Just got my rifle back from the stockmaker. Metal by Norwegian gunsmits Ole A Borgen and Per A Vågsland. Stock by Vågsland. I really like the classic British lines.. [/IMG]
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Posts: 413 | Location: Norway | Registered: 14 May 2009
Metric that rifle is outstanding! Top notch gunsmithing.
Posts: 8352 | Location: Jennings Louisiana, Arkansas by way of Alabama by way of South Carloina by way of County Antrim Irland by way of Lanarkshire Scotland. | Registered: 02 November 2001
In fact, the metal has been out there for a while.. Then with a dark grey laminate stock. Took it to Namibia in 2008, and done some moose hunting back home. Groups well with 286 gr bullets(oryx, Woodleigh and Nosler) and 67-69 gr N150 powder. Makes some 2650-2700 fps. In Africa the Woodleigh 286 RN at 2600 fps did well on larger antelopes.
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Posts: 413 | Location: Norway | Registered: 14 May 2009
Hard to tell in the pics, but it looks like the grip cap angle is very steep. I like it! Gives the wrist a very sleek/sexy look. My next Mauser build will have a similar stock style.
The location of the rear sling stud is interesting. Is there a reason for this, or is it just a trademark of the maker?
Probably just my stockmakers preferred position. The old pre-war tradition of British Gunmakers, a monogram plate was often placed behind it. With the barrel-band sling swivel the rifle will be positioned lower on the owners back. Some Africa-riles had long barrels(Mauser African-model etc), and this would help..
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Posts: 413 | Location: Norway | Registered: 14 May 2009
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Color me green with envy.
