Storm tactical pocket data book data books long range. A member of seven national league nl champions from 1947 to 1959 inclusive, furillo batted over. Checkering is the texturing of the stock in key locations to improve grip. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to.
American rifleman the practical elegance of checkering. Sharpe 3 times twentytwo caliber varmint rifles by charles singer landis 3 times encyclopedia of rifles and carbines by a. A youth rifle is a rifle designed or modified for fitting children, or smallframed shooters. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer on. A very useful book for anyone interested in old air guns. Its simple to apply, and you should do it in a well ventilated area.
This type of checkering is usually seen on the better grade of stocks. Good checkering machines are hard to find these days and i have had a machine on order for a few years. Through a remarkable series of circumstances, the rifle makes its way to 1993, where it figures in a tragic accident. Bynam was an excellent marksman and joined the continental army with the rifle. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering. Knop hameln percussion german target or hunting rifle, 52 cal. Oct 31, 1995 the rifle is a book about a handbuilt, sweet rifle made by mcmanus and sold to a man named bynam. Now, they dont sell as well as sarah palins books, but im not as good looking as her. The example on the left shows an antique british single shot rifle with typical flattop checkering the borders run exactly parallel with the lines of the checkering making it an angular pattern. I admit to having recut worn checkering on my bench top without a cradle. The pictures above are of a stock i have currently in process. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Findlay has just recently released book ii in his firearms anatomy series, and this one is on the sten.
It was a very neat book covering the thompson from a totally different view than other books. If you just need to do a touch up of two, consider the walnut stain pen to make a few simple fixes. The book of rifles an encyclopedic reference book by smith. The rifle is a book about a handbuilt, sweet rifle made by mcmanus and sold to a man named bynam. Overall, the rifle has a distinct grownup look, with a handfilling forearm with a detachable sling stud and black forend tip. Winchester slide action rifles is brimming with thorough detailed information. The rifle is the story of a flintlock rifle that is made just prior to the revolutionary war in pennsylvania. Not happy with the current sniper log books that are available.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Books archives kv woodcarving supplieskv woodcarving supplies. The depening of the lines results in a series of fully pointed diamonds, which add the finishing touch to any stock. If you are just getting into competitive shooting it would be good. The gun was unbelievably accurate and bynam took out multiple redcoats at 300 yards. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at the front of the buttstock while it. The checkering and carving of gunstocks by kennedy, monty. This book covers all different types of checkering and carving, for example. Collecting the american sniper rifle 19452000, like its predecessor, collecting the american sniper rifle 1900 to 1945, provides detailed descriptions and tables of identifying characteristics. These diamonds provide a firmer grip on the gun stock. For years, i shot 1911s without checkering, but i never looked back when i finally got a novak with proper checkering. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The spacing of the lines determines how fine the checkering is.
With extensive use, the checkering on an old gun might be completely worn smooth. Checkering and carving of gunstocks down east book shopping online wood texture, falling. Also appropriate for application on other wood products. See more ideas about carving, wood carving and rifle stock. The days of collecting your shooting information in premade books designed by someone who perceives how you may shoot, and offers you a data book of target pages that are little to no value to you are long gone. Learning to checker part 1 top rated supplier of firearm. Introduced after the american civil war, the first winchester, the m1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it would become known as the gun that won the west.
It does address the basics of rifle accuracy, but not in the detail of pages book. One purpose is purely aesthetic, adding a touch of flair and decoration to the stock and showing off the stockmakers skills. Beginning with the greatest hunterconservationist of all, theodore roosevelt, and including conservation giants george bird. Fundamentals of gunstock checkering mcguire, bill on. He also discusses using different types of wood, preparing the surface for carving, and locating design sources.
Well now you can create your own customized sniper log book just how you like it and the best part. Brand new paperback 172 pages third printing usa 1996 first published 1958 classic book about true antique air guns, ball reservoir, butt reservoir, gallery air guns, quackenbush with a list of known makers. Old rifle scopes by stroebel, nick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Checkering is the process of cutting a series of evenly spaced lines that intersect at a set angle. Rifle in hand how wild america was saved by jim posewitz. Seals and hardens the wood with a low sheen, london type finish.
Its an independently owned space to track and share your reading, and to celebrate books with other readers. Impact data books modular, premade, custom datalog books. Gary paulsen is an excellent storyteller, and i have read a number of his books about nature and survival. This template is our generic rifle pattern and will fit most rifles with similar dimensions. Im happy with all even though in places they were not perfect, had some mistakes which i fixed, one gun i sanded down and started over. That being said, having this book to supplement your learning is better than trying to go alone on the scant information online. At 5x4 they are smaller than other data books and yet are packed with information and data entry field across 210 pages.
