Author Topic: Simple lil' squirrel killer (Read 835 times)

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.

rich pierce · « **Reply #1 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!

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2025, 04:12:54 PM »

Very pretty. I like it!

B Kauffman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2025, 04:23:07 PM »

Thanks I don't know what to call it really.
I looked at this rifle for an idea of lines.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2025, 04:24:04 PM »

Looks great I can't believe how fast you made it and part time too!

whetrock · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2025, 04:47:02 PM »

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” —Leonardo da Vinci

Very nice.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2025, 04:50:34 PM »

Looks great, I really like that long extended wrist, the proportions are just right.

Tim C.

Chocktaw Brave · « **Reply #7 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.

bama · « **Reply #8 on:** October 21, 2025, 05:08:54 PM »

Simple but sweet, great looking piece for sure.

ScottH · « **Reply #9 on:** October 21, 2025, 07:34:48 PM »

Very nice looking rifle!

Looks like it shoots great too!

L T Grey · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2025, 10:40:10 PM »

Very nice rifle. The flow is just right.

Daryl · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2025, 11:27:56 PM »

That rifle's looks and geometry are quite simply, VERY attractive.

hanshi · « **Reply #12 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.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2025, 12:19:30 AM »

Pretty little Plain Jane.
Just the essentials.
Nicely done!
Jeff

aaronc · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2025, 12:24:02 AM »

Squirrel gitter if there ever was one,...very attractive piece. Nice rig and pics as well.

davebozell · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2025, 01:55:43 AM »

Another home run! You’re on a roll now! I like it very much!

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #16 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).

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2025, 11:42:17 PM »

Beautiful rifle. It would be a treat toting it around the squirrel woods. Excellent work.

RichG · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2025, 04:51:49 AM »

nice looking gun, simple and eligent.

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2025, 10:08:40 PM »

Well I think you did an outstanding job. Really like the lines of this one..!

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