Specialty: Hunting Rifles
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Randy’s life has been hunting and building hunting rifles. As a young man he was passionate about hunting, for himself and guiding for the family business. He was also fascinated with all things to do with hunting rifles, ballistics, and accuracy.
He shows some of the rifles he’s owned and built over the years. And while the rifle he built for the cartridge he developed for himself is shown, he does not chamber to it for anyone else, as it is a multi-step process and at this time he cannot get the brass that is best for this cartridge. He also highlights his .338x.404 Wapiti Express. Both of these rifles are built with full custom wood stocks, all done by hand.
Besides the rifles he highlights, is a bonus slide show, as he talks, of a small sampling of the rifles Randy has built over the years. While he mostly builds hunting rifles, he also builds tactical rifles, bench rifles, and varmint rifles. All on stocks, not on chassis.
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Everyone tell your shooting friends about this channel,let's get randy more subscribers, what he shares with us is pure wisdom.
I agree Randy has forgotten more than I could ever hope to know
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I love listening to old timers like this. You can tell he's not spinning a yarn. Just reciting the facts!! Nothing but honesty in his voice.
I wish I had gone to school for gunsmithing and rifle building years ago. I didnt know about custom precision firearms but that would have been enjoyable and Id have as many guns as Mr Randy.
Thanks for all you have taught me and Ive enjoyed your talks.
You have and have built some beautiful rifles .
What an absolute delight Mr. Randy. I am now 81 years old and the flashback to my youth and my father's gunsmithing was a real trip. We lived in a tiny village in New Mexico miles from the town with a gun store. Dad built an open sight 06 for competition 1,000-yard shooting. The reloading table and the gun case with glass doors and drawers below held 15 - 20 rifles, and was in my bedroom. Watching all the Western movies I wanted a 30-30, but he got me a better 250-3000 for my first deer rifle.
After a long stint in the Navy, I got back to Colorado and got a lightweight model 70 30-06 to harvest deer and elk with.
I am old school. I like wood stocks and blued barrels. I think the Winchester model 70 deluxe wit the red pad is a good as it gets. Thanks for sharing some of your rifles with us Mr. Selby! God bless you and the Mrs.
My specialty hunting rifle for Blacktail bucks in Oregon’s Coast Range rain forest is my inherited Savage Mod. 1899 Take-Down in .30-30. It suites the 30-150 yard ranges available in riparian zones and partial-cuts.
My maternal great-grandfather purchased it new in 1912 and hunted Blacktails and Roosevelt elk with it until 1935 when he gave it to my grandfather as a wedding gift.
My grandfather hunted Blacktails with it for 60 years until giving it to my step-dad in ‘95. He gave it to me a month ago, I’m 60 now, it’ll keep me in the woods for 20 more years.
It would take an insane amount of money, no wait, it’s NOT for sale! My ‘98 Oberndorf really isn’t replaceable. My first build with a Douglas air gauged 280, with a Timney trigger and Bishop stock. A ton of memories with some honest scratches and a couple dents.
M70s Pre-64, 300 H&H, Mausers and their controlled feed bolts... Randy exudes absolute shooting class! Everything about this post brings a smile to the face! Thank you Sir!
Beautiful rifles.
I would be extremely proud to own any one of them.
Randy, I can attest first hand that your custom builds are incredibly beautiful functional tools with precision that is unmatched!
Todd he does make a beautiful rifle now.
I love in most of your videos how there is the lords cross or, you edit in a cross in the corner. It gives the impression of the lord watching over you.
I’m the same way about scope mounting I want my scope mounted as close as possible. I enjoy watching y’all Randy GOD BLESS
Your wood stocks are spectacular!
Thank you, sir, and thanks for watching.
I'm so tickled. I have a Mexican Mauser chambered in 6mm Remington. It actually has 244 Remington stamped on the barrel, so it's an oldy. That's a beautiful rifle you have there, Randy. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
I want another Winchester model 70 pre 64 in 264wm. I had one years ago and regret ever letting it go.they called it the westerner
Heirlooom quality firearms. Beautiful rifles.
Thank you Randy ! For speaking the truth, when it’s not the popular thing to do!
I grew up in NE South Dakota and hunted with a 30-30 for 15 years. But there was never a time when I was shooting longer than 100 yards. Point of fact, most shots were well under 50 yards.
I learned quickly, after moving to SE Wyoming, that my trusty ole 30-30 wasn't a good option for my new location.
