I've been working on this project for about 3 years now as time permits(my own projects must take a backseat to the customers). Finally getting to the checkering.

Some background on the rifle:
Model 70 pre-64 action, 25 inch barrel. Mark Penrod metalsmithing. Holland's type 1/4 rib and foresight. Blackburn dropbox magazine. Talley mounts and Rings. I'll do the stockmaking and engraving.
Roger





[ 07-15-2003, 21:29: Message edited by: Scrollcutter ]

How do I get in touch with Blackburn?

Run a search for Blackburn in gunsmithing and big bore forums. I just saw his address recently.

Scrollcutter, What is the caliber 458 win mag??
How many LPI is that going to be?

[ 07-15-2003, 21:43: Message edited by: smallfry ]

Smallfry

Yes, it is a Winchester short mag.

Checkering is 20 lpi.

Thats nice!
Now... I am just the opposite of you... if I had any kind of customer base, we would have to write an agreement that I would exume their body, and rebuiry them with their rifle upon completion. This would yet add to the cost of the rifle. Quality doesnt come cheep!
Any customers?

The cheekpiece is beautiful, particularly the multiple accent borders. Is the raised oval near the toe for a sling stud? Wish I had that kind of skill.

fla3006
Thanks for the complimentary comments, and you are right about the raised oval panel. It is for the rear swivel. The front swivel is mounted on the barrel well away from the knuckles.

The rifle has a Silver's pad on it for the moment. They are a real pleasure to work with, and I have used them on several rifles( of the milder recoil variety). But, you might as well have a steel buttplate installed. There is absolutely no give. For me that matters when firing a rifle with a rather robust recoil. This rifle weighs in at 9 lbs. unloaded and with no scope. I will install a leather covered London or Old English in the near future.

Roger

That is a thing of beauty. Realy nice work.
Did you start with a blank or semi-inlet
stock.
Do you have any of the engraving done
yet. I would like to see pictures of that.
Thanks for sharing.

James

Here is Blackburn's contact info:

Blackburn Machine, Inc.
39 East 1600 North
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-794-3309

J.

The rifle stock was made off of a pattern that Ray Price made for me.

I haven't started the engraving yet, but I will post photos of the completed project.

Beatifull work Roger...I use the Silvers pads also and they work fine on my big bores, even my double rifles..I figure Belk hit the nail on the head when he said a recoil pad just gives the gun a running start at the shoulder . The hard pads sure do cover easier and they last longer...I like your double shadow line and I have done that on ocassions. I assume you will muller the borders. Nice piece of wood, well laid out for a big bore rifle...

Beautiful, classic work. You have my highest compliments. Your customer is a lucky man.

Excellent work ScrollCutter. Hope to see photos of the finishes rifle.

Thanks again for the complimanets on the rifle.

Ray, I have 2 Silver's pads for sale. They are, absolutely, a pleasure to work with. And, you can't get anymore classic than a Silver's, but they are just too hard for me.

I have heard a lot of people disparage the London Gun's version of the classic pad, but for me it has the perfect consistency.

Yes, I like and use the London guns pads but hey they ain't soft IMO...They do cover well..

Beautiful work; please keep us up to date. I�d love to see the work as it progresses.

boha

Boha...thanks I will try to keep the photos updated.

Ray,

I agree. The London pads aren't mushy soft. But, they do have some give to them. The Silver's resemble a brick in more ways than just the color. LOL