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latest project
#7910537
07/23/20 05:16 PM
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colt45-90
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Texas colt45
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stock & receiver no barrel, so when done with stock (stain & oil rub) add new barrel, have to decide what caliber, bolt face is compatible with 22-250, 25-06, 6mm ect used orbital sander in large areas, now down to hands, staying away from checkering, will post when done
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: latest project
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#7910590
07/23/20 05:49 PM
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Biscuit
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looking forward to seeing it - I have one I would like to try this on
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Re: latest project
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#7910935
07/23/20 10:35 PM
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dogcatcher
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back. _____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________
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Re: latest project
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#7910974
07/23/20 11:24 PM
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SnakeWrangler
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What do want to do with it? Turtles? Coyotes? Paper/metal?
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
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Re: latest project
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#7910991
07/23/20 11:44 PM
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David7912
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I have one that needs the same will be watching to see what worked best for you.
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Re: latest project
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#7911127
07/24/20 01:48 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
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NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
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(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
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Re: latest project
[Re: colt45-90]
#7911329
07/24/20 10:52 AM
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TEXASLEFTY
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I’m interested.
Thanks for posting it up.
Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: latest project
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#7911568
07/24/20 03:19 PM
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colt45-90
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Texas colt45
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What do want to do with it? Turtles? Coyotes? Paper/metal? honestly don't know, have, 22-250, 250-300, 6.5x47, 6.5 Creedmoor,7x57, so ?? found out yesterday, I can't go at for 3 or 4 hrs
Last edited by colt45; 07/24/20 03:21 PM.
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: latest project
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#7912092
07/24/20 09:46 PM
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colt45-90
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Texas colt45
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stock & receiver no barrel, so when done with stock (stain & oil rub) add new barrel, have to decide what caliber, bolt face is compatible with 22-250, 25-06, 6mm ect used orbital sander in large areas, now down to hands, staying away from checkering, will post when done
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: latest project
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#7912638
07/25/20 02:06 PM
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bill oxner
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Re: latest project
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#7912756
07/25/20 04:30 PM
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Stub
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Re: latest project
[Re: colt45-90]
#7912854
07/25/20 06:03 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 69,187
NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
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^^Cut the Cord^^
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Getting there is half the fun..
(R-TX) .-- " TCNN CURL CRLB VFF VRNO AYR SNDL CGC TLRY MSOS "
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Re: latest project
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#7912950
07/25/20 08:17 PM
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colt45-90
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Getting there is half the fun.. well, I am down to oil & rubbing, then bee's wax. would like some ideas...the bolt face is capitable with 22-250, 25-06, 7mm-08, 7x57, 6mm ect, I plan on shooting this for a time, work up a load. then sell or trade BUT can't make up my mind as to what...22-250 w/1-8 twist...7mm-08 or
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: latest project
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#7913207
07/26/20 12:29 AM
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Master Plumb
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6mm all the way. Colt how are you doing Sir? Love seeing your post.
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Re: latest project
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#7913255
07/26/20 01:23 AM
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rickym
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Re: latest project
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#7913272
07/26/20 01:36 AM
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maxscm
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Take a Look at the 6mm Creedmoor caliber. 8-Twist , Will Shoot the 55 Grain up to the 105 Grain alittle faster than the 243 Winchester, Speeds run about like the 243 Ackley , Without the Fireforming required for the 243Ackley. Mine really likes the 85 grain Sierra Gamekings.
Last edited by maxscm; 07/26/20 01:37 AM.
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Re: latest project
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#7913370
07/26/20 03:00 AM
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10pointers
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Signature images may not be larger than 600 pixels wide by 125 pixels tall. That smile says it all [North Dakota -16degrees
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Re: latest project
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#7913670
07/26/20 03:10 PM
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colt45-90
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6mm all the way. Colt how are you doing Sir? Love seeing your post. been slow after the accident, thanks for asking
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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