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A while back my gunsmith and I decided we would do 243 Winchester build for my daughter. He said he will retire in the next ten years or so . Time is of the essence and he isn't getting any younger. Well, after well over a year of purchasing all the parts, and scrimping and saving to get this project in gear, here she is. I was able to get my hands on an old Sako receiver (an L57 model). These were made from 1957-1959 so I doubt I will see another one any time soon. The stock blank is English Walnut and barrel came from Shilen rifles. My gunsmith said the safety on the receiver had "too much engagement" and needed to be worked on (whatever that means). He said he had to reset the firing pin about 0.020" of a inch so it would act properly. Hope you guys enjoy the pics. Here are some photos of this thing from start to finish. Isn't she a beauty?! ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/lBiaMoe.png) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/9zMHbTC.png) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/aGg4lef.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Wk8BmSB.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/efrtKYU.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Svd01Qb.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/9VftYdL.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/VPpjYGj.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Fxe77RY.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/wkFJmaX.jpg) [img] https://i.imgur.com/TXD62DS.jpg[/img] [img] https://i.imgur.com/l3qzknO.jpg[/img] [img] https://i.imgur.com/G4NqODo.jpg[/img] [img] https://i.imgur.com/mGkaX5X.jpg[/img]
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Nice looking rifle! Hope you and your daughter make a ton of memories with it!
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Way to go Dad! Beautiful rifle.
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That's fabulous! I hope your daughter makes many memories with it.
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Beautiful rifle!
Enjoy the memories!!!
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If it ain't broke don't fix it!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lucky daughter there!! Badass killin stick!!
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Nice rifle. It was especially nice to see the stock emerge from a giant hunk of lumber.
Feel free to share any other pics you have.
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Beautiful rifle and a great photo tutorial on the stock. 👍🏼
Many happy future memories are in store for that beauty!
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That is a nice looking rifle.
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Like others have said, that's beautiful rifle. Should be a happy camper hunting with that rifle.
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Well done, Dad! She should be proud!
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thank you, gents. Not sure why, but the last four links will not load. If you click on them, you can still view the pictures. It will take you to the Imgur website and you can view the images from there.
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Too many pics maybe? EDIT *Did not work
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Unfortunately, I can't see the last 6 pictures, even the links aren't working but from what I can see she is a beaut. Your daughter should feel lucky to have such a good dad.
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