The wood and workmanship look top shef and the photography is outstanding. Perhaps it would be more appreciated on the small caliber forum and on the wildcat forum also. do you have a foto of the first 5 shots out of the barrel? roger

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do you have a foto of the first 5 shots out of the barrel?

The barreled action is with Toomany Tools and I'll test it again when it's blued and returned.

I fired five shots to confirm only that something wasn't inordinately wrong.....and they made a favorable group.

I also find that many barrels don't produce their best until 200 rounds have been driven through them.....I have also done no experimentation of loads.....only the ones I was given a few months ago.

Performance should be similar to the 6.5 X 55 or possibly a bit more.....and it'll make a superb deer slayer!

The Termites will love it, especially on the Pink cloth!

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
The Termites will love it, especially on the Pink cloth!

One of these days the Gov't will learn how to tax fun on the internet.....Hot Core will be the hardest hit!

In fact, it appears a BIG OL Termite chewed it's way through the Grip area.

A N D..., somebody musta Klutzed it onto the floor and WHAMMED up the Tip of the forearm really bad. Looks like the Tip has been "chopped" off and a piecea Loblolly or Slash Pine stuck on.

Did the Grip area set in a puddle of "oil" on the floor to get that greasy dark colored circle on the enda it?

Soak it in some gasoline and it "might" get that oil out. If not, it will help it when you toss it in the Burn Barrel!!!

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
In fact, it appears a BIG OL Termite chewed it's way through the Grip area.

A N D..., somebody musta Klutzed it onto the floor and WHAMMED up the Tip of the forearm really bad. Looks like the Tip has been "chopped" off and a piecea Loblolly or Slash Pine stuck on.

Did the Grip area set in a puddle of "oil" on the floor to get that greasy dark colored circle on the enda it?

Soak it in some gasoline and it "might" get that oil out. If not, it will help it when you toss it in the Burn Barrel!!!

I recognize intense jealousy when I read it!

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Originally posted by vapodog:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hot Core:
I recognize intense jealousy when I read it!

What do you expect from a BOW and ARROW CONVERT soon to be an archery carp guy. roger .

The checkering of the thumb hole stock is nice. I could see where checkering that kind of stock, and have it come out looking as nice as it did would require some thought.

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Originally posted by ron williams:
The checkering of the thumb hole stock is nice. I could see where checkering that kind of stock, and have it come out looking as nice as it did would require some thought.

The checkering was done by Carol at Ahlman's in Morristown Minnesota.

She has done most of my stocks

I have noticed that there are getting to be several women in the field of checkering, and in Europe several are master engravers. I think that is a good trend. Your gal in Mn. did a very nice job.

+1 for Carol at Ahlman's!

She did a rush job for me several years ago on a Ruger 10/22 laminated mannlicher, the Wal-Mart specials, that I bought my wife for Christmas. Carol received the stock on the monday after Thanksgiving and had it back to me the monday before Christmas. I send all of my checkering work to her. Great quality and great prices, a combination that can't be beat!

www.ahlmans.com

Jeff

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Originally posted by vapodog:
The checkering was done by Carol at Ahlman's in Morristown Minnesota. ...

Now I can't comment on the Checkering.

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Originally posted by bartsche:
What do you expect from a BOW and ARROW CONVERT soon to be an archery carp guy. roger .

" when you say that Pilgrim!", John Wayne

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Originally posted by Hot Core:

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Originally posted by bartsche:
What do you expect from a BOW and ARROW CONVERT soon to be an archery carp guy. roger .

" when you say that Pilgrim!", John Wayne

More Photos coming!!!

Vapo that is very nice. Please post a photo when she is all together.

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Please post a photo when she is all together.

atsa nice a boy! roger

very nice. was gonna say Fajen.

rich

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Originally posted by richj:
very nice. was gonna say Fajen.

rich

It's most definitely Fajen and from a very long time ago.....back when Reinhard Fajen was still running the business!

What is a 6.5 R BAR?

That's a real shame about the Grrrrr on the Barrel. Did a Cold Chisel hit it, or did you drop a running Side Grinder on it?

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
That's a real shame about the Grrrrr on the Barrel. Did a Cold Chisel hit it, or did you drop a running Side Grinder on it?

Actually it fell from the roof and hit the concrete there. Usually things turn out better but this one had a jinx on it!

