters! I guess everyone has to have a hobby though.   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jun 21, 2024 19:04:01 GMT -5
I am more handsomer though and would graft better on the family tree. I have 324 years of Louisiana blood! |
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Post by don on Sept 30, 2024 12:33:34 GMT -5
Shooting my 1878 Sharps Borchardt in 32-40 today. The day was cut short though. The wind kicked up from nothing to sustained 30-40mph, blowing from behind and across to our left. Oh well. Got about 10 shots off with my Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Then started working with the Sharps. Had to sight it in with this vernier. Was dialed in and about ten shots in when the wind kicked in.   |
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Post by toshtego on Sept 30, 2024 17:33:52 GMT -5
Shooting my 1878 Sharps Borchardt in 32-40 today. The day was cut short though. The wind kicked up from nothing to sustained 30-40mph, blowing from behind and across to our left. Oh well. Got about 10 shots off with my Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Then started working with the Sharps. Had to sight it in with this vernier. Was dialed in and about ten shots in when the wind kicked in. Sweeeet! |
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Post by urbino on Sept 30, 2024 19:05:05 GMT -5
Shooting my 1878 Sharps Borchardt in 32-40 today. The day was cut short though. The wind kicked up from nothing to sustained 30-40mph, blowing from behind and across to our left. Oh well. Got about 10 shots off with my Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Then started working with the Sharps. Had to sight it in with this vernier. Was dialed in and about ten shots in when the wind kicked in. Handsome looking shooter, Don. |
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Post by don on Sept 30, 2024 20:16:38 GMT -5
Thanks. Enjoyable rifle.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 1, 2024 1:36:58 GMT -5
Shooting my 1878 Sharps Borchardt in 32-40 today. The day was cut short though. The wind kicked up from nothing to sustained 30-40mph, blowing from behind and across to our left. Oh well. Got about 10 shots off with my Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Then started working with the Sharps. Had to sight it in with this vernier. Was dialed in and about ten shots in when the wind kicked in. Handsome looking shooter, Don. I assume smokeless powder. The .32-40 came with either powder for those shooters who were not sure smokeless was here to stay. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 1, 2024 12:17:21 GMT -5
Shooting my 1878 Sharps Borchardt in 32-40 today. The day was cut short though. The wind kicked up from nothing to sustained 30-40mph, blowing from behind and across to our left. Oh well. Got about 10 shots off with my Howa in 6.5 Grendel. Then started working with the Sharps. Had to sight it in with this vernier. Was dialed in and about ten shots in when the wind kicked in. How does it shoot? I intended to shoot my Buffalo Classic at long range, but I have never found the time. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 1, 2024 19:55:12 GMT -5
No custom rifles here.
I can appreciate them though, they are works of art… I admit to drooling over them at the store, they can cost more than a nice car.
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Post by don on Oct 2, 2024 6:51:13 GMT -5
Ron, it will do about 2” five shot groups at 100 yds with jacketed bullets and 2.5” to 3” with lead. I haven’t had it long enough to do that myself yet. I bought it in May from a good friend. I’ve seen what he could do with it. I’m sure I will experience the same if I can get a range day without 40 mph winds.
Charlie, this one wasn’t as expensive as a good car. It was actually quite affordable for an 1878. My upper limit for any firearm seems to be about 3K. I’ve only done that twice in my life.
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Post by trailboss on Oct 2, 2024 9:43:39 GMT -5
Yeah, I was at Scheels and they had some that were 10X that amount!😳
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2024 15:55:12 GMT -5
Ron, it will do about 2” five shot groups at 100 yds with jacketed bullets and 2.5” to 3” with lead. I haven’t had it long enough to do that myself yet. I bought it in May from a good friend. I’ve seen what he could do with it. I’m sure I will experience the same if I can get a range day without 40 mph winds. Charlie, this one wasn’t as expensive as a good car. It was actually quite affordable for an 1878. My upper limit for any firearm seems to be about 3K. I’ve only done that twice in my life. Have you slugged the bore? Most of those target rifles like oversized bullets. It's extremely likely that it will do much better with a larger bullet when it shoots jacketed better than lead. Probably getting gas cutting. I'll bet you can get half MOA with the right bullets. |
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Post by don on Oct 2, 2024 17:34:13 GMT -5
Ron, it will do about 2” five shot groups at 100 yds with jacketed bullets and 2.5” to 3” with lead. I haven’t had it long enough to do that myself yet. I bought it in May from a good friend. I’ve seen what he could do with it. I’m sure I will experience the same if I can get a range day without 40 mph winds. Charlie, this one wasn’t as expensive as a good car. It was actually quite affordable for an 1878. My upper limit for any firearm seems to be about 3K. I’ve only done that twice in my life. Have you slugged the bore? Most of those target rifles like oversized bullets. It's extremely likely that it will do much better with a larger bullet when it shoots jacketed better than lead. Probably getting gas cutting. I'll bet you can get half MOA with the right bullets. I don’t need to slug it. I already know the bore diameter, (.321). The rifle was built by a custom gunsmith who is also a good friend. He builds single shot rifles off of vintage actions and also actions he has machined himself. He also used to compete in BPCR with his rifles. I believe it is expected that a good competition rifle in that sport can do minute of angle with black powder. I have no desire to shoot BP in this rifle, but suspect I could get it under 2” anyway. My buddy confirms he got it down to 1” with jacketed bullets, so I know it will do it. I will stick to lead for now. It’s not that important to me. I am not obsessed with tiny groups. I do have a factory Howa in 6.5 Grendel that shoots like that with factory ammo. |
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Post by don on Oct 2, 2024 18:36:16 GMT -5
My friend says his range notes show one session where he put 22 of 25 rounds into 1.75”. Damned good for cast bullet loads. He’s better with the vernier sighted single shots than me.
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Charlie you jogged my memory, yes it was the Accuracy Rifle, he bought it, but no funds for the Special book, knew he wanted it, and got it for him ,there went my cigar money for a while.
