Fancy Custom Built Rifle to Pass On

[dbHunterNY]

Stainless vs blued barrel thread got me thinking.  Is there a rifle out there that you'd like for certain reasons that'd be something with emphasis on looks and meaning?  what would it be, with a description, and why?

 

Growing up hunting when I was younger and before I had a rifle of my own I'd borrow my dad's Remington 7600 in 30-06.  He bought back the rifle he'd shot his first deer with and I shot my first with which was a Win 94 30-30 but that I'd never change and keep it for what it is.  However, that 7600 was absolutely coveted in my young mind.  I mean that was is still is his go to rifle he had a bond with.  Blued, wood stock with standard for back then engraving/checkering, see through Weaver rings, old Bushnell gloss 3-9x40 scope, and simple leather sling.  Despite his connection he was glad to let me use it, especially when my younger brother started using the 30-30.  brother even used it on occasion.  despite the less than perfect fit and horrific trigger both my dad and I made some ridiculously amazing shots with it.  for decades it's only seen one specific load through it, 150gr Rem Cor-lokt, that it shots lights out sub-MOA with.  growing up is was the NY woods and more importantly Dad's gun of choice.
For that reason a glossy blued Rem 7600 pump in 30-06, with a fancy high grade wood stock would be my custom gun of choice to keep nice and pass down.  It'd have an Illion stamp on it, have a nice accurate Hart barrel from NY, and some replacement trigger or trigger work.  I'm a Nikon man but it'd have to have a Bushnell scope on top as that's what his 7600 has worn for years.  Finally it'd have an engraved receiver.  Pictured on on side would be a woods scene with a lone old and large pine tree with a rickety chair at it's base.  it was dad's spot and then when I was old enough he dubbed it mine.  I had my first hunt with dad from it and shot my first buck from it and alone (high racked 4x2).  on the otherside would probably be my dad's, brother's, and my name maybe.

 

So like I asked above, what would it be?
 

[thphm]

Stainless vs blued barrel thread got me thinking.

The 2 top ones in the picture that I posted in that thread are Custom rifles, The top one is a Remington short action, fully blueprinted, Sako extractor and a Rifle Basics trigger, BBL .is a Hart 6mm ( now chambered for .243 AI.) It was another 6mm caliber before re chambering,And is pillar glass bedded.The Middle ( Left Handed ) is a Montana custom action and BBL.in .358 Win. with a custom laminated wood stock. 

My favorite and not in the picture is a 6.5 x 55 Swed. Sportarized with an aftermarket BBL. 24" long,Custom wood stock with the action glass bedded and high gloss blued. Shoots sub MOA  at 100 yards with 140 grain hand loads.

I do shoot left handed because of screwed up eyes, But I find it easier to re load a right handed rifle.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

I have no interest in a custom gun but I would like to put my hands on a high grade Winchester 100 in 308. It was my Dad's first new rifle and he sold it for a down payment on the house I grew up in. This could be Dad's last season with his cancer  (but I sure hope not). Would love to lay that gun in his hands, have him take a few deer and be able to pass it down to his grand kids. (I know, I know...the 100 can be a dysfunctional nightmare)

Edited March 3, 2015 by Culvercreek hunt club

[wildcat junkie]

I'm building my own to hand down to my son. He already has an order in for a Classic Oberndorf Mauser like the 8X57 I built. I already have a Black walnut semi inletted stock, VZ500 98 action & a blank E R Shaw .264 barrel for it. He said he'll pay for the rest of the components & the farmed out work on the barrel. I'm on the fence on whether to use the .264 barrel for a 6.5 X 55 or get another barrel to do it in 7 X 57.

 

These are PIX of the actual stock from the vendor's website. It has somewhat botched inletting, but I can deal W/it for the price I paid for  it.

 

 

Edited March 3, 2015 by wildcat junkie

[rotorooter23]

Stainless vs blued barrel thread got me thinking. Is there a rifle out there that you'd like for certain reasons that'd be something with emphasis on looks and meaning? what would it be, with a description, and why?

