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CTW, 788 Remington .308 Tube gun. Below is the current project. I started with a 788 Remington and have made everything from there on. The receiver tube and handguard were line bored which is a bit different then you would usually think. The bottom metal has an AR15 grip and houses the trigger and clip. The clip is interesting, it was a factory 3 round clip that I extended out to 5 rounds by making the lower housing and a new follower spring. If you want I will post more pics as I progress. Alot of work left to go including the receiver porting and bolt handle slot, the bolt handle on the bolt needs to be remanufactured, scope mounts, and then the whole back end which is the stock, butt plate and cheek rest. ![[Linked Image]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/Savage345/Tube1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/Savage345/Tube2.jpg)
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Looks great! Keep us posted!
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WOW! Your a magician, Lynn. Great work.
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Holy Schit...that's really cool....
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I'll be watching for sure...!!! That's awesome...!!!
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Just a suggestion but you may want to watch some Youtube videos on the subject of line boring. It is an intresting subject. I think I have some pics of may setup if interested.
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great signature, is there an app for that?
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How much does that critter weigh? I'm wondering how you mated the two? Threads?
I still have not seen picts of the last one finished/ exposed hammer bolt gun.
Thanks Chris
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While definitely not my style...I cannot help but honor the craftsmanship... all the way to where it ain't 'craft' no more..it's Art!!  Nice way to spend yer time ^ ^ Not to say...I wouldn't shoot it any day offered the chance ed
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I like it, bit shiny to take out deer hunting but I'd be proud to take it to the range any day. Impressive work! ![[Linked Image]](http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/Savage345/TGRS.jpg)
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