My New 338 RUM

[Apex Custom Rifles]

I just finished building this and took it out for the first time today. I did take a video which technically isn't a photo, but I did take it with my camera! I'll try and get some real photos up of the rifle tomorrow.

It is a 1917 enfield with a Krieger 10 twist #7 @ 28". Timney trigger and an old Fajen Rienhart stock. Been building this for the past 6 months on and off. I still need to finish polishing the bolt and a few finishing touches, but it's pretty much there. Didn't kick near as bad as I thought it would with the 250 Hornady's and a stiff load.

I shot it at 100 today just to get a couple down the barrel and check brass.

[ame=http://youtu.be/ijxfEoDHBdE]338 RUM First couple shots! - YouTube[/ame]

 

[HARPERC]

It's pretty cool you can do that yourself. What's your thought on the thumbhole now that you've shot it? Pretty fair wind you're having today, is that typical?

 

[Apex Custom Rifles]

Most of the rifles i build for myself are thumbholes. i really like them unless you try carrying them without a sling. I think it helps recoil a little too. its usually windy here, but it has been extremely windy the past several days.

 

[Apex Custom Rifles]

Here's the photos as promised. Still need to do a few finishing touches, but it would be ready to go if needed. Sorry for the fuzzy photos.

 

[Apex Custom Rifles]

A few more, The caps are pewter that were poured into place. Was a pain to do, but I think they turned out nice. If you are interested, I have videos on my youtube channel when I did the work on this stock.

 

[myrifleisLapua]

please tell me your going to keep it cock on closing ?
I had a Winchester m1917 in 300 win mag I fell in love with the cock on closing

 

[Apex Custom Rifles]

Nope, Cock-on-close! I do the conversion to all of mine. Decreases lock time a lot. I calculated it out one time and it was something like 60-70% decrease.

I do have one prone "Rat Rifle" I built out of recycled parts that is a COO in .308W. I'm still working on that one, but it's almost done too.

On a side note.... I'm thinking about knocking the finish down to a satin/matte finish to match the metalwork. I think it looks really nice as is, but something just isn't working for me for some reason. Would most likely leave the caps polished unless it looks odd.

 

[rpatowers]

What a beautiful rifle! Please direct me to your video of how you installed the pewter forend and grip cap. Thank you!

 

[Apex Custom Rifles]

Hey,
Thanks for the complements. Sorry for not getting back to you earlier. I guess I don't really have a video that actually showed me doing this work, but I have a video explaining it while I was working on this stock, also if you follow the link towards the end of the video, you can see me repairing some bad spots in the stock. If I have time, I'll make a video showing the actual work.

[ame="http://youtu.be/GYH17sdWjpk"]Pewter Casting a Rifle Stock, Custom Gunsmithing - YouTube[/ame]

 

[rpatowers]

A video showing the actual work, or a reference to a "how to" instruction, would be greatly appreciated.

How durable is the pewter? Does is scratch easily?

Thank you!

Roy