Recent content by Butch Lambert

Deleted member 11879, So with that, the upgraded wood, checkering, and checkered bolt knob you have a minimum of $6500-$8,000 in your rifle. It is a nice rifle, a real keeper.

So, what is the price of the color cased rifle?

I used a Winchester take off stock. Woods is not clunky, the receiver is what I would call clunky. It is in 300WnMag. A Shilen barrel and it shot well, just not smooth at all. It went down the road.

None that I would want for that price with wood. I did a wood stock Montana and it was kinda clunky.

For looks only.

I've known Bailey for several years. He lives about an hour away. His Wagyu beef that he sells a little of is just great. Bailey is one of the few guys that can do it all, metal work, engraving, and stockwork. He also does his own damascus and makes receivers out of his damascus. Bailey also...

Ray, I understand what you are saying, but my recommended smiths have each more than 20yrs and are still very active. I will also add Lee Christianson to the list.

I really like the quality of my Satterlie Mauser clone with a mod70 type trigger. They come with follower and mag box set for the caliber that you choose. They come in SS, Titanium, and CM I believe. The Granite Mountains usually need a little work according to a few smiths.

You need to add your plumber, a/c heat guy, and electrician.

95% of mine are walnut and rust blue. I have one that is Melonite and walnut. The rust blue look and wood.

95% of mine are walnut and rust blue. I have one that is Melonite and walnut. The rust blue look and wood.

A pilot does not a benchrest , accuracy rifle make. If set up properly and good machinist practices are used, the lack of a pilot has no affect on a chambering job.

Thanks for the kind words.