I recently went to Africa on my second plains game adventure. I took 38 animals, all with one shot kills from the new Hill Country rifle in 30-06 that I acquired just six weeks before my trip. My shots ranged from 50 to 375 yards, and the animals ranged in size from Klipspringer to Cape Eland.

The rifle performed superbly! It took only one or two shots in the field to become completely comfortable both with the feel and performance. I started shooting and hunting when I was seven years old (some 54 years ago) and I've never experienced a finer firearm. I hoped when I commissioned the rifle that it would be suitable as the primary rifle for the rest of my hunting days. I'm convinced that it will be all that and more. I suspect it will become a treasured family possession for generations.

In addition to my satisfaction with the rifle, I'd like to add how much I enjoyed the professionalism and concern you all displayed from my first contact until delivery. I was comfortable that I was in good hands every step of the way and wanted to thank you so much for your attention to detail, helpfulness and finally, for the quality so obvious in this firearm.

I have been a Trap shooter and upland game bird hunter for 35 years. About 5 years ago I decided to start big game hunting. When I started buying rifles I went with some well know rifle builders. Four years ago a friend of mine told me about a gun maker in Texas called Hill Country Rifles. After talking to Matt, I decided to try one. My first was a M70 in 375 H&H. After I received it and went to the range, that was it. I sold all my so-called big named custom rifles. To date I have 4 HCR's, a 375 H&H, 416 Rem., 300 RUM, and 338-06. All of them are outstanding and a pleasure to shoot.

The guns are the BEST I've shot, but equally as important is the custom service they give. Matt and the crew have been so patient with my numerous calls asking dozens of questions about the many options they offer and to discuss which of them would be right for the specific rifle they are working on for me at that time.

With the exception of some pre-64 M 70's, the only rifles you will find in my safe are HCR.

Over 10 years ago I met Matt through the internet and he sold me on the importance on having the most accurate rifle possible. After sending him my first rifle and having it go through his accurize program I was thoroughly convinced that every rifle that I own from here on out would be accurized by Hill Country Rifles.

Beyond just having my rifles accurized I have also used Matt on several occasions to purchase custom rifles for myself and my family members. The entire experience has been nothing but professional from the beginning to the end and all of the rifles I have received have shot perfectly. As the owner of Hunting Network I can guarantee you will get the most accurate rifle you have ever shot by working with Hill Country Rifles.

I just wanted to say "Thank you" to you and your staff for your service yesterday. I spoke with Dave earlier in the week about getting a scope mounted while I waited. When I arrived a little after 11:00 AM yesterday, even though y'all were busy, your team got the scope mounted and bore sighted and then did a little milling inside the stock to stop the Jewell trigger safety lever from binding. I was done and out by just after Noon.

Even though some friends think I'm a little crazy to drive from Houston to get a scope mounted, it was worth the time and money. It's nice to find people who take care of business like Hill Country.

Just wanted to tell the team at Hill Country Rifles how happy I am with the rifle you built for me in 280 A.I. I have dreamt of owning a custom rifle my whole life and you delivered all I could ever hope for. I haven't had a chance to really work up a load for it yet but it shoots everything I drop into it to nearly the same hole, it is a joy to look at and a pleasure to hold in your hands. Thank you so very much. 

I thought you might like to see a few groups I shot with the .280 AI that you re-barreled for me. As you will remember, my gun was the Remington Sendero in .270 Win that we could not get satisfactory results out of. Well, after you re-barreled it to .280 AI it is a shooter! The attached photos are three shot groups that I shot this past weekend at 100 yards. The best group was a hand load with 140 grain Barnes Triple Shocks and Vihtavuori N165 powder. The out side measurement of the group was .42” then subtract .284 and you get a three shot group that measures .136”.! I can live with that! The second hand loaded group was a load made up of Nosler’s 140 grain Accubond and Reloader 22 that gave me less than a 1/3” group.  Lastly, you will see a group shot with Nosler’s “custom loaded” 140 grain Accubond that was slightly less than ¾”. Typically, this gun shoots the factory loaded Nosler ammo between ½” and ¾”. To say that I am pleased is an understatement. I know this gun gave us both a few headaches but it seems to be working out now. Thanks again and I hope to give you an order for one of YOUR custom rifles soon!

Matt and Dave: I hope you are doing well and that you are staying busy. We just got back from our hunt with the Rudman's and had a fantastic time (as usual) I want to send you a couple of photos, but it will be a week or so before we have cought up enough to go thru our pictures. The rifle Becky bought from you still amazes me, with 180 gr Accubond's and 69.0 grains of INR 4350 it is the most accurate rifle I own. I shot a 49.5 " Kudu at a measured 410 yards (on Eardley's rangefinder) and dropped it in it's tracks with a shot thru the shoulders, a 52.5" Kudu at about 130 yards, and a Vaal Rhebuck at 258 yards, plus shot several other things at various ranges, mostly long ranges...I did miss once though, I overshot an Impala at 285 yards. Thanks again for making such a fine product, photos are coming soon!

Taken on Friday evening in the full moon by a 17 year old boy from Houston.The Zeiss/Hill Country Rifles combination must be most lethal bushpig combination currently in Africa!
Thanks again Richard and Matt!

When I first bought my Harvester rifle in 300 Win. Mag. ,I knew I wanted it to hunt sheep one day.  I just didn't know that day would be so soon!  I lucked out and drew a Bighorn Sheep tag in Wyoming this year on my first try.  I've hunted with many different rifles, but no other rifle in my collection would have given me the confidence I needed to take a 426 yard shot on opening day morning of a once-in-a-lifetime hunt!  Many thanks to you and your staff for helping me shoot my ultimate trophy.

I wanted to let you know that my new Hill Country Rifle is absolutely amazing.  I just got back from our annual hunting trip with two friends on the historic Lambshead ranch outside Albany, Texas.  We eached used the rifle with great results.  Three neck shots - one at 100 yards, one at 240 yards, and the last a 340 yards.  All three placements were extremely precise.  We all agree that the rifle is the perfect combination of power, weight, and unbelievable accuracy.

I also wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed working with you and your company.  Your knowledge and experience left no doubt that Hill Country Rifle was the right choice for me.  Your positive attitude and collaborative approach made creating the rifle almost as much fun as shooting it.

You have a customer for life!