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Rigby Inspired 6.5x55mm

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30 May 2020, 21:41
RogersGunWorks
Rigby Inspired 6.5x55mm
I built this rifle after being inspired by photos of an original Rigby stalking rifle. The stock was made from the blank. The action is a Mexican Mauser that has the left side wall milled like a G33/40. Scope mounts are Recknagel swing mounts on a welded on rear square bridge & contour front base. Rear sight base is sleeved. [URL= ]6.5x55 Mexican Mauser[/URL]
30 May 2020, 22:14
dpcd
Excellent job, R.A.
30 May 2020, 22:36
Peter Connan
Beautiful rifle!
30 May 2020, 22:47
Pegleg
Very nicely done!


The only easy day is yesterday!
30 May 2020, 22:59
zrp
That is one beautiful rifle !!
31 May 2020, 06:44
D Humbarger
Exquisitely executed. tu2 tu2



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31 May 2020, 07:42
richj
beauty. Love the light wood
31 May 2020, 08:34
Bill Brady
Wow,beautiful is an understatement. Bill


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31 May 2020, 09:13
NormanConquest
Very nice work. A beautiful rifle.


Never mistake motion for action.
31 May 2020, 18:41
surefire7
What a great looking rifle!

I envy your skills and love your work. tu2
31 May 2020, 19:56
dogcat
Well done! I want one!
31 May 2020, 21:28
RogersGunWorks
quote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
Well done! I want one!


Dogcat, Not to worry. You, too, can have one. All it takes is a few dollars.

Thanks to all for the generous compliments.
03 July 2020, 07:22
LRx
Well done! Very nice proportions!
03 July 2020, 12:14
LHeym500
I envy the artisan skill you have shown use. Beautiful rifle sir.This is a 6.5 I can love.
03 July 2020, 19:42
Mike_TX
very nice!
03 July 2020, 20:09
Nortman
What barrel contour is that??
03 July 2020, 20:51
nopride2
Neat.

Dave
03 July 2020, 21:25
RogersGunWorks
quote:
Originally posted by Nortman:
What barrel contour is that??


The barrel was custom contoured and turned to match the diameter of the ring-type rear sight base. It was also re-contoured at the end of the barrel cylinder. Compared to a commercial contour, the barrel would be between a Douglas #1 and #2.
03 July 2020, 22:26
Nortman
The contour reminded me of this early 7x57 Rigby:



04 July 2020, 05:23
RogersGunWorks
quote:
Originally posted by Nortman:
The contour reminded me of this early 7x57 Rigby:

Yes, rifles like this were my inspiration when building the 6.5x55. These rifles are elegant in their simplicity. What a pity a similar rifle is not marketable today.


04 July 2020, 13:10
Cougarz
quote:
Originally posted by RogersGunWorks:

Yes, rifles like this were my inspiration when building the 6.5x55. These rifles are elegant in their simplicity. What a pity a similar rifle is not marketable today.


Indeed. I'd love one just like it (the Rigby) but unfortunately with the necessary modifications for a scope. Blasphemous I know but my eyes now demand such things. Roll Eyes


Roger
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05 July 2020, 18:19
bwanamrm
Did I see this rifle in Dallas in the ACGG area? If it is the same rifle, I have to admit it was the hands down favorite of mine there... very impressive work!


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Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling

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05 July 2020, 23:05
RogersGunWorks
quote:
Originally posted by bwanamrm:
Did I see this rifle in Dallas in the ACGG area? If it is the same rifle, I have to admit it was the hands down favorite of mine there... very impressive work!


Yes, I displayed this rifle in Dallas. Thank you for the compliment. It's my favorite of all the bolt action rifles I've built.
20 July 2020, 17:26
788
That wood is beyond beautiful. Very nice job!
20 July 2020, 23:49
RogersGunWorks
Funny story about that stock blank. It came from a used car dealer who told me it was traded in on a car. It is indeed a nice stock blank.
Thanks for the compliment!
25 July 2020, 09:41
DCS Member
Beautiful boomstick and funny story about the blank.


I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.

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