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Offline Nate McKenzie

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Reading Rifle
« on: November 28, 2010, 10:52:54 PM »
Hi. Its been a while since I posted one of my builds, so I thought I'd share this Reading style I just finished. I built it as a present to my son who will graduate from  Bloomsburg University in three weeks.

It has a 58cal, Getz barrel of heavy Reading profile and a Davis lock. Trigger pull is about three lbs. and smooth as silk. Chamber's oil finish with a slight patina to wood and metal. 

By the way, hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and if you're in PA- good luck tomorrow.(first day of deer season)













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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2010, 03:34:37 AM »
Nate,

That's a very thoughtful gift, and I'm sure your son will be thrilled!  I graduated from Millersville and visited Bloomsburg several times, great school.  Congratulations to your son, and a very nice rifle!
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Offline KLMoors

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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2010, 04:42:31 AM »
Man, that's a heck of a graduation present. Nice going!
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2010, 07:32:26 AM »
    Thank goodness I finally found you. Remember me? Your long lost son ;D.....LOL.   GREAT job, Always like seeing your work.  Congratulations to your son. My son is in his last year of collage.    Good Luck    AL
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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2010, 08:36:07 AM »
Nate -- Beautiful rifle and gorgeous job of matching the figure between the stock and sliding patch box! - paulallen tucson az
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Offline pathfinder

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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2010, 04:11:15 PM »
Hey Merrill my long lost twin! When is Dad going to finish our guns!
Nice job on the gun,I found a special purpose for building a gun makes the job all the better!
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Re: Reading Rifle
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2010, 12:28:01 AM »
 Nice job Nate. Did you give it to him early so he could use it today?

  Tim C.
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