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7x57 Wiebe Progress Photos
07 April 2010, 04:18
Craftsman More.........we want more!
Craftsman
07 April 2010, 04:36
shootawaynice looking rifle-really nice
07 April 2010, 04:49
CAS IIHot damn! I'm normally not a fan of a schnabel fore end, but that one could make me change my mind.
Dang that is nice!
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Originally posted by CAS II:
Hot damn! I'm normally not a fan of a schnabel fore end, but that one could make me change my mind.
Dang that is nice!
No kidding! When looking at the top pictures I thought to myself, "there isn't enough wood to make that tip look right." Then I scrolled down and saw it shaped. Wow, that is something else.
jawheeler, that is going to be a real show stopper. Thanks for sharing.
Terry
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Well, other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?
07 April 2010, 06:03
Rick RWhat a neat little rifle! Please update this thread frequently.
07 April 2010, 06:32
dwheelsThe overall stock geometry that Duane uses is very attractive. I like the slim wrist, the angle of the pistol grip and the size and shape of the cheek rest. I have never seen a forend tip done like that but I like it too. Nice piece of wood. I have one similar that I hope turns out as well. Your a lucky man Jawheeler. DW
I'd love to rub that stock with a good oil! Not 3in1!
07 April 2010, 07:37
montea6bThat tip is just about the coolest thing I have seen on a rifle. And the rest is beautiful as well...
07 April 2010, 08:01
KabluewyI'm having my first really custom stock made, and I'm going to be sure that my gunsmith sees the pictures of that forend, and tip. That's so much nicer looking than the standard squared off joint of ebony and walnut.
KB
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07 April 2010, 08:10
Nomo4meGawd.
I think I have a brand new favorite ever-ever Weibe rifle.
07 April 2010, 08:46
jawheelerThanks guys. The schnable was a tough call. Duane makes the best I've seen so I went with it. No regrets there.
07 April 2010, 09:01
HowardFantastic rifle. I would like to see some more close ups of that fore end if possible.
Howard
Moses Lake, Washington USA
hwhomes@outlook.com
07 April 2010, 09:12
weavemanquote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
How can a world class gunmaker work on such a messy bench?
It's because he's a WORKING gunsmith.
James
07 April 2010, 09:40
KabluewyIn one of those pictures I count 8 bottom metal units. I'll bet that's what it is with 22WRF. He's drooling over those nice one-piece bottom metal units.
KB
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07 April 2010, 09:48
jens poulsenPorndrugs...
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07 April 2010, 10:44
Howardquote:
Originally posted by CAS II:
Hot damn! I'm normally not a fan of a schnabel fore end, but that one could make me change my mind.
Dang that is nice!
Opinions on how this would look without a schnabel fore end?
Chic was telling me about a rifle Ray Price did years ago with this feature. Wasn't smart enough to envision it. Now Tyler and I want this style fore end on our Dakotas.
Howard
Moses Lake, Washington USA
hwhomes@outlook.com
07 April 2010, 16:45
jeffeossoDuane,
you are truely Gifted!
07 April 2010, 18:20
Howardquote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
How can a world class gunmaker work on such a messy bench?
Who cares, just look at the product he puts out.
Howard
Moses Lake, Washington USA
hwhomes@outlook.com
07 April 2010, 19:28
BaxterBhubba hubba hubba....
07 April 2010, 20:51
Iron BuckThat is one SWEET mauser
. I LOVE the forend .....gives me ideas for my next custom
You will have to post pictures when that one is finished
What barrel , length and contour did you use? Please tell us what else you speced. GREAT rifle
07 April 2010, 23:49
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by SDH:
I would never, ever, under any circumstance, no matter what---
Let a client talk me into doing a forend tip like that one!
That said, I think it looks pretty cool and was very well done!
SDH
I am interested in hearing your reasoning as to why you would not do one.
I agree that the finished product looks great. But, man oh man, that wedge of ebony looks like it is going to do everything it can to split the forend.
Jason
"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
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Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.
Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.
