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Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap #13852254 05/27/19
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,232 MS B bt8897 OP Campfire Regular
OP bt8897 Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,232 MS	So cheap is a relative term, but I just ran into what I thought were some good deals on them components to make it happen. I started this process when I found a Brno 21 on an auction site for $700 complete with vintage Leupold scope. Bolt handle had already been bubba’d , pad added and stock had been refinished, so I don’t feel bad about using this as my base. I was able to sell the vintage scope for $300 so that puts me at $400 in the rifle. About a month after I purchased the gun I found three Dakota safeties at another auction and was able to buy then sell them, making enough profit that I only had to add another $100 to have a new safety and bolt handle installed. I purchased a semi inlet stock to use as a template for my final stock which will be this one I found on ebay that came from a clearance of a deceased gunsmith estate. Cut in 1965, $320!!! Should have my stock back from duplication this week, can wait to get it. I will end up selling the original stock and bottom metal to help defray some more of the cost.

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Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13852730 05/27/19
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elkrazy Campfire Member E Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 338 Rather be out West	This is going to be awesome!!

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13852838 05/27/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker
1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	Looking forward to your updates as you complete your 7x57. That stock blank is beautiful. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13853123 05/27/19
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis L LEADMINER Campfire Regular
LEADMINER Campfire Regular L Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,665 S.W. Wis	I like your quote, "cheap is a relative term". My guess your end product will be anything but cheap...sure looks to be on the way to first class!

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13853335 05/27/19
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MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,092 South Carolina	Beauty! That blank looks great. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

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Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13853345 05/27/19
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana T Texczech Campfire Tracker
Texczech Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,246 Texarkana	Keep us updated. Looks like this is going to be a beauty! Molɔ̀ːn Labé Grandpa:the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Dad:son you have 2 choices for supper eat or don't eat.

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13853584 05/27/19
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,993 J Jericho Campfire Outfitter
Jericho Campfire Outfitter J Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,993	Every now and then I run into a pretty nice custom 7x57mm built on a Mauser 93 or 95 for a good price.

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13855612 05/28/19
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1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	bt8897,Where did you source the semi inlet from? Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap 1911a1 #13855844 05/28/19
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OP bt8897 Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,232 MS	Originally Posted by 1911a1 bt8897,Where did you source the semi inlet from? Hatchers in Australia

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13859765 05/30/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker
1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	bt8897, do you do the bolt handle and safety install yourself or did you get a smith to do it? They look nice. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

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Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13860257 05/30/19
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA S shootinurse Campfire Outfitter
shootinurse Campfire Outfitter S Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA	That's going to be a dandy! Awaiting updates. "Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." Robert E. Howard

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13865071 06/01/19
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OP bt8897 Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,232 MS	Got it back from duplicating, inletted, grip cap and plate installed. Now to start the sanding! With a little mineral spirits Last edited by bt8897; 06/01/19.

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13865130 06/01/19
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MadMooner Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 25,092 South Carolina	Great looking stock! I'd love to see more pics. “Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die.”

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13866205 06/01/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker
1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	Sharp! Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13870017 06/03/19
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA S shootinurse Campfire Outfitter
shootinurse Campfire Outfitter S Joined: May 2005 Posts: 10,445 north central PA	Gorgeous piece of wood. I love the open grip, too. "Civilized men are more discourteous than savages because they know they can be impolite without having their skulls split, as a general thing." Robert E. Howard

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13870243 06/03/19
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah J Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker
Jim_Knight Campfire Tracker J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 3,734 Sandy, Utah	Love that Open Wrist! Beautiful wood too. I hope it shoots well for you pard!

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13870357 06/03/19
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OP bt8897 Campfire Regular B Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 2,232 MS	Thanks for the compliments! I have got the stock sealed and one coat of finish applied, still have to sand in several more coats. I have started shaping the bottom metal, filing a radius on the trigger bow and smoothing it out. Debating on sending the bolt out and having it checkered???

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13870684 06/03/19
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SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest	Gorgeous wood on that one - wow! WWP53D

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13870716 06/03/19
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,915 Lubbock, Texas H Huntr Campfire Outfitter
Huntr Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,915 Lubbock, Texas	Wow! Well done!

Re: Trying to build a custom 7x57, on the cheap bt8897 #13871293 06/03/19
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas 1911a1 Campfire Tracker
1911a1 Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,681 N.E. Texas	320$ for that stock blank was one heck of a bargain! What sealer and finish are you using? Also I take it you are wet sanding the finish in to fill the pores ? I'm asking because I've just finished sealing a stock I'm working on and have applied one coat of oil. I'm considering wet sanding myself. Last edited by 1911a1; 06/04/19. Figures don't lie, But Liars figure Assumption is the mother of mistakes

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