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I am in the early stages of planning a full build from the ground up. Hope to start acquiring parts in the spring or begin sending parts out for work by the same time frame.
Going to start with a Ruger #1 action. The goal is a light and trim walking rifle. Here is the basis of what I want to have done:
Have the receiver, lever, trigger guard (and maybe quarter rib and scope rings) case colored. Recessed safety and a trigger job are definitely in order. Probably won’t use the factory barrel rib—will likely go Talley rings too. If I do use the factory rib, I will try to source some of the old vertical split Ruger rings. Custom wood stock made, fitted and finished; will either be French or Turkish walnut. Ebony fore end tip. Skeleton grip cap (debating on blued or case colored) Full octagon barrel—probably go with a soldered swivel stud instead of barrel band swivel stud. On the fence about sights. If sights make it on there, I will likely go QD Talleys for rings. Inletted swivel stud on buttstock (again, debating on blued or case colored) Depending on the chambering (narrowed down to about 3) I will either go red pad or do an inletted skeleton butt plate (again, not sure if blued or case colored).
I am hoping to solicit suggestions from the people that have gone down this road before. Any good metal work guys at the top of the list? Good stock makers? Any holes in my thoughts? Anything you would do different?
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Full octagon barrel and light don't belong in the same sentence.
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If you're feeling eight sided, you could always go with octagon for the wood side and round after that.
Me, I'd skip the octagon idea all together.
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I could drop the octagon easy enough.
Was thinking about it more on the drive home and pretty much came to the same conclusion. Will probably go with a #1 or possibly a #2 contour depending on manufacturer.
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"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
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Mark Penrod does great metal work!For stock makers I would just go down the list on the ACGG website and find the one that suits you best. Jim Bisio does really nice stock work and seems to be very reasonably priced.
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Keep a lookout for one already finished and for sale.
I have never been disappointed with how they turned out! The delivery is also much better.
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Keep a lookout for one already finished and for sale. this is the reason I rarely post here
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The 280 Remington is overbore.
The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.
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WOW! not only that but WOWEEE! Ignore Savage 99,it'll make your life better.
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YESSSS!!!! Lot of design cues there that I like. Beautiful work. Did you do the metal and wood work yourself? I have considered the Dakota...not so much the Hagn (no real reason though). May still go the Dakota route. Ignore Savage 99,it'll make your life better. Been doing that for years.
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Thanks I did everything but the engraving and Penrod installed one of his world class triggers. Extensive build pics here. Custom #1 build Hagn actions come in 4 different sizes from 1 1/4# to 4#. They are an exceptional action.
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YESSSS!!!! Lot of design cues there that I like. Beautiful work. Did you do the metal and wood work yourself? I have considered the Dakota...not so much the Hagn (no real reason though). May still go the Dakota route. Ignore Savage 99,it'll make your life better. Been doing that for years.
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Many decades ago back when 'High Walls' were scarce and in demand I found a very well done one in a .224" improved chamber for a good price. There already were scope bases on it for a target scope which is what I wanted for chuck hunting.
It came with dies and brass. I had a Super Targetspot scope.
The Smiths name and address was on it's barrel.
I found the old smith and gave him a new Sako action I had got along with a Douglas barrel chambered for the .375 H&H.
Some time went by and I went back to him asking for it. He said he did not call because he made an error on the stockwork and the work was NO Charge.
All that could be considered as not perfect was the forend which was a little thin. The stock was well checkered like a custom should be.
I could not accept the 'no charge' bill. I was a purchasing manager and driving a new Porsche.
Finally he took $60. for all of the work which included bluing the barrel.
This was not a good event for either of us.
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Keep a lookout for one already finished and for sale. this is the reason I rarely post here Gorgeous rifle Do like everyone else does and just put him on ignore
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What cartridge is desired?
Much as I like Ruger #1's, for light weight I'd also agree going with a Hagn, Dakota 10, or a Soroka.
But for tradition's sake, Low Wall Winchesters are pretty light. Ballard Rifle Co is also selling a Low Wall action, that would be strong enough for modern cartridges.
I've thought about taking one of the current Browning/Winchester Low Walls and having it rebored to .30-30. That's not a full custom project of course, but it's fairly easy and inexpensive.
I've also seen an original thin side High Wall where the action was ground down to all the same width, and it wound up pretty light as well.
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Exquisite, thanks for sharing
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