I build for a living. Mostly muzzleloaders.
But I probably will get 4 bolt actions finished in 2017.
2 are Lee "Speed(ish)" rifles in 303 that have been in the works now for some time. One is made on a 1941 Lithgow and the other on an Irish 1900 carbine action. Both will be stocked for iron sights.
Then I also have 2 Mausers in the works. One 9.3X57 and one 9.3X62. The 9.3X57 will be done in the style of the full stock Sauer guns made in the 1920. The 9.3X62is going to be a classic Mauser type A style. Both will have enough drop to use the irons, but also will be suitable for scope use too.
All the rest of the work will be muzzleloaders. I have 4 Hawkens to make, 2 very fancy American longrifles and 2 Jaegers. I am doubtful that I can finish all these before Christmas, but I'll be working on these rifles 6 days a week (12 hour days) until hunting season, and then after the hunts are done I'll be back in the shop 6 days a week until December 23rd. Between Christmas and New Years I usually spend time with family.
