Some may remember another M-70 22 Hornet I posted awhile back. Don't know the odds of literally two in a row. Like the last one, this had been opened up to 223....let the migraines begin!
I'll not go into detail, the photos pretty well tell the story, but I'll be happy to elaborate if asked.
The wood is a dense example of Black walnut. Jim Blair did the engraving. The barrel is by Kreiger, a .224 bore that the owner says groups 1/2" at 75 yards.
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Running out of adjectives that define perfection when I look at your threads so I will just say that is one fine rifle!
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Originally posted by Jerry Liles: Beautiful. That looks like an exceptional piece of Black Walnut. Grain is subtle but handsome and it looks as dense as the best English.
Yep! Usually hide behind the door when presented with Black Walnut, but this is a darn fine piece of wood
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That is a fair amount of cast-off. Was that at the customers request, or is that what you typically build into your stocks?
Great rifle, I have a soft spot for classic varmint rifles. That rifle would be right at home in my rack between a couple G&H 1922 hornets and another 1922 Hornet by Barney Worthen.
Thanks, John
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