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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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This is going to be awesome!!
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Looking forward to your updates as you complete your 7x57. That stock blank is beautiful.
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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!
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Beauty! That blank looks great.
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Keep us updated. Looks like this is going to be a beauty!
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Every now and then I run into a pretty nice custom 7x57mm built on a Mauser 93 or 95 for a good price.
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bt8897,Where did you source the semi inlet from?
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bt8897,Where did you source the semi inlet from? Hatchers in Australia
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bt8897, do you do the bolt handle and safety install yourself or did you get a smith to do it? They look nice.
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That's going to be a dandy! Awaiting updates.
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Got it back from duplicating, inletted, grip cap and plate installed. Now to start the sanding! With a little mineral spirits
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Great looking stock! I'd love to see more pics.
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Gorgeous piece of wood. I love the open grip, too.
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Love that Open Wrist! Beautiful wood too. I hope it shoots well for you pard!
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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???
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Gorgeous wood on that one - wow!
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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.
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