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26" barrel on this one. I agree on barrel length, 24" is as short as I like to go on my rifles, even with short English forends.
Last edited by gunmaker; 01/09/16 09:52 PM.
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I get concerned with barrels less than 30"...
But I'm mostly a singleshot guy, so my idea of "normal" is a bit distorted.
Nice rifle, I wish I was that good. I'm working at it.
_________ BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan) =>/ ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/qclHjMQ.jpg)
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I think ive got a 28" Rigby contoured 7mm barrel around here somewhere.
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"I plan to tidy things up on the top tang with a laser welder upon getting it back from the engraver. "
Sorry, I wouldn't be showing things that you need to make excuses for. …And that's the stock with the horrible forend grain, isn't it?
The work looks good but that simply isn't enough...
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Wow, Gunmaker, I think you should be pleased that you weren't asked if it was made from aluminum. Keep us posted as the project continues to progress, please. 
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Great looking rifle. I'd love to have one built for me in that style. And I'm sure you'll make everything right before delivery. Keep the photos coming.
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I don't know much about bolt rifle forearms, but I see nothing even close to "hideous" about that one. I like the profile. As far as I can see, the grain is good where it counts and the rest is decoration.
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I agree I think it's nice looking. Most important is if the customer likes it then that is what counts.
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I saw you posted your rifle on the Nitro Express forum and got a positive response from Dorleac. That's really saying something because his company builds the finest British style rifles I have ever seen.
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I totally agree about that, this rifle was loosely styled after one of theirs.
I highly respect the Dorleac's and their work.
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