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2014 Edition of Custom Rifles in the Field
21 November 2014, 02:04
bwanamrm2014 Edition of Custom Rifles in the Field
I took this nice buck last Saturday morning on my ranch near Refugio. Used an Al Biesen .25-06 I purchased from Judge G a few years back. Classic rifle for a south Texas hunt!
Now let's see your 2014 trophies taken with your custom rifle.
Using them like they should be used!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
21 November 2014, 18:48
Texas KillartistVery classy.
11 December 2014, 05:36
bwanamrmThought I would add this photo of a crackerjack whitetail I took on the El Mino Ranch this past weekend. Shot him with a Duane Wiebe 30-06 at approximately 178 yards. Man I love South Texas during the rut!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
11 December 2014, 07:23
Charles_HelmGreat rifles and good bucks too!
12 December 2014, 00:18
Mark ROk, I'll bite
416RM on a M70 action and barrel. Stock made locally here in Oz by Rob Blomfield on a Vardy blank.
12 December 2014, 01:19
Evan K.Not in the same class as previous posters (very nice rifles and game!), but here's the deer I shot this year with my custom-stocked Winchester 70 .270.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
12 December 2014, 01:40
ak49Very nice bucks, the one you got with the 30-06 is really nice, congratulations
12 December 2014, 02:37
farbedoI'll throw in two. Both from our safari in Namibia this year. Our first trip to Africa.
First is my wife with her mountain zebra taken with her custom 7X57 Mauser that I built on an FN commercial action.
Second is my oryx taken with the 9.3X64 Brenneke that I built on a VZ24 action.
14 December 2014, 03:48
gasgunnerOK, no african safari, but here is a little Remington M-12 that was restocked by one of the greats, R.G. Owen. Michael Petrov wrote about the rifle in his book. My son and I went for a little walk today and a squirrel was foolish enough to stick it's head out just enough to get a shot.
John
14 December 2014, 04:06
butchlambertquote:
Originally posted by gasgunner:
OK, no african safari, but here is a little Remington M-12 that was restocked by one of the greats, R.G. Owen. Michael Petrov wrote about the rifle in his book. My son and I went for a little walk today and a squirrel was foolish enough to stick it's head out just enough to get a shot.
John
I love it John! Nice rifle and a great hunting partner.
14 December 2014, 04:53
gasgunnerThanks Butch. You'll like this picture. Notice the home made rest my dad made about 60 years ago. State of the art stuff in 1950. Made out of old tractor parts I suspect judging by the Minneapolis-Moline yellow paint remaining.
John
14 December 2014, 17:28
farbedoGas,
The rifle is almost as nice as the smile on your boys face. Good times for certain.
Jeremy
14 December 2014, 21:42
458WinHere are photos of one of Joe Smithton's synthetic stocked rifles built on a GMA G33/40 in 9.3x62. It has all the details of his wooden stocked rifles, including superb balance and handling.
And here is the beauty of a serious hunting rifle that most folks seldom realize.
You can use them as hard as you want without cringing about harming them.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
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www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 14 December 2014, 22:01
AntlersMr. Shoemaker, do you have a closeup of the rear sight on that rifle?
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
14 December 2014, 22:36
458WinThis photo shows how the entire scope mount and sight works. The sight resides under the grip cap when the scope is in place.
Like everything else on the rifle, it is well thought out and superbly done.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 14 December 2014, 22:41
458Winquote:
Originally posted by gasgunner:
OK, no african safari, but here is a little Remington M-12 that was restocked by one of the greats, R.G. Owen. Michael Petrov wrote about the rifle in his book. My son and I went for a little walk today and a squirrel was foolish enough to stick it's head out just enough to get a shot.
John
John, I always picked up that little 22 every time I visited Michael and am glad to see it being used and appreciated. And it is especially great to see another generation being introduced to really fine firearms.
I am hoping to take the two Wundhammers that I got on the auction out hunting with my son and daughter as well.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 14 December 2014, 23:27
BaxterBWhat stock is on that 9.3 Phil? Very nice rifle.
15 December 2014, 01:01
458Winquote:
Originally posted by BaxterB:
What stock is on that 9.3 Phil? Very nice rifle.
