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I have had several people PM me inquiring about my newest custom build, so I thought I would post a few photos on the Campfire.

The rifle is based on an original, Tom Burgess built, G33/40 action that our own RinB had kept stashed in his safe since the Pleistocene. It was still in the white, and had Burgess custom mounts and safety.

I bought the action and hauled it over to D'Arcy's shop to see if he was interested in completing the rifle for me. It took a couple of six packs of Alaskan Amber and an undisclosed amount of top-shelf gin, but he agreed to do the job.

He brought the blueprinting up to his standards and installed a Krieger barrel of his own contour chambered to the exotic 30-06 Springfield cartridge. He also installed a Recknagel trigger and a speed-lock firing pin spring before fitting a McMillan stock.

I really like the way the rifle turned out. It weighs about 7.75 pounds with a Leupold fixed six and five rounds of ammo, which is just right for a 30-06 in my book. The rifle has also proven to be very accurate, shooting 168 TTSX's at 2900 fps into .500" or so with the first powder he tried.

I think this rifle makes a nice addition to my hunting battery and compliments my 270 Legend that was also built on a Burgess Model 70 action.

As always, D'Arcy did a fantastic job and I appreciate his willingness to do this one of a kind job for me.

Best,

Chet

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Beautifully thought-out and executed. Looks like it should get the job done:)

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My dream rifle. Pretty awesome Chet. I'm still saving hard for a D'Arcy.

Mind me asking what bottom metal was chosen? It looks trim and clean.

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It is original Blackburn BM that was made in the 70's.

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It really doesn't get any better than that. Period.


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Fantastic rifle buy a true crafstman, and you chose the great all-around chambering/bullet.....hard to improve from there. Thanks for sharing....enjoy!

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Fantastic Chet! Well done D'Arcy.

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Chet,

There's beauty and then there's classic beauty! That is classic Audrey Hepburn beauty!! NO fake boobs, no gimmicks.

While I know there are some guys who build some reaaalllly nice guns here, you are one of a handful that always, always are posting up quality stuff.

Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!


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That is a first class piece of work!


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Very nice rifle.


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Love it!

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Originally Posted by RickF
It really doesn't get any better than that. Period.


Only way to improve it would be to make it a 270! laugh

"Awesome" is an overused adjective... but in this case I think it's apt. What an outstanding shooting iron.


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Originally Posted by RickF
It really doesn't get any better than that. Period.


I would agree! very nice Chet! Great work by DArcy as usual!




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What Mcmllan is that?

Nice rifle.


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Congrats, that is real nice. 22" barrel?


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Very nice. Those G33/40's are first class actions. The bolt release ledge and left side cut out on that McMillan stock are a very nice touches and the caliber choice just tops it all off! Congrats to you, D'Arcy and the late Mr. Burgess on a very nice rifle.



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Thanks guys. It is a 22" barrel and the stock is is the Mark X pattern version.

Best,

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Saawwweeeettttt! smile


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Nice rifle, Chet!


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