I just "bubba'd" an enfield, for bear defense!

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Ok, did you click on this thread to give me crap for a. the bubba thing and b. another bear defense thread?

If so Im just messing with ya... Sort of.

I bought a box of parts, leftovers from many different enfields so as to build a 45-70 truck gun. The plan was to do a bit of hunting with it, but also I was looking for a large magazine capacity heavy caliber, but smaller rifle for bush hiking when in bear country, and access to and from rivers for salmon fishing in the fall. Anyways, I decided to try my hand at building a rifle stock for it as the sporter stock seemed a little lack luster, and the 45-70 didnt make the brass butt plate any more appealing.

The enfield still needs a little work done to it, including blueing or matte black arma coat, but Im stoked on what I did on my first attempt at stock making.
 
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2 sides to every coin, 2 sides to every question.

Heads (the purist side): YAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh! The horror! The horror!

Tails: that is one RIGHT pretty stock! What kind of wood? And where did you get it?

Nice work; you can really be proud of this one.
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Wow...I'm impressed! Stock looks like zebra wood, cap at the grip looks like Bubinga, maybe Rosewood...? If it IS zebra, you got yourself a REALLY nice pc. of it, the grain works with that shape remarkably well. Kind of hit the wood grain lottery! :)

I'm no Milsurp guy, but have seen some really hacked-up guns. Yours ain't one of them. Glad I was poking through this forum today!
 
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After having lived in Southern Alberta and Southern B.C. for over 20 years, and doing a lot of Hunting and Fishing in the Mountains, I think the concept of a large calibre "Bear Defence" firearm is rather over-rated.

The last time I had to use a rifle to save my own life from a Bear attack, I had only a .22 Rimfire loaded with .22 Short Hollow Point bullets that I was using to shoot Grouse with at the time.

I was hiking with a Family Member when the Bear attacked, and I very calmly took a few extra seconds to make sure of my aim. Believe it or not, that little .22 Rimfire Short saved my life. I shot my Mother-in-Law in the leg, then ran like Hell back down the trail to the truck.:)

Yes, the above is a "Gotcha" much like the OP's title. Personally, I carried an old Winchester 1200 pump gun with a 12 guage 20 inch barrel, an extended magazine to hold 6 rounds and no safety. It was carried on a sling, upside down on the left side, with no round in the chamber and the hammer down. To use, simply grab the forestock with the left hand and twist the shotgun upright while raising it across your body. With no safety to hang up anything one quick pump loaded a shell. The first two in the magazine were #6 shot to hit the face and the next 4 were slugs. In 20 years, I had two "encounters of the worst kind - up close and personal," so my system worked for me.

A very nice job and a great piece of wood.
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If that's a truck gun, I can't wait to see the truck :)

Nice work, that is indeed some beautiful furniture, it'D be great to see a video of the gun at the range... ;)

Lou
 
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After having lived in Southern Alberta and Southern B.C. for over 20 years, and doing a lot of Hunting and Fishing in the Mountains, I think the concept of a large calibre "Bear Defence" firearm is rather over-rated.

The last time I had to use a rifle to save my own life from a Bear attack, I had only a .22 Rimfire loaded with .22 Short Hollow Point bullets that I was using to shoot Grouse with at the time.

I was hiking with a Family Member when the Bear attacked, and I very calmly took a few extra seconds to make sure of my aim. Believe it or not, that little .22 Rimfire Short saved my life. I shot my Mother-in-Law in the leg, then ran like Hell back down the trail to the truck.:)

Yes, the above is a "Gotcha" much like the OP's title. Personally, I carried an old Winchester 1200 pump gun with a 12 guage 20 inch barrel, an extended magazine to hold 6 rounds and no safety. It was carried on a sling, upside down on the left side, with no round in the chamber and the hammer down. To use, simply grab the forestock with the left hand and twist the shotgun upright while raising it across your body. With no safety to hang up anything one quick pump loaded a shell. The first two in the magazine were #6 shot to hit the face and the next 4 were slugs. In 20 years, I had two "encounters of the worst kind - up close and personal," so my system worked for me.

A very nice job and a great piece of wood.
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Thats funny. I think Id rather smack yogi in the face than the mother in law in the ankle though.


I appreciate the feedback guys. The wood is zebra wood, nailed it!

The caps are cocobolo I believe. The lower cap is still purple but it will change to the orangey brown of the fore piece with a little time and some UV.

I didnt really need another rifle or a bear rifle, but I never owned a 45-70 and wanted to play with the caliber and some handloads, so I took this on as a project.

One thing that I really appreciate about building this, is that I didnt use a router, just chisel saw and some electric sanders. It made me think about all the work that would have went into the hard work many folks would have put into the 16 or so million produced. I definately gained some perspective on the magnitude of work that was needed.
 
That looks like BLACK ASH it is in the hardwood family i was thinking of getting a stock made up in that wood for my FN49 rifle.Very nice



cody c said:
Ok, did you click on this thread to give me crap for a. the bubba thing and b. another bear defense thread?

If so Im just messing with ya... Sort of.

I bought a box of parts, leftovers from many different enfields so as to build a 45-70 truck gun. The plan was to do a bit of hunting with it, but also I was looking for a large magazine capacity heavy caliber, but smaller rifle for bush hiking when in bear country, and access to and from rivers for salmon fishing in the fall. Anyways, I decided to try my hand at building a rifle stock for it as the sporter stock seemed a little lack luster, and the 45-70 didnt make the brass butt plate any more appealing.

The enfield still needs a little work done to it, including blueing or matte black arma coat, but Im stoked on what I did on my first attempt at stock making.

So a pre-emptive apology to the fuds and pursits. Be gentle on me with your critisicm please cou:

(if someone can copy these and post them directly to the thread that would be appreciated)

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http://forum.ih8mud.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=636776&stc=1&d=1337915026

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Looks good! Except for the #####-head end cap... that's a little too weird for me. :)

Any reason why you went full length on the forend? Isn't that a lot of extra weight for nuthin?
 
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Looks good! Except for the #####-head end cap... that's a little too weird for me. :)

Any reason why you went full length on the forend? Isn't that a lot of extra weight for nuthin?
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I never owned a full length and recently started to think they looked good so I thought Id try it out. I guess just cosmetic reasons. Though the extra weight may tame some recoil.

First person I met with a .45 cal urethra :D

Edit: nope its zebra wood, but Ash would look pretty good!
I have another sporter that might look good in that.
 
Looks good, where did you get the barrel and how hard was it to replace the original?
I have wanted to take on one of these 45/70 enfield builds for some time but just haven't taken the plunge.
 
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