Tag Archives: F-Class

Gustin Canted Stock Inletting for a K. Kenyon Barreled Action

This is a Karl Kenyon action. I am not sure how many he made. I am hoping to have this completed for the Made in America Match at Camp Perry July 24th through 28th.

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Gustin Canted Rifle Stock Preparation for Duplicating

Due to the shape and configuration of the stock, another piece of wood needed to be laminated to the blank. Steve McGee supplied the original blank.

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Wayne Forshee wins Second Day Rocky Mountain Palma match

Congratulations to Wayne Forshee, winner of the second day of the Rocky Mountain Palma match in Raton, New Mexico on July 7th. Wayne used one of the stocks that I made, and it was featured here on my website many … Continue reading

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English Walnut Pistol Grips

To be used on one of Gary Eliseo’s Tube Guns.  These are some of the leftover pieces that I glued together  from the 52 Sporter.  The owner was interested to see if I could make some matching grips for his … Continue reading

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Why a Custom Rifle Stock is so Expensive

I’ve been drying this blank for over a year and a few days ago I cut it to rough shape. After it was cut, it started ‘checking’. You just never know when this will happen, and it can ruin a … Continue reading

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22 Rimfire English Walnut Prone Stock Finished

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F-Class Front Rest Center Column

The reason for cutting this wedge shaped (or tapered) slot is to prevent the center column from crashing when the hold down screw is loosened, causing  black finger disease.  I’ve noticed that some F-Class shooters have injured fingers.  

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F-Class Low Rider

Checking the fit of the bedding block in the stock.  The bedding block will also add rigidity to the stock. Machining the bedding block for BAT action

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Offset Sight Bases for Scope Prototype #2

I have found that it was more difficult to use the scope than the iron sights, so I am making a set of offset sights for the scope.

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Offset Sight Bases for Scope Prototype #1

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F-Class Rifle Low Rider Forend Machining

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F-Class Rifle Low Rider

   

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Palma Rifle English Walnut Finished

Palma Rifle in English Walnut for a Barnard action

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Exotic Koa Wood Rifle Stock Blanks

Just arrived from Hawaii.  Will require drying time.

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Savage Bolt Face and Lugs

Even though this is a floating bolt head, it is still necessary to true the bolt head.  After lapping the lugs and bolt face, notice that the Savage dimple is gone.  This should slow down ‘blowing or blanking’ primers.

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