Blueprint your receiver
Install Lilja 30 cal, 1-10” twist, approx #4 contour, 26” finish
Hand polish barrel ripple free
William’s extractor installed, modified so a round can be dropped into chamber, and bolt closed
Re-contour tang
Build up and checker bolt release
William’s 1 piece bottom metal, SS
Shorten factory box for use with bottom metal
Stainless bolt handle installed, longer with less sweep and built up root.
3 panel checkering 30 lines per inch
Re-cut loading port, and cut side of bridge for ejection clearance
Drill & tap for 8 X 40 screws, Talley rings & bases stainless, 2 pairs of rings
Fit bases to receiver, Polish & de-burr rings
Polish mag follower
Jewell bolt body
Trigger re-pinned, sears surface ground & polished. Safety wing timed properly
Install Echols stock, 14” LOP, machine screw swivel studs front and back both
Paint stock
Misc. polishing of action for smoother and reliable function
Mount scopes
Range test

It shoots sub .5 group with factory ammo

Very nice. What caliber is it?

Sorry .300 win mag.

That is a fine rifle and excellent caliber. With that, you basically have a one gun arsenal and it's all you really need. But one rifle is simply unthinkable, isn't it?

Please don't say such a thing! Some wive's might be reading this! You could be black listed from all gun forums with such talk! I am not sure but you should read the rules for posting again!

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Please don't say such a thing! Some wive's might be reading this!

The "jury" will disregard Doc's last statement. Let it be stricken from the record.

Carry on.

Its Ok to have more than one custom as it is more than one woman...once they come to terms with the fact that they will never be the only one, they settle on the matriach pleasure of being your #1, true or not, just keep telling them that, and Uwill do just fine.
U just need to give them the impression that they they are in charge- and then you can have as many rifles as you want, cause secrectly they fear the other bitches(imaginary or real) snapping at her heels for the position. Its in her own interest to look after your interests, so most likely she wont do too much to try and upset ya....

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a one gun arsenal and it's all you really need.

Heresy!!

It is exactly what I'm looking for.

Lucky dude!

Great rifle.

Congrats!

That is a nice looking rifle indeed. How does it shoot for you? Oh yeah, how much does it weigh?

I was thinking about Custom rifles just the other day. Did you give Mr. Penrod any specifics on how you wanted the Chamber cut, or just let him pick?

Really nice outfit!

Hey Trax, Lots of "wisdom" in your post.

It weighs 9.5 lbs. Mark was getting sub. .5 groups at 100 yards with factory ammo. I had him make the chamber for factory ammo. I am going to finish breaking in the barrel tommorow.

WOW!
What a stellar rifle!!
Every detail of that rifle is perfection.
They just don't get any better than that.

Edit to add: I sure like the Leupold scope covers on the front and rear glass! They have to be the very best design going.

an absolutely beautiful rifle, and one which should become a family heirloom.

question - is that a m70 classic action?

thanks

Bloody nice attention to detail work by Penrod.

Congratulations.

Although the word may be slightly inappropriate, I would describe that rifle as being VERY sanitary....

Even the plastic is very nicely done, but it's beauty demands fine wood.

Yes it is a .300 Winchester classic model 70

I have two FN Mausers done by him in the picture at left. His work is really first rate. You won't soon get over the high of owning and using it, or even just looking at it. Working up new loads becomes the hobby. Hunting with the piece is like icing on the cake.
Well done. Congratulations!

ED,
At 9.5lbs would that be with std. or magnum(2.5lb) fill stock?

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Every detail of that rifle is perfection

Almost. It would be perfect if it had some custom bottom metal.

very nice rifle. It should serve you well.

Gasp:! I can't believe it! Penrod's magnificent work and you wrapped a plastic stock around it!

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William’s 1 piece bottom metal, SS

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Every detail of that rifle is perfection


Almost. It would be perfect if it had some custom bottom metal.

Williams one piece bottom metal is not custom?

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At 9.5lbs would that be with std. or magnum(2.5lb) fill stock?

It is standard fill.

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Gasp:! I can't believe it! Penrod's magnificent work and you wrapped a plastic stock around it!

It is an Echols legenend! And it is fiberglass not plastic!

It appears to also have the rear tang modified for blind screw too doesn't it?

It is modified but I don't know anything about a blind screw.

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It appears to also have the rear tang modified for blind screw too doesn't it?

All of the M70 Classics had a blind screw rear tang from the factory.

EDMHUNTER,

Your rifle looks to be superb, just as anything out of Mark's shop.