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<blockquote data-quote="wilkup" data-source="post: 1509049" data-attributes="member: 74276"><p>Well, life seems to always toss curveballs. The rifle is still not completed but it arrived back here on Tuesday afternoon (Elk and Late Buck is over).</p><p>I have been spending time shaping the stock the past day in my spare time and have to say it's looking pretty sharp now. I had to remove the Monte Carlo, because it was going to require "high" rings to mount my 44mm scope. It's now straight all the way back, but I did leave the cheek rest. I also slimmed the forend down quite a bit. I think I'll leave a flat surface on the bottom to allow a better rest while prone, but it's now only about 1.5'' wide at the end.</p><p>I've also decided to finish it with Tru Oil, not Linseed, after watching many "How To's" and seeing the difference in finished product. I'm a little bummed by how long this has taken, but am excited to see the end of the tunnel!</p><p>The Cerakote and Nitriding look awesome! The CF bedding came out wonderfully and provides an incredibly snug fit!</p><p>The rifle is weighing in at 6.6lbs currently and once shaping is completed, I'm guessing I'll be right around 6.5lbs. Maybe I'll have the opportunity to take it out for lions once the snow flies over here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wilkup, post: 1509049, member: 74276"] Well, life seems to always toss curveballs. The rifle is still not completed but it arrived back here on Tuesday afternoon (Elk and Late Buck is over). I have been spending time shaping the stock the past day in my spare time and have to say it's looking pretty sharp now. I had to remove the Monte Carlo, because it was going to require "high" rings to mount my 44mm scope. It's now straight all the way back, but I did leave the cheek rest. I also slimmed the forend down quite a bit. I think I'll leave a flat surface on the bottom to allow a better rest while prone, but it's now only about 1.5'' wide at the end. I've also decided to finish it with Tru Oil, not Linseed, after watching many "How To's" and seeing the difference in finished product. I'm a little bummed by how long this has taken, but am excited to see the end of the tunnel! The Cerakote and Nitriding look awesome! The CF bedding came out wonderfully and provides an incredibly snug fit! The rifle is weighing in at 6.6lbs currently and once shaping is completed, I'm guessing I'll be right around 6.5lbs. Maybe I'll have the opportunity to take it out for lions once the snow flies over here. [/QUOTE]
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