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No, haven't shot it at all. It came as a barreled action. I have wetted small areas and the stock does have some grain and slight fiddle if you look at it at the right angle. It's not going to be a show stopper for sure. I'm debating on whether or not to stain it a little darker before applying finish. I'll experiment with some of the pieces I cut off and see what works best. Roger

Yep, that's just like the one I replaced. For down and dirty those are hard to beat. Funny thing is mine was stolen, too. I had been thinking about replacing it with an AC/DC already so that just sped up the process. Roger

FC, I recently replaced my AC only lincoln welder with a lincoln AC/DC. It's like a difference between night and day welding gun parts. For bolt handles, I use a lincoln rod 3/32 6013 set at 75 amp positive ground DC. It welds smooth with little to no splatter. With a heat sinc and heat control paste and a wet rag wrapped around the recoil lugs, no damage is done to the bolt. Just cool after each pass. I'm sure a tig would be a lot better for 3 times the cost. But, you also have to consider the learning curve with a tig. Anyway, that's my opinion. I say go for the AC/DC. You won't regret it. Roger

Yes, that was the problem I was having. the stock was already inletted for the military barrel profile and also the bluing was still in mint condition. I hated to take the rear sight off and have to deal with rebluing. My yugotine sporter still has the military sight and after the scope is mounted, it doesn't stand out so much. I think I'll leave it alone for now,and, if I decide I can't live with it, I'll change it later. Roger

I got this barreled action from AIM a couple of years ago. It's in mint condition and I've been saving it for a sporter project. So far I've got the stock shaped and fitted. Glass bedded the barreled action. Fitted a decelerator pad and a Brownell's steel grip cap. Welded on a Talley bolt handle and drilled and tapped for Leupold 2pc. bases. I haven't decided what I want to do for a safety, yet. I got the stock from GAG. It's myrtle and started out as an oberndorf classic. Still have to finish sanding and apply finish on the stock. Roger

I wish the summers were a little shorter here. It's been so hot, it'll scald the hair off a billy goat. I'm ready for some relief.

Ralph, here is a picture of my action puller. It's made a little different that lemski's, but the same basic design. Roger

That's a good looking mount. Congratulations!

That's a very interesting project. Keep us updated on any feeding alterations you had to make and how it shoots. Thanks, Roger

Thanks, Mike. I hope to get to see you again when you're down. This gun will probably be gone by then, but, there's no shortage of other projects we can talk about. Take care, Roger

To everyone that replied, thanks for the encouragement. My wife just calls it my "monkey business". Roger

Ken, I cut that barrel from a blank. It's half octagon half round. I threaded and chambered it for a martini I'm building in 33 winchester. Just another wild azzed idea I'm always getting. Maybe one day they'll come up with a cure for that.

Jim, the floorplate is kinda thin, but, the decorations are raised so it probably could be filed off. Brenden, here's a pic of the floorplate.

Brenden, the P.A.W.S. bottom metal is the one sold by Brownell's that is cast aluminum and has the antelope head on the floorplate. Other places may sell them, too. I'm not sure. They're about the cheapest thing on the market, but, they work fine. Just kinda cheesy. That's the second one that I've used and no issues with either one other than having to countersink the rear action screwhead hole a little deeper. Roger

It's about time (I've been preoccupied).I finished putting this one together today. I just have to mount a scope and test fire for accuracy. This one is a college graduatiion present for a friend. He wanted a 270 win. Components used are an Israli k98 action (started life as a dot czech rifle), a #2 Douglas stainless barrel. Butler Creek stock, Timney featherweight deluxe trigger,Talley bolt handle, and a P.A.W S. bottom metal (I know ). Gun Koted the action, and painted the stock krylon moss and black webbing. Here's a couple of pics. Roger

Where are all the trees! Congratulations on meat in the freezer,but, it looks like you don't need a freezer up there. Roger

Nice looking gun, Brenden. You'll have fun with that. Roger

That's great news, Jim. Thanks for the info. Roger

Brenden, you could try polishing the pilot down a little. Maybe spin it in a drill against your polishing wheel. Just go slow and check often. The 8-06 reamer I used for my build had a tight pilot, also. Roger

Mine, too!!

Darin, I recommend shooting it before you change barrels. I went through the same thing you did. I got mine from SOG and was going to send it back. After I called and talked to them, they convinced me that this was normal. Anyway, after a range trip, I decided to keep it. It was fairly accurate (and I'm not a great pistol shot). After you shoot it, look down the bore. You will be able to see rotational lines left by the bullets. It actually does spin the bullet. I think it's a great little pistol. I keep mine loaded for home defense. Roger

I used to have a beagle when I was a kid and he would run with my coon hounds. That beagle could climb almost any tree and when the hounds would tree, I'd find the beagle up in the tree with the coon. Damndest thing I ever seen. I like beagles, too. Roger

Thanks Dan, here is a link to the thread. http://www.sporterizing.com/index.php?showtopic=8170

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Cold blooded We need a new kicker! And we're down to our 3rd string quarterback. Next year will be better. PS Have a happy New Year

I earholed this one at 225 yds.