Looking for a stock for my new custom rifle and need advice!

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those are british proof marks and inspector marks

interesting that it may be proofed for the 30-03 round rather then the 30-06, but I suspect that it was just poorly marked or the original markings were polished off. The 3.50 with the square is actualy the proof ie.. 3.50 tons per square inch, which I think is about what the 30-06 was proofed to (70000PSI)

tells me that the rifle spent WW2 in British hands, perhaps RCAF, Air Defence Unit, perhaps Home Guard however the Home Guard were more often issued Patt'n 14 rifles then Model 17.

again as for the story about if being a sniper rifle, its a story, un US use it was a substitute arm, the Springfield Model 03 being teh standard arm even though there were more Model 17 rifles in use, so WW1 snipers were all using springfields. WW2 there were very few if any Model 17 rifles in use by the US and not as sniper rifles.

again a very nice sporting rifle built on a Model 17, but it is what it is.
 
Thanks for your insight woodchopper.

All I know is that everything I shoot with it, like previously mentioned, drops dead in it's tracks and my rifle is definitely ONE OF A KIND and no one else on this planet owns one like it with the stock, and I am very proud and thrilled to own it! :eek:)

woodchopper said:
those are british proof marks and inspector marks

interesting that it may be proofed for the 30-03 round rather then the 30-06, but I suspect that it was just poorly marked or the original markings were polished off. The 3.50 with the square is actualy the proof ie.. 3.50 tons per square inch, which I think is about what the 30-06 was proofed to (70000PSI)

tells me that the rifle spent WW2 in British hands, perhaps RCAF, Air Defence Unit, perhaps Home Guard however the Home Guard were more often issued Patt'n 14 rifles then Model 17.

again as for the story about if being a sniper rifle, its a story, un US use it was a substitute arm, the Springfield Model 03 being teh standard arm even though there were more Model 17 rifles in use, so WW1 snipers were all using springfields. WW2 there were very few if any Model 17 rifles in use by the US and not as sniper rifles.

again a very nice sporting rifle built on a Model 17, but it is what it is.
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huntingsask said:
Thanks for your insight woodchopper.

All I know is that everything I shoot with it, like previously mentioned, drops dead in it's tracks and my rifle is definitely ONE OF A KIND and no one else on this planet owns one like it with the stock, and I am very proud and thrilled to own it! :eek:)
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Last year I bought a very nice M77 RSI in .243... the first day in the field, I scratched the buttstock while crossing a barbwire fence... that rifle is one of a kind now... nobody has one like it.
 
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Last year I bought a very nice M77 RSI in .243... the first day in the field, I scratched the buttstock while crossing a barbwire fence... that rifle is one of a kind now... nobody has one like it.
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I guess we are both blessed then hehe! The stock on mine cost's more then the new rifle with all of the modifications and additions I will make on it.

I get very upset when I scratch it, that's for sure. But in the end I am not a collector, just a utilitarian guy that likes to hunt and eat wild game. :eek:)
 
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This morning I took my Bausch and Lomb 4200 Rainguard Elite off of my 30-06 and put my Huskemaw on it.

When I removed the scope I noticed two more things.

First thing is that it is clearly stamped Made In England, second the serial number is M3301

Was wondering if the serial number has any significance, anyone know? Thanks
 
You are a late, I already admitted to concealing who I was in order to avoid this exact BS from AM members and guys like you!

If you not believe me check thread: What level of accuracy (lunacy) are you aiming for with hunting loads? Post 64.

Do you recall the email you sent me on AO, even though I never sent you one. If I recall without even knowing you were dissing my Russian GF. Don't you have better things to do then to hound me.

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When did you get the huskemaw? I thought you hadn't owned one yet, just used the one on your 'friends' rifle.
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It appears that you are continuing to harass me here, probably because you were suspended for your rant's against me on AO. I am quite used to your harassments, although I would appreciate it is you were to follow the CGN rules and cease and desist in targeting me with your obvious and continued harassment!

220Swifty said:
You're making your life much more difficult than it has to be for yourself. There is a reason they call it a web of lies. It appears you are nearly fully entangled at this point.
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I was suspended for questioning a mod on weather he should be giving other members warnings for your misgivings. I don't think it was justified but I will live with it.

I won't stop 'harassing' you. If you notice in this thread, I have kept it on topic until now, but I can't help noticing the glaring holes in your story every time I turn around. This, to me, gives great insight into your character, so in the interest of the forum, I feel a need to point out these holes.

I'd hate for someone to get some bad advice, or get burned on the EE, by someone who has shown themselves to be as dishonest as you.
 
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