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Yep.

I figured the Rev would have some "offsetting" negotiations pending...

DF

More like begging,pleading,whining,holding his breath etc...

Naw...

Not the Rev...

DF

You'd be surprised at the stuff I'll try!!

If I was going to do a Dakota, I would ask them how much it would cost for me to provide the stock blank. I think their grading is way off. Then I would find just the blank I wanted from any of a number of vendors and supply it to them.

Something like this for a 7x57...



Something like this Bastogne if I was going to do a 9.3x62...





But I would build off your Mauser. First, take a rasp to the existing stock until you get the dimensions you really like. You will have to decide if you want it to use iron sights or a scope--no single stock design does both adequately. Then start piecing your way there. Oberndorf handle, straddle floorplate, shroud mounted safety, LW barrel...

Now, you gonna start confessing after I went out of my way to vouch for you...??

DF

Certainly no details. "Under the stole," you know?

Those are nice blanks!

One of the things this rifle is going to be is a working rifle. The Mauser is a Zastava, and it already has a lightweight barrel and side mounted safety (e.g., like the Mark X). I've been at a conference all week, but am planning to contact at builder to see what it would take to transform the existing rifle to the specs I mentioned earlier. In the meantime I'm still waiting on some info from Dakota. I don't normally move very quickly when it comes to stuff like that as I want to try to think it all through before pulling the trigger (pardon the pun).

Been there,still doing that.

I've made impulse purchases, but in doing a custom, semi-, or just a rebarrel or restocking, I really take my time to make sure I select things correctly. Haven't been disappointed yet.

Looks like I might be back to the Dakota option. The custom smiths say they can't rework the wood of the Mauser as is. I ain't done yet. Stay tuned!

On pins & needles here!

"Can't" of or don't want to...

Bet Karnis could work it over if he was able. Never heard a "can't" attributed to him...

DF

Elk: you've already been in my wallet (MRC ASR!)

DF: I sent Karnis a note a long time ago. No answer so his health must not yet be back up to snuff.

My BIL thinks i should just bite the bullet, mortgage the farm, and have a WR built.


Uh...no.

Sounds like an obscession, Rev.

A Loony obscession of the worst kind...

May be time for the Bishop to hear your confession and assign counselors who understands such things.

I would recommend seasoned Fire members for that task...

Just saying...

DF

I noticed you said earlier in the thread that you were unlikely to ever make it to Africa. You could skip the new rifle, use one you already have, and go hunt Africa. It may be cheaper than you think. PM me and I will tell you how.

Rev,have you looked on gun broker or guns international? You might find what you want on one of those websites.

elk,

That's a good idea. It's like a new car dropping in value the first trip around the block. Ordered a custom is a lot more expensive than buying one already done. Let the other guy take the first big hit...

DF

Yup,I do get a good idea every once-in-a-while.

Once in a while, for sure...

DF