That stock is one that Joe and his son hand build with Kevlar and carbon fiber in the same patterns as his wood stock rifles.
Anyone who claims the 30-06 is ineffective has either not tried one, or is unwittingly commenting on their own marksmanship
Phil Shoemaker
Alaska Master guide
FAA Master pilot
NRA Benefactor
www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com 15 December 2014, 01:05
BaxterBquote:
That stock is one that Joe and his son hand build with Kevlar and carbon fiber in the same patterns as his wood stock rifles.
Figured it had to be some sort of special, was right! Beautifully done.
15 December 2014, 02:50
FMCquote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
And here is the beauty of a serious hunting rifle that most folks seldom realize.
You can use them as hard as you want without cringing about harming them.
I wonder when the wood guys are gonna censor that pic............
There are two types of people in the world: those that get things done and those who make excuses. There are no others.
15 December 2014, 03:06
butchlambertMy 1909 Peruvian in 250-3000 stocked by Mr Jim Kobe.
15 December 2014, 04:16
DArcy_Echols_CoPhil that is priceless !!!!!!!!
15 December 2014, 04:46
Antlers[QUOTE]Originally posted by 458Win:
This photo shows how the entire scope mount and sight works. The sight resides under the grip cap when the scope is in place.
Like everything else on the rifle, it is well thought out and superbly done.
Thank you!
Antlers
Double Rifle Shooters Society
Heym 450/400 3"
15 December 2014, 04:54
vapodogquote:
Originally posted by DArcy_Echols_Co:
Phil that is priceless !!!!!!!!
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15 December 2014, 08:01
gunmakerquote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
Here are photos of one of Joe Smithton's synthetic stocked rifles built on a GMA G33/40 in 9.3x62.
Love it! Especially because he produced the stock based on his personal pattern.
Here's a few pics of this years speed-goat fest. I've shot goats in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Never have I eaten an antelope from SDak that was not delicious. Not as many here in SD and the horns are not up to what's available in WY and CO, but after my wife gets done turning them into, Italian Sausage, pepperoni, pepperoni sticks, salami with cheese, summer sausage, jerky and bacon burger. As well as some roasts and chops, she runs the local meat locker and her goat put more meat in the freezer than the rest of us.
Here's my little boy that just turned 14 shooting his first buck. Made the varsity basketball team this year. Starting to look him eye to eye at 6'2" and hoping he doesn't grow too much taller than dad. Using an 09 Arg in 30-338 free floated in a gallon of Devcon, He was a little too relaxed when he pulled the trigger and got whacked in the beak. Just like my first deer. Nothing like blood on the bridge of the nose to end a successful day afield.
My youngest at 11 with his first big game critter on a mentor tag. He was shooting a 22-250 I built when I worked at Dakota on a single shot bench rest action. Again free floated, and pillar bedded in a boat load of Bisonite.
The last is the three of us. The rifle I've got is a Sako round top (no dovetails) I bought at Trinidad in gunsmithing school that's bedded in a gallon of Bisonite with a freefloated 22-250 Ack Imp that has stacked up more critters than the rest of my rifles put together. The stock is a beautiful specimen I pulled out of the garbage can in gunsmithing school in two pieces. After grafting the buttstock and forend back together, and match bedding the barreled action, this rifle has spent many years as a trusted companion. My wife uses it now. She's getting a short (kurz) action Dakota with a Match grade Shilen 6.5MM for X-mass. I bought a pile of brass and dies in 6.5mm Creedmoor. She's not interested in shooting anything much bigger than the 22-250 IMP as my 25-06 gives her headaches.
15 December 2014, 10:55
470EDDYquote:
Originally posted by 458Win.. This photo shows how the entire scope mount and sight works. The sight resides under the grip cap when the scope is in place. Like everything else on the rifle, it is well thought out and superbly done.
Phil- what a masterpiece and I did see a similar stock at SCI in January and spoke with Joe. Is that scope base/rings system and slide in peep sight also a Joe Smithson custom piece...or another maker? Thanks for input.
GREAT display of fine rifles by ALL!!