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Originally posted by vapodog:

That's one of those new Super Whamodyne flip-up fork sights John installed?



You're gonna have to change that out if you are gonna join me at Whittington one of these days!

Might be good for windage though...

Seriously, the 6.5 is a great caliber and will serve you well! Ya gotta get away from those 120's though and go to the 140's...

This 6.5 is actually quite close to the .260 Remington in size of case but the barrel is quite deeply throated to allow for the 140s to be shallow seated and this is where the case capacity starts to improve.

The long action is required for that and time will tell how Roger gets it to shoot and what velocity he can muster. He's an experienced wildcatter and has confidence that this is superior to such gimmicks as "Ackley Improved"

Toomany Tools did the bluing and barrel engraving and installed a two position safety that works great!

At a minimum, this gun will be a fine deer rifle and elk within it's range!

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Ya gotta get away from those 120's though and go to the 140's...

Maybe in my .264......but I still see the 6.5 as a deer rifle supreme.......and for me the 120s are dynamite!

VD's the man.I'll post the performance after making some brass and seriously testing.The thumphole was not my first choice but was something from the past that stirred a lot of nostalgia.A friend of mine ,when we lived in Grand Junction had only shot a rifle in the service. Upon a little ergeing he had Elmer Spurger build a .243 left handed thumb hole on a Mauser action. He zeroed it in and than the next day drove up to the Glade Park area and shot a western four point mule deer. He shortly after died of brain cancer. One shot, one trophy deer and that was it. Way to go ,Bob. roger

Well, I do hope you get a few more shots through that rag Mouser than just 1.

6.5mm? You planning on shooting ants, sand fleas and such stuff?

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
6.5mm? You planning on shooting ants, sand fleas and such stuff?

Sectional Density HC...

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
Well, I do hope you get a few more shots through that rag Mouser than just 1.

6.5mm? You planning on shooting ants, sand fleas and such stuff?

Twaaannngg! Aren't you suppose to have a damper on that Carp getter ? roger

that hole through the shide of the stock where the pistol grip is supposed to be - are the termites that active in Nebraska?? (HC made me do it)

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Originally posted by butchloc:
that hole through the shide of the stock where the pistol grip is supposed to be - are the termites that active in Nebraska?? (HC made me do it)

Hey guys,

I found a video of Vapo testing that 6.5 R-Bar on some 1/8" window pane.





Poor Mrs. Vapo!!

I guess HC's right, Sand Fleas and Ants for dinner!

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Poor Mrs. Vapo!!

Actually there is no such person and hasn't been for a very long time.

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Originally posted by bartsche:
Twaaannngg! Aren't you suppose to have a damper on that Carp getter ? roger

I've "heard" if you get a BIG Carp, chop the head off, turn it over and Super Glue it back on, some folks will believe it is a Halibut.

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Originally posted by Hot Core:

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Originally posted by bartsche:
Twaaannngg! Aren't you suppose to have a damper on that Carp getter ? roger

I've "heard" if you get a BIG Carp, chop the head off, turn it over and Super Glue it back on, some folks will believe it is a Halibut.

Briar halibut! roger

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Originally posted by butchloc:
that hole through the shide of the stock where the pistol grip is supposed to be - are the termites that active in Nebraska?? (HC made me do it)

Well it's now in California.....Roger.....tell us about it!

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Originally posted by vapodog:

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Originally posted by butchloc:
that hole through the shide of the stock where the pistol grip is supposed to be - are the termites that active in Nebraska?? (HC made me do it)

Well it's now in California.....Roger.....tell us about it!

The appearance of the rifle is totally acceptable. The stock is a keeper. The LOP is great. In about three weeks I'll let you know how it shoots. I forgot to look at the engraving as the feel and balance held my attention. When I put the bolt in the sear caught on the stock and wouldn't close. We rotated the rear of the bolt slightly and it went in. I also noticed that the bolt closes a little hard. With use I suspect it will loosen some. We measured the trigger pull to be about 4 1/3 #. I suspect, however, there is room for adjustment.So far I'd say it was a project well done. I've turned the necks on 40 more .308 cases and made some cases from .243 brass . It appears that the .243 brass will not need neck turning, If it does that can be done also. Enjoy your new McGowen barrel. roger