So, I found a slightly used Winchester Ranger (70) chambered in 270 Win. I still hunt deer and Pronghorns with that. I prefer to hunt elk with my Rem 700 in 7mm Rem Mag.
I enjoy the stories by Randy. Knowing his background and quality gunsmithing abilities make these stories interesting and believable.
Mr Selby I've heard you mention Bill Prater at Trinidad State Junior College as your teacher. My father also was taught by him. I grew up knowing the whole Prater family and was neighbors with Bills brother Ernie. In that class my father built a 7mm Mauser from a 93 Spanish Mauser action and a barrel they made at the school. I still have that rifle which is one of my favorites and has caused me to like the cartridge very much. Since then I've had another one built on a Ruger M77 action. I would never get rid of those .284's. A Remington model 600 6mm was my first big game rifle. Many deer and elk were harvested with that one proving you don't need a cannon to harvest an animal, just accuracy.
Hi Randy say hello to your wife. Nice guns and wonderful stories to go with them. Your knowledge from experience that you are sharing will live on for ever.
Love your video.s and rifle knowledge outstanding.
Thank y’all for the video I always enjoy them. Thanks for sharing all those beautiful rifles Randy. I’ve become very fond of the Winchester model 70 actions as well they are very reliable and still the rifleman rifle. Thanks again y’all God bless
I know you dont like the carbon wrapped barrels but I do love my Fierce Titanium Edge Carbon 300 RUM love it for elk and moose, I don't notice the stock too bulky. Now for a smaller gun also love my Remington 700 Mountain rifle in 30-06 what a splendid deer rifle for my PA woods. Never owned a Winchester model 70 but I also like them and Remington in wood.
One of your best videos ever. Thanks Randy and Kathy.
Can Randy post a video comparing a pre-64 Winchester 70 to ampresent day Winchester 70 with control feed action? Showing how close they are or hoe far Winchester has to go to reclaim the pre-1964 greatness?
They both build good rifles. I'll take this into consideration. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Randy. I enjoyed seeing your rifle collection.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom Randy. We appreciate it!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful rifle and scope rigs and in some exotic wildcat chamberings!
Thanks for sharing, I started with the model 94 and progressed to the m70 3006.
Very interesting talk my friend, have you ever heard of a Remington 700 in .308 with 5R rifling?
I have one sir and it’s all 416 stainless steel with a jewel trigger and a EC tuned muzzle break, it shoots amazing even at 1000 yards
Thank you for sharing all those beautiful rifles with us sir.
Sir I’m from the Uk, your knowledge is amazing and so valuable, I just wish you were my grandad. All the best.
Hi Randy, from down in Australia. I own a 1970 Carl Gustaf .270. the best rifle i've ever owned. Love the channel mate....
Your knowledge is priceless Randy. Thank you for sharing your rifle building experience and stories about your hunting adventures 💯👍🏻
You're sure an awesome feller... I really enjoy your wisdom. You've got that old school Wyoming way about you, like my Grandpa from Freedom back in the day. Have a great day.
Love that maple fiddleback .25-06 AI.
I've got one custom I picked up at a gunshow back in '94-5 chambered in .25-284 on a Rem 722 action. High gloss heavy taper bbl, fiddleback Monte Carlo high gloss finished walnut stock with birdseye maple forend cap / pistol grip. Left side of bbl stamped '66 (year of build?,IDK). Leading edge of comb has a few dinks in it from careless bolt removal of previous owner(s) but it's a shooter. The only more prized possession in my collection is my first gun given by Dad (in '72 at 10), a Stevens O/U 24D in .22/.410.
One of my GUNSMITH KINKS books has a B&W photo of a rifle that looks just like it (.25-284)....., wishful thinking on my part 😊.
I'm 61 and am SO appreciative of all the old school knowledge that you provide. Thank you.
The history story was interesting. My experiance has also been with the old Winchester 94 30-30 and in my 40's i got into the Mauser type rifles. Trouble is im a lefty but found the Ruger Hawkeye and the Winchester M70 left hand which suited me a bit better than right handed actions. Its been my experiance that the Mauser type of control feed and hook claw extractor just seem to work. Ive had H&R single shots freeze up solid in cold, Remington extractors fractured right from the box before use. Had single and over under firearms break firing pins and all manner of breakages and failures but the Mauser Winchester the M1917, and my Hawkeyes have been reliable.
Thank you for sharing your rifles.
