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The Last of the Z Trilogy....The 300 Zandyr
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<blockquote data-quote="Doublezranch" data-source="post: 1888793" data-attributes="member: 32664"><p>The time has come. Over the weekend I was finally able to finish this rifle. Let me say this was the most labor intensive build out of all 3 Z rifles.</p><p>I was able to gather all the top builders for one last go around. There were several challenges that set this build apart from the others. Since Zandyr is 10, I wanted to build a rifle that is fully adjustable. This way he could shoot it now and as an adult. Alex Sitman (masterclass stocks) built a 3 way adjustable buttplate. It is truly a work of art. This will give all the adjustments needed to achieve this goal. I also tried my hand at a tiger maple blank. While JE Custom was machining, I was able to get it profiled, inletted, and sanded. Once JE was done with the smithing, I sent him the raw stock for bedding, pillar bedding and buttplate instillation. We were able to take a pre-COVID trip to visit JE and present Zandyr with his rifle. Once the rifle was home, sanding continued as did many texts to Joel Russo. I knew what I wanted and who better to consult with than the best stock builder in the US. Joel walked me through the steps and gave dye recommendations. Needless to say, we are all very happy with the outcome.</p><p>The improvements to the case were staggering. The 300 Weatherby case has a 95 grain capacity. The 300 Zandyr has 107.5 gran capacity which makes it hold more powder than the rum.</p><p>I truly cannot thank JE Custom, Joel Russo and Alex Sitman enough. These gentlemen are at the top of the ladder in their professions. All of them put as much into these builds as much as I. I am forever grateful.</p><p></p><p>Jayson</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Doublezranch, post: 1888793, member: 32664"] The time has come. Over the weekend I was finally able to finish this rifle. Let me say this was the most labor intensive build out of all 3 Z rifles. I was able to gather all the top builders for one last go around. There were several challenges that set this build apart from the others. Since Zandyr is 10, I wanted to build a rifle that is fully adjustable. This way he could shoot it now and as an adult. Alex Sitman (masterclass stocks) built a 3 way adjustable buttplate. It is truly a work of art. This will give all the adjustments needed to achieve this goal. I also tried my hand at a tiger maple blank. While JE Custom was machining, I was able to get it profiled, inletted, and sanded. Once JE was done with the smithing, I sent him the raw stock for bedding, pillar bedding and buttplate instillation. We were able to take a pre-COVID trip to visit JE and present Zandyr with his rifle. Once the rifle was home, sanding continued as did many texts to Joel Russo. I knew what I wanted and who better to consult with than the best stock builder in the US. Joel walked me through the steps and gave dye recommendations. Needless to say, we are all very happy with the outcome. The improvements to the case were staggering. The 300 Weatherby case has a 95 grain capacity. The 300 Zandyr has 107.5 gran capacity which makes it hold more powder than the rum. I truly cannot thank JE Custom, Joel Russo and Alex Sitman enough. These gentlemen are at the top of the ladder in their professions. All of them put as much into these builds as much as I. I am forever grateful. Jayson [/QUOTE]
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