01 November 2005, 22:08
free_miner375 H&H in progress
Here's my 375 in progress.
1959 Model 70 cleaned up and trued, 22" 602 barrel, NECG sights screwed and soldered, Talley bases fitted to receiver and drilled to 8x40's. All metal by Bill Leeper.
I originally had a Rimrock for this rifle, but I couldn;t make myself like the thick comb and cheekpiece, so as an interim I stuffed it in a Boyds that I'd already re-shaped and trimmed down. I tried to adjust the comb so the irons would work as well as the scope, if it worked I may end up leaving it in this stock, for $65 the Boyds makes a good trial stock anyways.
Lots of finishing work to be done, cross-bolts, a brockman front swivel, back to Bill for bluing ...........
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02 November 2005, 00:11
AtkinsonNice gun. you have done well,..I like the lines of your stock.
I would use a barrel band swivel with that big caliber, and cut the forend to about 9"s like an English gun, make it worth more..but thats just an opine on my part.
03 November 2005, 09:11
D HumbargerVery nice but why the extra rear sweep to the bolt handle?
07 November 2005, 09:01
free_minerthanks for the comments,
d humbarger, that is the original bolt handle, maybe the camera angle makes it look skewed
I haven't had a p64 in this large a caliber though, and that sweept handle may prove to be a knucklebuster
07 November 2005, 09:17
fredj338You've got a good start. make sure you post her when she's done.