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Topic: 7x57
Posted By: Rob1
Subject: 7x57
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 15:40
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My next project will be a 7x57. It's a 1908 Brazilian action. The bolt handle and rear tang work was already done when I got it and it was done well. I just added a Dakota safety. The barrel is #2 Douglass, it won't have irons as I want this one to lean and sleek. The blank is English from Presliks. It's hard to photograph but I really like it. The bottom metal is a Jerry Fisher unit. It has a rounded shape, the floor plate as well as the bottom of the box and front tang. This will eliminate any island that the bottom metal sits on, it will blend in with the round contour of the stock. I really like it but it looks like the bow is fresh off the cnc. I might request another or just finish it myself. I think I'll use the skeleton grip cap pictured, not sure what I'll do for a butt plate. I looking for a slender open grip rifle in the end.
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Posted By: TasunkaWitko
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 15:41
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i like that! ------------- TasunkaWitko - Chinook, Montana  Helfen, Wehren, Heilen Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 15:49
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Looks great. I'm amazed at the number of high quality projects you got going at the same time. Good work guy. |
Posted By: Rob1
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 16:31
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Bear, sometimes I feel I have too many going at once. But between waiting for checkering and metal work having a couple different things going usually keeps me with something to do, mostly in the winter months. I don't really like doing a lot in the summer but I do some. What I really need to do is practice checkering so I don't have to farm it out. I have this and the 8x57 starting up but that'll be it for a awhile I think. No more new projects till I finish what I have in the works. ------------- last in line for the nobel peace prize. first in line for pie Charter Member of the Round Earth Society |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 06 August 2009 at 16:32
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That grip cap will be an amazing addition. I cant wait to see the progress on this one. This does seem like alot of projects to have going at the same time. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 07 August 2009 at 04:16
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U also have that nice CB stock in progress. Ever think of going 'smith full time. Everyman's dream? |
Posted By: Rob1
Date Posted: 10 August 2009 at 06:54
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Bear, when I get quite a bit better and learn how to checker I might do a few here and there to fund my own stuff a bit, buy some wood. Maybe more when I retire one day but it's mainly a hobby. ------------- last in line for the nobel peace prize. first in line for pie Charter Member of the Round Earth Society |
Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 10 August 2009 at 10:11
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I would like to get my name on the list when you do start "working" for other people. Wing master ------------- I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on. |
Posted By: Hudge
Date Posted: 24 May 2010 at 11:08
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Any progress? ------------- Central Arkansas |
Posted By: Rob1
Date Posted: 27 May 2010 at 13:48
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Hudge, this one sorta shifted gears. Awhile back I decided to put together a rifle for a future sister in law. I took the blank from this project and I'm using it on her rifle. It will also be a 7x57, FN commercial action, Douglas barrel. I'm currrently awaiting the metal work. I'll get back to this project with another blank this fall. Here are a few progress pics of the current project.
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Posted By: wolfhunter
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 16:12
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I had a brizilan mauser action sold it to a budy so I wouldnt be tempted to make another custom rifle instead of going huntin some were.If you hire it out black it still costs 2200++ A person could go to canada wolf huntin for that $$$ Kevin , check out WFObear hunts in thunder bay ont. ------------- life member NRA and SCI active in two gun clubs |