Love the history of hunting and rifles.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
I love your stories!
Thanks for the education, Mr. Selby.
Thank you sir
Randy that’s funny. My favorite deer rifle is a Argentine Mauser chambered in 25-06 and topped with a Texan 4x with post reticle. Like the old Weaver 4x scopes. I just took it outside to shoot and damn scope is getting hazy. I love the look of that old scope on it so may have to consider getting it fixed up
My second favorite is my Ted Williams branded Winchester 94 in 30-30
I bought a factory rifle with a carbon wrapped barrel. It shoots fine but nothing to write home about. The rifle still weighs 9.4 pounds fully complimented to properly hunt. It’s huge. Like carrying a giant magnum through the woods. Can’t say I would recommend it.
I think he meant .280 Remington. I think we are the same age. I agree the .280 is a smoker. I have also used it .
Thank you
My dad has a 264 it's maxed out powder wise very accurate
1. Thank you for sharing the different rifles you make and or ised.
2. I still wish I could visit you and your shop a couple days just trying to learn all I cused.
Thank you for your time
Thank you Randy for sharing your many years of insight👍
Im impressed with his stock design. Classic design with a comb as high or higher than the Montecarlo.
I absolutely ❤ my Proof Research barrel chamered in 30-06 AI. It's a Hammer, and it's perfectly balanced and shoots like a dream. Never regretted getting a carbon barrel. I just dont agree about the barrels. Stocks are inletted for many different barrels and contours. Also, it fits me like a dream and lines up perfectly.
My ol pre 64 now rebarreled into a 25-06 is my pet rifle, couldn't imagine parting ways with it.. I'm running a Swarovski 4x12 on it.. Good ol shillen barrel
I still prefer that 1941 model 94 dirty 30ty, but I have a dozen 06's and 222's,and assortment of everything else.
Great video Randy.
This is a man who you can learn from. Give him a chance you will learn. From someone bean there. I really believe in him Give him a chance.
i loved his story about taking these two guys elk hunting. one guy shoots his elk other guy gets his shot and misses. randy can't believe guy misses. randy watches guy take practice shots. guy turns his head away from gun on firing. randy takes guy with a 243 and teaches him to shoot. guy kills elk with one well placed shot. to much gun. noise will do this to more than people would ever believe. this guy knows his stuff and only age teaches unthat
Competitive shooters don’t use carbon barrels because they don’t have to carry them. Weight is GOOD for competitive shooting.
Sporter barrels for a light precision rifle dread to walk and they are often too thin for suppressor mounting. Carbon wrapped barrels will usually let a guy get five to ten shots off before they walk or give off too much mirage.
Guy doesn’t get it because he doesn’t do it.
Don't drop that carbon bbl'd rifle on a rock or jagged edges.. it could chip or splinter the wrap.. then, well, it gets expensive.
@@earlelkins9086 show me where it’s happened.
I’m a victim of every time I think I have the best rifle I find something better.. had a 6.5-300.. now currently at a Weatherby backcountry 2.0 carbon in 30-378. 6.5 lbs and recoils like a .308. In a cartridge that exceeds .300 ultra mag.
Excellent content!
Hello Randy sir and Hello to Mrs Randy.
That 6mm is a beautiful rifle
That maple gun is sharp I'm a cabinet maker I dream of a kitchen like that
Love to listen to you. You know things. From Sweden
Someone on TH-cam told me that modern rifles are superior in "every conceivable way." To my open sight pre 64. But no one told the 6 by 6 whitetail I hammered last month. And, clearly no one told you either.
Wow beautiful
Randy, your really know your shit!
Thank you for info on the carbon barrels. They are nice looking though.
Thank you Randy, other than the Pre 64 Win and Mauser , are there any newer controlled feed actors that you have experience with or would recommend? I’ve tried and own a few different hunting rifles . But I still hunt most of of the time with a custom built pre 64 Model 70 30-06 for deer because I’ve never found anything better.
The current Win. Mod 70' work equally well.
Thanks for watching.
I could set and listen to this gentleman talk for hours. The knowledge that he has will some day be lost when he passes from this life. That will be a sad day for the shooting sport
That’s a beautiful rifle sir.
Id really like to see a video of all your personal wildcat cartridges and the numbers on how they perform. I totally agree with your take on the carbon wrap barrels. I call it throwing money away. Because you’re not getting any kind of return for your investment.
