So, we had an old Ruger tang safety parts gun.



Found a New Old Stock unused Ruger 338 Win Mag barrel. Ran the slack belt grinder across it to remove the "warning lettering" and to prep the barrel for a rust blue or whatever finish we decide on.





Ready to headspace






Action trued, head spaced to minimum, barrel fitted to receiver.



Throated for 210 Nosler Partition



Making Pillars





Pillars installed; stock bedded with Steel Bed



Note the thermometer. I cure at 100 to 110 degrees for 24 hours under an infrared heat lamp.

Bell & Carlson stock. Will be a sturdy scabbard rifle for Elk Hunting in Snake River Country.



Earlier archery hunt, around 5000 feet.



When I get off my duff and decide on the metal finish I will post more photos.

BTW Archery was good!





Most work done a few years ago, now the son law will be concentrating on some rifle hunting this fall and wants the rifle completed! Typical gun smith story, wait and wait and wait.

Well thought out, sir. -Al

Nice elk. Congrats on your hunt.

338 Mag. should be a good one.