The .275 is out and shooting, will chase Moose soon.

That is one sweet looking # 1 !! When I built my 275 I was thinking all weather and light weight too so I went with powder coat, MPI stocks and dropped the 1/4 rib and front sight. I never thought about milling the action or shortening the forend..... I used the bbl contour off a B-78 and it balances nicely but could be lighter. It shoots lights out with the 140 Accubonds and IMR 4350. Very nice rifle and thnkx for sharing the build.
 
Thanks Dave, seems we're in a similar place in the world, pun intended. The fore end there is the absolute smallest a Ruger No.1 fore end can go and still contain the mainspring strut and all that. It is only 1/8" wider than the barrel on each side, and it's length is as short as can be functionally done as well. Was modelled after the English fore ends, feels and points like a shotgun. It ended up quite beautiful, but the ultimate shape was easy it just was cut to follow the lines of the gun. The rear butt while it looks straightforward took more imagination and time, it's American in comb, much slimmer than standard with a longer grip, and cheeks behind the frame.
 
The project is looking really good Angus... glad the rim cut didn't cause you any extractor grief with the rimless cases... my .356/.358's function perfectly also... good luck on moose... take some "rifle/game" close-ups...
 
Very nice Ardent! I'm particularly intrigued that it will eject both rimmed and rimless versions of the cartridge, that's pretty neat. I can see how the butt stock would have proven to be a challenge, and the trick today is to acquire a low comb height that optimizes shooting with irons. How do you intend to finish the butt, a stainless plate, a thin rubber pad, or something else?
 
Thanks Hoyt & Boomer, I'm still toying with the idea of a quick detach butt latch to make it a super tiny travel takedown. So I would do like a piece of aluminum in that case, with a mechanism incorporated to release the butt. If I get lazy I'll do leather or rubber, I did a leather butt on a recent stock I made and liked how it turned out and shoulders for a light recoiling cartridge.
 
Such a small, slim and light rifle I would go with a minimalist leather pad. I don't see how being a takedown would increase the functionality of the rifle. However, I'm not a takedown fan to begin with so YMMV.

Excellent work Ardent, I'm looking forward to when you complete the finish. I was drooling for a long time when you posted the pictures a few months ago of the deep oil finish. Must have killed taking the sand paper to such a gorgeous finish.
 
Was a big when finally recut again and it was what I hoped for in the beginning. Only scary when I first put it back on the belt sander to reshape. I travel to Africa a couple times a year lately, and a briefcase sized gun would be a joy, idea would be a super tiny, capable little carbine I can take anywhere.
 
Ahhh, in that case a briefcase sized gun would be perfect. If I travel with a gun it's a big thing for me and a pelican full sized case is just part of the deal. If I were going twice or more a year and that sort of travel was routine, it would be a different story.
 
Indeed 2014 is shaping up to be three trips over to the dark continent, the big Pelican gets old! I have a 1730 I believe's the model, huge and not the best companion over multi day travel. Have a smaller Pelican for the double, and loved it, would like to get down to bare minimum sizes. A .275 is the perfect casual companion rifle for a family trip with a side of hunting, also gets the Mrs off my back about every trip being a hunting one when it's small and unobtrusive. ;)
 
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Indeed 2014 is shaping up to be three trips over to the dark continent, the big Pelican gets old! I have a 1730 I believe's the model, huge and not the best companion over multi day travel. Have a smaller Pelican for the double, and loved it, would like to get down to bare minimum sizes. A .275 is the perfect casual companion rifle for a family trip with a side of hunting, also gets the Mrs off my back about every trip being a hunting one when it's small and unobtrusive. ;)
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She still ain't gonna like the detour through the SAPS station at O.R. Tambo. That's a dead giveaway.
 
That is absolutely gorgeous!! You have done a fine job on that 275. It will be the envy of practically anyone who lays eyes on it.

[As I wipe the drool off my keyboard, lol]

And chambered in one of my all time favorites, too. What is not to like?

Congrats. Dave.
 
True, I've already enjoyed the awkward long wait under my wife's stare in that room, with two squirmy kids who've just done 24hrs of travel, and can't wait another minute to be at auntie and uncle's. When they reviewed my handgun and paperwork at length she was really impressed.

Thanks Eagleye, everything just came together right in this one, fired 40 more rounds today at the gong and can't stop smiling while I shoot it.
 
Superb work and I am going to throw my hat in the "checker that sucker" ring. For all those who say how can you hunt with something so nice I say after looking at your rifle how can you not?
 
Excellent work there - the wood is fantastic. I love the 7x57....ahem... I mean .275 Rigby. What is the forst animal you plan on taking with it?
 
Well, it wasn't the 60" class monster, he lives another year, but temps dropped to plus 7 and near freezing overnight, it was just time, everything came together. Successfully stalked this fella, one Barnes 160gr TSX and he didn't take a single step. Avert your eyes from the butt pad needed something temporary on there and found the LOP bare was a bit short for my liking (fixed! Cropped out anyhow :redface: ).

 
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Excellent! Congratulations - and while not the one you were chasing, there sure is nothing to be ashamed about with that bull!
 
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