This is funny Randy as I started with a Remington 700 BDL 6mm Rem still have it and use it on both Deer and Antelope and I still hunt with a Winchester Model 70 300 H&H Mag for Bigger game and shot a Black bear with it last. I also hunt with a .264 Win Mag Model 70 also in a HS Precision Stock it has served Me very well. To me this makes a nice 3 rifle battery for Big Game. You have some nice rifles Randy but you have a lot overlap in your stable.
Hey Randy, I would love to see you build a hunting rifle around the American Rifle Company "Coup de Grace" action.
Since the Coup de Grace does not come with feed lips machined, you would have to supply the the rifle with an M5 bottom metal & 5 shot magazine. I truly believe that the Coup de Grace action would make one excellent hunting rifle.
I can build a rifle on this, but have never had an order for one. Looks like it is well done, though I am not a fan of the bolt knob.
Thanks for watching.
Well Randy, the bolt knob can be changed to whatever you would prefer. I would just love to see you build your version of a hunting rifle around this action. The Coup de Grace has some very interesting attributes which I believe would be considerable positives for the discerning hunter who wants a modern take on the tried & true Mauser action.
Randy, you're one of the best rifle builders in the industry, please consider showing your take off of that action.
To my knowledge, you would be the 1st reputable gunsmith to use the Coup de Grace for a modern hunting rifle. If you don't, someone else surely will. I'd really love to see you be the 1st. @@TheRealGunsmith
Love maple stock rifles
Hi Randy, I love your videos. I watch every one. I have to laugh- $93 for a winchester, lol I have a friend in nyc. lol he would call you a "chiseler" lol Sadly I bet at the time $93 was a high price to pay for that rifle.
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If I may ask, what is the difference between the 380 Remington and the 380 ACP?
The Remington RM380 is a semi-automatic, .380 ACP caliber pistol produced by Remington Arms. The RM380 is a redesign of the Rohrbaugh 380 pistol, itself a version of the 9×19mm Rohrbaugh R9. The two models differ most notably in the location of the magazine release and the incorporation of a slide stop on the Remington. While the Rohrbaugh used a heel-magazine release at the base of the grip, the RM380 release is located at the rear of the trigger guard.[2] The Remington also has a restyled grip frame that incorporates a larger beavertail.
Wikipedia data.
Thanks for watching.
The H&H stands for Holland and Holland. I shot a Remington i can’t remember right off what it was probably The model 700 it was chambered in 375 H&H mag. Man it would hurt a feller now. I don’t know how someone could shoot something that kills on both ends.
Thank you brother, kudos on weight loss !! You'll live longer !! .30 06 Sprg.forever !! 🇺🇸
Randy,
Just wondering if you knew Bill Steigers the maker of Bitteroot bullets??
I have a large amount of his bullets in various calibers
Me and Jackie love you folks.
Would like to hear what you would say about .222 rem mag. Varment cartridges /loads or just about .22 Cartridges. Maybe in a new post. Always a Pleasure listening and learning From you. Would like to share a camp with you. IT WOULD BE A DAY TO REMINDER. You are a true gentleman.
I don’t know much, but I would think that the carbon wrap would have a much different modulas of elasticity and thermal expansion properties than the steel barrel which would create bonding issues. Kinda of like spiral fluted barrels, I envision them twisting when they get hot???
One of the videos my friend has he recorded a me shooting it. It’s a single shot and as far as me and the video of me shooting the 50 BMG. For myself wanting a 50 BMG I wouldn’t have it. With the scope on it it’s right at 32lbs. The muzzle break points kinda back towards the shooter and it felt like someone hit me square dab in the nose.
I sighted a 50 BMG in for a friend of mine. The recoil wasn't bad because it has a shock absorber but the muzzle blast blew pieces off my bench rest that was made from wafer board. You are completely correct about the weight. It's an equipment killer not a game killer.
Good video. Agree with much of what "The Real Gunsmith" said except the last 2 minutes. The .30-06 Springfield cartridge has taken down every critter in the world including elephant. Depends on the bullet type/style/grain and the distance. Nobody should be shooting beyond 300 yards at a Game Animal anyway. If a person is too lazy to hunt/stalk/call/trail to within 200 yards, (300) at the most) then that same person will surely not go walking 600 yards to tag the downed animal and clean it and pack it back to camp or home.
