Recent content by CBeck

Finished up!

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Simple fitting the rifle. Off to bluing. Here is some of his recent work. I thought this was simply elegant.

Jasco premium paint and epoxy remover or any similar. It will take 2-3 times. I wash with mineral spirits between. Make sure every bit is off or it will be blotchy when you start applying an oil finish.

I love my marlin 17hmr bolt which was also made in 22lr but I believe they’ve been discontinued

Funny he stuck a stick through the cover of his brand new husky! The very first tree I felled with my new 555 took a bad hop when it hit the ground and the butt hit the saw and busted the tank. Unhappy doesn't cover it!

Best brush cutter blade I have found… I run it on a Makita 36 V power coupler. It will cut a 6 inch tree pretty quickly and will take your foot off just as fast.

Unfortunately my Husky 55 gave up the ghost recently….it was a great saw for 30 years. Working loggers every day, in the SE, Stihl and Husqvarna are the 2 top dogs here. I prefer the Husky myself. I replaced the Husqvarna 55 with a Husqvarna 555. On all my saws I run a full skip tooth...

Smart man!

After all the back and forth on the topic and discussions around ammo availability for 375 ruger, I called Swift today and ordered 4 boxes. They apparently keep “extra” in the warehouse to fulfill back orders when necessary. (Makes me wonder how many other companies do this) So, even though...

AKA a Hemingway daiquiri, quite nice on a hot day as is a true daiquiri, not the frozen slush served to tourists….. 1 1/2 ounces light rum 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 to 3/4 ounce simple syrup, to taste Shake with ice and strain.

Just studious….important not to miss anything

Sadly, not available in the us….but I’d be glad to drink it if it was

SB McWilliams alkanet is a great oil finish that really accentuates the grain. I don’t believe that stock needs any additional color. SB McWilliams also has another good finish the London oil finish which has no tint. I use a sanding slurry or rotten stone slurry to help fill the grain. An...

I had a dear friend that every time he bought a firearm, he bought another identical one so when he passed away, each son would have the same. Always thought that was a great idea…sadly he passed yesterday from pancreatic cancer.