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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 495179" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>ss coyote </p><p>Kind words thanks. You're correct there are a lot of old school teachers in/from our ranks that deserve an article or book. It would be out of my skill set to tackle such a project. Regarding Mr. Clark I have just the one fuzzy memory. The project is about respect for all the folks that got me to this point. Inclusive of the folks on this site that I steal knowledge from at every opportunity.</p><p>I hit the gun show, and shops fairly hard yesterday looking for the beginnings (action, stock etc.) failed but got a couple of ideas. I'm running through my mind the possibility of buying a new production Varmint Rifle in the Swift or .22-250 rechambering it (sort of a practice barrel) as a first step. Then ordering the "final" barrel (correct heavy bullet twist) after I gain experience with</p><p>the Clark round. Probably maintain a contour heavy enough to recut the chamber at 1500 rounds.</p><p>Another fellow from our ranks that earned a book. Al Biesen from here in Spokane. I met him at the rifle range 30 + years ago. I was at the range, just me and one older guy shooting that day. I started looking a bit closer at this fellow in bib overalls shooting one of the most lavish rifles I'd seen before or since. I wasn't as discreet as I thought, and he noticed me looking. He gets up with with the rifle, carries it down the line, and hands it (half tossed) to me like he'd known me all my life. "I thought you might like a better look" he says. Then tells me the story of the rifle: It was made as one of five for the Shah of Iran's brother. The Prince had ordered a Big Five collection, each one to focus on a specific animal. Gold, real gold, solid gold inlays! It was a .375 H&H, and I think it was the Buffalo (saw a picture of the set and may have it crossed up due to being a bit star struck) rifle anyway it had a gold medallion with whatever animal it represented on it. Then he says "It's a bit gaudy for my taste, but that's how the Arab's like em". I understand he used to work in his garage with the door open, and neighbor kids, watching and playing in the driveway before the neighborhood declined. Billionaire Jet Set Prince, or unknown kids he treated us all the same. Classy as any of the rifles he built. I hear he still around at 93 years. Goes to show somebody is always watching and we're always teaching. Pass on the good stuff it doesn't take much or long!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 495179, member: 30671"] ss coyote Kind words thanks. You're correct there are a lot of old school teachers in/from our ranks that deserve an article or book. It would be out of my skill set to tackle such a project. Regarding Mr. Clark I have just the one fuzzy memory. The project is about respect for all the folks that got me to this point. Inclusive of the folks on this site that I steal knowledge from at every opportunity. I hit the gun show, and shops fairly hard yesterday looking for the beginnings (action, stock etc.) failed but got a couple of ideas. I'm running through my mind the possibility of buying a new production Varmint Rifle in the Swift or .22-250 rechambering it (sort of a practice barrel) as a first step. Then ordering the "final" barrel (correct heavy bullet twist) after I gain experience with the Clark round. Probably maintain a contour heavy enough to recut the chamber at 1500 rounds. Another fellow from our ranks that earned a book. Al Biesen from here in Spokane. I met him at the rifle range 30 + years ago. I was at the range, just me and one older guy shooting that day. I started looking a bit closer at this fellow in bib overalls shooting one of the most lavish rifles I'd seen before or since. I wasn't as discreet as I thought, and he noticed me looking. He gets up with with the rifle, carries it down the line, and hands it (half tossed) to me like he'd known me all my life. "I thought you might like a better look" he says. Then tells me the story of the rifle: It was made as one of five for the Shah of Iran's brother. The Prince had ordered a Big Five collection, each one to focus on a specific animal. Gold, real gold, solid gold inlays! It was a .375 H&H, and I think it was the Buffalo (saw a picture of the set and may have it crossed up due to being a bit star struck) rifle anyway it had a gold medallion with whatever animal it represented on it. Then he says "It's a bit gaudy for my taste, but that's how the Arab's like em". I understand he used to work in his garage with the door open, and neighbor kids, watching and playing in the driveway before the neighborhood declined. Billionaire Jet Set Prince, or unknown kids he treated us all the same. Classy as any of the rifles he built. I hear he still around at 93 years. Goes to show somebody is always watching and we're always teaching. Pass on the good stuff it doesn't take much or long! [/QUOTE]
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