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It is finally done!!

#53
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For a classic look I would use high polished blued finish on all of the metal or a satin bead blued running as a close second choice. I love unique looking rifles and can't wait to see the finished product whatever you decide to do. It is stunning.
 
#58
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Thanks for the compliments on the stock guys...

John was extremely patient through this whole build process, which made it a pleasure working with him.

The stock on my home page is actually a different build. That one is a .338-.408. The wood from John's stock and the one on my home page were cut out of the same log.

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to buy some killer wood, which I have been slowly whittling into one of a kind tactical pieces.

Hopefully John will throw up some hi res pictures which will show the depth of the figure much better than my pocket digital did.
 
#59
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Well there you go guys, that is the master himself!

Joel, thank you again for one beautiful piece of art!! I will most certainly post some pictures when the build is complete, I will also send them to you on a disc for you to use.
John III
 
#61
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John,

Glad I did the metal work and bedding before Joel finished the stock! We need to talk about the metal finish before I do anything. The stock looked good when I had it, before he finished it. Now it is awesome! Well worth the time it took. Best part is... I get to see the finished rifle before you do. I will have done by Shot Show.
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Ray Lawler
Absolute Accuracy LLC
 
#65
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That is one exceptionally fine piece of bubinga. I have some experience with bubinga from my hobby of building/collecting electric guitars in various rare and exotic hardwoods. Bubinga is extremely strong and dense, and is often used in bass necks and/or bodies due to its fantastic tonal properties. That is really a sweet piece of wood with a fantastic grain pattern. Good luck with the rest of the build and (yet once more) post the pics of that exquisite creature as soon as possible!
 
#66
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Stunning, just absolutly stunning. Can't wait for updated pic's. I don't ever think i could own something that nice, i'd feel bad leaving it in the safe all the time... Hell i have a limited series Rem 1187 20Ga with nice walnut wood on it and it hasn't seen the light of day since i got shot bird hunting...
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Damn pellets make a bunch of little holes in the wood...
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#71
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I have two Warwick basses made from bookmatched Bubinga. They are HEAVY, but are known for being able to stabilize frequencies created by the instrument, thus resulting in a stable and deep tone. I would be interested in hearing the finished weight, and if the tonal qualities have any effect.

By the way, I may be biased, but that truely is an awesome blank you recieved, and +1 on the craftsmanship.
 
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