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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: Rockdoc]
#157671 - 28/03/10 02:28 AM

I am considering adding a set screw to adjust trigger travel. It is a crisp trigger, and with travel adjustment it would be tuneable to individual tastes.

The trigger, trigger spring and sear are integral. The safety blocks the rear of the trigger/sear, so the safety is very effective.

I did a little shaping to the bottom of the action yesterday. Polising today.....

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Edited by CptCurl (22/06/10 09:36 AM)

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Rockdoc
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#157722 - 28/03/10 09:57 PM

Bailey, after seeing the amount of work that's gone into the action of my 600Nitro Farquharson (Aus made)to get it into great shape I can really appreciate the hours of work there. Must be a labour of love!

Cheers, Chris

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: Rockdoc]
#158661 - 10/04/10 10:43 AM

Here are a few pics of the action 99% finished and ready for barreling. The barrel stub was chambered so I could test the extractor.

And here is a pic of a new addition to my shop. It's no Hardinge, but I am happy and proud to have it.

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#159526 - 26/04/10 11:58 AM

Machined the prototype stock. Pre-inleted on the mill, and left about .35" to hand inlet to the action. It will take me about 2 hrs to finish the inletting and begin refining the stock's shape with a file. I could get the inletting accurate enough on the mill to fit the action, but it becomes a case of diminishing returns. I like to leave a little hand work as it keeps me "intimate" with my work.

The wrist is left oversized by about 1/8" top and bottom, but is within .02" of finished thickness. Quick work for rasp and chisels.

This is going to be a REALLY nice stalking rifle. Balance will be about 1/2" in front of the action, and I would guess the weight will be about 6 lbs. I can get a good idea of how the rifle will feel with the stock "on". I am liking the way it is turning out.

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Rule303
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#159529 - 26/04/10 12:36 PM

Bailey,

That is a very nice looking action. It would be exceedingly nice to have a matched pair one in 303 the other in 275Rigby. Keep up the good work.

Cheers

Greg

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: Rule303]
#159716 - 30/04/10 04:21 AM

Update.....

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#162165 - 16/06/10 12:07 PM

Making a push to get this one finished.

It's much better balance and lighter than I anticipated. The barrel is different than the one in previous pictures. It's a #2 contour Shilen, so it's a little lighter than the previous barrel as well. As is, it weighs 5 3/4 lbs. Balance point is at the front edge of the action.

I ran a few rounds through it today and am very pleased with the function of the rifle.
Hope you enjoy the pics.

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#162526 - 22/06/10 03:08 AM

Got her done! Scope will be in Wednesday, and will get it mounted and sighted in this week.

I will be donating one of these to the Dallas Safri club for the Jan. show auction. Same caliber, but with iron sights as well as the quarter rib.

Hope you enjoy it, Thanks for looking.

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Edited by CptCurl (22/06/10 09:42 AM)

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#162534 - 22/06/10 08:06 AM

lovely ! best, Mike

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CHAPUISARMES
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: Mike_Bailey]
#162536 - 22/06/10 08:57 AM

Hi Baileybradshaw,

Well done, it is a beautiful piece of work, I love the engraving with the gold borders, it gives a "Finished" touch. All we need down south in Australia is for you to get Alex Beer to be your agent.

Cheers,

Jeff Gray

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: CHAPUISARMES]
#162539 - 22/06/10 09:22 AM

"All we need down south in Australia is for you to get Alex Beer to be your agent."

I would like nothing more. Is an agent required for importing to Aus.?

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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#162542 - 22/06/10 09:45 AM

Very nice! Have you shot it? How does it shoot?

Curl

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baileybradshaw
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: CptCurl]
#162545 - 22/06/10 10:22 AM

Curl,

I have run a few rounds through it. It points very nice, easy to hold steady, trigger is crisp, and recoil of course is very pleasant ( 7x57r after all). I didn't have sights on it as the customer wants it scoped only, so I just sighted down the rib. It shot where I was looking, but I didn't try for anything other than a functional test.

I mounted and lapped in the rings today. The scope will be in tomorrow or Wed. and I will shoot for groups then.

It will be accurate. Free floated barrel from the re-enforced chamber area on out, an in-line firing pin and a good trigger. Of course I will post proof once I get her dialed in.

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Charls
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#162626 - 23/06/10 10:30 PM

Well done! It looks fantastic. Is it possible to give us a close-up photo so that I can see the engraving style?
Thanks,
Charls

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AiredaleMarine
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: AkMike]
#163732 - 09/07/10 11:45 AM

Just in case anyone drooling is really serious about owning a Farquarson I happen to have one for sale over in the classified section. Not only does one get the rifle, but there is a published story behind it. It's chambered for a true African caliber, .450 3 1/4". If anyone is serious please contact me directly at my e-mail below.

Semper Fi,
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Dono
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: CHAPUISARMES]
#165916 - 08/08/10 05:28 PM

Hi all love the farquharson,I would l ove one in 9.3x74r and agree Alex would be a good agent here in Aust.

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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: baileybradshaw]
#165934 - 09/08/10 01:26 AM

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Got her done! Scope will be in Wednesday, and will get it mounted and sighted in this week.

I will be donating one of these to the Dallas Safri club for the Jan. show auction. Same caliber, but with iron sights as well as the quarter rib.

Hope you enjoy it, Thanks for looking.

Well done Bailey, another fine work of art and an added bow to your repertoire.

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DarylS
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Re: New Farquharson action [Re: NitroX]
#165987 - 10/08/10 01:28 AM

Beautiful work, Bailey - very sleek, just like a single should be.

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