Sycamore gun

[40Haines]

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.

[RobertS]

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

[bob in the woods]

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    Good job.   All it needs now is some honest wear.

[M Tornichio]

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.

[rich pierce]

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.

[eagle24]

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

[Stophel]

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

[KLMoors]

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.