baldie Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Here,s pics of Charlie F class Valkyrie i,ve finally finished today. Its a Valkyrie single shot action , tight toleranced on the bolt similar to a benchrest rifle. It has the diamond fluting, and also the coffin lid bolt shroud. Rail is 20 moa. The barrel is a Border cut rifled , 1 in 7.5" twist, and chambered in 6mmSLR specifically for the D-Tac 115 grain bullet. The barrelled action has been highly polished. Trigger is a jewel, and the front action bolt has a custom made escutcheon. Trigger guard is an aluminium ADL model. Fully bedded in devcon and aluminium pillars Now, onto that bloody stock. Its a Shehane tracker in African Obeche , was supposed to come fully inletted, and had a barrel channel and a trigger hole....that was it ! The spec was a gloss finish. This swine has taken 12 coats of 2 pack, with a full wet flat between every coat , and 3 hours of polishing this morning. Never again...... However, the finish is a mile deep and looks a million dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoEntry Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 That is a true thing of beauty. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dave, That is one awesome rifle my mate ,, Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Lovely! Not my tacticool cup of tea bu a piece of art! The 6mm slr sounds interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 That is a true thing of beauty. Mike X2, absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thats blooody ugly all that shiney crap,. Another go faster rifle for a frozen orange seller . me likes alot really , well done dave another master peice im hopefully joining the 6slr crew next week (after dannyt rebarrelled mine for me) once my beast returns from proof. Mr E is going to love that Dave shame he cant shoot for that which promotes growth and vigour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 By the way start posting COWBOY and comment on your rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 That's one of the nicest looking wooden stocks I've ever seen. I would scared to take it in and out of the caninet never mind anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dave- you're an artiste Hope it shoots as well as it looks Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Nice rifle Dave - I have the identical stock - they are almost too nice to shoot! Incidentally - one of your customers - Nick with his 284 F Class rig you built him - shot a 4.25 inch group at 1000 yards in the benchrest comp. last Sunday. Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Nice rifle Dave - I have the identical stock - they are almost too nice to shoot! Incidentally - one of your customers - Nick with his 284 F Class rig you built him - shot a 4.25 inch group at 1000 yards in the benchrest comp. last Sunday. Vince Really ? Bet he,s like a dog with two tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thing of beauty Dave, I am sure your customer will be over the moon with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Super rifle Dave, I'm sure Charlie will be chuffed. An interesting caliber choice aswell Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 20, 2012 Report Share Posted September 20, 2012 Thanks for the kind words Spud. Lost my lurker status now Dave you have done a truly outstanding job on that rifle and as others have stated it really does look stunning. Will be there first thing tomorrow!! Cheers Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Cant wait to see that in the flesh and have a plink with it, nice job Dave :-) Knowing Charlie he's shot a fare few through it all ready lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Bleddy lovely Dave, such a deep, rich colour on the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Really nice looking rifle, sure its new owner will be delighted. I have a similar stock from Bill on my 20BR, Vermincinerator finished it for me using Tru Oil and got a similar finish to yours, maybe not quite as shiny but not far off. Maybe that might be something to consider next time. With a stock like that you will get others wanting one. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Really nice looking rifle, sure its new owner will be delighted. I have a similar stock from Bill on my 20BR, Vermincinerator finished it for me using Tru Oil and got a similar finish to yours, maybe not quite as shiny but not far off. Maybe that might be something to consider next time. With a stock like that you will get others wanting one. A I,ve used tru-oil a lot in the past and it is a good finish with great depth of shine. It does however discolour the wood/laminate to a degree, due to the number of coats required. 2 pack is harder, and is crystal clear, and can obviously be sprayed. Both finishes have their uses and places. This one was particularly difficult because the grain simply did not want to fill. Next time i will use a sanding sealer on Obeche. Most laminates do not require it however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Very nice work mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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