Ronin Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I was asked to make a client a custom stalking rifle for the hill. The spec was accurate, portable and within a reasonable budget. Once the cartridge had been decided upon (6.5x284) the client sourced a donor rifle which fitted him and he liked. I was presented with a slightly dogged and used second hand Sako 75 he had sourced. After a little work, the dents in the stock came out, the old "attempt at bedding" was hogged out and I started work on refinishing the woodwork, without going overboard on the finish. The barrelled action was stripped down and all parts checked over, mostly getting a clean bill of health though one spring in the ejector mech was missing and the trigger needed stripping and cleaning - while I did that I polished the sears. The action lug abutments and bolt lugs were lapped, I then set about fitting a chromoly Lothar Walther barrel using their Sako Hunter profile. The barrel was chambered using a .292" nk reamer Ive used on many "284's" I've built including my own stalking rifle. Chamber run out was sub .0002" when I checked after final reaming cut. The muzzle was cut, threaded M14 x 1mm and then a protective cap fitted (I'm not keen on the term, "invisible") Once the action and new barrel had been to proof all metal parts minus the mag were sent to a friend who does exceptional blacking work (Midcounties Blacking) A quick turn around later and I pillar bedded the action and bottom metal into the stock using custom made aluminium pillars and Devcon. That process completed the stock was finished using final coats of Tru oil and other ingredients to give a tough, durable but pretty protective coating to the woodwork. The end results are pleasing - not the best woodgrain in the world, but pretty enough for the job intended - reliable killing of deer on the hill. The client expressly did not want a composite stock by the way. Anyway, some images: Hopefully the client will enjoy the rifle and cull plenty with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Nice traditional rifle there, love that metalwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Lovely rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWShooter Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I like that, very nice , what`s the weight? I guess it shoots spot on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Very nice indeed Andy, lovely job if I may say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swagger Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 That blacking is superb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBenelliM1 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 that's a deep shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Andy, that's a beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Wow the blacking looks almost chrome , ace stuff , like the tlc wheelers deelers give to there cars and given a new lease of life to that rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Had been shown this and can confirm to all its even more stunning and beautiful that the picks do justice. Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Cheers guys the blacking on the bolt knob (5th pick down) is what its like all over - the light in the room I took the images in just bounces off the finish. Yes another labour of love, I put more hours into the rifle than I charged for, but the smile on the owners face when I showed him the finished product was worth the efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I liked the way you wrote it andy, I too generally put more in than I get out, I build things of beauty too, generally out of natural stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbear270 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I would be scared to put a turnscrew anywhere near that blacking, deep enough to drown in!, the reflection of the photographer is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisserge Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Really nice.....I do have a soft spot for aesthetically pleasing traditional rifles with balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treedave Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Good job it's not for me, I'd cry the first time to had to crawl through the filth to get a shot. Almost makes want get my name on Andy's waiting list to get some TLC for my 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 That looks lovely andy rgds mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Very nice Andy , I'm sure the Owner will be very happy to use it for the intended purpose. BTW All, I can vouch for the quality of the blacking, the same man did the job on my 7x57 that Andy built. B Rgds P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skany Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 pretty little rifle there Andy:-) very nice job as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainman_l Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 Superb looking rifle. Lovely craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriandavidb Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 If it ever comes up for sale . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 While that rifle was built for a client, I have a 275 Rigby built on a Sako AV, that I may be tempted to sell if the price were right......but it wouldnt be cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriandavidb Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Go on . . . . show us a picture! You know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Do a search for this Sako AV 275 HV Rigby Stalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriandavidb Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Just did; brings me straight back to your post above . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvet Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Just did; brings me straight back to your post above . . . try this http://ukvarminting.com/forums/topic/22124-sako-av-275-hv-rigby-stalker/?hl=rigby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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