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More later: ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/DSCN1846_zps344966e8.jpg)
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why wait till later? yer outta bed aintcha?
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I'm with Don on this one.
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I'm beddin' the thing Don, it takes time, craftsmanship, and patience....
Once I get that done, then it's to the range for barrel break-in. I do one round, then clean down to bare metal for the first 200.
After that, I'll post some more pics.
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Only 200? Kind of skimpy on the cleaning patches huh?
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where didja find the craftsman?
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Only 200? Kind of skimpy on the cleaning patches huh? I don't use patches, I use Wipeout and let it sit overnight. I got this rifle for the 2014 deer season.
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where didja find the craftsman? I was just gonna say, it takes time, craftsmanship, and patience, one of which you've got plenty of....
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Looks to be a nice rifle.
Anxious to see more.
I molested a .260 Mtn. Rifle in Reno on the way through.
Stainless.
Tanner would have de-nutted himself for it.
It was nice.
I left it there.
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Tanner would have de-nutted himself for it. Again??
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What kind of engraving is that and who did it?
I have a 6mm Brux barrel I'd like some nice markings on and am having a hard time finding someone to do anything but stamp the chambering into the metal.
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Bartlein did it. This is the first barrel I've gotten directly from them, I assume it's their standard barrel marking.
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I do one round, then clean down to bare metal for the first 200. Nothing like wasting time doing that, sight it in, its broken in and get some game on!
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[quote=smokepole] I do one round, then clean down to bare metal for the first 200. Nothing like wasting time doing that, sight it in, its broken in and get some game on![/ I think he's joking on the break in process
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What kind of engraving is that and who did it?
I have a 6mm Brux barrel I'd like some nice markings on and am having a hard time finding someone to do anything but stamp the chambering into the metal. Have Mike Bryant of Bryant Custom do it. Nobody fits a barrel better and he engraves all his markings. John
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Huntsman, I stopped by to see my 'Smith. His real name is Jones. I told him you wanted photos. He said "you cain't rush a krafstman," then showed me around the shop: Bedding operation: ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/DSCN1850_zps09cbf5a6.jpg) Paint shed, custom drying rack: ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/DSCN1849_zpsee087a0c.jpg) More later. I'm loadin' up some rounds. After I finish weighing the brass, uniforming the primer pockets, and turning the necks inside & out, I'm gonna uniform the bullets, it's the latest in accuracy retention.
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why does Smith Jones shop look suspiciously like your basement? Would you be interested in turning my necks inside and out? Maybe putting uniforms on my meplats? Maybe wash and iron, too? I'd really like to retain my accuracy, but just don't have the tools or the no-how....
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OK Don, it's done. M70 CRPF action, Bartlein #2 8-twist finished at 24", Hunter's Edge, and a cheap scope I picked up at the pawn shop for $50, guy was asking $75: ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/DSCN1853_zps73a153fa.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p46/cpwatts_2006/DSCN1854_zps083f8825.jpg)
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WOW. Looks great, Smoke. Bring her out and introduce us properly. the gongs are waiting.
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