Jim Kobe 6.5x55 Build

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13 July 2022, 07:55

MJines

Jim Kobe 6.5x55 Build

Several weeks ago Jon posted some pictures he got from Jim Kobe of a 6.5x55 rifle Jim recently built. Well Jim certainly made the right call in not pursuing a career in photography and focusing instead on gun making. While I am not sure my skills as a photographer are that much superior, I do feel that these pictures do a bit better job of capturing Jim's good work. Any flaws in concept and design of the build are mine. Jim, however, deserves all the credit for well executing the build. The rifle handles very light in the hand and the stock is scaled well dimensionally for the caliber. I purchased the blank from Cecil Fredi and thought it turned out very nice for a $800 blank. I look forward to christening the rifle this coming deer season.

13 July 2022, 08:22

Biebs

Very nice, and in a great classic caliber.

13 July 2022, 10:50

30.06king

I'm no custom rifle guy but gotta admit that stock is a thing of beauty.
Amazing how a great craftsman can unlock hidden, natural beauty.
Well done.

13 July 2022, 14:04

Bakes

Oooo I like that...

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13 July 2022, 17:56

Jim Kobe

Many thanks Mike. It is always a bit nerve wracking when I ship a rifle to a new owner.

13 July 2022, 17:58

bwanamrm

Well executed rifle. Love the wood! Hope to see this in Cotulla Mike... it's not a 6.5 Creedmoor

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14 July 2022, 03:56

df06

Beautiful wood and stock making. What’s not to like.

15 July 2022, 20:22

JTEX

Just outstanding!

19 July 2022, 21:31

Mike_TX

Looks great!

25 July 2022, 22:35

1894mk2

Stunning - just stunning!

03 August 2022, 05:27

Uncle Grinch

I was just re-admiring this beautiful 6.5x55 and while looking at the cocking piece peep sight, I got curious about the safety. Is it a three position or two position safety? I was thinking there may not be enough room for a three position safety to swing to the rear.

BTW… it is a very masterfully built rifle and in a great caliber.

04 August 2022, 17:46

Jim Kobe

It is a Wisner three position unit and functions correctly.

05 August 2022, 16:51

surefire7

Beautiful rifle. Congrats!

The 6.5x55 Swede is still popular It seems.

I have a custom rifle in that caliber as well. Great cartridge!

08 August 2022, 17:27

Bushchook

That is a beautiful and tastefully done rifle in a classic chambering. Well done.

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14 March 2023, 04:46

10generation

Bumping this back up, really curious what kind of wood that is - beautiful.

14 March 2023, 23:38

dogcat

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Kobe:
Many thanks Mike. It is always a bit nerve wracking when I ship a rifle to a new owner.

If the new owner does not like, I will buy it!!!