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STRADDLE FLOORPLATE
09 July 2009, 03:50
srtraxSTRADDLE FLOORPLATE
Does anyone make a straddle floorplate to replace the Mark X's original? (standard length)
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Steve Traxson
09 July 2009, 03:59
tiggertatePM huntingcat. He had a batch at one time.
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09 July 2009, 04:04
JBrownLast month I received a flier from Brownells that showed a Sunny Hill straddle floor plate.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
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Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
I have often thought about your question myself, and have wondered why it wouldn't be possible to cut out a couple of pieces of steel and weld them to the original floorplate to make the straddle floorplate.
09 July 2009, 04:53
J.D.SteeleI believe that Jerry Fisher and Jim Wisner/PME both offer straddle floorplates. Jerry has his round-bottom straddle and possibly the Oberndorf style as well, while I believe Precise Metalsmithing Enterprises at one time offered straddles for both the 1909 Argentine and the Mk X.
Regards, Joe
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09 July 2009, 05:02
J WisnerI have three of the straddle floorplates here from the special batch I did last year to fit the MK X old style guard.
As machined, $ 50.00 each plus shipping
James Wisner
Wisner's Inc.
FYI, Precise Metalsmithing Ent. closed in 2002.
09 July 2009, 05:42
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by J Wisner:
FYI, Precise Metalsmithing Ent. closed in 2002.
We are all the poorer. Your stuff was outstanding.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________
Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
09 July 2009, 22:14
aliveinccI bought one from Blackburn 3 yrs ago. Took 7 months to get it!
10 July 2009, 04:15
srtraxquote:
I have three of the straddle floorplates here from the special batch I did last year to fit the MK X old style guard.
As machined, $ 50.00 each plus shipping
James Wisner
Wisner's Inc.
Thanks for all your help guys!!!
Mr. Wisner I'll give you a call, Thanks...
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Steve Traxson