Its a very affordable product and one of the best gun stock finishing kits in my book. I worked as a production checkerer there for eight years and eventually became their head checkerer before venturing out on my own. The other purpose is purely functional adding texture to the stock to provide a noslip grip area for the shooter. Positive, springpinned heads, smooth cutting, long lasting.
All books are hard cover, dust jacket, heavy glossy paper and color pics except vintage photos and. Type 1 the doiron type 1 is the cutter of choice for laying out master lines and giving you a straight, sharp line along the barrel channel. When i worked at the b company, i would get this sort of question all the time. The final touch a complete course in gunstock checkering joel schafer, joel schafer on. The book is good for some sample pictures, but these can easily be duplicated by a visit to your local gun shops to study finely checkered stocks. A man named cornish mcmanus establishes his own gunsmith shop in 1768. Images are of a black template your new template will be crystal clear. Gun stock checkering gun stock checkering consists of closely spaced lines that are cut or stamped into the wood. The machinecut checkering of our sample was unusually sharp and deep, with the classic point pattern continuing completely around the forearm. Comes with or without a hanging hole just let us know. Would you like to be alerted when the item becomes available again. All the checkering typesflat or english, french or skip style, the popular. Gun checkering on gun stocks and pistol grips contact marylou at againstthegrain creations by email. We can rechecker worn checkering while still maintaining originality.
If you like double rifles, these three belong in your library. Or are you just the do it your self type that wants to create your own rifle log book. This manual is published for the information of the using arms and services. Affordable and easily expanded as skill level increases. I dont have a checkering machine and i cut my checkering with hand tools. Custom stock and pistol grip checkering and carving. I have checkered for some of the largest manufacturers in the world working on. Need a customized format that better meets your needs. My standard answer was to get a broken cut checkered stock, and take the single line fine tool from the set you buy, and start off by practicing recutting the checkering. I began my career at kimber of oregon in our small town of colton oregon back in the 1980s. Gun stock checkering tools archives kv woodcarving supplies. The 3 ounce bottle is more than enough to finish a few rifle stocks. I started checkering last year and did four rifles.
Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, toprated items, promotions and more. And sometimes, on twopiece stocks it is impossible to reach the checkering at the front of the buttstock while it is still in the cradle. Winchester leveraction repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the american west. The rifle story tells the fascinating story of the development and use of the rifle, from its advent in central europe for target shooting through its first hesitant use in war to the precision shooting machines of today. If you are interested in collecting american sniper rifles, these are the books you need. If you want to know how to get the most out of you m700 in06, it will be lacking. There are several types of checkering that can be applied to a gunstock. I like getting a curated list of the book deals im interested in without having to spend hours combing. Evolution of the kalashnikov weapons by edward clinton ezell 3 times mauser military rifles of the world by robert w. Two sets of parallel lines are made at an angle to one another to produce small diamonds. Despite having been raised shooting, the art of the rifle is the most concise and clear piece on the fundamentals of rifle marksmanship i have seen published since the 1960s and books such as the complete book of shooting which jeff cooper contributed the handgun section to. With its long 58 inch cutter and large two inch radius it outshines all others for the perfect start to an excellent checkering job.
Smith and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book is definitely a good reference to have, though without watching some of the few youtube offerings on checkering, it would have been a bit hard to follow for someone brand new at checkering. Checkering and carving of gunstocks front cover showing you some of the. There is great satisfaction in watching bullet after bullet pass through the same hole in a target regardless of environmental conditions the ultimate goal of the accuracy shooter. Please enter your email address and quantity below and we will send you an alert when the item becomes available. Storm tactical pocket data books are storm tacticals most compact book designed for use in the field and for tactical rifle competitions where a lightweight, portable data book is needed. Rifle in hand tells the greatest conservation story in history. As i started reading the rifle, i was entranced with his descriptions of early america, and. Checkering and carving of gunstocks cherry tree toys. Aug 01, 2016 the pictures above are of a stock i have currently in process.
I guess hand checkering is a dying art, there seems to be very little information online about it in a time when you can find tutorials for just about anything online, the lack of information on checkering seems a little weird. They are usually very light, with a greatly shortened length of pull, which is necessary to accommodate children. For many years now, wayne novak has relied on ace metal smith pete single for. A book for aspiring firearms designers forgotten weapons. Some guns have a checkering style of their own such as the flat top diamonds on lc smith shotgun checkering. This 99 page soft back book is superbly printed and covers all aspects of airgun shooting, choosing accessories, air gun law, methods of camouflage, air gun history and more. Original checkering can be touched up or completely recut. I want to buy a book about rifle scope shooters forum. Normally all best guns stocks have angular pattern checkering. Just good books and the readers who love them riffle books.
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