I just finished this, shoots pretty darned good. .36 cal., swamped barrel, plank build. I notice in the pictures, I have a bit of finish to rub out on the wire inlay yet!
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I just finished this, shoots pretty darned good. .36 cal., swamped barrel, plank build. I notice in the pictures, I have a bit of finish to rub out on the wire inlay yet!
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Absolutely beautiful!
That's exceptionally nice! Great job! I want to build a 32 very similar to that after I finish the next two.
Amazing
Excellant craftsmanship
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Very nice. I am debating a poor boy squirrel rifle kit build (can't hope for your level of work shown here). What does "plank build" mean?
bet she can cut center every time. nice work, something to be proud of.
beautiful! Man that's some fine work! Wish I had that one and you had one twice that fine!
Richard
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The stock started as a plank, rather than a kit.Originally Posted by mj2evans
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Man o man you do very nice work!
Style and craftsmanship!
How long did it take to get this far?
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I average around 100-110 hours on a rifle.
Or taken another way, 35 years!
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Very nice indeed! I am not one for a lot of inlay and such on my guns (more of a plain Jane poor boy guy) but I do admire the workmanship. You have an extremely high level of skill and attention to detail. If you got it flaunt it! I don't got it. I got no rhythm either. My wife and kids got all the artistic and musical talent in my family.
Excellent work. Are you going to post a target? If it shoots as good as it looks (and I bet it does) there should be one ragged hole.
Longbow
That is indeed a work of art as well as a beautiful, functional rifle. Thanks for using your gift to make such pieces for all to enjoy and a few to own.
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I have a lot of work scheduled, so no idea when I will be able to really wring out a good load. I was getting around 1.5" at 40 yards. I am pretty sure I need some larger balls, or some thicker patches. I just shot it enough to rough sight it, before finish work.
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Inletting a swamped barrel. Phewph. Nice work.
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Only 110 hours from a plank???? Wow! That is just incredible.
I can fully inlet a swamped barrel by hand in around 6-7 hours. They go easy, once you know the tricks.
The solid soft lead bullet is undoubtably the best and most satisfactory expanding bullet that has ever been designed. It invariably mushrooms perfectly, and never breaks up. With the metal base that is essential for velocities of 2000 f.s. and upwards to protect the naked base, these metal-based soft lead bullets are splendid.
John Taylor - "African Rifles and Cartridges"
Forget everything you know about loading jacketed bullets. This is a whole new ball game!
Amazing talent and beautiful work. Thanks for showing it.
gmsharps
That shows the difference between someone like who knows what they are doing, and someone like me. Ive got my hours in mine than a person could believe. Beautiful piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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