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Offline Craig Wilcox

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2022, 12:59:02 AM »
Don't mind all those nasty comments above - you did a right proper job of it, and can be proud of it when next you go hunting or to the range.

I'm working on a jaeger with parts/pieces from Ron Scott.  That dadgum English Wally-knot wood is sure tough!  Hope I can do half as good as you've done.  That rascal looks as though it will be a really good shooter.
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Offline t.caster

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2022, 01:41:07 AM »
Very nice!!! the deer and bears will be posing in front of your stand begging to be taken by that fine piece!

A word of advice....don't forget to look behind you, they can be sneeky varments!
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Offline Daryl

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2022, 02:24:19 AM »
Cheekpiece molding leading into the carving is a real standout.

That really stuck out for me too, Rich.
Daryl

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Offline Jeff Murray

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #28 on: April 16, 2022, 04:52:58 AM »
Beautiful rifle.  Clean and crisp execution.  At 61 caliber, maybe you could back up Muskrat Mike on his giant hog hunt.

Offline Bushfire

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2022, 05:09:46 AM »
Please remove these photos my envy can't handle it!

Beautiful rifle mate

Offline alacran

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2022, 02:30:36 PM »
Guys I am really humbled by all the kind words.
Jim Filipski, I agree with you completely. The great thing about German guns is the variety of expression.
I am more drawn to the simpler jaegers. Wolfe's book has been a wonderful source of inspiration. My favorite rifle is #44. It is at once simple and elegant.
My mind is traveling in that direction.
Again, thanks for the compliments.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2022, 07:17:08 PM »
Just saw this today.  Don’t know a lot about Jaegers, but I know enough to really like this one!

Very nice,
Jeff
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Offline Carl Young

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2022, 10:10:40 PM »
Very cool, exceptionally clean and crisp! Congratulations :D

Carl
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #33 on: April 17, 2022, 12:39:37 AM »
Cheekpiece molding leading into the carving is a real standout.

That really stuck out for me too, Rich.

Likewise,  :D

Jeff
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Offline helwood

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Re: New jaeger
« Reply #34 on: April 17, 2022, 04:44:39 AM »
Greetings,  I also like building Jaegers.  Your over all dimensioning is really good.  I am very impressed with your forged buttplate, that's not easy.  Nice work.  Hank