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Title: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: jim alford on May 18, 2021, 02:31:25 AM: My latest creation I tried to put together a few ideas to build something a little different. In some areas I somewhat copied an original and in other areas I drifted. Hopefully the end result makes sence. All hand forged mounts of brass, copper and iron {actually mild steel} and a Hickory under rib.
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Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: Stoner creek on May 18, 2021, 02:36:48 AM: Nice.
That guy over there in Bremerton is rubbing off on you.
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Post by: Angus on May 18, 2021, 02:41:56 AM: That is sweet! Nice work.
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Post by: smylee grouch on May 18, 2021, 02:44:03 AM: Nice clean looking rifle, sleek too.
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: Ken G on May 18, 2021, 02:54:43 AM: Beautiful rifle. Super clean finish and architecture. Double base front site is a nice touch. Is that a wooden under rib?

Cheers,
Ken
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: jim alford on May 18, 2021, 03:20:05 AM: STONER, your probably correct and it does seem kind of perverted for guys up here in the N.W. to be building these Southern Mountain Guns. Oh well, I guess no really sane person would be messing with this stuff at all.
KEN, yes the under rib is Hickory and it proved to be a slightly larger challenge than a person would think.
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Post by: rich pierce on May 18, 2021, 03:29:37 AM: Has a real good look to it. Strong work!
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Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on May 18, 2021, 03:57:35 AM: 8) 8) 8)... WOW,... Great job , Jim,.... could be the grandchild of an old hog rifle I have,.... even down to the Holston Valley cheek-rest and 3-piece trigger-guard,... !!!! .... I have only seen one other like this,... give us some specs,...!!! ... a beauty,... !!! ... regards,.... Cades Cove Fiddler
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Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: Big Bubba on May 18, 2021, 05:41:45 AM: very nice. ;)
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Post by: Cobweb on May 18, 2021, 09:00:34 AM: Wonderful rifle! Great looking and a fine job.
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Post by: wattlebuster on May 18, 2021, 11:24:54 AM: I like it. Great work
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Post by: steven baker on May 18, 2021, 11:32:36 AM: Thats one mighty slick looking shooting iron . Hope it shoots as god as it looks ,take care Steven.
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: Bob Roller on May 18, 2021, 01:41:36 PM: Quote from: jim alford on May 18, 2021, 03:20:05 AM
STONER, your probably correct and it does seem kind of perverted for guys up here in the N.W. to be building these Southern Mountain Guns. Oh well, I guess no really sane person would be messing with this stuff at all.
KEN, yes the under rib is Hickory and it proved to be a slightly larger challenge than a person would think.

I have no interest in the "sane"world.I have always been crazy to prevent insanity
and I think Waylon Jennings even had a song about the condition.
That is a fine looking rifle and a job to be proud of.
Bob Roller
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Post by: BOB HILL on May 18, 2021, 03:02:01 PM: Beautiful work, Jim. Another one to be proud of there.
Bob
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Post by: Craig Wilcox on May 18, 2021, 03:21:58 PM: Beautiful, beautiful fire arm. Love that gold and brown, looks top shelf for sure.

Please let us know how it shoots.

Go down to Florida. Tons and tons of nasty ol' feral hogs. You can hunt them 24 hours a day, no bag limit. Not even sure if you need a hunting license.

Taken care of, the meat is really delicious.
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: hudson on May 18, 2021, 03:38:19 PM: Clean love it, I particularly like the cheek peace.
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Post by: Tim Crosby on May 18, 2021, 03:56:09 PM: Well done, I like the way you think.

Tim C.
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Post by: Daniel Coats on May 18, 2021, 05:32:49 PM: That's a great rifle!
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Post by: bnewberry on May 18, 2021, 06:08:46 PM: Very nice! And I also like the cheek piece.
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Post by: Daryl on May 18, 2021, 07:30:30 PM: Well done. Looks like a nice shooting rifle.
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: jim alford on May 18, 2021, 08:09:58 PM: Fiddler, I tried to SOMEWHAT copy the rifle in your posted photos, with some obvious detours. The stock is Sugar Maple,Rice barrel is 45cal x 42" x 15/16", Davis triggers, Chambers lock. LOP is 13 1/2" and weight is 9 1/2#. Maybe a bit heavy, but really hangs well off hand.
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: John Archer on May 18, 2021, 08:29:52 PM: Nice job Jim!
I look forward to seeing it in person if they ever get the border open.
John
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Post by: scottmc on May 18, 2021, 08:45:40 PM: Jim, I always enjoy looking at your work. Your workmanship is good and you get "the look" right!
Title: Re: HALF STOCK HOG RIFLE
Post by: Marcruger on May 19, 2021, 03:53:14 AM: That's a beauty Jim. I too saw a little Rase in there. I love your finish on this one as well as others you've done lately. Neat wrist architecture on this gun. Well done sir. God Bless, Marc