Custom No1 in 500 Nitro Express

Capt_Oscar

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My baby is finally home. Spectacular wood, custom barrel from SSK Industries (now Leigh Defense), with a rail vice Ruger base. Cerakoted and topped with a Leupold VX-R Scout 1.5-5×33 (Lighted reticle). Full 1" barrel profile for the extra weight.
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Well done on keeping the original stock profile, iconic. As a matter of interest, what does it weigh? Did you put weight in the stock for balance?
 
Well done on keeping the original stock profile, iconic. As a matter of interest, what does it weigh? Did you put weight in the stock for balance?
11.0# with optic. I'm going to shoot it some and see what I think. It very barrel heavy right now, but I like the feel off shooting sticks. A 1# block weight in the buttstock would balance her out better though.
 
May I ask why you chose to cerakote it with such beautiful wood?
I went with blue steel for strength, the cerakote is great for a little corrosion resistance. Blue steel is challenging in Hawai'i. Bottom line: I couldn't find an appropriate stainless donor rifle at the right price.
 

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