If you think that the venerable, time-proven .30-06 is not capable of taking an Elk, then you have not read the book titled: "One Man, One Rifle, One Land", by J.Y. Jones. He has used his .30-06 Springfield cartridge bolt-action rifle to take every kind of critter in North America.
l like it
Anyone notice his dope on every scope😉
My nephew bought himself a Savage model 112 I think anyway it’s chambered 338 Lapua magnum. I load the rounds for him. He goes where he can shoot it with a 200gr Hornady SST in front of 97gr Reloader 23.
Reloader 23 is good stuff. Have you found any for sale recently? I bought 3 pounds a little over a year ago but haven’t found any more since then.
I want some info from those who know! The 7mm X 300 Wildcat rifle. I can get an excellent deal on one
My friend wants me to have it. I am wondering f it is difficult to make bullets for it? Thanks in advance.
The gun is super nice
Mr Randy..a quick question if you have the time..is the sharps action strong enough for Magnum rounds
Very nice Randy! How long is the barrel on the 25-06 AI?
If I remember correctly, 26".
Thanks for watching.
Randy great video. What do you think of the newer model 70’s? I have the safari version in 416 Remington mag. I use it hunting whitetails since I’ll unfortunately never make to Africa. But rifle has been extremely accurate, I only use the lighter weight bullets for deer. All my handloads are under sub moa. My 340 grain woodleigh pp at right at 2700 fps averages below 3/4” groups and easily rings 10” steel plate at 300 yards which I set as my limit on game regardless of caliber. Honestly most of my kills are from powder burn range of 15 yards to 150 yards. This load has proven devastating on deer and showing great expansion. Also have a custom interarms mark X in 416 Taylor improved and it’s extremely accurate with the 300 gr TSX at 2640 fps also showing very good expansion. Also handloader dream considering different brass. I’ve used 338 win mag, 458 win mage, and have 100 piece of norma Taylor stamped brass. I would love for you to do a video perhaps on some safari rifles you have built in the dangerous game calibers. They are a passion of mine even though I’m just a Mississippi deer hunter lol.
I like them, but they don't match up to the pre-64!
Thanks for watching.
@@TheRealGunsmith couldn’t agree more on that! Really miss the original trigger on the model 70. My factory trigger on the new model broke in half and I replaced it with a timney. I forgot to mention that in my original post.
hi Randy,40 mm spindle bore for barrel works its good or need 50 ?
Outstanding.
Finally the truth about these gimmicky rifles and these so called new and improved cartridges
Randy, I tend to agree with you on a lot, but you sincerely misunderstand carbon barrels. The point of the barrel is not to be as small as possible, or as light as possible for that. The idea is to get as much benefit as you can out of a lightweight barrel, without losing the advantages of a heavier contour barrel. You wind up with a barrel that is just as thick as a conventional bull barrel, but significantly lighter. With this weight sacrifice you would expect to give up some stiffness in the barrel, or some heat management ability. However this is not the case. That is the magic of carbon barrels. Great for long shot strings, and barrel stiffness. This is why the POI difference with suppressors is often much less on a carbon barrel. Also accuracy nodes are generally larger.
The issue with competition shooters is that you are right it is a stainless barrel, and most chromoly barrels will be more accurate to a point, as well as what you mentioned about the longevity. It is not much better if better at all meaning competioin shooters that plan to rebarrel often would get bit bad by the pricetag. But for hunters, I see value.
Which mauser actions would you recommend? I see some Husqvarna and such M96 and M98 actions floating around the used market. Mamy chambered in 30-06, 6.5×55, 8x57 and such. Are these actions solid platforms for custom rifle builds?
Actions are not "platforms", until you get into the AR type rifles, and they are, still, actions.
Husqvarna FN, BRNO, VZ24, Mark V, Santa Barbara, etc. I've built great rifles on all of these actions.
Never had a platform, but actions.
Thanks for watching.
So, how far out can the 30-06 and the 280 Rem take mature bull elk?
30-06 250 yards, reliably, the .280, 350 yards, reliably. Under good conditions and shot placement, of course.
Thanks for watching.
I have a question about a H&R I recently acquired. It's in 358 win. I discovered it was originally a 35 rem and rechambered in 358 win. Shoots great, but when I realized the difference in chamber pressures between the 35 rem and 358 win, I'm reluctant to shoot it. Is this gun safe? Otherwise there's are no signs of overpressures.
Why do you think there may be a issue. I believe they both use the same barrel blanks.
@@lesleyboeder1798 I wasn't sure of that til last week