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Roger Vardy is shipping this stick to Jim Kobe ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.tinypic.com/2zzufmg.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i63.tinypic.com/ztv2v.jpg)
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Oh man, that's gonna be purty! We'll need after pictures at some point in the future.
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This is the prototype Remington 24X scope from the Remington Custom Shop made in the middle 70s. It will go on my Turtle shooter. ![[Linked Image]](http://i60.tinypic.com/kbbq4h.jpg) I was able to purchase this scope and one of only 3 that were produced from the estate of Mike Walker The build sheet. Was gifted an older 40X(722) receiver 40X receiver PT&G fitted bolt assm 3 Pos safety-Jim Kobe Custom bolt handle-Dan Armstrong Action squared and barrel threads single point threaded to clean up-Gene Davis Special Bartlien barrel with 8 groove, left hand twist, and gain twist A very beautiful chambering job-Gene Davis Custom scope bases-Jim Kobe Roger Vardy Walnut Stock by Jim Kobe
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It'll be another treasure, as are all your rifles :-)
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Those who are always shooting off at the mouth usually aren't shooting straight. Build a man a fire and he’ll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he’ll be warm for the rest of his life. www.wvcdl.org
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thats gonna be some serious gun porn when finished. big time envy on my end!
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Thanks guys,
I hope that I will have it before years end. Kobe does very very good work, but doesn't sit on his butt. He is a worker.
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Beautiful piece of wood. At first I thought maybe it would look better with the stock pattern shifted up a bit toward the top of the blank, but there really isn't a bad spot in that entire blank. Can't wait to see pics of it cut to shape. Should really shine with finish on it.
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Hey Butch, did you ever get this rifle done?
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The metal is out to Turnbull's and the barrel being SS is out for melonite. I hope the metal finish matches. ![[Linked Image]](http://i67.tinypic.com/2li93k2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i66.tinypic.com/2qki2k5.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i68.tinypic.com/20kyoma.jpg) Pictures do not do the wood justice.
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Oh man, that’s a beaut! The streaking of the grain and the fiddleback are just incredible!
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Oh man, that’s a beaut! The streaking of the grain and the fiddleback are just incredible! Thanks, I've had my best luck having Roger Vardy pick out my wood.
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I knew when I clicked on the thread it was gonna be a beauty.
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I shouldn't have asked. Now I'm drooling again.
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Butch,
What did that stock of wood cost you?
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Butch,
What did that stock of wood cost you? I believe it was $700 USD. Dollar exchange has been good lately with Australia. Remember that Roger's website list price in Aussir dollars. 1 USD =1.35264 today's rate
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Butch,
What did that stock of wood cost you? I believe it was $700 USD. Dollar exchange has been good lately with Australia. Remember that Roger's website list price in Aussir dollars. 1 USD =1.35264 today's rate I only asked because I had looked Roger's sight over several times and due to the size of the pics it was hard for to get a good handle on what such higher grade blanks cost.. T'was certainly worth what you paid..Looks like it will be a great build.
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