404 JEFFREY

Ben Piper Custom: $11,995
Winchester Model 70 CRF

Handcrafted by Ben Piper for the serious hunter and collector: a modern expression of a classic dangerous-game rifle built on a Winchester Model 70 Control Round Feed action. Meticulously finished, precision-tested, and waiting for its first hunt. Beautiful Turkish walnut, buffalo furniture, and precision Lothar Walther accuracy in a stout, reliable .404 Jeffery package — new, never taken to the field, only test-fired to dial in the best loads.

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Highlights & Specs
        •       Caliber: .404 Jeffery
        •       Action: Winchester Model 70 — Control Round Feed (CRF)
        •       Barrel: Lothar Walther; free floated for consistent harmonics
        •       Stock: Exhibition Turkish walnut — hand-fitted, elegant lines
        •       Furniture: Buffalo forend tip and cross-bolt covers — classic, durable accents
        •       Finish: Traditional case hardening on action with tasteful, period-correct patina
        •       Muzzle: Threaded with muzzle brake and removable thread protector
        •       Optics/Attachment Prep: Inletted swivel stud; barrel band present for classic sling/band styling
        •       Bolt: Jeweled bolt follower and extractor — smooth, refined operation
        •       Magazine Capacity: Holds 3+1 comfortably; will accept 4+1 with longer loads
        •       Accuracy (tested): Sub-inch at 100 yards with Swift A-Frame; also shoots under 1” with North Fork 400-gr SS and Barnes 400 TSX (tested to determine preferred match loads)
        •       Condition: New — never carried or hunted; only range-tested

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Why this rifle stands out

This is not a factory turn-key rifle — it’s a thoughtful, custom build that blends traditional aesthetics with modern precision. The Lothar Walther barrel and free-float configuration deliver exceptional accuracy for a heavy-caliber dangerous-game rifle. The case-hardened action, buffalo furniture, and jeweled bolt details give it the presence and finish expected of a serious collector’s piece or a rifle you’d trust on the toughest hunts.

Tested with premium 400-grain projectiles (Swift A-Frame, North Fork 400gn SS, Barnes 400 TSX), it proved reliably sub-MOA — impressive for a stout .404 Jeffery and a sign of careful bedding, barrel work, and barrel/stock harmonics.

Ben Piper built it to be both heirloom and tool — beautiful enough for display, robust enough for the hunt.

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