I seem to come across all the heavy gun (weight.) This is a cool schultz-larsen 308, maker 'freund' stamped on barrel. The seller called it a 'cord of wood' stock. Meaning it is made up just under a cord of wood! (joke). Barrel diameter is about 1.35" and has a custom rest with a ball bearing that the rear of the stock rides on, 2 other rails in the front. I cleaned up the rest with paint and some 'jeweling.' Still working on the elevation wheel and lock. I thought this was some oddball, but was reading through some old american rifleman mags from the late 60s and saw a benchrest advert. that had stock just like mine, heavy-boxy, pretty much a carbon copy. Forgot the shooters name, was a bullet ad. I have to do some research and see if i can find anything out about Mr. Freund. (possibly Art Freund, well know benchrest shooter/smith?) Action is really cool, heavy built for a rear lock, mauser on steroids. Chamber is a tight neck, regular 308's wont chamber, I got about 100 pc of match brass with the rifle already trimmed. I will attempt my first casting to see what I am dealing with. Funny thing is, not shot by the last 2 owners, just put in a safe so minimal wear, great barrel etc. It should be a lot of fun. Scope should be coming soon, will post pics when it is mounted. (click on pics for bigger view)
