Author Topic: 416 Taylor Pics (Read 859 times)

Steelhead · « **on:** October 22, 2004, 02:48:13 AM »

Just got my 416 Taylor about 2 weeks ago. So far recoil is pretty mild, but I haven't worked up FULL POWER loads yet, but it shouldn't be that bad. 400gr bullets doing 2150fps and 350 due 2350, I plan on adding about another 150fps to each bullet.

Rifle is a VZ-24 action, 23" Douglas #5 contour barrel, crossbolt laminated stock, hinged fp., new trigger and safety and a 2 1/2x Leupold on board. Weight is right at 9 1/2 pounds with scope on board.

VFR · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2004, 07:19:58 AM »

Nice. Who did the checkering on the laminated stock? Where in NW Florida. I'm over near Destin and shoot at the Hurlburt field range.

Steelhead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2004, 10:53:57 AM »

Not sure on the checkering, it came that way. I bought the rifle cheap basically as is in 35 Whelen and had the conversion to 416 done, with the addition of a recoil pad.

I live just outside Marianna, not too far from you. Haven't been to Destin since early summer (Bass Pro shop). Hope you faired ok in Ivan.

Spyro Andes · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2004, 12:27:23 PM »

Steelhead,

That is a beauty of a rifle. The 416 Taylor is one of my favorites. It makes for a nice light hunting package.

One of my favorites rifles is a Browning BLR, an old steel actioned 7mm Mag, that I converted to 375-338 Win Mag (essentially a 375 Taylor).

I have another of those steel receivered 7mm Mag BLRs laying around and I am debating if I should make it into a 458 Win Mag, into a 416 Taylor or trading it for one of the 300 WSM BLRs for a different project.

Anyway, great looking rifle and if you need a load or two... let me know...