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Art. Period.
But I have one question....why the thumb cut? Pure asthetics. Terry wanted the gun the be a mintature version on a m98 sporter based on a military or Oberndorf commercial action. Even though it is not practical- like many features on high end wood tocked custom rifles- it is VERY unique and interesting.
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Extraordinary!
Congratulations.
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Anybody who seriously concerns themselves with the adequacy of a Big 7mm for anything we hunt here short of brown bear, is a dufus. They are mostly making shidt up. Crunch! Nite-nite!
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Perfect, well maybe depending on twist.
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It could be a 14 and I would still love it.
Anybody who seriously concerns themselves with the adequacy of a Big 7mm for anything we hunt here short of brown bear, is a dufus. They are mostly making shidt up. Crunch! Nite-nite!
Stolen from an erudite CF member.
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Finished result was worth the wait. Beautiful.
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Super nice job.
What's next?
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That man is a real artisan in blue steel and exquisite wood isn't he?
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Holy moly!!! That's simply gorgeous!! Congrats and enjoy it!!! -Bob F.
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Everyone who appreciates fine rifles and riflesmithing should have a rifle like that...but I bet few actually do. That's gorgeous.
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Perfection. I'd sure take it hunting, but I doubt I'd ever be able to bag any critters with it - I'd never see them 'cuz I'd be too busy looking at my rifle all day rather than looking for game.
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Perfect, well maybe depending on twist. I believe Terry posted Somewhere that the twist is 1 in 8".
To all gunmaker critics- "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.."- Teddy Roosevelt
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Absolutely MAGNIFICENT
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Perfect, well maybe depending on twist. I believe Terry posted Somewhere that the twist is 1 in 8". Well there we have it, PERFECT.
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A beautiful rifle for sure. Man, I wish I could figure out how to put a finish like that on a stock. I can get a shine, but can't quite achieve a soft glow like that.
Magnificent
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Here is my James Anderson 223 AI. I like the lines of yours even better! and also the professional photo's. Yours has a continental look with that drop at the comb. Very, very well done sir! That is a masterpiece, absolutely. Mine is a 1:12 twist, not exactly a PC twist here, but nevertheless, it shoots 60's very well and, again, James Anderson, is an artist for anybody who is looking for one to work with. He is also a very sane person which even makes it better.
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I've always been different with one foot over the line.....
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that is one of the most beautiful rifles I've ever seen.....it really turned out great. congratulations, Terry.
may have to check and see what Arab slavers are paying for teenagers these days.....got one spare
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Super nice job.
What's next? What's the wait time on a McSwirly? Shouldn't that be dropped into a 50% purple, 30% yellow, 20% orange stock to go hunt the wet weather animals? Edit to add, that was my jealousy bone kicking in, I think its about perfect.
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