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McKay
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Ralf recently finished a rifle for my wife. Could not be happier. I am having issues with my photo hosting site. Would love to get some pictures up. If someone would not mind posting them for me can you please PM me your email and I will get them forwarded.

thx!


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McKay
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Thanks for posting! This one is on a GMA action. All integral octagon to round barrel.

He just received a Mayfair action for mine which is going to be in a 300 H&H. Going to do swing mounts on that one. Other than that almost identical to this one. Possibly finer engraving.


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Spectacular craftsmanship that Ralf has made a career accomplishment. Beautiful as well.


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Incredible...
 
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4WD
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Beautiful Rifle. Thanks for sharing.
Have you had a takedown rifle before? Curious what Ralf’s experience on accuracy is vs a standard rifle?
 
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THAT is true love! Big Grin

Truly a magnificent rifle, in every way!


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Timan
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Inspiring.



 
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Bitterroot
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Who did the color casing? I love those colors.


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Holy moly that's gorgeous!!!!


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Fal Grunt
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Wow, that is amazing!


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Ralf's rifle are always the highest form of the gunmaker's art! Certainly this is a prime example.


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Duane Wiebe (CG&R)
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No doubt about it..the grand old Swedish cartridge is here to stay.
 
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Biebs
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Mac, that will be a fitting back-up rifle to your Marcel Thys 577 double.
 
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Mac,
Nothing short of perfection.
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Love it, really neat stock inky. I’ve never seen CCH match a stock so well the colours really compliment each other.
 
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Congratulations Mac on a fine new custom.

I sort of recall seeing a bunch of these super inky blanks for sale not so many years ago. Might have been on E---. Thought they were too black until I saw what Ralf did with this one. Nice one Ralf!


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Stunning.


I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills.

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About sixty years ago word was out, "We are running out of good walnut". Well, like oil, that may be true, it just hasn't happened yet.
Stunning rifle.
 
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Kolo-Pan
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What brand is the action?


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Peter Connan
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Incredibly beautiful
 
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What brand is the action?


GMA


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Very nice!!
 
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surefire7
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Oh my. What a stunning rifle!!

A bit of pride of ownership I’d say…
 
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10generation
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What kind of wood did Ralf use on the rifle and is that a rubbed oil finish - like the matte nature of it.
 
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THAT is true love! Big Grin

Truly a magnificent rifle, in every way!


I would say so.....
Wow!
 
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Ralf, is a Friend of mine and a neighbour as well. He is a true master of nis art, but, is now too busy.

I have never seen a superior gun artist and enjoy his work immensely.
 
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That is a stunning rifle, congrats.


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clayman216
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Thanks for sharing. It is a beautiful rifle and a perfect example of the work of Ralph. He is among the best.
 
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ZekeShikar
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Wow, just WOW!
That is all.

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Sorry, I don't get it. I know it is very well-made but it could do with some restraint. The wood grain makes the stock look dirty and the color case-hardening looks like an oil spill. All overdone. In this case, less would definitely be more.
 
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I am amazed in awe at the beauty that I see. Unreal!
 
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I didn't want to be the first to say it, but I agree with Wasserwulf, way too busy for my taste. This is not to say the workmanship is not incredible, credit where credit is due, but I prefer a much plainer overall finish. Everyone has their own taste in these matters.

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Duane Wiebe (CG&R)
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Neither one of yu shuld feel like party poopers.

This is a forum, could be sonething like a seminar...Folks post their produects...perhaps hoping only for polite applause.

Polite applause really doesn't accomplish the spirit of seminar.

Constraint is an issue and it's fair to point it out .

Hope I've chosen my words caredully
 
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Just fine to have different taste in a custom. Sometimes the line can be crossed into "gaudy territory." However, I would GLADLY trade one of my very nice but "plainer" custom rifles for that one. Just sayin...
 
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Exquisite workmanship. Surely destined to be a safe queen.



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I like it. I'd be afraid to hunt with it, but I like it...

Personally I would take fancy wood with simple point pattern checkering than a more plain stick with crazy ribbon patterned checkering. We all have our own unique tastes, that's what makes this so fun.
 
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Exquisite workmanship. Surely destined to be a safe queen.


No safe queen for me. Take that Miss Universe out and hunt with it, shoot it, love it. Never but a beautiful anything where it can’t be seen!,,,
 
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Duane Wiebe (CG&R)
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Yeah...like a gorgeous lady ...Well...ya know what I mean.
 
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That rifle will surely bring pride of ownership to the lucky lady!
 
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