-Jason Brown
08 April 2010, 01:27
Kabluewyquote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
that wedge of ebony looks like it is going to do everything it can to split the forend.
Or hold it together, whichever way you want to look at it.
Kidding aside, I read that ebony is an oily wood compared to walnut, and that's why the use of dowels is customary in the normal 90 degree or 45 degree joint. I'm wondering how that all applies to this kind of joint - or is it simply a non-issue?
KB
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08 April 2010, 01:56
22WRFI would think that if you were the owner of this fine rifle, and were worried about it, you could ask the maker to put something akin to a cross bolt up there.
If it were mine, and If I was worried about it, (which I wouldn't be) I would mill a very narrow double t slot underneath the barrel up there and glass in a small metal double ended bolt of some sort. Out of sight and out of mind.
Nevertheless, I am sure that Mr. Wiebe has already thought all of this through and did what he had to do, or didn't do what he didn't have to do, in order to be confident that the thing wasn't going to have problems.
08 April 2010, 02:14
CAS IIIf it were my rifle, I'd just tell Duane to do what he does best then shut up and watch.
08 April 2010, 02:20
Von Gruffquote:
Originally posted by jawheeler:
I can't find the original post to add to it. Anyway here's the new pics.
I am not generally a fan of schnabels either but this is THE best interpretation I have ever seen. Simply superb.
Those stock lines are beautiful.
Von Gruff.
08 April 2010, 03:04
srtraxquote:
How can a world class gunmaker work on such a messy bench?
You should see mine...and I'm NOT world class.
Nice rifle all the way!!!
ENJOY
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Steve Traxson
08 April 2010, 03:24
jawheelerStarting the finish of the wood. Duane has got me biting my nails over that finish. Hell I've been biting my nails during the whole project but it keeps coming out great.
08 April 2010, 03:27
dogcatI am breaking one of the commandments by coveting. Nice rifle.
08 April 2010, 03:42
boom stickDrool...
Too bad you did not pick a classy cart for that beauty
I LOVE the fore end!!!
Gorgeous wood!
Bravo for the choice of a steel but plate
08 April 2010, 06:31
CustomstoxJawheeler and Duane, very nice stock. Typical Duane perfection. I remember the one that Ray Price did had a 90 degree interior angle so the curve was a bit more abrupt but equally nice looking. I did not see it under construction but after it was shaped but he told me how to do it and now it looks like I have to do it again ........... and then again, no thanks to you guys.
As far as the integrity of that glue bond, I can't think of how it could go anywhere using a good glue like epoxy. If Duane does not think it needs any dowels I am not going to second guess his judgement.
08 April 2010, 09:54
loud-n-boomerMinor hijack.
Hi JA.
Here is what it will look like finished.
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know. - Groucho Marx
08 April 2010, 10:48
gunmakerJA
Nice project.
Great stuff as usual Duane. That V must sure let you know if you've got both sides shaped the same.
One question.
What's with the roll pins on the Wilton?
Duane,
No words available in English that can describe the magnificent work you do.
That is just georgous.
Don
08 April 2010, 20:46
Duane WiebeMessy work bench: The guys with a clean bench just haven't had a chance to spread out their tools yet.
Roll Pins: I've made up a cork lined jaws with magnets on the back...the roll pins just give a little extra indexing and "hold em"
Dowel: There is a mechanical reinforecment such as 22 WRF mentioned...always pays to have a belt AND suspenders..
08 April 2010, 20:53
Dall85quote:
always pays to have a belt AND suspenders..
Contingency planning is GREAT!
Beautiful work, Duane!!!
Jim
08 April 2010, 22:08
ScrollcutterFantastic as always.
I am amazed at the skill some people are gifted with.
Roger Kehr
Kehr Engraving Company
(360)456-0831
08 April 2010, 22:53
BaxterBThat's it, I've got a left arm i'm selling so I can get a rifle like this, bids start at a grand...
08 April 2010, 23:02
Duane Wiebequote:
Originally posted by Scrollcutter:
Fantastic as always.
I am amazed at the skill some people are gifted with.
What....you wanna borrow money of something?...look who's talking..