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Originally posted by Craftsman:
Very nice work. I never understood why older Sakos have not been used for custom rifle projects more often, they are such fine rifles. Tasteful treatment on the bolt handle.

Having BM and 3pos. safeties available makes it easier but neither is being made anymore.

Beautiful work! Looks like she needs to be held! Agree with the old Sako actions etc.
Certainly one to be proud of.
Congratulations to you, and the owner!

Beautiful!!!

The colour of that wood is beautiful! What type of walnut is that?

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Originally posted by cdsx:
The colour of that wood is beautiful! What type of walnut is that?

Australian grown English.
http://www.rogervardystockwood.com

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Originally posted by metal:

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Originally posted by cdsx:
The colour of that wood is beautiful! What type of walnut is that?

Australian grown English.
http://www.rogervardystockwood.com

I've been buying my beautiful wood from Roger for many years. Ask some of the top stockmakers about Roger's wood.It does not cost much to ship and the dollar exchange is great for us right now.

Perfection. I don't know how that could be improved upon.

I'm really impressed by the colour, that deep, rich brown that has no reddish tint to it at all. Is that colour typical of English walnut in general, or was some type of stain used to create it? I hate reddish wood, and I've been trying to figure out what type of walnut to use. I was steered towards Bastogne, but this is making me re-think. Hats off to everyone who had a hand in this one!

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Originally posted by cdsx:
I'm really impressed by the colour, that deep, rich brown that has no reddish tint to it at all. Is that colour typical of English walnut in general, or was some type of stain used to create it? I hate reddish wood, and I've been trying to figure out what type of walnut to use. I was steered towards Bastogne, but this is making me re-think. Hats off to everyone who had a hand in this one!

I used no stain on this, I like to leave the wood natural and appreciate it for what it is.
English walnut comes in all different colours and hues. I've got blanks that are red, brown, black, honey, yellow and everything in between. If you are shopping for a blank and you are after a particular colour then I would recommend choosing one in person rather than online, although the better dealers should be able to supply what you want colour wise.
Cheers.

Appreciate the advice, thanks. I've got homework to do!

Just send Roger Vardy an email. This is his rifle and the blank is from his huge stock of blanks.

Great looking rifle, and beautiful wood.

Thanks Roger, sorry there's no scrollwork on it. Was planned to be but the project went on far too long due to me being slack.

Scroll work would not enhance that gun IMO, you cannot improve simple perfection..