Since @Lars Kramer is away hunting(again) I thought I might as well show off some of the goodies I got him on a recent visit to the dark continent. Anyone else using Subs? I've reserved some 30...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 10:08 PM
I created a good load using 20 odd grains of n110 throwing 175gr cutting edge maximus projectiles around 2250fps, these have energy to expand out to around 400m and I'm currently hitting gongs at 550...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 10:01 PM
I ended up with Caveman Hydrographics in Hamilton. He was really responsive via whatsapp and easy to deal with. Was happy with pick up pre sika show and said he will try and get a stand next year. Is...
Liked On: 23-11-2022, 09:57 PM
I know I'm pretty late to the party but 17hmr is just blowing my mind now that I've given it a chance! I resisted getting a .17hmr for many years, I guess it was just the noise that put me off...
Liked On: 11-11-2022, 10:13 PM
A few of you that know me know of my addiction to motorsports..... This season has seen a change to the livery of our car to tart the old girl up. We've raced the car in the South Island...
Liked On: 11-11-2022, 10:10 PM
Weight totally depends on what the rifle is chambered in, barrel length and thickness.. suppressor, grip and scope used. The chassis sits at about 600 grams with most grips fitted. The barreled...
Liked On: 11-11-2022, 12:09 AM
Last stock that I’ll be doing for a while, I’ve got a heap of hunting (and living life outside the workshop) to be done! This one is for myself, a .358 Winchester. Metalwork by Allen Carr,...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:43 PM
Hi makka I source most of them from here: https://www.nzwalnut.co.nz/ although this one was a from a blank that a friend gifted me. He felled the tree back in ‘91 and has carried it round ever since....
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:42 PM
Checkering complete. A real marathon, but I’m happy with how it came out! 207407 207408
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:41 PM
Been a long time between updates, so here’s a quick picture of the latest stock nearing completion. This is the forend panel completed, and it represents 22 hours of hand checkering. Would be a lot...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:40 PM
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Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:40 PM
Thanks The bomb for giving me the chance to build that stock. Those Model 2s are a lovely bit of kit, was a pleasure to work on! Next one in the works has quite a bit of a story, and some very...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:39 PM
199261 Just when I thought I was about to finish this stock, I bump the spacing cutter off the bench and bend it…. At least the forend is done, grip is going to have to wait till new tool arrives...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:38 PM
Quick peek to keep the anticipation up…. 197004
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:37 PM
Shaping is now completed, and on to finish sanding ready for the first coat of oil. Really happy with how it shaped up. These little actions make for a very slim light little rifle. Hopefully the...
Liked On: 10-11-2022, 10:35 PM