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Originally posted by SINNER:
Bailey: Neither. Make it to 303 British or 300 H&H

He can't, the barrels are 6.5m/m.

How about a necked down 30-40 Krag to 6.5m/m. A proper case (flanged) for a DR.

Keith

ps: or just go with the x57

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Originally posted by Hog Killer:

quote:

Originally posted by SINNER:
Bailey: Neither. Make it to 303 British or 300 H&H

He can't, the barrels are 6.5m/m.

How about a necked down 30-40 Krag to 6.5m/m. A proper case (flanged) for a DR.

Keith

ps: or just go with the x57

I have a good idea, just have him build you one in the chambering you want! I'm sure he'd be more than happy to build you one! I'd like one chambered for 375 Flanged, with scope mounts!

Mac,

I like the way you think! If you are plnning to attend DSC, please come by and sit a spell.

For this one, I think I am sticking with the 6.5x57R. It's a dandy, and I will include all of the brass I go through for regulation with the rifle. Load it up wth 160gr and rain down devastation on ferral vermin swine!.....in style :-)

Polish polish polish......about half way polished at this point.

Stock is 90% finished.

Bailey

Looking forward to seeing what you have for us at DSC, will look you up for sure.

Nitro

SWEET!

Keith

Bailey,

What a neat gun! What would expect something along the lines of a 450/400 to weigh?
What a creative and talented lot we have on this forum!
That would be a true heirloom piece.

EZ

Bailey, lover the clean lines, but where is the safty?

Keith

Eezridr,

A 450/400 would weigh right at 10lbs. It could be made lighter, and it would provide a discount for the buyer because he would have to shoot it the 20 or so rounds to regulate it......so I wouldn't have to :-)

Keith,

The safety is still inside the bar of steel it will be made from ....

The safety will be on the tang, just haven't gotten there yet.

quote:

Originally posted by Bailey Bradshaw:
Keith,

The safety is still inside the bar of steel it will be made from ....

The safety will be on the tang, just haven't gotten there yet.

Glad to hear that.

Keith

Bailey,
Gorgeous -since it is a falling block you are not limited to rimmed cartridges correct? I could see this as something like a 416 Taylor.

SSR

Bailey,
I like Mac's idea of a .375 Flanged, claw mounted scope, and I would like lots of engraving. I will talk to you at DSC. I will be shopping for a DR for my wife... Something scoped and up to 9.3x74.
Nice gun!
ND

Dave,

I look forward to meeting with you.

PTG had a reamer for the 6.5x57r on the shelf! How cool is that. Ables ammo here in Texas has the ammo, so 60 rounds and the reamer will be here by weeks end. Should give me plenty of time to get it regulated before DSC.

Bailey,
We will come see you. My wife was taken by your single shot in the classifieds. I hope you bring it to DSC. We both love the heavily engraved guns.
This double would make her a fine deer rifle. We can discuss this gun at the show. I want to keep her focused on a double, but it has to be "pretty" to capture her interest. I know you are most qualified to meet our needs!
My 14 year old son is a collector of custom knives, so I'm sure he will enjoy meeting you as well.
I look forward to shaking your hand, ND

My order is already in!!! My dream FB DR will finally be mine in mid-2011. I haven't been this hot since they came out with double-dose Viagra !!!!!

At least after 4 hours of holding a double rifle, you don't have to see your doctor

Bailey, a most unusual selling point!

Great looking rifle Bailey, I've been watching your threads and really appreciate you showing us your progress.
Sean

Thanks Sean, the pleasure is all mine.

The reamer came in yesterday. One hour after picking it up at the PO, the rifle was chambered, and by the end of the day, the extractor was timed and flinging cases. I'm working on the firing pins/transfer bars today and may be able to get a few rounds through her this evenning. Definately tomorrow. Fun stuff!

Half a box of ammo through her today. Man what a sweet shooting rifle. Comes up and points like a dove gun and the recoil is about like 20 ga. Best thing is the extractor, which seems to be confused because I had to make a point to lower the lever slowly so the cases didn't zip out of the chambers. So it must think it's an ejector.

