Hey Guys,

I know this has been discussed quite a bit before, but I have to mention what an absolute gentleman Mr Vardy is.

His blanks are top notch but more importantly, he is a really great gent. Always prompt in answering emails and his customer service is spot on.

If you in need of a blank give him a shout. A wealth of knowledge and always ready to help

You are right. I have bought many blanks from him. I had one that the stocker worried about. Roger sent a really nice replacement and let the stockmaker keep the old blank.

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
You are right. I have bought many blanks from him. I had one that the stocker worried about. Roger sent a really nice replacement and let the stockmaker keep the old blank.

Can you post some photos of the end products of some of the rifles ?

BTW I’m in no way affiliated to Mr Vardy, just a very happy customer of his !

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Originally posted by MD375:

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
You are right. I have bought many blanks from him. I had one that the stocker worried about. Roger sent a really nice replacement and let the stockmaker keep the old blank.

Can you post some photos of the end products of some of the rifles ?

BTW I’m in no way affiliated to Mr Vardy, just a very happy customer of his !

I have no connection to Roger other than buying nice wood.

My in progress 40X rimfire.

Minimauser in 220 Russian.


Mexican mauser in 7X57



Another 40X rimfire

Stevens Crackshot in 22RF

9.3X62

This is actually Roger's Brno 22RF

6.5X47 Lapua

I have a few others.

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Originally posted by butchlambert:

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Originally posted by MD375:

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Originally posted by butchlambert:
You are right. I have bought many blanks from him. I had one that the stocker worried about. Roger sent a really nice replacement and let the stockmaker keep the old blank.

Can you post some photos of the end products of some of the rifles ?

BTW I’m in no way affiliated to Mr Vardy, just a very happy customer of his !

I have no connection to Roger other than buying nice wood.

My in progress 40X rimfire.

Minimauser in 220 Russian.


Mexican mauser in 7X57



Another 40X rimfire

Stevens Crackshot in 22RF

9.3X62

This is actually Roger's Brno 22RF

6.5X47 Lapua

I have a few others.

Very nice Butch

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9.3X62

Hey Butch, are the scope bases on the 9.3X62 damascus? some FINE rifles there!

Matched pair from Roger

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Originally posted by 724wd:

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9.3X62

Hey Butch, are the scope bases on the 9.3X62 damascus? some FINE rifles there!

Yes sir, they are. Harder than a woodpecker's lips to machine.

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Originally posted by gunmaker:
Matched pair from Roger

Looks great James, just like the ones that you have done for me.

Great work all round!

Hope we can fill this thread with many more

Gunmaker

What kind of metalwork is in those matched pair of stocks. bottoms appear to be Blackburn, but what are the actions and barrels?

Beautiful work indeed.

They are newer blueprinted Winchester actions opened up to 3.6" to allow max powder capacity in 300 Win Mag. Pillar bedded in a sea of Marine Tex with free floated Krieger barrels.

Basically just your standard sniper rifle.

Here is one of Roger's blanks turned into a stock....

That is a beautiful Mod 1. Absolutely stunning!

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Originally posted by Rockdoc:
That is a beautiful Mod 1. Absolutely stunning!

I'll say..... WOW!!!!

My Stockmaking Seminar students have used several sticks from Roger. Universally good, hard, stable walnut. Pretty too!

Some beautiful work displayed here. Always great to see end results.

Well done to all the fine stock makers!

Let’s hope we can fill this thread with many more pics of Rogers walnut and the fine craftsmanship that brings it to life !

OUTSTANDING...

I JUST PURCHASED A BRNO MOD 1, AND YOU GOT ME TO THINKING A CUSTOM JOB COMING UP..OR AT LEAST A REFINISH AS IT HAS A REALLY NICE PIECE OF FACTORY EUROPEAN WALNUT ON IT THAT ENDS IN A SCHNABLE, AND IT SHOOTS GREAT.

Tell me why it is so common to see a nice display of guns on here and in short order someone will copy they post so there are two identical ones.

That's some majorly awesome wood right there! Very nice!

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Originally posted by Customstox:
Tell me why it is so common to see a nice display of guns on here and in short order someone will copy they post so there are two identical ones.

Clicking the "Quote" icon in the bottom right corner of the original Post includes the Post in the Reply, like this one.

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Originally posted by metal:
Some pics of a Brno Mod.1 that I built for Roger a few years ago using some very neat Blackburn B/M. I have been very lucky to work closely with him for quite a few years now.

Holy grandmother of all fucks.
I mean seriously really WTF!
THAT Brno is the nicest prettiest 22 I've ever seen!
Awesomeness level God!

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Originally posted by metal:
Some pics of a Brno Mod.1 that I built for Roger a few years ago using some very neat Blackburn B/M. I have been very lucky to work closely with him for quite a few years now.

Isn't that the #1 that I posted of Roger's. He sent me that photo a while back. I sold him my #1 and sent it to Guane Wiebe. Maybe he will have another nice one.
Metal, I just love that #1!

Thanks Butch, it’s the same gun.

I thought so, a very nice rifle.

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Originally posted by metal:
Some pics of a Brno Mod.1 that I built for Roger a few years ago using some very neat Blackburn B/M. I have been very lucky to work closely with him for quite a few years now.

How does that Floor plate work and magazine release? I assume the Screws are the action screws. Does the button in the trigger guard release the magazine. Or is it fixed and top load only - can you do that with a BRNO?

There is a threaded boss dovetailed into the barrel reinforce for the front screw and along with the centre screw forms the platform. The rear screw is just into the wood. The guard bow release operates a rectangle sliding bar that straddles the original clip to release it at the front as per std Brno.

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Originally posted by metal:
There is a threaded boss dovetailed into the barrel reinforce for the front screw and along with the centre screw forms the platform. The rear screw is just into the wood. The guard bow release operates a rectangle sliding bar that straddles the original clip to release it at the front as per std Brno.

That’s a clever way of doing it.

Just need to modify the safety to push forward to fire and build it on a left hand action and it would be perfect!!!