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These rifles have their roots in target shooting and was designed for full-bore target shooters in an era when surplus war rifles such as the Lee-Enfield, Lee-Metford, P14 and others were used. The Musgrave facility[1] (located in Bloemfontein, Republic of South Africa) where they were built housed a giant gunsmithing concern. RSA actions and earlier hammer-forged barrels were manufactured at Lyttelton Engineering Works. By 1989, Musgrave employed 220 people and produced 6,000 hunting rifles per year over a ten model range. Musgrave's product range diversified to include shotguns, sporting equipment, fuel locking devices and other items. Though Musgrave was an ARMSCOR subsidiary since 1971, the name finally disappeared under Denel control,[2] in August 1996. The end of this era came about when Musgrave's Bloemfontein facility was closed down and some of the equipment and personnel relocated to Lyttelton Engineering Works (LEW) where hunting rifles under the "Vektor" (Vector) name were built for a short while, alongside the R4 assault rifle, Z88 pistol and other small armament which forms DENEL's main focus.[3]
The dormant Musgrave name was revived by a private owner and new semi-custom built Musgrave rifles from the town of Ermelo, Mpumalanga, RSA entered the market.

31/10/2026

At Huntex we showed the Musgrave M21 Beast action in action. The r***e on the video is a Deluxe model, and the demonstration is the barrel change itself.

You will see my hands on the stock as I open the action. Two side grub screws hold the barrel in place. Loosen those screws, unscrew the barrel from the receiver, and it comes free. Clean the threads, screw in a different barrel from the same bolt-head group, tighten the grub screws, and you are ready to shoot. It takes a few minutes and needs only a hex key.

The system works within two bolt-head groups. Standard calibers share one bolt and one receiver face: .243 Win, .25-06, .270 Win, .30-06, .308 Win, 6mm XC, 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 6.5x55, 7mm-08, 7x64, 7x57 and 9.3x62. Magnum calibers share the second bolt: 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm PRC, .300 PRC, .300 H&H, .300 Win Mag, .300 WSM, .375 H&H and .375 R***r. You cannot cross between the two groups, but within each group any barrel fits any M21x action.

What keeps the zero is the barrel interface. Each barrel has a five-millimetre locating step at the front and a five-millimetre step at the rear, machined to a tenth of a micron. When the barrel is tightened, those steps seat against matching surfaces in the receiver and align the bore to the action face. The threads only pull it in. They do not do the aligning. That is why a second barrel on the same r***e shoots to the same point of impact without re-zeroing, and why the same barrel removed, transported and refitted still groups where it did before.

For the hunter this means one r***e in the safe and a compact case for travel. You fly with the action and stock in a short case, the barrels go separately, and at the hunting camp you build the combination you need for that terrain. A .270 for open country, a .308 for thick bush, a 6.5 Creedmoor for longer shots, all on the same action you already know.

The M21 Beast action is made in South Africa. It is about a centimetre longer at the front of the receiver than a standard Mauser-pattern action, giving more thread engagement and more bearing surface at the action face. Barrels are made in-house in Ermelo from Ovako steel, button r***ed, with a one-in-nine twist as standard and one-in-eight or one-in-ten available on request.

This is not a concept. It is in production, it is patented in South Africa, and it is on the ri**es we build every day.

28/10/2026

This is going to be something .

28/10/2026

For the guys always looking for 6mm Musgrave brass .At last their is some in the country .So move with speed .Take note Musgrave does not sell so call Wildman or your local dealer .

26/10/2026

Your Musgrave has carried your family for thirty years or more. The stock has dried, the checkering has gone flat, and the oil that kept it alive has evaporated. But the action underneath is still the same one your grandfather trusted, and it deserves to outlive you too. That is what a Musgrave restoration is for. Not a cosmetic fix. A proper rebuild so the r***e shoots as new for the next thirty years.

We collect ri**es country-wide through your nearest dealer. Delivery takes four to six months from the day we receive it. It is not a quick process, but it is done properly, and the result is worth the wait.

