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and another 280
28 September 2011, 01:49
vapodogand another 280
VZ-24 action, Dakota bolt handle and three position safety, Timney trigger, ultralite Leupold scope, Douglas #1 contour barrel 22", Williams sights, Toomany Tools bluing, American black walnut routed by Dennis Olsen, decelerator pad, Dakota swivels, P A W S aluminum floorplate for lightweight, 7 1/4 pounds as shown
and checkering by Carol at Ahlman's.....and for those that don't like my floral checkering patterns.....this is just for you!
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28 September 2011, 21:46
JBrownBeautiful rifle. It is nice to see a custom with the longer "American style" fore-end rather than the British style that is in vogue today. I like both, but I like seeing well done examples that don't follow today's trends.
Everything on this rifle is perfect for a light-weight mountain rifle.
If it were mine I would have went with a smaller, more contoured, rear sight. And the grip/grip-cap looks a tad long. I think the square shape of the wooden cap on the grip makes it look longer than it is.
Jason
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28 September 2011, 21:56
PeglegWhat's that line down the middle of the checkering on the wrist on the top. Looks like a crack but I know it must not be.
The only easy day is yesterday!
28 September 2011, 22:50
ramrod340quote:
What's that line down the middle of the checkering on the wrist on the top. Looks like a crack but I know it must not be.
I'd bet it is where her two patterns meet.
Nice looking rifle Vdog.
As usual just my $.02
Paul K
28 September 2011, 22:50
enfieldsparesWhose 'scope mounts, please?
29 September 2011, 00:56
vapodogquote:
I'd bet it is where her two patterns meet.
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29 September 2011, 00:57
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by enfieldspares:
Whose 'scope mounts, please?
They are one piece Talley aluminum for light weight....
I really try to keep these rifles light.
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29 September 2011, 05:02
22WRFWell, since nobody else asked it, I might as well.
How does it shoot?
29 September 2011, 05:09
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Well, since nobody else asked it, I might as well.
How does it shoot?
I shot it about a year ago and it grouped 139 grainers in somewhat under 1 3/8" at 100....I haven't fired it since as I've been busy making veterinary tools and I only last week got the stock back from checkering.....I'll probably have time for a real workout before deer season.....I want to use it for deer this year.
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29 September 2011, 21:31
BoxheadAlways enjoy seeing your projects. I have the parts for a few but just can't seem to find the time to start one.
07 October 2011, 18:12
Pat BrennanVery nice rig you have built. Seeing rifles like this tempts me to build a custom mauser. I've shot a few 280s and they all seemed to like hornady 139 interlocks (flat base) with H4350, fwiw.
07 October 2011, 18:39
jeffeossothe only problem i see is that its not 7x64!
10 October 2011, 03:55
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
the only problem i see is that its not 7x64!
Educate me please....I have six more Mausers waiting for new barrels and stocks.....and nothing to chamber them to....one only needs so many 270s and 30-06s!
What do I get in a 7 X 64 that I don't get in a .280 Remmy?
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10 October 2011, 04:27
jeffeossoa rifle not chambered in a "doesn't do anything better" upstart...
7x64 -1917
280 - 1957 ..
heh... with all the dreck on how the 375 ruger aint better than the 375 hh .. well, i figured the purist would rather a 7x64
why, for me? i prefer the german version, generally with a longer throat, faster twist, and meant for heavy for caliber bullets...
in real terms? nuttin
26 October 2011, 05:34
trouthunterdjSir,
That is awesome! You made that VZ24 really shine. Great job all around. Thanks for posting.
ddj
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26 October 2011, 06:53
Use Enough GunNice!
26 October 2011, 07:40
TC1Nice rifle Vapo. There is a lot to like on that one.
Terry
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26 October 2011, 07:44
PaulHVery nice and a great caliber.
I like iron sights on most rifles. IMO it completes it. Something that's missing on a lot of rifles today. I got an Interarms Mark X 7mm Mag bought brand new around '95, only fired two rounds through it. It has iron sights believe it or not.
29 October 2011, 07:04
montea6bquote:
Originally posted by ramrod340:
quote:
What's that line down the middle of the checkering on the wrist on the top. Looks like a crack but I know it must not be.
I'd bet it is where her two patterns meet.
Doesn't one normally cross the master lines over the top? Unless you are leaving a ribbon border between panels...
29 October 2011, 20:50
disassemblyquote:
Originally posted by montea6b:
quote:
Originally posted by ramrod340:
quote:
What's that line down the middle of the checkering on the wrist on the top. Looks like a crack but I know it must not be.
I'd bet it is where her two patterns meet.
Doesn't one normally cross the master lines over the top? Unless you are leaving a ribbon border between panels...
29 October 2011, 20:52
disassemblyIts called a parting line. Two seperate checkering patterns (left and right side of grip come together at the top with a "parting line". Much easier to accomplish than an over the top pattern. You pays your money and you takes your choice.
29 October 2011, 21:36
J.D.Steelequote:
Originally posted by disassembly:
Its called a parting line. Two seperate checkering patterns (left and right side of grip come together at the top with a "parting line". Much easier to accomplish than an over the top pattern. You pays your money and you takes your choice.
Yep. TRUE over-the-top checkering is much more difficult in both the layout and the execution, so many amateur and production-line checkerers use the parting-line method or the meets-in-a-point method. Not nearly as aesthetically pleasing but considerably less expensive than true over-the-top.
280 vs anything else: the late Col Townsend Whelen wrote an article, one of the last he ever wrote, entitled 'Just a Little Better Hunting Rifle' in which he compared the 280 VERY FAVORABLY to both the 270 and 30-06. FWIW.
Regards, Joe
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