Handi Stinger Mannlicher is ready to go. Pictures

[fanner50]

Well here it is. This rifle started out as a .308 Survivor. Mannlicher for-end I got on e-bay but it came from Gunstocks Inc. and that is a Gunstocks Stinger stock with Simms recoil pad. Montana sling I put on all of my rifles came from Brownells. 2.5 lb trigger by me and a Truglo 3X9 LR with BDC. Warne rings. This rifle will hunt this year as a .308 but I have plans to make it a .358 someday. All wood has three coats of Linspeed done like this - 600 finish then 1st coat 1500 wet sand then 2nd coat 600 SW then final coat 600 SW then Mothers carnuba wax and buff. Now I know why my other rifles are synthetic.Going to the range now to see if it shoots.

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[PigBoy Crabshaw]

Nice Job Fanner50. Let's us know how she shoots. -g

[rbergum95]

you definately have a 1 of a kind handi there. i like it. make sure to give us a range report when you can.

[quickdtoo]

Nice work Gary, looking forward to the range report!!

Thanks for the look,

Tim

[fanner50]

Range report - Rifle shoots cheap Winchester 150 gr 1.5" at 100 yds after sighting in and adjusting. Pretty rapid fire with little or no cool down, so I'm very happy as I haven't RTV'd it yet. Truglo scope was a disappointment. It would not focus on 9 X and on 7X to 8X when the target was in focus the cross hairs weren't. Now then it did respond to adjustment and I was able to bring the POI to about 1.5"high at 100 yds.just kept it on 5X. On shot #15 a chunk of something appeared in the scope and won't move. Looks like I'll be calling someone in Richardson Texas on Monday.Thanks for the kind words guys. My next project is a timber laminated, straight grip, full mannlicher, 45-70 Handi that should be here Monday.I started on the stock this afternoon. Tim that's the one getting the peep with the lock knob, thanks to you. 

[quickdtoo]

That's great for out of the box with factory ammo and a scope problem ta boot!!

The 45-70 ought to be a great looking firearm when you work your magic on that GSI stock!! 

Tim

[fanner50]

Mon. 9/24/07 Called Richardson Texas - Truglo factory - the lady said here's a RA# when we get it back we will send out a new one right away. Going to mail it out today and see if she speaks the truth. I hope so as my antelope hunt is just around the corner and this is my back-up to the .243 Ultra Varmint. I thought it was made in USA turns out she says that about 1/2 of their products are made in China. I sure hope it isn't covered with lead based paint. I'll let you all know the results. - F50

[just bill]

I like it.

The angular rather than curved out/ radius traditional style forearm is a better look with the thumbhole.............me thinks 

I like those sling also...............never seen one before.

[PHATINJUN]

THAT IS ONE BEAUTIFUL RIFLE!!!! I think I'll do that to my 45/70. Kurt

[stimpylu32]

F50

Very nice , a little mild for my taste , but very nice all the same . 

stimpy

[fanner50]

I'll have to do one in "Hot Pink" for ya stimpy. Called Truglo and the guy said he had just received my scope. I explained the problems to him and he said he would ship out a new one today. Not bad service but I would have prefered no problem to start with. If the replacement has no problems than I would say they're a pretty good scope for the money. Very clear and precise adjustments. The jury is out I'll let ya know when it gets here. F50

[quickdtoo]

I took a look at one of the Truglo scopes at SWFA, want a compact inexpensive scope for the 243 Superlight, but held off until I get your final appraisal!! Ordered the Weaver closeout instead for now.

Then last night I was looking at Midsouth's scopes again, they have a bunch of their good optics on sale, ordered another of the Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 camo shotgun scopes for $130.

Tim

Truglo 4x32

Weaver 4x32

Midsouth 2-7x scopes

[myarmor]

Range report - Rifle shoots cheap Winchester 150 gr 1.5" at 100 yds after sighting in and adjusting. Pretty rapid fire with little or no cool down, so I'm very happy as I haven't RTV'd it yet. Truglo scope was a disappointment. It would not focus on 9 X and on 7X to 8X when the target was in focus the cross hairs weren't. Now then it did respond to adjustment and I was able to bring the POI to about 1.5"high at 100 yds.just kept it on 5X. On shot #15 a chunk of something appeared in the scope and won't move. Looks like I'll be calling someone in Richardson Texas on Monday.Thanks for the kind words guys. My next project is a timber laminated, straight grip, full mannlicher, 45-70 Handi that should be here Monday.I started on the stock this afternoon. Tim that's the one getting the peep with the lock knob, thanks to you. 

Man I must have missed this topic, but first off nice job on the stocks. I am sure the pics do them no real justice. And as Tim said 1.5" at 100 with factory ammo and a bottoming scope - and shooting at 5x- , really show you got some potiential there for a great shooter.  I too look forward to hearing more.




-Aaron

[Andrew Quigley]

Wow!! That's sharp. And a shooter to boot.

[fanner50]

Got the scope back from Truglo as promised. This one is clear and has no malfunctions. Went to range sighted in with two shots and fired 1" 3 shot group with Federal Power shock 180 gr. This is me being very happy as I'm on my way to Malta Montana for a week of hunting antelope, mule deer, ducks, geese, pheasants and p-dawgs. Just me and my Black Lab- Gary's Montana Gunslinger"Gunner" for short. This is my idea of a real vacation. Going to take .243 Ultra Varmint, .308 Stinger mannlicher, 35 Whelen W/Ultra varmint stock and 12 ga pump. Oh! and lots of ammo for each. 

[d_hiker]

Which are you using for the p-dawgs, the .243 or 12 ga?   

[fanner50]

This is the rifle responsible for a 275 yd antelope and a 330 yd mule deer. I am now calling it a "Long stock" out of respect to Fred.
Best to all - F50