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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.

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The second...

I built a 6.5X47 Lapua with an octagon barrel and wanted an octagon banded front sight. I knew that I had to make my own. I had a piece of 4340CM and started whittling metal off of it. I actually made 2, but the first was done with the tip of the endmill and left too much tool marks. The...

Well Gert, it is a barrel burner. Mine started as a 22-284 and it wasn't a good idea. It became a 6-284 and now is a 6.5X284. I like the 6.5 chamberings. I have a 6.5X47L, a 6.5 Creedmore, a 6.5X284.and a 6.5X55.

Dennis did the metal work on my Lott. This rifle was being built for Stu Taylor before he had his unfortunate accident.

I'm on to another build. To fill out my caliber desires I will build a 223. I've got a couple Lotts and a 416 Rigby down to my 220 Russian. After the 223 I will need to build something in the 338 family. I will take a few photos of the build.

300 yards are my personal limit when hunting. I have 2-257 Roberts and just got rid of the 25 06. The 06 was the worst rifle that I've owned for accuracy. I made changes and then shot it. It was a 2.5" 100 yard rifle. It was a cheap Remington BDL. #1 Put another stock on it (factory) #2...

A couple photos of my Aussie wood. My 45-70 Rolling Block Remington 40X rimfire A small ring mini mauser in 220 Russia. 458 Lott on a VZ24 Mauser 7X57 on a Mexican Mauser with double square bridges A few of some that I've had made over the years.

Thanks Steve. You beat me to it. I've been buying my blanks from Roger Vardy in Australia. He knows walnut more than most anybody. http://rogervardystockwood.com/

A list of barrels that Shilen makes: http://www.shilen.com/calibersAndTwists.html List prices http://www.shilen.com/pricesRifleBarrels.html Who does your chambering?

A list of barrels that Shilen makes: http://www.shilen.com/calibersAndTwists.html List prices http://www.shilen.com/pricesRifleBarrels.html

Yeah, I have 304,000 miles on my Duramax. By far the best vehicle that I have owned in 61years of driving. My buds with their Cummings like them except the ones that broke the mainshafts in the earlier manual transmissions.

Inline6, I made arrangements for Shilen to donate barrels to the Texas State Junior shooters. Nez is doing the uppers for the team. Nez is a HM and has a Presidents 100. He is a very nice and generous person. Inline6-Chev stovebolt or a Cummings?

Joel Kendrick is originally from North Carolina. He is a past long range shooter of the year. Joel worked for a company that used the Melonite "Isonite" on their wear parts. It intrigued him and he started treating his long range barrels to make them last longer. He did a couple barrels for me...

OK, here you go: Hello Butch, I was the Armorer for the Army Reserve Shooting Team for over a decade so I do have quite a bit of experience with both processes. As I am sure you know, most G.I. barrels are made from chrome molly steel which is more susceptible to corrosion than stainless steel...

I will forward an email from an Army Armorer that gave his opinion and the results of his extensive testing of AR barrels. inline6, I have a friend that chambers many many barrels for Accuracy International.

A stainless match in 32" would be $207.75+$20 shipping in the CONUS.

I have no barrels in stock. I have Shilen drop ship them to you. Go to their website and check what they offer. I will order and tell them to ship to you. I do not ask for funds until they are ready to ship.

First I will say if any on the forum wants a Shilen barrel I can offer them at 25% off their list plus $20 shipping in the CONUS. I have not found that any barrel, stainless or CM, land and groove amount or design makes a difference. My luck with Melonite treatment has been great for longevity...

Roger Vardy's wood in Australia is at least cured 10 years. He is very reasonable, inexpensive shipping, and the money exchange rate is very good for the USA folks.

Well, I do most of my metal work but have worked with a few smiths over the years. For custom woodstock rifles I like David Christman, Nick Hughes, James Anderson, and Jim Kobe. For Remington work I like Mike Bryant and Pete Peiper. For rimfire Gene Davis. I do not bother my gunsmiths with phone...

I definitely recommend the second blank for the 375 as the layout is better.