Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[501Maico]

Lots of degreaser. Once I got it to flash rust I used metal prep ,phosphoric acid mixed with water after it dried I used epoxy prime and 2k urethane color

I really like the epoxy and urethane combo when I have to paint an antique fan. Spray it on wet and you're done! This 1902 GE was the worst. They are normally black but I thought I would jazz it up a bit. In 1903 they offered wine red among a few other colors and that's what gave me the idea for this color.

 

[rarefish383]

Wow, that turned out nice. Amazing technology for 1989!

 

[svk]

My first .338-06 was a Ruger 77 30-06 that I had P.O. Ackley rebore to .338-06 for me, that was in the 70's. I was hunting brown bear more and more, and I wanted to build a rifle just for that, and after trying other cartridges, I settled on the .338-06, after seeing it's performance on moose and bear.

So, I ended up building one, using a Douglas premium bbl., 700 Rem. action with a custom stock that fit me "properly", and I shot a lot of big game with it including brown bear, caribou, moose, deer ect...

I still have the rifle and I still think it was good choice for bigger big game, it put a LOT of meat in my freezer.

SR

What an awesome story that comes with that rifle! I hope that you have someone deserving in mind to take it over after you’re gone and let that story live on!

 

[Kodiak Kid]

My first .338-06 was a Ruger 77 30-06 that I had P.O. Ackley rebore to .338-06 for me, that was in the 70's. I was hunting brown bear more and more, and I wanted to build a rifle just for that, and after trying other cartridges, I settled on the .338-06, after seeing it's performance on moose and bear.

So, I ended up building one, using a Douglas premium bbl., 700 Rem. action with a custom stock that fit me "properly", and I shot a lot of big game with it including brown bear, caribou, moose, deer ect...

I still have the rifle and I still think it was good choice for bigger big game, it put a LOT of meat in my freezer.

SR

Why a custom rifle in .338-06 over a factory rifle in .338WM for big game? Or why not just go with a .35 Welen? What are the velocities on the .338-06? I wouldn't think much more than 2300-2400 fps.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

What an awesome story that comes with that rifle! I hope that you have someone deserving in mind to take it over after you’re gone and let that story live on!

thankyouverymuch...

After I put together that particular rifle, the following three years, I shot thirteen big game animals with it, including this moose,

It was quite a slog getting that moose out! lol

Being left handed, I'm not sure where my rifles will end up...

SR

 

[chipper1]

thankyouverymuch...

After I put together that particular rifle, the following two years, I shot thirteen big game animals with it, including this moose,

It was quite a slog getting that moose out! lol

Being left handed, I'm not sure where my rifles will end up...

SR

My daughter is left handed, just saying .
Nice moose.
Looks like you've been taking advantage of the nice weather.
Did you run that 576, one of the smoothest saws made.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Why a custom rifle in .338-06 over a factory rifle in .338WM for big game? Or why not just go with a .35 Welen? What are the velocities on the .338-06? I wouldn't think much more than 2300-2400 fps.

First of all, I'm a hunter not a sniper, so to me, big bears are an under 200 yard shot and really, I much prefer under 100 yards, so I just don't need the velocity a cartridge bigger than the 06 case has for .338 bore. With the 06 case, the rifle holds one more round, and performs well with a 22" bbl., instead of 24".

I did try the .338win mag., and even a .340 Wby. before building my .338-06.

As for the Whelen, the 350 Rem. mag. pushes bullets at the same velocity as a Whelen and I owned/shot game with two different rifles chambered for that cartridge. A Rem. 600 and a Ruger 77, I wasn't happy with bullet performance in 35 cal., and went to the .338 for the MUCH better game bullets available at that time. I did shoot some big game with the 35 to find that out.

Keep in mind, I was putting a rifle together for bigger, big game, not deer and blk. bear...

SR

 

[Sawyer Rob]

My daughter is left handed, just saying .
Nice moose.
Looks like you've been taking advantage of the nice weather.
Did you run that 576, one of the smoothest saws made.

I'll keep your daughter in mind, but she probably would appreciate my LH Anschutz 22 better. lol

I didn't get to run that 576 enough to get a feel for it, I think I would have had to "pry it from his cold hands" to get to use it much!

He didn't want to run any saw that I have! lol

SR

 

[Squareground3691]

My daughter is left handed, just saying .
Nice moose.
Looks like you've been taking advantage of the nice weather.
Did you run that 576, one of the smoothest saws made.

