Snyd
.375 Atomic
The Last Frontier
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Post by Snyd on Nov 28, 2016 16:51:00 GMT -5
It's got a soft luster that gives it a silvery appearance. Well, I think it's beautiful.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Nov 28, 2016 16:52:09 GMT -5
I do as well, it reminds me of the finish on fine British doubles.
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Snyd
.375 Atomic
The Last Frontier
Posts: 2,388
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Post by Snyd on Nov 28, 2016 16:53:12 GMT -5
FedEx just dropped this off. I'll post better pics when the rain stops... Base Gun: Ruger Mid-Frame FT .45 Colt Builder: JRH Advanced Gunsmithing Caliber: 5 shot .45 Colt Barrel: 5 1/2" Round Sights: Factory Rear, FA base front w/JRH blade Grips: Walnut on top of JRH grip mod Other: Bisley Hammer, #5 Basepin Nice. Inspiration for me. This just might be my next one. Midsize 5 shot 45 Colt.
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Post by bushog on Nov 28, 2016 17:20:14 GMT -5
Base Gun: Ruger 50th anniversary .44Mag Blackhawk Builder: JRH Advanced Gunsmithing Caliber: .500JRH Barrel: PacNor 4 5/8" octagon Rear sights: Refinished factory Micro rear Front sight: One-off express style with post blade Grips: Elephant ivory and antique linear paper micarta Other: Custom basepin, crescent ejector, checkered hammer spur, American scroll engraving by Michael Gouse at 75% coverage in the style of Cuno Helfricht, Turnbull carbona blue finish, color case hardened hammer & trigger, fire blued screws, pins, ejector and basepin. Paired with a custom damascus bowie and elephant hide leather rig. Is that line engraved around the rear sight crooked? Looks like it's got a little "hump" in it in the 4th photo down.....
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Post by CraigC on Nov 28, 2016 19:21:14 GMT -5
Little imperfections like that are to be expected when you pay $1000 for engraving, instead of $5000. It's all done by hand and perfection (or close to it) only comes with master-level work. The above work is similar to that seen on the original #5.
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Post by CraigC on Nov 28, 2016 19:22:22 GMT -5
It's got a soft luster that gives it a silvery appearance. Well, I think it's beautiful. Thanks!
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Post by CraigC on Nov 28, 2016 19:23:55 GMT -5
DANG Son That right there is just Over The Top! F I N E lookin shootin iron, Craig!!! The Accoutrements don't look too shabby either Very very nice...... Howz She Shoot??? BigBore44 Thanks! Don't know yet, haven't had time to shoot it, been too busy with an unsuccessful hunting season. Got dies, brass and 2000 cast bullets ready & waiting.
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Post by BigBore44 on Nov 28, 2016 19:39:01 GMT -5
Craig Once you do take her out dancing please let me/us know how she performs. I'm sure you'll need plenty of time at the range. Most of which I'm gonna guess will be fondling from the "neighbors" and onlookers around your bench/lane. I can tell'ya right now that I wish I shot at the same range you do I'd be doing like Trump, Groping the HELL OUT OF IT!!! LOL.... BigBore44 PS Oh, and by the way, good luck connecting on whatever quarry/game/critters you are huntin!!! I'm in the same boat right now. No deer,,,,, YET!!!
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Post by CraigC on Nov 28, 2016 20:56:26 GMT -5
Will do! I usually both hunt and shoot on my own property but now I live about an hour away from it. I recently joined a gun club 20mins away that's a little better equipped for range use. You're certainly welcome to give me holler any time you're between Nashville and Memphis.
I've gone from archery to blackpowder and now the general gun season. I've seen deer every time but so far just does. Last time out I took the GP for deer and a suppressed .22 rifle for thinning out the squirrels and only popped that armadillo. Go figure. I'll end up at least taking a big doe with the .300BO if I don't see a buck soon. Gonna try a different spot next time.
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Post by CraigC on Nov 29, 2016 13:59:41 GMT -5
It's got a soft luster that gives it a silvery appearance. Well, I think it's beautiful. It's a little darker in this pic.
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Post by Alaskan454 on Nov 29, 2016 14:27:49 GMT -5
You can keep posting more pictures of that specimen...don't be shy!
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paulg
.375 Atomic
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Post by paulg on Nov 29, 2016 15:07:56 GMT -5
Well, I think it's beautiful. It's a little darker in this pic. Craig, did the trigger or the trigger guard get reshaped at all? In this picture they look to mate up almost perfectly in profile shape.
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Post by BigBore44 on Nov 29, 2016 16:13:06 GMT -5
Craig I think the above pic looks even Bettererer! The finish is very classy IMHO, of course. BigBore44
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eskimo36
.375 Atomic
Oklahoma
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Post by eskimo36 on Feb 28, 2017 18:44:17 GMT -5
I always come back to this thread for ideas.
Bump.
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Post by BigBore44 on Feb 28, 2017 22:00:19 GMT -5
I always come back to this thread for ideas. Bump. No doubt about getting good ideas in this thread. It's also a Good way to rid the body of excess fluids and, ruin a keyboard while drooling profusely!!! Please pass the drool rag Love this thread!!! BigBore44
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