Thread: Walnut and blued steel,

So got my Sako formerly known as ex police 222 (barrel poked) rebarreled by Allen Carr. Arrived today, looks goood. CZ 223 9” twist take off.

Originally Posted by HandH

So deleted previous post with double up photos. American walnut. Rediscovered the NECG aperture sight which is a neat bit of kit, but Leupy 4x fits well too, eye relief a bit of a stretch.Attachment 144671Attachment 144670Attachment 144669Attachment 144672

What's the groove at the end of the friend for

Fukn spell thing forend

Originally Posted by northdude

What's the groove at the end of the friend for

The groove on the Alex Henry forend tip is debated - but most likely explanation is for resting on shooting sticks in classical Highland stalking fashion.

Originally Posted by HandH

Ahh, but then the objective bell would touch folding rear sight. I’m a bit of a ‘stock crawler’ and the Leupy has just enough eye relief. It ain’t broke...If it was an issue a straight tube scope eg 1.5-5x would be a option. But the 4x just seems right. Charlie

if you can find one of the M8 4x that are 300ish MM long it will fix your issue at both ends. yours looks like my middle sized one... the 300MM one has larger eye piece end too.
that is VERY tidy rifle.....

Marlin 1895G 45/70 w/ VX3 2.5-8.0 x 36

BSA Regent .222
Recent purchase, just in the process of a quick tidy up. Done a heap of work and the barrel is tired, so going to re-barrel to .222 or my favourite- 6x45

@Hunter_Nick - is that the BSA from Kaikoura H&F ?? I looked at one done like that a long time ago there . . . if it is the same one I'd shoot it first, the barrel looked like it'd shoot to me . . . .

Originally Posted by Tentman

@Hunter_Nick - is that the BSA from Kaikoura H&F ?? I looked at one done like that a long time ago there . . . if it is the same one I'd shoot it first, the barrel looked like it'd shoot to me . . . .

It sure is. I was down that way a week or so ago and just couldn’t resist. I think a lot of guys wouldn’t like the stock carving but I actually like it. I bet it was someone’s pride and joy at some time. I’ll give it time to see how it goes, it’s already put some meat in the freezer for me!

Bought this off the auction catalogue last weekend for the barrel, but now that I’ve seen it I don’t think I’ll break it up. Eddystone P14 .303 sporter conversion by BSA. This thing probably cost someone a bunch of cash back in the day with wraparound chequering, barrel sling swivel, schnabel etc. Barrels still got plenty of sharp rifling, and the best thing is that it was only $80. Pretty sure it’s the cheapest centrefire I’ve ever bought.

Originally Posted by FRST

Bought this off the auction catalogue last weekend for the barrel, but now that I’ve seen it I don’t think I’ll break it up. Eddystone P14 .303 sporter conversion by BSA. This thing probably cost someone a bunch of cash back in the day with wraparound chequering, barrel sling swivel, schnabel etc. Barrels still got plenty of sharp rifling, and the best thing is that it was only $80. Pretty sure it’s the cheapest centrefire I’ve ever bought.
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I will give you $100. There's a quick $20 for you

Originally Posted by Tahr

I will give you $100. There's a quick $20 for you

Haha tempting!

that is a bargain...they still sort after ....will be interesting to see just how well it shoots for you.

Tahr bet me to it, but if he falls through let me know...

Originally Posted by FRST

Bought this off the auction catalogue last weekend for the barrel, but now that I’ve seen it I don’t think I’ll break it up. Eddystone P14 .303 sporter conversion by BSA. This thing probably cost someone a bunch of cash back in the day with wraparound chequering, barrel sling swivel, schnabel etc. Barrels still got plenty of sharp rifling, and the best thing is that it was only $80. Pretty sure it’s the cheapest centrefire I’ve ever bought.
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That is gorgeous. Daylight robbery.