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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: 40Haines on September 30, 2009, 07:09:05 AM

Title: Sycamore gun
Post by: 40Haines on September 30, 2009, 07:09:05 AM

I really like my Lancaster's, but they just seem a little skinny for me. (blasphemy!)

I am  6'3" 235# and I wanted a pure hunting rifle with a little meat to it.

So there is some extra wood in the wrist,lock panels and fore end,butt plate but I really like the feel of it.

With the oct to round bbl. she still is light and fairly nimble.

Like I said, I wanted this one for me and with the extra meat, she feels just right .

I was hoping for more pop from the wood, but this is what the gun God gave me and it IS kind of pretty.

With 85 gr FFF and a .530 ball and denim patch she cuts one hole @ 25yds.

I know it pales in comparison to you guys work but it is about perfect for me.

I humbly submit.

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Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: RobertS on September 30, 2009, 07:20:58 AM

Very cool and the sycamore gives it a great look.  Thanks for showing it off!

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: bob in the woods on September 30, 2009, 07:39:16 AM

Very nice work. I like it.  If the bottom of the stock was a little more rounded, helping to slim down that lock panel a little, I'd REALLY like it  ;D  Good job.   All it needs now is some honest wear.

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: M Tornichio on September 30, 2009, 07:11:09 PM

This is the first rifle that I have seen in sycamore. Really different, but I kind of like it. How did you stain the wood?
Enjoy shooting the rifle! sounds like it will be fun to hunt with.

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: rich pierce on September 30, 2009, 07:54:48 PM

Good work.  That's what you get with sycamore unless it's cut just so to reveal the rays better. I'd be mighty pleased if I were you.  Nice job.

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: eagle24 on September 30, 2009, 08:02:27 PM

Very nice rifle!  I like the look of the Sycamore.  I bet she will serve you well in the woods.

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: Stophel on September 30, 2009, 08:08:23 PM

I've seen sycamore, but never used it.  How does it handle?  Hard, soft?  Cut cleanly or not?  Light, heavy?

Title: Re: Sycamore gun
Post by: KLMoors on September 30, 2009, 09:34:15 PM

You and I are both out of step with the times. I like a gun with a bit more meat on it's bones too. ;) Not a military musket mind you, but something like you've done. Real pretty work and I love the wood.

I handled a couple of guns at the Williamsburg Gunsmith Shop and they had huge butt plates, stocks, and slightly thicker forends on them. Ohhhhhh so nice.