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24 November 2021, 08:55

Sabretooth

Let me see that wood!

I thought I would start a thread where w e could all see our custom builds. Mine is a 280 Remington by Robert Schuck. Built on a Dakota 76 action with Turkish walnut, Kreiger barrel, and custom engraving by John Todd. Also includes recoil pad wrapped in pigskin. I had my initials engraved on the grip cap and had the safety housing engraved in gold. Pictures don't do this justice, but this rifle almost cost me my marriage. Let see 'em boys!!

24 November 2021, 09:01

Sabretooth

Another favorite of mine is a 400 Holland and Holland built on an MRC action. Robert built this one as well...

24 November 2021, 11:02

30.06king

Ram Rod,
Aesthetically those rifles are perfection I'm sure. In my mind it raises a question - are these rifles you will actually take hunting ? Or are they simply objects to be admired and appreciated ?
Also, do my eyes deceive me or is one LH and the other RH actioned ?
No attempt at thread hijacking here, merely wanted to ask. May I compliment you on your taste in fine firearms.

24 November 2021, 21:15

Biebs

quote:
Also, do my eyes deceive me or is one LH and the other RH actioned ?

I thought the same. Is Ramrod a switch-hitter? :-)

24 November 2021, 21:50

custombolt

Really nicely mated M70 style RR.

Here's a less flashy Brno 22F with perfect quarter sawn grain flow. Wood to metal fit is nearly flawless which adds to the overall appeal of the wood in my book.

24 November 2021, 22:56

Sabretooth

Actually I am right handed. The 280 is mine, The 400 belonged to my father who was a lefty. He was a former AR member on here. Screen name was Doubless. I lost him back in 2017 to colon cancer. Miss him dearly.

24 November 2021, 22:58

Sabretooth

Custom bolt, that is a BEAUTY!! Love the dark color contrast of the stock. Goes really well with the blewing of the rifle.

24 November 2021, 23:54

crshelton

Exhibition grade wood on my Simson Suhl .405 WCF Double Rifle with right hand palm swell.

25 November 2021, 01:09

cal pappas

Here is my Lang .450 no2 with a very nice piece of timber on it. Rifle dates from 1904. I've taken giraffe, grizzly, moose, and cape buffalo with it.

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25 November 2021, 05:14

bt8897

A little Brno 7x57

25 November 2021, 05:31

Use Enough Gun

Some nice eye candy!

25 November 2021, 06:21

30.06king

quote:
Ram Rod
posted 25 November 2021 07:56
Actually I am right handed. The 280 is mine, The 400 belonged to my father who was a lefty. He was a former AR member on here. Screen name was Doubless. I lost him back in 2017 to colon cancer. Miss him dearly.

I've been on here long enough I remember posts by Doubless although we never conversed. Sad for a guy to lose his Dad, especially if the bond was close. Lost my Dad some years ago but we weren't particularly close. Retrospectively I wish it hadn't been that way but fault lies on both sides. Just the way the world turns for some I guess.

Sorry, I know that was off-topic.

01 December 2021, 04:04

custombolt

Got to keep this subject going.
Here's the butt stock of the Dakota 10 I had. Called it the angel hair because of the flowing wood grain. Wish it was still in the safe. Quite a rare find with near perfect quarter sawn wood grain. Selling it was not one of my best decisions as I didn't need the money.

01 December 2021, 04:16

custombolt

Nice wood gentlemen especially that dandy little Brno from BT8897. Is it a model 21-22?
CB

01 December 2021, 06:48

Sabretooth

I never realized that I didn't answer this question. I personally, have never shot the 400 H&H, nor killed anything with it. My father never was able to take it on a hunting trip.

I will say that I successfully took a long horn spike with my 280. After that one kill, it has continued to stay locked in my safe and sighted in.

quote:
Originally posted by 30.06king:
Ram Rod,
Aesthetically those rifles are perfection I'm sure. In my mind it raises a question - are these rifles you will actually take hunting ? Or are they simply objects to be admired and appreciated ?
Also, do my eyes deceive me or is one LH and the other RH actioned ?
No attempt at thread hijacking here, merely wanted to ask. May I compliment you on your taste in fine firearms.

01 December 2021, 06:55

Sabretooth

I will agree with custom bolt on the 7x57!! I have one built on an A303 action chambered to shoot a 7mm. Not near as nice as his, but she's sentimental to me.

Here are a few pictures given to me by one of our own AR members Georgegibbs505. Custom 1877 Sharps rifles. As well as two Dakota,s he has. WOW there are some NICE guns on this thread!!!

