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Years ago there was a "Campfire Rifle" made up specially for the 24 Hour Campfire. I think it was partially built by Charlie Sisk. During that time I had dinner with Charlie and Richard Mann in Princeton, WV and they were going to bring it for me to look at but Richard was still working as a railroad detective at the time and he was late for our meal and had to bring his company vehicle directly from work and I never got to see the rifle.
Does anyone here have any photos of this rifle and/or know whatever happened to it?
Thanks...Bill.
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I took it on a trip to Africa, shortly after it was finished. Have no idea where it has gone since. Can not post pics but if you will pm your e-mail, I think I have some pics.
Ray
Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
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Playing detective with google produced some pertinent info from 12, 10, and 6 years ago,
30Gibbs
Interarms MKX action blueprinted
Lilja # 4 SS barrel at 21 inches
Cerkote black finish
Timney trigger
NECG iron sights
High Tech stock
Hogue recoil pad
Jeweled bolt
Talley's
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Link: [b][color:#000099]Re: Puttin' the Campfire rifle to the test..[/color][/b]================================ The Campfire Rifle is in my possession.
BATF issues exist in moving it from member to member, as originally contemplated.
I took it to Sonora and shot a 31" muley with it last January. It was in Kodiak a couple weeks back, but the weather did not cooperate for deer hunting.
I believe I may take it to Montana in November again.
Rick Link: [b][color:#000099] Re: The Campfire Rifle(s)[/color][/b]================================ We built it. No donations were collected, but everyone voted on specs. It went to Africa, and a few guys were able to handle it, shoot it, and write reviews on it, but yes, circulating it to members became unfeasible. I have it now, and I hunt with it regularly. Here it is in Sonora: ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/images/rick_enrique_buck.jpg) Link: [b][color:#000099]Re: 24 HCF Rifle ... ????[/color][/b]--Bob
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I shot a whitetail with it in November in Montana. Shot my 105 coues deer with GregW with it in 2015 too. It is still alive and kicking. It's a .300 Winchester, BTW. 
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