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New Lefty Swede! - Finally finished - Pics below
21 October 2009, 02:26
talentrecNew Lefty Swede! - Finally finished - Pics below
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
21 October 2009, 03:00
cmfic1Very 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
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"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
21 October 2009, 05:33
talentrecIt 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
21 October 2009, 06:14
Bill ThibeaultFor a quality checkering job at a very reasonable cost, try Clint Meier at
www.cgm-gunstockcheckering.com/frame.htmHe checkered a custom .375 H&H for me. Outstanding work.
Straight shots,
Bill.
21 October 2009, 06:23
Bill ThibeaultI should have said... He checkered a custom Left-hand .375 H&H for me.
21 October 2009, 07:38
WrongsideVery nice. A 6.5x55 is on my list to...
CSSA
CPC
21 October 2009, 07:54
cmfic1quote:
Originally posted by talentrec:
The finish is bead blasted.
Pete
Do you know what he blasted it with?
Rod
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"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
21 October 2009, 23:58
SnowwolfeThat 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.
24 October 2009, 20:04
chuckslayerYes, +1 on the wood!
Now only if someone made a lam LH varmint stock, I would be happy.
25 October 2009, 17:22
BISCUTquote:
Originally posted by Snowwolfe:
That wood is stunning! Very nice figure and gorgeous fiddleback.
You did well!
+2! SWEET!
25 October 2009, 18:59
Ian (VA)Congratulations on a great-looking LH rifle in a sweethart of a cartridge!
01 November 2009, 17:01
jetdrvrBeautiful grain and a beautiful rifle.
03 November 2009, 09:11
EterryGorgeous wood, great caliber..thats all i can say.
Eterry
Good luck and good shooting.
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23 September 2010, 08:19
talentrecI 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
23 September 2010, 09:52
sam308Beautiful rifle. Now if I could only find a lefty 6.5x55...
23 September 2010, 17:20
Ferrettalentrec, that is a gorgeous rifle!
Well done putting such a nice LH 6.5 together.
Ferret.
28 September 2010, 05:24
Nanook 450Beautiful 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.