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Well I'd never attempt checkering on anything more than a hammer spur, or something simple. I'd also send it off to a pro to get it done nicely.
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Bolt re assembled and installed in receiver. I think the checkering is a nice touch... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/1cPl94V.jpg)
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Went shooting and the gun shoots quite nicely. I was shooting the express blades, so as to test regulation, (all 3: 200yds, 300yds, & 400 yds) at a target setup at 100 yds. Now they all went high to the heights predicted by ballistics programs (like JMB). I shot 2 rounds off each blade. The groups for each blade were 1.75" for the 200 blade, 4" for the 300 blade, and 2.0" for the 400. All the group centers were very good on windage, except the 300 which had one round on center and one 4" to the right. The flyer was probably me.
Now I was most impressed with my self. I can see better then I thought possible with these aging eyes (BTW, I go tomorrow to the VA to measure up for cataract surgery.)
So now I suppose I have no excuse to not start the bluing process. Its hot and humid here so great rusting weather. Going to use Mark Lee's solution and will pickup a fresh bottle from Mark tomorrow afternoon.
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Looking forward to the completed project Lynn!
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Looking forward to the completed project Lynn! You and me both. Hard to believe it been nearly 3 years. The pandemic and getting old sucks.
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LRF,
Getting old, especially, sucks.
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I started this project just a bit over 3 years ago. It maybe the most viewed thread in this forum, over those years. It took 3 years for lots of reasons which aren't all that import. But I stuck with thru the VID and numerous health issues. None that serious but they were delaying. So I have completed it and I am pleased and thankful that I have completed it. Here are 3 pics, hope you like it. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/rk4jsqO.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/KRVTLmH.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/8DeoUgu.jpg)
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That is a good looking rifle .nice to see it is finished.
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Bravo, Lynn!!
So, what's next?
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