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    My mountain rifle is getting walnut…

    Taking a stab at my first stock too. Found a local walnut guy with tons of old blanks. Doing my dads post 64 model 70. Gona have it rebarreled to 6mmAI. Still working on the inletting. Going surprisingly easy. What a joy this dry claro is to work with.
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    Which 6mm cartridge!?

    I’m am starting a build in 6mm rem AI. It’s a good fit for a medium action and should have a decent edge on the 243/6 creed. If somebody started making quality brass for the 6mm rem I think it would make a comeback, perfect fit for a tikka. I’ve got an old Winchester m70 I’m using as a donor and...
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    How many people are case forming?

    I’ve done a fair amount 6creed to 22cm 32-20 to 25-20 25-35 to 219 zipper 6.5.284 to 25.284 Bout to start 257bob to 6mmAI
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    Stock inletting questions

    Oh good lord….. maybe 6-7 years lol
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    Stock inletting questions

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    Stock inletting questions

    Will the long action bdm be available anytime soon? Steel/blued
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    Stock inletting questions

    Will the one piece Winchester m70 floor plate/bdm work on older post 64 two piece guns?
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    Red butt pads

    Anybody know of a red rubber butt pad that comes in extra tall? Like 5.75 or 6”? All the ones I’ve found are 5.5”. Want to make a stock with a higher comb.
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    22 Hornet for Deer

    Ugliest gun known to man, it’s doesn’t count lol.
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    22 Hornet for Deer

    Besides the extinct cz 527, who has even made a 22 hornet rifle in the last 15 years?
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    Goldilocks 6mm between 6CM and 6UM?

    I’m doing a 6mm ackley improved for my next build. For my niche requirements it’s is the perfect size
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