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A.M. Little .404 M70
02 October 2018, 22:22
thirdbiteLiked that a lot when I saw the earlier unfinished version. The finished version is even better. You are very skilled and talented as well as being artistic. I believe that stock profile is about as good as it gets.
02 October 2018, 22:33
bwanamrmExquisite! Lucky client!
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03 October 2018, 01:28
470EvansLooks great!
03 October 2018, 01:34
mdstewartVery very nice. Great work!
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03 October 2018, 02:41
Dulltool17Outstanding!
Love that grain!
NECG sights?
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03 October 2018, 08:32
cmfic1I may have just peed a little
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03 October 2018, 11:32
StormsGSPIt is my rifle, and Aaron did a hell of a job on it. This quality of work is incredible, and when you consider he is not yet 30, it is even more impressive. I love the extended tangs and case colors, and John Todd did a hell of a job on the engraving.
Best part is that it is in Tanzania with me now and will head out to shoot a buffalo in a few weeks.
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03 October 2018, 17:49
butchlambertVery nice Aaron and it looks to be in good hands.
03 October 2018, 19:16
Lhook7That is a beautiful rifle. Fantastic work!
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03 October 2018, 20:29
surefire7My word. Rifles don’t get much better than that! The beautiful wood, case coloring, engraving, gold enlays small but tasteful, red buttpad, slim forend and black forend tip, sights, etc.
And in my favorite big bore caliber to boot.
What is the final weight of the rifle?
How long is the barrel?
She’d look great in my safe and hands...
04 October 2018, 03:20
Eagle DadVery nice rifle. Hope you take a nice old buff with it. Congrats
04 October 2018, 03:35
218 BeeOutstanding work!
Congratulations to Aaron for a job well and truly done, and to StormsGSP on his new buffalo rifle!
Mark
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04 October 2018, 06:57
Mike_TXVery nice......really like that stick!
04 October 2018, 08:56
69deerAll I can say is WOW!
04 October 2018, 15:46
Mark RAaron, that is a damn nice rifle right there. Lovely work. I will just say that the large recoil pad loses a little appeal for me, is it 1.5" pad or are the pics deceiving?
Cheers,
Mark.
05 October 2018, 02:28
boom stickIt just does not get much better than that.
Class
Style
Elegance
That wood!!!!!
I like it without the scope.
Bravo!
05 October 2018, 04:27
FjoldVery, very nice.
Frank
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05 October 2018, 04:29
NakihunterHeart stopping old classic. I could have mistaken it for an original British Mauser action rifle at first glance.
Nice wood without the over the top exhibition grade and gloss finish of a safe queen.
Nice colour work too.
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05 October 2018, 21:10
Lefteris VassiliadisBig game hunting rifle as they should be made and look. Very nice Sir.
06 October 2018, 06:25
lee440I'm jealous!
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08 October 2018, 09:01
AtkinsonOUtSTANDING.
Ray Atkinson
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10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
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10 October 2018, 17:59
3TimerThat's a beauty!
13 October 2018, 04:26
domityou did REALLY GOOD ! what old world craftsman are you reincarnated from?
13 October 2018, 07:01
lindy2About the only thing that I don't like about it is that it isn't mine!
17 October 2018, 05:20
Aaron Little
17 October 2018, 18:56
MNRWow!!! Beautiful rifle and you can't beat that backdrop!
25 October 2018, 08:02
Aaron Little
26 October 2018, 03:38
BaxterBquote:
Originally posted by Aaron Little:
Damn...where was that - looks awesome.
01 November 2018, 19:16
customboltNice work on a fine piece of walnut Aaron and if the customer ordered a thick pad, they get a thick pad. Fine taste on your customers' part as well.
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01 November 2018, 23:41
bluefishI'd be curious for feedback from the client as to how that stock design attenuates recoil.
Thanks.
03 November 2018, 03:04
ozhunterquote:
Originally posted by bluefish:
I'd be curious for feedback from the client as to how that stock design attenuates recoil.
Thanks.
With the drop in the heal?
My 458 Has plenty of drop so I don't need to drop into the stock and shoots so pleasantly that I can shoot all day long
03 November 2018, 20:12
Duane Wiebe (CG&R)Jack O Connor was an icon outdoor writer. He and Elanor visited for an afternoon, my wife was mesmerized with his gift of story telling. We were fond of them!
Having said that, I think he was responsible for all the BS about straight comb stocks.
Some have carried it further by having the heel higher than he comb. Now..darn few humans are built to take advantage of THAT configuration.
Looks to me like Aaron's stock would be comfortable to most shooters. The straighter comb evolved because of scopes
04 November 2018, 11:25
StormsGSPTo answer a few questions/comments:
The hunt and pictures are from Northern TZ, west of Arusha in one of Robin Hurts concessions.
I didn't want a pad that thick, but there was an unseen inclusion that necessitated a shorter stock than originally envisioned. I'm 6'4" and wanted a long LOP, and after the inclusion, the pad was the best solution.
I don't think I am qualified to comment on the recoil/stock shape. I have only shot one other 404, but it was heavier than this rifle, so felt recoil was less, but not by much. Recoil on this rifle is totally manageable.
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04 November 2018, 22:28
customboltVery wise to save that great wood. Nice hunt pictures too.
QUOTE]Originally posted by StormsGSP:
To answer a few questions/comments:
I didn't want a pad that thick, but there was an unseen inclusion that necessitated a shorter stock than originally envisioned. I'm 6'4" and wanted a long LOP, and after the inclusion, the pad was the best solution.
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05 November 2018, 05:53
Doug WWho did the color case hardening?
It looks very nice!!
