Finished my 8x57

[Strausser]

Aaaand I have another question,did you make the stock from a blank?
Zoomed in a bit on the pics,blueing looks really nice.
As does the rest of the work.

 

[rdog]

Aaaand I have another question,did you make the stock from a blank?
Zoomed in a bit on the pics,blueing looks really nice.
As does the rest of the work.

The stock was a 90% inletted semi finished stock that i had from the 1970s made by Fagien or Bishop out of the USA both are no longer in business, I built a 358 Norma but ended up
using a different stock . Brownells sell an almost identical stock, one with a cheek piece & one with out, made by Wood plus my son used one, it
was a very good product.

 

[318AE]

Well done! Classic lines. Did you glass bed the rifle as well? Let us know how it shoots…

 

[rdog]

Well done! Classic lines. Did you glass bed the rifle as well? Let us know how it shoots…

Yes it is bedded in Devcon,the range is open this coming Monday we will see how it shoots. they have been shut due to this virus that the dam Chinese is testing on us.

 

[Strausser]

Do you rustblue indoors?
Reason I`m asking is I´d rather not get rust all over everyting else.
But that might not be a problem with this method.
I need to try this somed day,got a ´68 Remmy 700 that needs to be (re)blued.

 

[rdog]

Do you rustblue indoors?
Reason I`m asking is I´d rather not get rust all over everyting else.
But that might not be a problem with this method.
I need to try this somed day,got a ´68 Remmy 700 that needs to be (re)blued.

Not in the house but in a 8x12 shed workshop if you keep the solution closed when not in use i do not believe you will rust other things just do not mix it indoors.

 

[Strausser]

Thanks.Again.
Guess I’ll have to start paying you soon haha.

 

[Strausser]

Rust bluing is a very rewarding process. I'm with ChrisG on the final sanding recommendations of 320 grit so the rusting solution gets a better "bite". After I'm satisfied with the number of cycles, I finish with a German made lamp black pigment mixed with linseed oil and baked on twice. It really evens out the finish and adds another layer of protection.

May I ask what pigment you used?
Schmincke?

 

[browningbbr]

Nice work!

 

[marcosfal]

May I ask what pigment you used?
Schmincke?

I think it was Grumbacher. I got it from Amazon. I will confirm this evening when I get home.

 

[marcosfal]

It is Grumbacher Academy Lamp Black mixed with US Art Supply refined linseed oil.

 

[Strausser]

Much appreciated,thank you.

It is Grumbacher Academy Lamp Black mixed with US Art Supply refined linseed oil.

 

[shark_za]

Good looking rifle, nice work.

I also appreciate the caliber when loaded nice and stout with 200gr bullets.