It has already been finished, it is a Mauser 98 that I had and it is barreled for a 6.5X55 Swedish.
I chambered it and cut the shoulder back on a lathe the thing shoots ½ or less groups.
The action and barrel are slow rust blued and the trigger has been worked to provide a nice 2 lb pull.
The bolt is turned down with a 4 panel checkering pattern and I did all of the work myself.
I like the beautiful marriage of wood and metal as much as I do anything.
I don’t really care for the new synthetic stocks it just isn’t my bag, I like to work with wood even though I know the new stuff is better.
My next project will be a 458 Winchester magnum built in the traditional African game rifle style with set triggers, express sights and a nice mesquite stock made from stump wood and a 98 action I have.
I never intend to shoot anything with it I just want it to look at. (Strange)
Some would call me a purest.
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