Cheers,
470EDDY
15 December 2014, 11:44
Rockdocquote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
This photo shows how the entire scope mount and sight works. The sight resides under the grip cap when the scope is in place.
Like everything else on the rifle, it is well thought out and superbly done.
I used to think Smithson mounts a little ungainly in photos, until I handled a rifle with them then I thought they looked very nice and function extremely well. Would like to have them on my rifles.
Lovely rifle.
Cheers,
Chris
DRSS
15 December 2014, 18:13
butchlambertGreat pics and story James.
16 December 2014, 07:49
LRxLove seeing customs out doing what they were built for! I was fortunate to cut a couple tags with my .35 Whelen this fall. I've posted this project elsewhere on the forum, so forgive me if you've seen these pictures before!
And a video of the deer hunt:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sIW13oJY6QA
16 December 2014, 09:21
Austin Hunter.404 Jeffery on 1917 Enfield. Dennis Olson did the metal, I added a bottom metal from Duane, picked and dried my own mesquite for the stock, semi-inlet by Al Lind, shaped and finished myself, checkering by Custom Diamonds, and custom loaded my own ammo.
"Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid" -- Ronald Reagan
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16 December 2014, 20:21
lindy2quote:
Originally posted by gunmaker:
quote:
Originally posted by 458Win:
Here are photos of one of Joe Smithton's synthetic stocked rifles built on a GMA G33/40 in 9.3x62.
Love it! Especially because he produced the stock based on his personal pattern.
Here's a few pics of this years speed-goat fest. I've shot goats in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Never have I eaten an antelope from SDak that was not delicious. Not as many here in SD and the horns are not up to what's available in WY and CO, but after my wife gets done turning them into, Italian Sausage, pepperoni, pepperoni sticks, salami with cheese, summer sausage, jerky and bacon burger. As well as some roasts and chops, she runs the local meat locker and her goat put more meat in the freezer than the rest of us.
Here's my little boy that just turned 14 shooting his first buck. Made the varsity basketball team this year. Starting to look him eye to eye at 6'2" and hoping he doesn't grow too much taller than dad. Using an 09 Arg in 30-338 free floated in a gallon of Devcon, He was a little too relaxed when he pulled the trigger and got whacked in the beak. Just like my first deer. Nothing like blood on the bridge of the nose to end a successful day afield.
My youngest at 11 with his first big game critter on a mentor tag. He was shooting a 22-250 I built when I worked at Dakota on a single shot bench rest action. Again free floated, and pillar bedded in a boat load of Bisonite.
The last is the three of us. The rifle I've got is a Sako round top (no dovetails) I bought at Trinidad in gunsmithing school that's bedded in a gallon of Bisonite with a freefloated 22-250 Ack Imp that has stacked up more critters than the rest of my rifles put together. The stock is a beautiful specimen I pulled out of the garbage can in gunsmithing school in two pieces. After grafting the buttstock and forend back together, and match bedding the barreled action, this rifle has spent many years as a trusted companion. My wife uses it now. She's getting a short (kurz) action Dakota with a Match grade Shilen 6.5MM for X-mass. I bought a pile of brass and dies in 6.5mm Creedmoor. She's not interested in shooting anything much bigger than the 22-250 IMP as my 25-06 gives her headaches.
my my, how those boys have grown!!! Please post a photo of Mrs. Gunmaker's new rifle after Christmas.
16 December 2014, 21:42
ChapsboroIs the Smithton synthetic stock his design or another manufacture's? Like the lines of it, looks like an express/safari stock.
16 December 2014, 23:21
gunmakerquote:
Originally posted by lindy2:
Please post a photo of Mrs. Gunmaker's new rifle after Christmas.
No time to work on it now. That's going to have to wait until I finish other projects. The rifles in the "Anderson Boys" pics were built over 20 years ago before I had clients of my own. They still go bang and bring home the
bacon goat.
18 December 2014, 17:39
bwanamrmquote:
I wonder when the wood guys are gonna censor that pic............
I would certainly not, the metalwork and custom synthetic stock make that rifle a true custom! Wish I was married to her big sister... a 9.3x64.
And those are some fine looking young men Mr. Anderson!
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