Getting my 576 ported by XS should be a great cord wood saw .

 

[chipper1]

I'll keep your daughter in mind, but she probably would appreciate my LH Anschutz 22 better. lol

I didn't get to run that 576 enough to get a feel for it, I think I would have had to "pry it from his cold hands" to get to use it much!

He didn't want to run any saw that I have! lol

SR

Yeah, but that would mean you'd need to do some cutting when it's cold out lol.
Did you get that 562 going.

Getting my 576 ported by XS should be a great cord wood saw .

They run real nice, and would make a great bucking saw ported, and I'm sure Kevin could take care of that. They feel in hand much like a 572, but the 572 has better handling.

 

[Squareground3691]

Yeah, but that would mean you'd need to do some cutting when it's cold out lol.
Did you get that 562 going.

They run real nice, and would make a great bucking saw ported, and I'm sure Kevin could take care of that. They feel in hand much like a 572, but the 572 has better handling.

Yea they are smooth as butter lol

 

[Sawyer Rob]

My 562 runs perfectly, but then again, it's only had about 5 tanks of gas through it. I just have too many saws to use!

SR

 

[MustangMike]

The non belted case is smoother to feed and will give you and extra round in the magazine. The gun is also often a good deal lighter and not handicapped with a 22" bbl.

If you are shooting within 200/250 yds, no need for the magnum powder and kick.

 

[chipper1]

My 562 runs perfectly, but then again, it's only had about 5 tanks of gas through it. I just have too many saws to use!

SR

Maybe if you had that out there he'd run it. Shoot if you have that out I may have to come over .
Speaking of running, gotta go . My parts need paint and the new trailer needs a bath and the decking washed.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Why a custom rifle in .338-06 over a factory rifle in .338WM for big game? Or why not just go with a .35 Welen? What are the velocities on the .338-06? I wouldn't think much more than 2300-2400 fps.

my Dad... a great gennie white hunter always liked the .450 nitro rounds for his 450 double barrel rifles... for bigger stuff he could use the .577! cartridges brass machined!

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

I really like the epoxy and urethane combo when I have to paint an antique fan. Spray it on wet and you're done! This 1902 GE was the worst. They are normally black but I thought I would jazz it up a bit. In 1903 they offered wine red among a few other colors and that's what gave me the idea for this color.

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nice job! impressive to say the least!! those small fans popular then as still popular today. i have 6! and they get used often... a couple frequently, and one or two all the time, too!

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

First of all, I'm a hunter not a sniper, so to me, big bears are an under 200 yard shot and really, I much prefer under 100 yards, so I just don't need the velocity a cartridge bigger than the 06 case has for .338 bore. With the 06 case, the rifle holds one more round, and performs well with a 22" bbl., instead of 24".

I did try the .338win mag., and even a .340 Wby. before building my .338-06.

As for the Whelen, the 350 Rem. mag. pushes bullets at the same velocity as a Whelen and I owned/shot game with two different rifles chambered for that cartridge. A Rem. 600 and a Ruger 77, I wasn't happy with bullet performance in 35 cal., and went to the .338 for the MUCH better game bullets available at that time. I did shoot some big game with the 35 to find that out.

Keep in mind, I was putting a rifle together for bigger, big game, not deer and blk. bear...

SR

down here in the Lone Star State... what they call hunting is what i call taking Sucker Shots!!!!

same with some of those outdoor channel vids, too...

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Maybe if you had that out there he'd run it. Shoot if you have that out I may have to come over .
Speaking of running, gotta go . My parts need paint and the new trailer needs a bath and the decking washed.

have a fun day chipper! hope your paint don't.... too!

 

[chipper1]

have a fun day chipper! hope your paint don't.... too!

It didn't yet, but then again I haven't done it lol.
Got everything pressure washed and the last few little spots touched up with the blaster. Paint after a couple left over hamburgers .
Here's before and after a couple "rows" done, looks great now and it will look even better when it's dry.
Even got a wheelbarrow in there for @H-Ranch .

 

[Kodiak Kid]

thankyouverymuch...

After I put together that particular rifle, the following two years, I shot thirteen big game animals with it, including this moose,

It was quite a slog getting that moose out! lol

Being left handed, I'm not sure where my rifles will end up...

SR

Nice animal! Seems the .338-06 works well for you! Good on ya!