01 December 2021, 06:56

Sabretooth

That is probably some of the most beautiful wood I have ever seen on a rifle!!! Why in the world did you sell it may I ask?! Very nicely done sir!! She is BEAUTY!!

quote:
Originally posted by custombolt:
Got to keep this subject going.
Here's the butt stock of the Dakota 10 I had. Called it the angle hair because of the flowing wood grain. Wish it was still in the safe. Quite a rare find with near perfect quarter sawn wood grain. Selling it was not one of my best decisions as I didn't need the money.

01 December 2021, 07:30

bt8897

quote:
Originally posted by custombolt:
Nice wood gentlemen especially that dandy little Brno from BT8897. Is it a model 21-22?
CB

Yes a Brno 21

01 December 2021, 08:10

30.06king

quote:
Ram Rod
posted 01 December 2021 15:48

I will say that I successfully took a long horn spike with my 280.

That comment pleases me. Good to know, thanks.

01 December 2021, 08:22

richj

Argy:

01 December 2021, 18:42

Use Enough Gun

Rich: Love that fiddleback in your rifle!

01 December 2021, 20:36

Jmbrown

Here’s a few of my favorites.

Dakota Model 10 257 Roberts

Clayton Nelson 7x57 on a Dakota Miller action

Dakota 76 30-06

I know it’s not a rifle, but here’s a Remington Custom Shop 31 from 1949 that’s as minty as it can be.

01 December 2021, 21:54

Use Enough Gun

Beautiful shotgun! Anyone else have shotguns to show?

After all, this thread is not limited to rifles.

01 December 2021, 21:57

gunmaker

quote:
Originally posted by Jmbrown:
Here’s a few of my favorites.

Dakota 76 30-06

I wondered where that rifle went. That blank was a Mannlicher stock before I cut a foot off the forend. I've got a pic of Stu holding it after he finished final assembling it. Great blank! Hard to forget some of the better blanks I've worked on.

01 December 2021, 22:42

Jmbrown

Sent you a PM James.

It is an amazing piece of wood. The whole rifle is top notch.

03 December 2021, 03:10

custombolt

Ram Rod. I got into a weak moment with the Model 10. No, a stupid moment. Having to shake the rimless 7 Mauser rounds/empties from the chamber is what caused the negativity. The quality of the build was all there, even the feel. It just felt a bit long and heavy.
But, still, it would have been fine sitting in the safe with the other queens. I do miss the wood.
Nice wood gents. CB

03 December 2021, 13:29

Colin Masters

The prettiest wood on a rifle I own is a weatherby classic mark, without the Monte Carlo comb, In the classic American style. I have never seen one for sale in the last 18 years, and though I am not a huge fan of the .240 weatherby, I’d shoot a deer at a farther distance than any rifle I own.

It came of a reservation in Montana, out a hovel of a trailer. Is was passed on to me, and i shoot it a lot.

20 December 2021, 06:58

aksalmonguy

Some 22s I built.

https://imgur.com/a/mXSWgeC

20 December 2021, 07:09

aksalmonguy

quote:
Originally posted by aksalmonguy:
Some 22s I built.

https://imgur.com/a/mXSWgeC

20 December 2021, 07:12

aksalmonguy

quote:
Originally posted by aksalmonguy:
quote:
Originally posted by aksalmonguy:
Some 22s I built.

https://imgur.com/a/mXSWgeC

20 December 2021, 07:14

aksalmonguy

20 December 2021, 08:16

Use Enough Gun

25 December 2021, 06:30

custombolt

aksalmonguy
Well done stockwork. Superb choice in wood and the S&K mounts on the center rifle are a nice clean touch.

26 December 2021, 03:10

aksalmonguy

Custom bolt. Thanks for the kind words. Two years ago I started playing with wood again since graduating from Trinidad 35 years ago. Been concentrating on 22lr’s and having fun! thanks again.

26 December 2021, 06:35

gunmaker

quote:
Originally posted by aksalmonguy:
graduating from Trinidad 35 years ago

I miss Ed Shulin. My favorite instructor from TSJC.

26 December 2021, 08:10

aksalmonguy

Ed was also my favorite teacher always left class with a smile on my face. I also enjoyed time fishing with Gary Kimble and his daughter and going to Harold Thompson’s house for dinner.

26 December 2021, 22:00

richj

pretty sure the guy that made my avitar rifle was a TSJC grad, Bobby Debaney . he's now in ohio.

http://bdshootingrange.com/

22 January 2022, 17:20

Chris Lozano

Here is my Kolar Skeet gun

23 January 2022, 05:50

Biebs

Some of the nicest wood I remember was on older Winchester Model 12 Trap guns. It was feather crotch walnut....most were quite spectacular.

25 January 2022, 02:01

JonP

I bought several of these from a gunsmith in Germany that was closing up shop. Still planning some projects. All inlet for lg ring Mauser.