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I use it very hard nonetheless. I like Ted's quote in his sig line about pretty rifles and women, we won't live forever just enjoy it.

I have these two blanks left. I used to have six nice ones but have carved most of them now and sold one, these were my last choices but actually don't look bad, the tiny amount of wood I need for this one lets me cherry pick the pretty spots out of either of these. There's another blank I'm tempted to buy too but I could have a whole No.1 for the price of the blank. This will be the "pretty set" and will do a lightweight working set.

 
Angus..........This would be a perfect case for a 90-100 gn 23 cal bullet.......seriously. Better BC than the 25 cal with virtually the same velocity, easy to make and it's already a wildcat, the Matrix are an outstanding hunting bullet. I happen to have a few 1-8 twist stainless 23 cal barrels, I could let you have one reasonably priced. No problem if you already have the 5.6X50 reamer as I have 23 cal N&Ts with several neck dias and throat lengths. Redding bushing die for the 5.6X50R or just about any short 6mm case and the right bushing and you're off to the races.
I looked up this case (5.6X50R) and it is a sweet little number that has a perfect capacity for a 234 bore bullet, 3000 fps with a 90 or 100 gn bullet would give you a wonderful goat package, especially with the bonded Matrix bullets. I seriously think you should consider it.
If you decide to stay with the 22 cal I have a heavy stainless 22 cal 1-8 twist Bevan King barrel I could give you a good deal on. It was chambered for the 22-284 but is 27" long so lots of barrel left and it is not turned down at all, just polished.
This would make a highly unique little hunting rifle with capabilities well beyond what appearances would have one believe.
Seriously Angus I think you should give this some thought, I think you would be very impressed and pleased with the finished product and the ballistics.
 
Ardent said:
I use it very hard nonetheless. I like Ted's quote in his sig line about pretty rifles and women, we won't live forever just enjoy it.

I have these two blanks left. I used to have six nice ones but have carved most of them now and sold one, these were my last choices but actually don't look bad, the tiny amount of wood I need for this one lets me cherry pick the pretty spots out of either of these. There's another blank I'm tempted to buy too but I could have a whole No.1 for the price of the blank. This will be the "pretty set" and will do a lightweight working set.

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That larger blank should be able to provide a nice matching set for the little rifle. Speaking of design... a round knob grip and slightly hybridized AH/Schnabel forend... the rifle needs something elegant at the front end, but not obtrusive...I am guessing the rifle will look pretty "wispy" at the front.
 
I was thinking something like this... but thinner, sleeker, with less drop at the comb and with a Prince of Wales grip...

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My forend will end at the tip of the quarter rib, and be a miniature version of the No.1s lines I did. Indeed straighter comb, not much of a Prince of Wales grip sort though.
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Are you doing a standard pistol grip or a straight stock? The POW has a softer, more graceful look that would complement that dainty metal work... it splits the difference between a straight stock and pistol grip stock, more open and allows more wrist motion, which could come into play with funky mountain shooting postures... just an opinion... most likely how I would go with that dainty piece.
 
Martin didn't have a following rest and wasn't able to turn the 27" needle I wanted, though he roughed it close. Not headed back to work where the lathe is in the foreseeable future so figured I'd draw file to clean up the contour. Turned out really nicely except for the sore hands and the mark on my wife's floor from rolling the barrel for hours, ended up taking most of a dust pan of filings off it by the end.



 
What is the diameter at the end of the quarter rib and at the end of the barrel? Hard to get a sense of scale.It looks thick, but having seen some of those Martini falling blocks in person, I know how slight they are.

Good work Angus. I am really digging this project.
 
Looks like your project is coming along nicely. Did you clean up your mess and tell the wife to move along nothing to see here ?
 
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