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Dressing up the #1 in 9.3
08 July 2007, 21:41
bwanamrmDressing up the #1 in 9.3
I had John Valichek of Canyon Lake, Texas restock my Ruger #1S in 9.3x74R in an excellent piece of Claro walnut and was very happy with the results! Added a shadowline cheekpiece but kept the Alex Henry-style fore end. Will make a cool stalking rifle with the addition of a Zeiss 3x9!
Now bring on the .450-.400! May have to add an ebony fore end tip and a pancake style cheekpiece on it!
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09 July 2007, 04:37
ozhunterNice rifle Bwanamrm.
How about a Schmidt&Bender steel tubed straight 4x36?
ozhunter
09 July 2007, 07:17
Woodrow SVery, very nice rifle. What a wonderful piece of wood! When the wood was a blank did you think it was going to be so beautiful?
09 July 2007, 07:53
Bill/OregonStunning. Just stunning.
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09 July 2007, 21:40
Dr. LouOutstanding!
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09 July 2007, 21:52
nordrsetaVery pretty. Is the barrel long enough for good handling? I keep thinking it ought be at least 26 inches long...
10 July 2007, 00:20
bwanamrmThanks guys... I had a good idea it was a well-figured piece of wood but it turned out even better than expected!
Adam, the S&B 4x would be a perfect scope for the .400 Jeffrey!
nordrseta, I agree... the 26" barrel would have been perfect for this rifle. Oh well, can't have it all I guess.
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
16 July 2007, 08:43
Teat HoundVery nice!
-eric
" . . . a gun is better worn and with bloom off---So is a saddle---People too by God." -EH
18 July 2007, 08:34
LRH270Another #1 in 9,3x74R:
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Chapuis 9,3/9,3 + 20/20
Simson 12/12/9,3
Zoli 7x57R/12
Kreighoff .470/.470
We band of 9,3ers!
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18 July 2007, 09:07
Larry SellersYou guys are killing me!! I have been trying to get my hands on a 9.3 X 74R for weeks now. All my contacts say some are coming, but WHEN I keep asking. Anybody have a source for one of these? Two really great looking examples posted here. At this point even a really "plain Jane" one would suffice.
Larry Sellers
18 July 2007, 11:21
LRH270Well, mine's a re-barrelled 30-06, but that's a different story.....
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RMEF Life Member
SCI
DRSS
Chapuis 9,3/9,3 + 20/20
Simson 12/12/9,3
Zoli 7x57R/12
Kreighoff .470/.470
We band of 9,3ers!
The Few. The Pissed. The Taxpayers.
23 July 2007, 08:45
bwanamrmquote:
All my contacts say some are coming, but WHEN I keep asking. Anybody have a source for one of these?
Larry,
Call Don at Don's Firearms in Victoria, Texas @ 361-572-9866. He had one on his shelf on Saturday...
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch...
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son!
- Rudyard Kipling
Life grows grim without senseless indulgence.
24 July 2007, 18:02
Larry SellersThanks bwanamrm - It just so happens I got a call from my dealer in Albuquerque yesterday that he will have one in house today. I will be leaving in less than a hour to drive the 75 miles involved to pick it up. I already have the dies, cases and bullets, even some initial loads worked up. If all goes well should be able to fire a few "break in" rounds this weekend. By the way, that is one good looking creation you have!!! Thanks again and I'll post some additional "pet load" questions in a few days.
Larry Sellers