I would be if my gunsmith would finish my 6.5x55 Mauser!!! Damn!!!
Specs?
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
Early 1920's Mauser action, Dakota Arms Model 70 bolt shroud/safety, Lothar Walther #1200 contour in an 1:8" twist, Leupold 6x42 FX-3, walnut blank from Watts Walnut:
True action and thread & fit barrel in 6.5x55, cut barrel to 23.5", crown barrel. Weld on new Halfmoon bolt handle for scope clearance Contour rear bridge to FN Style Drill & tap action for two piece Talley bases (low, 1"). Duplicate & finish Stock to LOP between 13 3/8" and 13 1/2" Checker grip Fit McFarland buttplate & Dressels Grip cap to stock. Blue all external screws (grip cap, buttplate, scope ring screws/base screws, sling holder screws, etc.). Blue the Talley ring bases and sling holders (#2 Dakota swivel studs, Ken Howell). Engrave 6.5x55 SE just forward of the action on the barrel, left side Polish bolt body and new bolt handle; blue the extractor; polish trigger shoe; Adjust trigger as needed to get a pull weight of ~3lbs Inspect/clean all parts for safety and functionality, replace as needed
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Wow. Sounds like a helluva rifle. Please post pics when its complete. Hope it's a shooter!
l told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. Make your life go here. Here's where the peoples is. Mother Gue, I says, the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world, and by God, I was right. - Del Gue
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
I know I rate right up there, how’s the rest of ya rate?
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This is why I’m not participating in this thread. I don’t want to contribute to an unsanctioned event and lose my eligibility on a contest that is so clearly in the bag.
I know I rate right up there, how’s the rest of ya rate?
Dear Jud,
This was not a sanctioned or approved thread by the Beaver Awards, LLC committee.
Please submit the proper paperwork and include the $125.00 filing/bribe fee, if you wish to use the thread title of “Who’s the sexiest man on the 24 hr campfire.”
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This is why I’m not participating in this thread. I don’t want to contribute to an unsanctioned event and lose my eligibility on a contest that is so clearly in the bag.
^^^An obvious contender for The Smartest Man on Fire for 2021^^^
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