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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => Hunting Gate => Topic started by: ballasteve31 on August 16, 2015, 02:26:54 PM
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Got my .177 Gamo back from a mate a few weeks ago after he was nice enough to make me a new stock (hes a carpenter and wanted a project in his downtime...), and after finally resighting it in i managed to take out this nice wood pigeon at approx 25m with a nice clean headshot. First time ive got a kill on this gun in a long time, and i couldnt be happier with how this one turned out.
Take it easy guys.
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Excellent shooting, beautiful stock and a nice bird :) Enjoy the meal and thanks for sharing
Jeff
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Nice shooting Steven!
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Good shooting. Your carpenter friend has got some real talent. Nice looking rifle. I started out with a Big Cat with the synthetic stock and barrel shroud and it was a very accurate rifle.
Scotty
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What kind of wood?
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Hi Mike,
He used Tas Oak to make the stock, which is nice because while its quite hardy its also lighter than the original plastic stock :) It was then stained using "Burnt Gum" varnish + oil, but i can double check on that if interested as he still has the stain.
Cheers, Steve
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An interesting finish to the nice sturdy looking wooden stock, makes a change from the synthetic stock
I wonder what scope you are using currently ?
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Hi John,
Currently its wearing a Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32 AO scope with "target turrets", its not bad for a rimfire scope, but will be upgraded to a scope with a mildot reticle when i get around to it.
Cheers, Steve
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Nice shot and the stock looks great
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Hi Mike,
He used Tas Oak to make the stock, which is nice because while its quite hardy its also lighter than the original plastic stock :) It was then stained using "Burnt Gum" varnish + oil, but i can double check on that if interested as he still has the stain.
Cheers, Steve
Thanks for your reply. I really like it, wish it was in my gun cabinet, not yours!! ;)
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Haha thanks guys :P