#2280750 - 06/28/08 11:07 AM
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Sinman6
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Here is my latest semi custom rifle. Its a 338-06 in a Richards microfit stock and has a redfield 2-7X30 scope. Its a very nice handeling rifle and I hope it shoots as good as it looks. I might add another coat of truoil to it in the future but I think it looks pretty nice for the first time finishing a stock.
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#2280831 - 06/28/08 12:05 PM
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Oregon45
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Nicely done; kind of a cool retro Weatherby style, now you have to drive to the range in a car with fins! 
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#2280836 - 06/28/08 12:09 PM
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Sinman6
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The goal for the rifle was to make it into a classic looking custom like a mauser that we have seen so many of and love or a nice factory weatherby. I think I accomplished this and this was also built for a rifle building contest and hopefully it will do well in that too. I know alot of people think Savages are ugly but I think most could warm up to one like this.
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#2281917 - 06/28/08 10:39 PM
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safariman
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REally nice wood there! And a Accutrigger Savae should shoot pretty darned well. Good luck in the contest. REal eye catcher there.
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#2281919 - 06/28/08 10:43 PM
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Oregon45
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The only change I would make is to forge the bolt handle backward to approximate the shape of an FN or pre-64 Winchester handle, that would put the knob right above the trigger and look good to boot. It's a fine looking rig as it sits, but that change would make it unique if nothing else.
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#2282137 - 06/29/08 06:41 AM
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firstcoueswas80
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VEry nice! my .270 wsm wears a Richards and it shoots like a dream!
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#2282191 - 06/29/08 07:12 AM
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Sinman6
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thank you all. and that bolt handle might be something for the future.
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