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Fantastic rifle! Thanks for sharing.

Very neat story Ted...looks like you cook a mean breakfast. Great bear you got there.

Mauser98:

Agreed. It's a terrific looking rifle.

With a little more drop at the comb than the usual Classic?

The final touch.



Got to have toast with breakfast!

Ted

Thank you.

Yes the drop is a little more than I like. Originally, the stock had a huge, ugly roll-over Monte Carlo cheek piece that had to go. I ran a straight line from the point of the comb to the heel and cut along it. Then I rasped off the remains of the cheekpiece.

It is a terrific handling rifle, too. Swings and points like an extension of your arm, and fits a fat face just fine.

Ted

Well, I was going to say I like it more because of the increased drop.

Even if your stockmaker doesn't agree!

Amazing story

What a bear

perfect rifle

But the real prize is the lady!

Ted,
That isn't fat; it's insulation against those cold Yukon winters! What a great hunt that looks to have been. Regards, Bill.

Looks very tasty to say the least! I admire your outdoor skills, certainly looks like life on the frontier.

I found the picture of you running the rapids in the canoe on Stewart river very interesting. Were you returning from a moose hunt?

It reminded me on a series of true adventure stories that the Outdoor Life ran about 45 years ago. Seems there was a young couple (I think his name was Walter) living on the Stewart river and he was a trapper. He disappeared while traveling in a canoe (drowned??) leaving her with two or three little kids. She wrote a book about their adventures and trials in life.

As a little shaver, I was fascinated by the story and could not wait until the next month magazine arrived. Your picture in the canoe on the same river made me think of it again...

No question about that. I have won a few prizes in my life, but she is the best by far!

Have a great Christmas, Everyone!
Ted

Yukoner, that is fabulous!

You and the little lady are the real deal. Nicely done,and in total!

Thanks, Bob, it was a great time for both of us!

Ted

That is a beauty looking rifle 98. Excellent job.

Was wondering what to do with a VZ24 action laying around here--saved the pics...

Great story too, Yukoner--makes this guy want to gets off his ass and go bear hunting.

You ever snap a picture of the skull?

Ted--great hunt, and great pictures. That big 'ol smile of yours says it all. I'm very happy for you.

VERY cool....great thread with some great pictures. Congrats!

very good story here , and my admiration for your wife going with you on this experience , but i dont think you have a big enough smile, ha ha ha

very nice bear, i'm envious

Cool pics and story. Im glad to see older people like me out doin the hard work of campin and killin and skinnin. I admire you both so much.

Thanks for sharing. Great pictures, love the background shots of the country.