Growing up hunting when I was younger and before I had a rifle of my own I'd borrow my dad's Remington 7600 in 30-06. He bought back the rifle he'd shot his first deer with and I shot my first with which was a Win 94 30-30 but that I'd never change and keep it for what it is. However, that 7600 was absolutely coveted in my young mind. I mean that was is still is his go to rifle he had a bond with. Blued, wood stock with standard for back then engraving/checkering, see through Weaver rings, old Bushnell gloss 3-9x40 scope, and simple leather sling. Despite his connection he was glad to let me use it, especially when my younger brother started using the 30-30. brother even used it on occasion. despite the less than perfect fit and horrific trigger both my dad and I made some ridiculously amazing shots with it. for decades it's only seen one specific load through it, 150gr Rem Cor-lokt, that it shots lights out sub-MOA with. growing up is was the NY woods and more importantly Dad's gun of choice.

For that reason a glossy blued Rem 7600 pump in 30-06, with a fancy high grade wood stock would be my custom gun of choice to keep nice and pass down. It'd have an Illion stamp on it, have a nice accurate Hart barrel from NY, and some replacement trigger or trigger work. I'm a Nikon man but it'd have to have a Bushnell scope on top as that's what his 7600 has worn for years. Finally it'd have an engraved receiver. Pictured on on side would be a woods scene with a lone old and large pine tree with a rickety chair at it's base. it was dad's spot and then when I was old enough he dubbed it mine. I had my first hunt with dad from it and shot my first buck from it and alone (high racked 4x2). on the otherside would probably be my dad's, brother's, and my name maybe.

So like I asked above, what would it be?

This is awesome and I can picture it in my head as you describe it! Sounds soemthing like Larry Benoit or any of the benoits would carry.

[wildcat junkie]

Stainless vs blued barrel thread got me thinking.  Is there a rifle out there that you'd like for certain reasons that'd be something with emphasis on looks and meaning?  what would it be, with a description, and why?

 

Growing up hunting when I was younger and before I had a rifle of my own I'd borrow my dad's Remington 7600 in 30-06.  He bought back the rifle he'd shot his first deer with and I shot my first with which was a Win 94 30-30 but that I'd never change and keep it for what it is.  However, that 7600 was absolutely coveted in my young mind.  I mean that was is still is his go to rifle he had a bond with.  Blued, wood stock with standard for back then engraving/checkering, see through Weaver rings, old Bushnell gloss 3-9x40 scope, and simple leather sling.  Despite his connection he was glad to let me use it, especially when my younger brother started using the 30-30.  brother even used it on occasion.  despite the less than perfect fit and horrific trigger both my dad and I made some ridiculously amazing shots with it.  for decades it's only seen one specific load through it, 150gr Rem Cor-lokt, that it shots lights out sub-MOA with.  growing up is was the NY woods and more importantly Dad's gun of choice.

For that reason a glossy blued Rem 7600 pump in 30-06, with a fancy high grade wood stock would be my custom gun of choice to keep nice and pass down.  It'd have an Illion stamp on it, have a nice accurate Hart barrel from NY, and some replacement trigger or trigger work.  I'm a Nikon man but it'd have to have a Bushnell scope on top as that's what his 7600 has worn for years.  Finally it'd have an engraved receiver.  Pictured on on side would be a woods scene with a lone old and large pine tree with a rickety chair at it's base.  it was dad's spot and then when I was old enough he dubbed it mine.  I had my first hunt with dad from it and shot my first buck from it and alone (high racked 4x2).  on the otherside would probably be my dad's, brother's, and my name maybe.

 

So like I asked above, what would it be?

 

I would start W/a 760 not a 7600.

[Mr VJP]

How's this for an heirloom?  Custom flinter 36 cal. squirrel rifle.

 

 

[dbHunterNY]

How's this for an heirloom?  Custom flinter 36 cal. squirrel rifle.

 

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it's not in working order or the best condition but I've got an heirloom that's similar.  it's been passed down to the oldest son or oldest son of a generation otherwise and for a very long time.  skipped a couple to get to me because my great grandmother had no brothers and no sons of her own. my dad was the first boy of my grandmother or her sister.  so my dad has it and decades down the road i'll end up with it.  hard to believe it's lasted centuries despite house fires and whatever else.  I'd have to go check as I can't remember exactly how old it is.

 

... I don't think it is in working order anyway.

