5 Years In The Making....

[cowboy]

Both names are Home Runs - but I think Broz' suggestion traveled a little farther.
I'd vote for the bottom metal - tastefull, easily visible and not tacky at all.

If you want to give your Buddy Upstrairs a belly laugh name it "Busting My Balls"

 

[Broz]

Joel, another vote for the bottom metal. Not tacky at all, just adds a nice touch and should look awesome.

Jeff

 

[Eaglet]

Joel,

It either has to be the bottom metal or the bottom metal!

 

[Joel Russo]

Well then, the bottom metal it will be... I'll get it all figured out, then report back with a picture of the finished product.
Thanks Gents~

 

[aspenbugle]

I like some AK reference in there - so it's clear she has her roots there (vs. a Wisconsin deer blind or something). Maybe "Wrangell Filly"? If you wanted her to sound mean and the animals fear her she could be "Wrangella" - kinda like cruella deville/godzilla (too many kids movies - sorry). Tundra Companion, Wrangell Dreamin, Wrangell Wraith, Alpine Filly, Sheep something (dreamin, slayer, stalker, companion). Ok, I guess I should quit brainstorming and go to bed - I think you already have a name anyway. Just some more ideas is all.

Awesome rifle and stock. It may not be AK, but you should come to CO and christen it with a bull elk.

 

[Gene Jr.]

Joel,

VERY NICE! Glad to see it off the bench and put together. They are so much more than steel and wood... You really do bring them to life.

Gene

 

[Rocky Mountain]

A very nice bit of wood, with all the class stocks out there its pleasing to see an old school build

 

[darrindlh]

Great write up Joel. That stock is gorgeous.

Darrin

 

[emn83]

great write up, and that rifle is a thing of beauty

 

[Joel Russo]

Thanks again guys. I've been stacked with work so I haven't had time to work on the bottom metal yet. I'll report back when it's finished.

 

[vegas steve]

great story and absolutely beautiful rifle. i think phil would be pleased.

 

[joe0121]

.308 bear? based on .300 win mag?

 

[Chase Curtis]

308 baer is improved 300 weatherby.

Joel, I never knew the story behind the rifle. Saw it sitting there on your bench forever... Looks great as all your work!!! I liked it before but the story makes me like it more. Now you got to hunt with it.. Maybe you could go on a 2 mile hike with it ;-)

 

[joe0121]

308 baer is improved 300 weatherby.

Joel, I never knew the story behind the rifle. Saw it sitting there on your bench forever... Looks great as all your work!!! I liked it before but the story makes me like it more. Now you got to hunt with it.. Maybe you could go on a 2 mile hike with it ;-)

I've often though of blowing out the .300 wm and using a 30 degree shoulder. I'm sure it's already been done but I always wanted to create a wild cat.