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6.5s4ever
11-10-2005, 07:55 PM
Well here it is guys!, After a lot of sanding, inletting and spraying ,and sanding and spraying, and sanding some more .I finally finished it. This is my ER Shaw barreled Ruger Model 77 R in 6.5-06 in a Boyds Laminated Ross Thumbhole Stock. Bought it unfinished (the only way they sell them for my old model tang safety Ruger) It was my first crack at finishing one from the ground up . It didnt turn out too bad for my first time. I am happy with it! :) Roy The Pics will be in the next post
6.5s4ever
11-10-2005, 08:00 PM
Here is one side:D
6.5s4ever
11-10-2005, 08:01 PM
Here is the flip side:)
6.5s4ever
11-11-2005, 05:44 AM
Want your opinions here!, If this shoots well the way it is should I glass bed it anyway or leave it alone? Thanks Roy:)
Rapier
11-11-2005, 11:37 AM
I have yet to see a rifle that was not improved by bedding the action, so, do not wait next time..... inlet, then bed, then start to finish, in that order. Figure bedding as just one more step.

By the by, try the Sierra 100 and 85s in that 6.5x06. I think you will like what you see... The Hornady Interlock 140 is also a performer.
Ed
rem 700
11-11-2005, 07:21 PM
Could I be enlightened on what a 6.5-06 is? I can only figure 25-06, but 6.5mm is larger than .25"
6.5s4ever
11-11-2005, 07:25 PM
Rem 700, A 6.5-06 is a 30.-06 necked down to a 6.5 caliber. it is a wildcat and shoots very flat!:)
Classicvette63
11-11-2005, 10:17 PM
Very nice looking stock there, Roy. Really nice grain to it.
Drew_CarreyAB
11-13-2005, 02:59 AM
I agree with Classic, very nice grain to the stock, really nice colouring to it too. Congrats
Drew_CarreyAB
11-13-2005, 03:07 AM
I agree with Classic, very nice grain to the stock, really nice colouring to it too. Congrats
Lone Star
11-13-2005, 09:13 AM
Yep, laminated stocks have a nice grain to 'em, particularly since the plywood all comes from the same plant. hehehe ;)

Sorry. Seriously, it is a very fine looking rifle. I'm usually not a fan of the looks of a thumbhole, but that one is georgeous! Nice work.

BTW, it is hard to beat the Nosler 100 and 120 Ballistic Tips in 6.5 rifles. IME they shoot better than the Sierra hunting bullets, but not quite as good as the 107 or 120 MKs.