Left hand MRC custom 7x57

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26 June 2007, 21:49

Jim Kobe

Left hand MRC custom 7x57

Here is the rifle just completed and not yet delivered. It is a MRC short action Left Hand in 7x57, English Walnut,Krieger barrel.

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

26 June 2007, 22:21

Fjold

Very pretty gun, Jim. I like the slim line of the forearm a lot.

Does the owner like big scopes?

Frank

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26 June 2007, 23:40

Masterifleman

Jim - Did you do the stockwork? It's really a work of art.

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27 June 2007, 03:50

ROSCOE

very nice rifle....

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27 June 2007, 05:25

army aviator

Very nice. It looks like the bolt handle has be changed. Larger knob and at a different angle.

27 June 2007, 16:00

Gerry

Jim,

Very nice looking rifle - my compliments to you & your gunsmith.

Cheers,

Number 10

27 June 2007, 18:40

Jim Kobe

I am the gunsmith! The scope was one I had laying around to make it look good; the owner will provide his choice of scope. The bolt handle is an add-on, five panel checkered by Jerome Glimm and welded on by me.

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

28 June 2007, 01:50

Blackbart2

Jim,

Very nice as usual.

I too noticed the bolt alteration, very nice, especially seeing as I have a MRC that I would like to change the bolt handle on.

Question - did you replace the entire handle, as one might do on a mauser, or did you just replace the end of the bolt with a new knob?

Maybe we can take this up off line as I would like to find out more about this.

Thanks,

Bob

28 June 2007, 02:31

Westpac

quote:
Originally posted by Gerry:
Jim,

Very nice looking rifle - my compliments to you & your gunsmith.

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28 June 2007, 04:43

Gerry

Hey guys I'm across the pond and pardon my ignorance for not knowing who Jim is! You never stop learning & now I know.

Anway - Jim's pleased with his efforts, we are all obviously in agreement, so I'm sure the customer will also be very happy.

Cheers,

Number 10

28 June 2007, 06:56

Craftsman

Jim

I like the widow's peak on the fore end tip.

Pete Grisel showed me a method for fitting those that I really like.

Craftsman

28 June 2007, 20:52

Fjold

Jim, the more I look at that gun, the more I like it. I could see carrying that all day as a stalking type gun, maybe in 257 Roberts.

That 7x57 length cartridge is perfect for that MRC short action (I have a 6.5x284 built on mine)

28 June 2007, 21:19

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by Craftsman:
Jim

I like the widow's peak on the fore end tip.

Pete Grisel showed me a method for fitting those that I really like.

Might be the same thing I use. I thought that it was original. I bought a "reverse" (forgot the name of it) router cutter from the Woodworker's store and use an end mill on the Ebony cutting from both sides to the middle.

I have another barreled action in 243 that will be next, same action, LH

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

29 June 2007, 00:59

Iron Buck

REAL nice looking rifle. How heavy is it? I have been thinking about the same combo but have read that the Montana actions are on heavy side.

29 June 2007, 01:12

Jim Kobe

quote:
Originally posted by Iron Buck:
REAL nice looking rifle. How heavy is it? I have been thinking about the same combo but have read that the Montana actions are on heavy side.

I did some judicious metal removal from the action; thinned the recoil lug, reshaped the rear tang, etc. Got the finished weight down to just under 7lbs.

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

29 June 2007, 07:07

RogerR

quote:
I did some judicious metal removal from the action; thinned the recoil lug, reshaped the rear tang, etc. Got the finished weight down to just under 7lbs.

Mr Kobe

Very nice indeed. I wonder if you have a picture of your rear tang treatment? I agree this is a "bulky" area, and have considered reshaping like the prewar 70's. I am curious to see what you did and how it fits with this nice slim rifle.

Thanks if you have that

Roger

30 June 2007, 20:23

Jim Kobe

Here are a few pics of the rear tang recontoured

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

01 July 2007, 07:57

RogerR

Perfect!!! Thanks.

Very symetric and the proportions are much more approtriate than the original. You clearly have an artistic eye.

The photo doesn't focus on the checkering, but from what I can see, those diamond tops are also in line. Especially nice with the "over the top" pattern. Very good work

Roger

Thanks