+1 on this
There are alot of barrel manufacturers that make a prefit for certain actions. Sure everyone does the 700, but there are alot of options for the Tikka which would probably be my choice if i were choose an action from a donor rifle.
I second the neetsfoot if you have some already, other options would be some boot oil/conditioner, I like Obenauf's leather oil for softening and helping break in leather
I honestly chuckled a little when this was finished because without anything for scale it looks like a leather rifle scabbard. Im happy with how it turned out, couple of slips but all good. Got a little ahead of myself stitching, was going to add some cartridge loops. It will serve its purpose...
Yes, I was around 15yo it would have been the early 90's and you could get a doe/fawn tag over-the-counter. Was hunting with a buddy at his grandma's place and we saw a group coming across the pasture so got ready, when they came up and out of the draw in a single file line and could only see...