Next project: Sako L461 in 20-222

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Look forward to seeing the finished article Marcus


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kickinback wrote:Marcus, do you have the stock already or is one being made?


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Being made Kicken. I have a beat up Sako factory varmint being used as the basis of a pattern.

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trevort wrote:Look forward to seeing the finished article Marcus


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You know what they say Trev:
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Someone explain that to me


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The project has been pretty slow so far Trev - have had some other stuff to deal with.

The saying goes "don't hold your breath (waiting)" - you might end up looking like Obelix otherwise.....

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Congratulations mate! :D
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Branxhunter wrote:The project has been pretty slow so far Trev - have had some other stuff to deal with.

The saying goes "don't hold your breath (waiting)" - you might end up looking like Obelix otherwise.....

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I do look like Obelisk, well without the strength and with a pair of skinny legs :(
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trevort wrote:
Branxhunter wrote:The project has been pretty slow so far Trev - have had some other stuff to deal with.

The saying goes "don't hold your breath (waiting)" - you might end up looking like Obelix otherwise.....

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I do look like Obelisk, well without the strength and with a pair of skinny legs :(

Don't forget the hair Trev. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Camel wrote:
trevort wrote:
Branxhunter wrote:The project has been pretty slow so far Trev - have had some other stuff to deal with.

The saying goes "don't hold your breath (waiting)" - you might end up looking like Obelix otherwise.....

Marcus

I do look like Obelisk, well without the strength and with a pair of skinny legs :(

Don't forget the hair Trev. :lol: :lol: :lol:
And that he's French...



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Email from Jerome today to say the reamer has finally turned up from the US - should see some action now!

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Looking forward to seeing the finished pics :D
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Sako 22-250 wrote:Looking forward to seeing the finished pics :D
Your wish is my command.

Pulled the .223 barrelled action out of that old stock and slotted the .20 cal in for a few snaps:
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And added some rings and the 4.5-14x50 Sightron Big Sky I bought from Andy-roo a few years ago:
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Looks great Marcus.
It will shot bug holes haven't seen a rifle that he has built the will not shot..
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That looks very nice.

Don't you love it when you can get the scope mounted that low it almost kisses the barrel? :D
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