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Since none of the major manufacturers want to make a decent 6.5X55 for us left-handed folks, I took matters into my own hands. It started with a nice piece of claro I picked up from M1Tanker on this forum a few months back. I then added a stainless MRC action and barrel and some Talley bases...     It still needs to be checkered, and I haven't decided exactly how to scope it, but I'm thinking a 2.5-8 VX3 would probably look about right. Pete | ||
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Very nice, the things us lefties gotta do to get something nice! Awesmone choice on the chambering. Whats the bbl. length & countour? Who stocked it? Is that the standard SS finish from factory? or did you have it blasted? Put me @ the top of the list if you ever need to rid yourself of it....I have a worthy home  Rod -------------------------------- "A hunter should not choose the cal, cartridge, and bullet that will kill an animal when everything is right; rather, he should choose ones that will kill the most efficiently when everything goes wrong" Bob Hagel | |||
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It was built and stocked by Randy Hengl, formerly Territorial Gunsmiths of Minneapolis. This was the fourth rifle he's built for me on the same platform over the past few years. It has a model 70 featherweight contour and is 22 inches. The finish is bead blasted. I just ordered a set of rings for it tonight and already have quite a few loads to test. Hopefully it shoots as good as it looks! Pete | |||
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For a quality checkering job at a very reasonable cost, try Clint Meier at www.cgm-gunstockcheckering.com/frame.htm He checkered a custom .375 H&H for me. Outstanding work. Straight shots, Bill. | |||
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I should have said... He checkered a custom Left-hand .375 H&H for me. | |||
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Very nice. A 6.5x55 is on my list to... CSSA CPC | |||
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Do you know what he blasted it with? Rod -------------------------------- "A hunter should not choose the cal, cartridge, and bullet that will kill an animal when everything is right; rather, he should choose ones that will kill the most efficiently when everything goes wrong" Bob Hagel | |||
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That wood is stunning! Very nice figure and gorgeous fiddleback. You did well! My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my guns for what I told her they cost. | |||
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Yes, +1 on the wood! Now only if someone made a lam LH varmint stock, I would be happy. | |||
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+2! SWEET! | |||
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Congratulations on a great-looking LH rifle in a sweethart of a cartridge! | |||
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Beautiful grain and a beautiful rifle. | |||
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Gorgeous wood, great caliber..thats all i can say. Eterry Good luck and good shooting. In Memory of Officer Nik Green, #198, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop G...Murdered in the line of duty 12-26-03...A Good Man, A Good Officer, and A Good Friend gone too soon | |||
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I finally got the checkering done on this rifle. I used Slim from Slim's Stock Shop in Lindstrom, MN. I also had him put in the sling swivels. I wanted full wrap around checkering and I think he did a great job!     Pete | |||
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Beautiful rifle. Now if I could only find a lefty 6.5x55... | |||
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talentrec, that is a gorgeous rifle! Well done putting such a nice LH 6.5 together. Ferret. | |||
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Beautiful rifle - just perfect - I've purchased about 8 VXL scopes - they gather light much better than my 2.5 x 8s and the 2.5 x 8s are all gone. Plus they sit as low as the 2.5 x 8. | |||
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