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The 425 Express - an overlooked caliber - 2 rifles added

I just acquired 2 rifles in 425 Express caliber. A custom Winchester Model 70, and an Original A-Square Hannibal.

The .425 Express cartridge was designed in 1987 by Cameron Hopkins and Whit Collins, for African hunts. Ballistically it is equally efficient as the 404 Jeffery with a shorter length. Although the cartridge was originally based on a slightly shortened .300 Winchester Magnum case, A-Square standardized the case length as the same as the 458 Win Mag. (The A-Square Company was the only Company that offered Factory ammo.) As such, making brass is an easy task. One pass in a 425 full length sizing die is all that's required.

This cartridge fits standard-length bolt actions such as the Winchester Model 70, (my new rifle) the 1917 Enfield, (my other new rifle) and Mauser 98 or other similar-length actions.

Both rifles were field tested with a moderate load, although A-Square Factory ammo was loaded to 2400 fps with a 400g bullet.

The Custom Winchester Model 70 is shown first, the A-Square second. The description above the pictures tells most of the features. However, what is most interesting is the Leupold Scope that came mounted on the Winchester. It has crosshairs that taper to the center, with a DOT at the intersection. This really offers quick target acquisition and fine shot placement.

and as always, comments are most welcome.

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/WIN-70-425-000.jpg



http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/425-TARG-2-SM.jpg





http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/A-SQUARE-425-000.jpg



http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/425-TARG-SM.jpg

Very nice, what is the intended prey?

That is shown above - those pesky paper targets.

buckstix,
What scope mount is on the A Square?
Mike

Not really sure its a scope mount. It may only be a Peep Site.

skeettx,
Thanks,
Mike

now I would like to find an Original Savage 116SE in 425i Express - see my WTB post in the for sale section

I added another 425 Express to the family ... an Interarms Mark-X Custom .. that makes 3 ... pictures below

Now I need to add a 4th ... a Savage 116SE in 425 Express .... I'm offering a $500 finder's fee and 3 times retail value on the classified forum.

http://www.buckstix.com/buckpics/425inter-000.jpg

Looks like you quickly found "the load". Way to go. Better stock up om that powder.