Edited March 4, 2015 by dbHunterNY

[Borngeechee]

A custom 308 from GPS just because and a stainless Ruger #1 in .375. I know the Ruger isn't custom but it's an incredibly sexy single shot but a bit out of my pricey.

[Dinsdale]

Ha....My 2 nieces will sell my rifles to the first lucky schmuck that comes along for 50 bucks each......

Hope its not someone I have on ignore here.

Like to have a copy of Osa Johnson's 9.3x62 Mauser to play with and take on a hunt.

You can google her....but in short she and her husband did a bunch of filming of safari hunts and exploring in Africa back in the 20's. Husband ran the camera and she did the shooting.

They also filmed cannibal tribes in the South Pacific and had a few nasty encounters along the way.

Edited March 6, 2015 by Dinsdale

[Pygmy]

I read up on her, Dinsdale..

Quite a lady...

That Mauser is WAAAAY cool, but I could no longer use the express sights..

I'd need a peep...

[wildcat junkie]

I read up on her, Dinsdale..

Quite a lady...

That Mauser is WAAAAY cool, but I could no longer use the express sights..

I'd need a peep...

This Mauser?

 

[Pygmy]

Yup, that's the one...

The little lady killed a BUNCH of critters with that rifle..

[Dinsdale]

 

Yup, that's the one...

The little lady killed a BUNCH of critters with that rifle..

 

Go to this thread here.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5846335/1

Owner of the 9.3x62 started it....

Lots of cool pics.

[wildcat junkie]

So, basically, a 9.3 X 62 is an '06 size case necked up to .366?

[Dinsdale]

Around the same age as 30-06...1905.

Designed for a 286gr bullet as standard, but 250gr is also popular.

Some push 320gr bullets for heavy animals.

One game control officer in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe culled 1000's of Elephant and Buffalo with one. Even carried it as his back up when being a PH for clients with much confidence.

[Lawdwaz]

 

 

Go to this thread here.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/5846335/1

Owner of the 9.3x62 started it....

Lots of cool pics.

 

Thanks for the reference, I'll read that thread from the start when I get the time.  I don't recall seeing it but the name "Osa Johnson" sure rings a bell.  After glancing at some of the posts on the first page then some on the last pages (and yours too Dan), I don't think I've ever seen such glowing comments and agreement among the people there.

 

Maybe I saw an article in Sporting Classics?  That could be it..............................

 

 

 

 

[Pygmy]

 

Around the same age as 30-06...1905.

Designed for a 286gr bullet as standard, but 250gr is also popular.

Some push 320gr bullets for heavy animals.

One game control officer in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe culled 1000's of Elephant and Buffalo with one. Even carried it as his back up when being a PH for clients with much confidence.

I have only tried 3 bullets in mine, the 270 Speer, the 250 Nosler BT ( now discontinued), and the 250 Barnes X.

My current load is the 250 Barnes X at about 2500 FPS. Sub MOA accurate, reasonable recoil and shoots essentially as flat as a 30-06 180 grain load.

I've killed a moose, two caribou, two whitetails and a coyote with that load.

Everything I've hit with it has suffered an immediate gravity attack. It leaves silver dollar sized exit holes and messes up a whole lot less meat that smaller, faster, more explosive bullets.

I'll have to load up some 286 grainers for it someday, just because that's the bullet weight with which the cartridge earned its reputation as an efficient killer of medium and large game.

[Lawdwaz]

 

Everything I've hit with it has suffered an immediate gravity attack.

 

Love me some IGA.........

[dbHunterNY]

definitely sounds like a capable thumper but manageable.  if I loaded my own ammo it'd be something i'd look into.

[Pygmy]

" A capable thumper but manageable"...That's a perfect description of the 9.3 x 62, db..

The chambering IS experiencing an increase in popularity here in the states. There are a number of factory loads available. Some of it is high priced stuff like Norma, but there are also some reasonably priced factory loads available like Prvi Partisan.

[Pygmy]

I have also heard the 9.3 x 62 referred to as a " .35 Whelen on steroids"....

[wildcat junkie]

Very popular cartridge & the topic of many threads over on ACCURATERELOADING

 

[dbHunterNY]

" A capable thumper but manageable"...That's a perfect description of the 9.3 x 62, db..

 

more layman's terms than saying a loaded down 375 Ruger.... from the description that's what it sounds like.