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Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18497304 06/12/23
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker
Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory	Originally Posted by Big Stick Dick Davis did the community a great favor ..... Dick was as solid an individual as I've dealt with. I was a small dealer and both Kelly and Dick went out of their way to help me out. I was shooting the IBS/NBRSA 'HBR' guns actively at the time and called to get another stock coming. A few minutes later, Dick called me and said he had a stock he'd like me to test. A couple days later, a prototype E.D.G.E. stock for the 2.25" fore end HBR guns showed up on my porch. There were three of us that got these and based on our feedback, they went into production...you can still get the same stock today. Dick helped me with inletting advice and how to get out of trouble. More importantly, he advised me on how to not get into trouble. I had to straighten the fore end out on this E.D.G.E. 'HBR' stock not long ago. I wondered what Dick would say if he saw me whittling on one of his babies but knew he'd understand. Good shootin' -Al Forbidden Zoner

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Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18497408 06/12/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	He always did me right. Have a flat top gelcoat blowing in the wind and really haven't schemed a plan,other than the allure to M5 it...only because I've never seen one so configured. 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18497767 06/12/23
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker
Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory	'Stick, I can't imagine M5'ing that one. I could give it a good home and feed it regularly, though. On the subject of M5 stuff...Greg Taylor at GT Accuracy has 3D printed a pattern for M5 bottom metal. It should make inletting for these a lot less painful for those with a manual mill. https://gtaccuracy.com/ I just used one of his Panda prints to fit this Robertson stock for my VFS gun. Hope the grandkiddo is doing well! -Al Forbidden Zoner

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18497800 06/12/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Shoot me an addy and I'll give it to you. Hint. Last week was the best of the year,to tally Fawns and it was GrandBaby Day yesterday,doing same. Hercules is almost 9 months old and could give a schit about anything. BabyMan is 4. Hint. Laughed sooooo fhuqking hard,I was crying! EPIC +P+. 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18499850 06/13/23
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker
Al_Nyhus Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,464 Likes: 13 Lower Dakota Territory	Good stuff....the Herc pics crack me up. Will take you up on your generous offer...let's see if there's a trade blanket deal we can work. Thanks! -Al Forbidden Zoner

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Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18511949 06/17/23
Joined: May 2023 Posts: 871 Likes: 3 NW FL R Rapier Campfire Regular
Rapier Campfire Regular R Joined: May 2023 Posts: 871 Likes: 3 NW FL	Forgot about this tragedy, the new Douglas premium barrel debacle, I bought a barrel for a 700 and sent them both to a VA shop decades ago, to chamber in 6.5x06 for me, they cut the chamber clover leaf shaped with a loose reamer and took twice the estimated time to mess up the barrel to the point, I just had to scrap the barrel as they screwed up the entire chamber area, neck and all, on a contoured barrel. They are out of business and all I can say to them is....bye. “To expect defeat is nine-tenths of defeat itself. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is best to plan for all eventualities then believe in success, and only cross the failure bridge if you come to it." Francis Marion - The Swamp Fox

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18512615 06/17/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,518 Windber, PA T tdoyka Campfire Regular
tdoyka Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,518 Windber, PA	i thought Douglas was still in operation. i had a 7x57 in a 20" Douglas premium feather weight on a customized 98 FN Mauser and it shot and still shoots (my son has it) great. Last edited by tdoyka; 06/17/23. "Russia sucks." ---- Me, US Army (retired) 12B & 51B Russian Admiral said, after the Moskva sank, "we have the world's worst navy but we aren't as bad as our army".

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? tdoyka #18513063 06/18/23
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010 Likes: 4 Denton, TX L Longbob Campfire Outfitter
Longbob Campfire Outfitter L Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010 Likes: 4 Denton, TX	Originally Posted by tdoyka i thought Douglas was still in operation. i had a 7x57 in a 20" Douglas premium feather weight on a customized 98 FN Mauser and it shot and still shoots (my son has it) great. Seems to be in business. Never used one personally. https://www.douglasbarrels.net/

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? tdoyka #18513170 06/18/23
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,551 Likes: 7 Calgary, AB, Canada Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter
Jordan Smith Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 14,551 Likes: 7 Calgary, AB, Canada	Originally Posted by tdoyka i thought Douglas was still in operation. i had a 7x57 in a 20" Douglas premium feather weight on a customized 98 FN Mauser and it shot and still shoots (my son has it) great. I think he was referring to the VA installer who is now out of business.

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Jordan Smith #18513628 06/18/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,518 Windber, PA T tdoyka Campfire Regular
tdoyka Campfire Regular T Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 1,518 Windber, PA	Originally Posted by Jordan Smith Originally Posted by tdoyka i thought Douglas was still in operation. i had a 7x57 in a 20" Douglas premium feather weight on a customized 98 FN Mauser and it shot and still shoots (my son has it) great. I think he was referring to the VA installer who is now out of business. that would explain it. "Russia sucks." ---- Me, US Army (retired) 12B & 51B Russian Admiral said, after the Moskva sank, "we have the world's worst navy but we aren't as bad as our army".

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Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Al_Nyhus #18543829 06/29/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Originally Posted by Al_Nyhus Good stuff....the Herc pics crack me up. Will take you up on your generous offer...let's see if there's a trade blanket deal we can work. Thanks! -Al Was jamming to work,when I Posted. Replied to your PM. Will try to get it out tomorrow................. 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18544369 06/29/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA	Originally Posted by Big Stick Holy crap, the head of hair on that kid is hilarious! LOL Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18544667 06/30/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	He hit Puberty on Day Three. Hint.(grin) G-Baby 2 could give a fhuqk,about a flying fhuqk and is a HOOT in general. Hint. Bear Hunting in the AM,followed by Fish. Hint. Then I need to bolt up his Accuracy International AT...It's rough................. 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18544672 06/30/23
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Raferman Campfire Tracker R Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 4,813 NC	Damn dude I legitimately thought that was a wig. Lol

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18546696 06/30/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA	Originally Posted by Big Stick He hit Puberty on Day Three. Hint.(grin) G-Baby 2 could give a fhuqk,about a flying fhuqk and is a HOOT in general. Hint. Bear Hunting in the AM,followed by Fish. Hint. Then I need to bolt up his Accuracy International AT...It's rough................. Stick, Ya gotta take a selfie with that wig on! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Higginez #18546730 06/30/23
Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,679 Likes: 5 Kentuck G gunzo Campfire Outfitter
gunzo Campfire Outfitter G Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 9,679 Likes: 5 Kentuck	Hear hear! how bout it stick? We could use something new from you.

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18547116 06/30/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Takes one,to know one. Hint. Grand Babying is a HOOT! Hint. Pardon the Splendor. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!...................... 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18547283 06/30/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,337 Likes: 3 Durham, CA	Originally Posted by Big Stick Takes one,to know one. Hint. Grand Babying is a HOOT! Hint. Pardon the Splendor. Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!...................... LOL! It almost looks real! LOL Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Godogs57 #18547558 07/01/23
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,629 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	It fhuqking better! Cost me $9.99! Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ 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."

Re: Ever had a custom barrel that just plain doesn’t make the cut? Big Stick #18547589 07/01/23
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 28,332 Likes: 5 TN A alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger
alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 28,332 Likes: 5 TN	Originally Posted by Big Stick It fhuqking better! Cost me $9.99! Hint. Fhuqking LAUGHING!................ I’d wear it everyday if I were YOU. Sheesh Hold into the 270 .

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