I'm so freakin excited about these rifles it makes me want to run a victory lap around the shop. One of those blind "hog and a truffle" situations, but I'll take them when they come.

We are all excited with you, Bailey!

No kidding!!


Three cheers from my hill!



Cheers
Tinker

I think this new rifle will be the hit of the DSC show and any other place you show up with it
Bill

Sure wish I could get one in .300 Win. Mag. ...


Beautifull work Mr. Bradshaw!

(coming from a fellow Bladesmith)

Awesome work sir! I would suggest a chamber in 6.5X65R (a necked down 7X65R) - that way you get the European nostalgia and the American velocity! It is not even a Wildcat as it is a RWS caliber! http://www.chuckhawks.com/6-5x65rws.htm

I wonder what a basic coulour case hardened finish will cost? I would love to own one in 450/400.

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Originally posted by Nemo .450:
Sure wish I could get one in .300 Win. Mag. ...


Beautifull work Mr. Bradshaw!

(coming from a fellow Bladesmith)

Why the sad face.......300 win mag is doable.

Do you attend the Blade show? Nothing like pounding hot steel to make the world go away.

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Originally posted by Bailey Bradshaw:

quote:

Originally posted by Nemo .450:
Sure wish I could get one in .300 Win. Mag. ...


Beautifull work Mr. Bradshaw!

(coming from a fellow Bladesmith)

Why the sad face.......300 win mag is doable.

Do you attend the Blade show? Nothing like pounding hot steel to make the world go away.

Will send you a PM.

Yeah I attend Blade. I think I will always love working wood more, but as you say, there is nothing quite like beating hot steal.

Bailey
Get ready to build one for me just like Biebs.
I sent you the wood style I will want and the engraving scene. Same 450NE
I will go over all the rest of the details with you at Dallas.
Thanks
Larry

Will Do Larry, Looking forward to seeing you in Dallas.

Got her regulated. Only took about 30 rounds. ( I like it when it ony takes acouple of trips to the bench and go through 10-15 rounds). I used a vertical wedge as opposed to a wedge that extend horizontaly from the muzzle. Not that one works better than the other, just my preference.

I alway stress over regulation. I want them to shoot the exact spread of the bores s thy shoot paralell. I had it just over an inch twice, but that would cause the groups to grow as range increased. Makes you think more when shooting, and shooting shouldn't be a thinking game in that regard. Well, I finaly have it just right...




Afterward, the front sight base if made and fitted, then soldered in place.



It will be machined to the proper hight, dovetail cut for the sight and of course polished for blueing.

The front sight will be a thin blade with a small bead, rear sight is a three blade ( two folding, one fixed) express sight. I made a batch of these and will have several at the show for sale. There is plenty of rib for mounting a scope, but I don't need one yet, and enjoy hunting with open sights.

Hey Bailey, do you ever read your email? lol I sent you one on the 14th and never got a reply...

Great picts and gun!

DM

DM,

I got it,....I'm contemplating the proposal :-)

Can I wait until after the show to give you an answer?

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Originally posted by Bailey Bradshaw:
DM,

I got it,....I'm contemplating the proposal :-)

Can I wait until after the show to give you an answer?

Bailey,

I wish i could go to the show, but it's a long ways from here, and my "bidness" hasn't been as good as your "bidness". lol

Hopefully, you aren't waiting to see how many orders you get at the show, before you decide if you want my project! lol lol

Thanks Bailey, perhaps my project will grow on you between now and then...

DM

This needs to be up on page 1 !

So???

Drag it back when you get the new 'big bad boy' in your hot little hands!

Have you decided what caliber "we're" going to get this time?

Love to have one in a .44Special or .45Autorim... ( I have a 6.5x57R double already )

Looks very very petit Mr Bailey

My close friend and hunting partner bought this one, I can hardly wait to shoot it...

Dave, yes...when I saw the caliber, I knew it had Mike's name all over it!

Plus, now that this one is sold, Bailey can get on to much more important things...like making MINE !!!!!

So Biebs,

What caliber had you and Elk settled on for this next DR adventure?

Biebs,

Your barrels are on order and so is the steel for your action, so let's not get pushy....capiche

Actually I'm anxious to finialize the details and get going too.