1. Full disassembly and inspection of the complete r***e.
2. Stock cleaning throughout, removing old oil, dirt and dried finish.
3. Checkering recut from the front and the back, restoring the original pattern and depth.
4. Recoil pad replacement with a new pad fitted.
5. Crack inspection, especially around the recoil lug and wrist, with repair where needed.
6. Oil replenishment. The stock is submerged in oil for a day or so, then taken out and left to drip dry before further work.
7. Glass bedding so the action sits true and does not shift.
8. Headspace check and correction if required.
9. Crown inspection and recut damaged.
10. Barrel check for throat wear, cracks and overall condition.
11. Refinishing of all metal in black oxide.
12. Trigger pull checked. If too heavy, adjusted. If it needs more, a Timney trigger is fitted, fully adjustable.
13. Safety mechanism checked and tested. On older K98 actions the forty-five degree safety can be replaced with a modern two-stage Wi******er side safety.
14. Feeding checked for reliable magazine function. The scope mounting system is inspected and the telescope remounted.
15. Range testing at Indawo, our game farm range twenty kilometres outside Ermelo, at one hundred and two hundred metres. You can send your own ammo or use what we choose. The r***e comes back to you with the ammo used and the targets.

Upgrades are also possible while it is with us. A new scope, mounts or a silencer can be added.

Courier collection is available through our courier service, but courier costs are excluded from the restoration quote.

Send us a photo on WhatsApp at 0737556736 and we will tell you what yours needs.

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24/10/2026

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18/10/2026

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17/10/2026

The Musgrave M21 in .22-250 with a 1/8 twist and the M21 in .243 Win continue to prove themselves on the range.

These sporter models in black laminate with stainless barrels are built for the demands of sport shooting. Consistent accuracy comes from careful testing and the time spent refining every detail under real conditions.

What stands out is the people behind the results. Father and son teams travel across the country, competing individually or in pairs and groups. The focus on their faces, the preparation of equipment and the hours put in show the level of commitment required. Taking part builds skill and creates shared memories that last for years.

The M21 platform continues to deliver for those who put in the work. South African-made and ready for the next stage.

14/10/2026

South Africa’s first 8.6 Blackout is built on the Musgrave M21x Beast.

The 8.6 Blackout uses a standard bolt head, so it shares the same group as a 6.5 Creedmoor and a .308 Wi******er. That means you can order the 8.6 Blackout today and add a 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Win barrel later without changing the action or bolt. Both extra barrels are made to the same tolerances, so you simply re-zero and continue.

A short 12–14 inch 8.6 Blackout barrel with a silencer is highly effective. Heavy 285–300 grain subsonic loads run at roughly 1,050–1,150 fps, while lighter supersonic loads reach 1,800–2,200+ fps. Most of the powder burns early, so the short barrel loses very little velocity. The silencer reduces noise and blast while the heavy bullet still carries solid energy at typical hunting distances.

You can keep the 8.6 Blackout as your quiet bushveld setup and use the 6.5 Creedmoor or .308 Win barrel for longer shots or different conditions — all on the same M21x.

14/10/2026

South Africa’s first 8.6 Blackout has been built on the Musgrave M21x Beast.

Here’s why this setup makes sense for hunters:

The 8.6 Blackout launches heavy 285–300 grain .338 projectiles at roughly 1,050–1,150 fps in subsonic form, or lighter 190–250 grain bullets at 1,800–2,200+ fps when loaded supersonic. The short case keeps overall length the same as a .308, so it feeds cleanly in a compact magazine.

A short 12–14 inch barrel is highly effective with a silencer because the cartridge is designed for it. Most of the powder burns early, so you lose very little velocity compared with a longer barrel. The silencer adds effective length and reduces noise and muzzle blast dramatically, while the heavy bullet still carries excellent energy and momentum at typical hunting distances.

On the M21x Beast you get controlled feeding, a short bolt throw, and the option to run this as a dedicated quiet setup or pair it with another barrel later. It is built for hunters who want one precise shot with minimal disturbance.

03/10/2026

Musgrave M21 in 300H&H

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