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Last edited by Sakohunter264; 05/29/20.
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I'd cerakote it in something matte black to match the ebony foreend.
That stock gives me a woody.
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I'm not into Fluff,if only obviously,so would simply shoot the fhuqking thing and weigh those findings. Hint.
What barrel? Twist? Freebore? Neck? Boolit(s) of intent? Rings? Glass? Application(s)?
You might be there and might not,but actually shooting,tends to reveal such things.(grin)
Hint................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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As far as looks go, I would leave her be,
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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As far as looks go, I would leave her be, Yep Who did the stock for ya?
Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.
Ain’t easy havin pals.
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As far as looks go, I would leave her be, Yep Who did the stock for ya? Not a clue who built the stock, but it’s a very superb custom blank and checkering is out of this world! Fits the barreled action perfectly.
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Me too!! As far as looks go, I would leave her be,
“Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.
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Leave it or high polish blue the barrel to match the action.
Nice stick of wood on there for sure.
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She looks great as-is! Super cool stock.
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As far as looks go, I would leave her be, Yep Who did the stock for ya? Not a clue who built the stock, but it’s a very superb custom blank and checkering is out of this world! Fits the barreled action perfectly. Do I understand this right. You bought this finely done stock here on the Fire that just fit your barreled action? Wow DF
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Good looking rifle, not a lot left to do IMO........maybe send the action to Birdsong!
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As far as looks go, I would leave her be, Yep Who did the stock for ya? Not a clue who built the stock, but it’s a very superb custom blank and checkering is out of this world! Fits the barreled action perfectly. Do I understand this right. You bought this finely done stock here on the Fire that just fit your barreled action? Wow DF That is correct. I just plain lucked out. Had a little fitting work that needed to be done, it was already beautifully bedded. It’s a superb stock, wouldn’t even begin to tell you how much it would cost to have one built from scratch.
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Looks pretty darn nice to me! I would leave it as is......
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The search for perfection often sacrifices VERY GOOD. Know when to stop.
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.
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Another vote for leave it as is. Looks superb. Personally I like the looks of a factory blued action rebarrelled with a stainless bead blasted barrel just as you’ve done. Great job.
Have you shot it yet? Keep us posted when you do.
Also what is the make and profile of barrel?
Last edited by Jon2; 05/30/20.
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It’s beautiful. I’d verify it shoots, then coat it all black. Maybe Birdsong.
Now with even more aplomb
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The barrel is a 1-8” Twist Shilen Select Match Sako Contour, which is very close to a #3. I’ll post some targets up, but no doubt it’s a naildriver.
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That's pretty sweet.
Not sure if I'd coat it or not. If it's going to see 800-1000 rounds in a reasonably short period of time, I'd probably leave it as-is.
WWP53D
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That's pretty sweet.
Not sure if I'd coat it or not. If it's going to see 800-1000 rounds in a reasonably short period of time, I'd probably leave it as-is. That would be my call, as well. DF
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I couldn't live with that barrel!
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