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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: B Kauffman on October 21, 2025, 03:43:13 PM

Title: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: B Kauffman on October 21, 2025, 03:43:13 PM
Here is a squirrel rifle I just finished.
Its got a 44" Rice Dickert profile in .36
Chambers Dale Johnson lock
Soft piece of ugly maple I got for free
First time making a patchbox.
I started it Sept 20 and finished it Oct 16.
I drive semi full time but start early in the mornings so Ive had a lot of afternoons to make progress. I got 3 guns built since February.  I think it's time to take a break and focus on other things until next spring.

Someone told me it looks like a hint of Allen's.  I said we'll I pester him enough and listen to what he says and then try to apply it...so I'll take that as a compliment!
Thanks for looking.

(https://i.ibb.co/7N2Xc5hT/20251016-153309.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tP84ftRN)

(https://i.ibb.co/Xk4Hv9jk/20251016-153253.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qFn6Pz7F)

(https://i.ibb.co/7sQCjMT/20251016-153101.jpg) (https://ibb.co/d8tMjC3)

(https://i.ibb.co/s9HTFvvt/20251016-153154.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B2NhgVVw)

(https://i.ibb.co/ktwDRxd/20251016-153201.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dRVpdrh)

(https://i.ibb.co/wFPNyXx6/20251016-172409.jpg) (https://ibb.co/sdNvjGM3)

(https://i.ibb.co/S4pDTZYX/20251016-163514.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NdzghGD6)
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: rich pierce on October 21, 2025, 03:51:32 PM
Great flow through the wrist, strong but sleek architecture. I can see the influence! You’re on a roll - don’t slow down now! ;D
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Jim Kibler on October 21, 2025, 04:12:54 PM
Very pretty.  I like it!
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: B Kauffman on October 21, 2025, 04:23:07 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/7JWC9Mwh/20250915-152244.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qMsjZqt6)


Thanks I don't know what to call it really.
I looked at this rifle for an idea of lines.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Daniel Coats on October 21, 2025, 04:24:04 PM
Looks great I can't believe how fast you made it and part time too!
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: whetrock on October 21, 2025, 04:47:02 PM
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo da Vinci

Very nice.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Tim Crosby on October 21, 2025, 04:50:34 PM
 Looks great, I really like that long extended wrist, the proportions are just right.

  Tim C.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Chocktaw Brave on October 21, 2025, 04:58:02 PM
I really like the lines of that rifle! I don’t think I could finish one that fast if I was retired full-time.
Hopefully you live where you are surrounded by big fat squirrels!
All we have here are little tree rats. Not worth shooting.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: bama on October 21, 2025, 05:08:54 PM
Simple but sweet, great looking piece for sure.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: ScottH on October 21, 2025, 07:34:48 PM
Very nice looking rifle!  8)

Looks like it shoots great too!
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: L T Grey on October 21, 2025, 10:40:10 PM
Very nice rifle. The flow is just right.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Daryl on October 21, 2025, 11:27:56 PM
That rifle's looks and geometry are quite simply, VERY attractive.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: hanshi on October 21, 2025, 11:52:02 PM
That is a very fine looking rifle.  It has an artistic aspect that I use the word "charm" to describe.  I like simplistic beauty.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: J. Talbert on October 22, 2025, 12:19:30 AM
Pretty little Plain Jane.
Just the essentials.
Nicely done!
Jeff
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: aaronc on October 22, 2025, 12:24:02 AM
Squirrel gitter if there ever was one,...very attractive piece. Nice rig and pics as well.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: davebozell on October 22, 2025, 01:55:43 AM
Another home run!  You’re on a roll now!  I like it very much!
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: Bob Gerard on October 22, 2025, 05:48:26 PM
With a piece of “ugly maple” you’ve created a beautiful longrifle. It’s lovely (that squirrel probably won’t agree though).
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 22, 2025, 11:42:17 PM
Beautiful rifle. It would be a treat toting it around the squirrel woods. Excellent work.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: RichG on October 23, 2025, 04:51:49 AM
nice looking gun, simple and eligent.
Title: Re: Simple lil' squirrel killer
Post by: oldtravler61 on October 23, 2025, 10:08:40 PM
  Well I think you did an outstanding job. Really like the lines of this one..!