New BOOM stick on the way...

Discussion in 'Firearms' started by Andy the Aussie, Oct 11, 2019.


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  1. BTPost

    BTPost Stumpy Old Fart,Deadman Walking, Snow Monkey Moderator

    I bought three consecutive Serial Numbered Winchester 9422 Boy Scout Commemoratives when they were offered almost three decades ago.... One for my son, on his 12th Birthday.... One for his best friends father, to be given to his best friend on his 12th Birthday two weeks later...and one for a friend, who was an extra- ordinarily expert shooter, who just couldn’t live without one of those rifles... My son passed his down to his oldest boy on his 12th Birthday, His friend still has his, but no children yet, and the third, I have no idea...Always like that firearm....
     
    BTPost, Nov 26, 2019
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  2. Cruisin Sloth

    Cruisin Sloth Special & Slow

    If Andi don't mind sharing Pix , I'll take some of my new rifle .
    Stoth
     
    Cruisin Sloth, Nov 26, 2019
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  3. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Go right ahead mate !!! I love to see other people’s toys !!
     
    Andy the Aussie, Nov 26, 2019
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  4. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Added new sights....

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    Andy the Aussie, Nov 30, 2019
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  5. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    I started out using a toaster oven doing small batches til I got the hang of it. I know a lot of guys do, but I don't use the powder from Harbor Freight on boolits anymore. Goes on too thin and you have to do a 2nd coat a lot of the time.
     
    Tully Mars, Nov 30, 2019
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  6. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    Ok, I gotta share, just added another Winny 1895 to the collection! I have always loved these, but only recently took a real interest in them, and I now wonder what the hell took me so long, I should have been running these since day 1!
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    .405 Winchester, hard hitting, very accurate, and serious speed when things get sporty!
    THis one was made in 1923 and shows lots of use, but is real nice and tight and the barrel is flawless!
     
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    Ura-Ki, Nov 30, 2019
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  7. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    My "Christmas Project" is refinishing the stock and forend off the Marlin.

    A couple of weeks ago I stripped, washed and acid washed both, then steamed out the what dings would come up and gave it all a light sand....

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    Given the heat here over the past couple of weeks (and low humidity) I was happy that a couple of weeks was enough drying time.

    Added a little stain on the 26th, it went on darker than I expected and like a numpty I did't do a test spot first, once I had an even coat that was drying I took a rag and some metho and thinned out and smoothed the stain a little. Gave them a couple of days to dray and...

    Started oiling them up yesterday....so far so good....

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    Andy the Aussie, Dec 28, 2019
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  8. HK_User

    HK_User A Productive Monkey is a Happy Monkey

    It's a beaut.
     
    HK_User, Dec 28, 2019
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  9. OldDude49

    OldDude49 Just n old guy

    what do you use now? been thinkin of doing some of my own...
     
    OldDude49, Dec 28, 2019
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  10. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    It is a bit dark, but it's handsome-I like it.
     
    Tully Mars, Dec 30, 2019
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  11. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    After a month of work (a oiling here and there and allowing it all to cure) finally screwed it all back together today.....the light was a bastard outside (and I was melting) but you get the idea...

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    Andy the Aussie, Feb 1, 2020
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  12. OldDude49

    OldDude49 Just n old guy

    nice[winkthumb]
     
    OldDude49, Feb 1, 2020
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  13. hot diggity

    hot diggity Monkey+++ Site Supporter+++

    That looks great! Hopefully you will never have to replace that forend. The picture of the stripped wood brought back memories of fitting one. That thing has way more subtle curves and tapers than you'd think.

    Nice contrast on the grain.
     
    hot diggity, Feb 2, 2020
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  14. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Thanks both !!!

    And yes HD I agree I would not want to try and make one from even a rough blank. The inletting inside to accomodate the “hump” on the magazine tube alone would be a nightmare to get right !!! If it got to that I would probably hold my nose and buy a set of the various synthetic or laminated varieties that are available !!!

    I think that it is however pretty safe given this won’t see too much time in the bush with me !
     
    Andy the Aussie, Feb 2, 2020
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  15. Tully Mars

    Tully Mars Metal weldin' monkey

    You did a great job Andy. A truly beautiful rifle.
     
    Tully Mars, Feb 2, 2020
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  16. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Thank you :)
     
    Andy the Aussie, Feb 3, 2020
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  17. Gator 45/70

    Gator 45/70 Monkey+++

    Green with envy Andy.
    Beautiful work!!!
     
    Gator 45/70, Feb 3, 2020
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  18. Andy the Aussie

    Andy the Aussie Monkey+++ Founding Member

    Finally got to make it go BOOM......

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    Andy the Aussie, Jul 26, 2020
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