Im sorry, BrentD.

[p_ham]

And BenLamb, Shrapnel...


The whole tactical lever thing isn't really my cup of tea but I don't make a habit of saying "no" when a client brings me an idea.

I made the brake, the buttstock is from Chisel Machine, forearm is Midwest Industries, optic mount is Hoptic USA, and it's topped with a Holosun. I'm not sure which model. The gold parts are from Ranger Point Precision.

The fit and finish of all the new manufacture Marlins I've fingered have been very nice.

The Cerakote colors are H-146 Graphite Black and H-237 Tungsten.

 

[BAKPAKR]

Blasphemy!!!

 

[Wildabeest]

Freak!

 

[millerkiller77]

Oh my! That is absolutely fabulous work. Can you replicate that on a 336rc but use an Aimpoint compm4 and still have co witness?

 

[p_ham]

Oh my! That is absolutely fabulous work. Can you replicate that on a 336rc but use an Aimpoint compm4 and still have co witness?

I'm not sure if it would co witness or not. Maybe with XS sights? I'll do some research.
Edit- Looking at the Aimpoint, I'm pretty sure it will sit too high to be able to co witness, even without the riser.

 

[Doublecluck]

Rad

 

[millerkiller77]

I really like this build. Let the haters hate, your client asked for something genuinely unique and you delivered. Good for you Paul.

 

[elevatorman]

It's actually kinda cool. If I had money burning a hole in my pocket I'd buy one

 

[BrentD]

I'm cryin'. Gouging my eyes out. I can't unsee this. Talk about intense pain. What caliber is this monstrosity and what is "co witness"?

I don't know that I'll ever get over this. Scarred and Scared for Life.....

 

[MtnElk]

 

[p_ham]

I'm cryin'. Gouging my eyes out. I can't unsee this. Talk about intense pain. What caliber is this monstrosity and what is "co witness"?

I don't know that I'll ever get over this. Scarred and Scared for Life.....

It's a 45-70.
Co witness means that your iron sights line up with the reticle of the optic.

 

[BrentD]

It's a 45-70.
Co witness means that your iron sights line up with the reticle of the optic.

Well that is something. At least it's got the right caliber. You could load it with proper paper patched bullets and black and have that going for you.
Never heard of this co witness thing before. Interesting.

 

[noharleyyet]

Cool looking brush hog'r...w/gold teeth

 

[p_ham]

Well that is something. At least it's got the right caliber. You could load it with proper paper patched bullets and black and have that going for you.
Never heard of this co witness thing before. Interesting.

I think he's been shooting 525gr hardcast out of it.

 

[BrentD]

I think he's been shooting 525gr hardcast out of it.

Must be very fast twist for a lever gun. That takes an 18 twist generally.

In hopes of averting permanent vision damage, I rushed to the basement and fondled my 1895 Marlin .45-70. It was okay, even though I was not. I'm beginning to get some of my sight back, but the world still blurry through the tears.

I'll offer this up for anyone else undergoing similar suffering. If you can get here by Air Medivac, you can also fondle my 1895 and shoot a few rounds if you can recover sufficiently to do so. Anything to help with the catastrophic effects of this.

In the meantime, I'm staying far away from the top of this thread to avoid those pictures. Just thinking of them causes shooting pains and blinding lights in my eyes.
For those will some vision still left, maybe this will help.

 

[Ben Lamb]

As a capitalist and small business owner, I applaud your dedication to customer service and providing a top-shelf product based on the bespoke customizations requested. I am always of the mind that you shouldn't knock someone for taking work, especially when there's a level of artistry and craftsmanship involved. The fit and finish of this one is every bit a work of art as anything else I've seen from you, @p_ham!

However, that does not equate to an appreciation for nincompoop that would request this work. What a maroon.

 

[belshawelk]

Dammit-- I just got my rifle back form P_ham and its freaking awesome. All this stuff pisses me off because now I want to send a bunch more rifles to him to make cooler, upgrade. Damit, Quit posting pictures. Its rifle porn and I cant keeping looking at it, it should be flagged.

 

[BackofBeyond]

As a capitalist and small business owner, I applaud your dedication to customer service and providing a top-shelf product based on the bespoke customizations requested. I am always of the mind that you shouldn't knock someone for taking work, especially when there's a level of artistry and craftsmanship involved. The fit and finish of this one is every bit a work of art as anything else I've seen from you, @p_ham!

However, that does not equate to an appreciation for nincompoop that would request this work. What a maroon.

^^This^^

Ben englishes waaaayyy gooder than I do, therefore - same.

Great work Paul, just not my thang.

 

[Dsnow9]

Dammit-- I just got my rifle back form P_ham and its freaking awesome. All this stuff pisses me off because now I want to send a bunch more rifles to him to make cooler, upgrade. Damit, Quit posting pictures. Its rifle porn and I cant keeping looking at it, it should be flagged.

Do it!

 

[Dsnow9]

Not my style but amazing work as usual @p_ham! Keep it up!