So having a quick look through the Ballard bible writtrn by John Dutcher there is an image of a No.4 special order select walnut with the same shotgun butt and very similar grain 207946 And...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 05:15 PM
Then on to the much more enjoyable task of seeing that lovely piece of walnut hiding under nearly 150 years of dirt and oil 207938 It's pretty exciting to see walnut like that on a no.4...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 05:15 PM
Well here I go again Just finally got my Marlin Ballard Perfection no.4 38-55 rifle Circa 1880 It's been a long search for a very rare rifle in NZ But to me this is the pick of the Marlin...
Liked On: 12-10-2022, 05:14 PM
Greetings Again All, The rain has finally relented and the last of the spring snow on the Kawekas has almost gone so time for some belated spring trips. Yesterday, with fine weather promised and...
Liked On: 11-10-2022, 11:29 AM
I know you say you don't want an airgun but PCP airguns are your answer, something adjustable so you can dial the power right back. They are not cheap but it's the only safe option in that situation.
Liked On: 11-10-2022, 09:01 AM
Years ago when ordering online was still fairly novel, I looked at buying a torque wrench online, found that website, just quietly I didn’t realise it was a piss take at first, gave up reading...
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 07:38 PM
Sanding completed, and first coat of sealer applied. Can now see the contrast and true colour of this piece. There are a few highlights lurking in the wood, which will show up nicely once all the...
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 07:24 PM
Completion So, here it is. Completed and ready to hit the hill and do what it was made for! 189655 189656 189657 189658 189659 189660
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 06:54 PM
Back into the stock work after a period away doing pay-the-bills work. Pretty nice huh? 203799
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 06:43 PM
And here it is just before I dropped it off to Allen Carr for a satin bluing job. Will look great once done, hopefully the new owner thinks so! 207779
Liked On: 10-10-2022, 06:42 PM
Hi, havnt been out since i got the last stag but as there is a forum get together this coming Saturday at Pengys thought i better see if can provide some venison for it. Being a sunday wasnt...
Liked On: 09-10-2022, 09:48 PM
Finished a project to give my old BSA Martini MK2 another lease in life: Titanium Duracoat on the barrel and falling block action. Added an adjustable Length of Pull and Cheek Rest. Changed the front...
Liked On: 09-10-2022, 06:22 PM
Been getting skunked a lot recently due to training new pup and having the boy come along on a few hunts,managed to get down to Clements mill rd on Friday and managed to tip this one over,within km...
Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:18 PM
Okay... So day 1 I slept in and decided to go for a scouting mission at 9am. My day 1 movements are marked in green. Saw boat loads of deer poo in the fern growth and tons of footprints especially...
Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:47 AM
Talking about rivers,couple of weeks ago i was down a local river watching the sun set.Went further down to a side river crossing.Bugger some of the river crossing concrete ladder slappes were washed...
Liked On: 08-10-2022, 11:45 AM