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February 6, 2025
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Any gunsmiths stockmakers, in Maine, that can replicate M71 Deluxe Pattern Checkering.
Thanks in advance
April 15, 2005
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348win said
Any gunsmiths stockmakers, in Maine, that can replicate M71 Deluxe Pattern Checkering.Thanks in advance
Just in case you are not aware, the checkering pattern on the Model 71 Special rifles not the same throughout the production run. The pre-War Special rifles have a much finer (higher LPI count) than the post-War Special rifles.
Bert
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February 6, 2025
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I am not aware,
Are they all the same sized perimeter, or shape?
I’m looking for whichever is not as sharp so it doesn’t cut me when I fire heavy recoil loads.
(I’ve handled some sharp checkering jobs on other brand firearms and DO NOT want that + the 348 recoil)
My gun has no checkering, I considered other checkering designs, but realize the M71 pattern is quite large down each side the forearm and puts a lot of grip where it needs to be.
My gripe on a NON checkered gun, is moreso when the guns stood on its butt, and you go to lift it one handed by forearm, the rifle is 8lbs+. Its too damned slick to feel positive in your hand when you grab it.
I reckon a checkered gun would feel “lighter” when you grab it your hand sticks.
This is Browning clone not a true Winchester.
I suppose I could view/handle them at gun shows w seller permission.
Thanks for tip
April 15, 2005
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348win said
I am not aware,Are they all the same sized perimeter, or shape?
I’m looking for whichever is not as sharp so it doesn’t cut me when I fire heavy recoil loads.
(I’ve handled some sharp checkering jobs on other brand firearms and DO NOT want that + the 348 recoil)
My gun has no checkering, I considered other checkering designs, but realize the M71 pattern is quite large down each side the forearm and puts a lot of grip where it needs to be.
My gripe on a NON checkered gun, is moreso when the guns stood on its butt, and you go to lift it one handed by forearm, the rifle is 8lbs+. Its too damned slick to feel positive in your hand when you grab it.
I reckon a checkered gun would feel “lighter” when you grab it your hand sticks.
This is Browning clone not a true Winchester.
I suppose I could view/handle them at gun shows w seller permission.
Thanks for tip
Have it checkered to suit your preference… it is a clone, so it really does not matter what pattern you choose if you like the feel and looks of it.
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January 20, 2023
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The best grip comes from relatively course 16 LPI checkering, whether the diamonds are left flat in the European manner or sharpened to a point with a bent-tip file. But it’s ugly.
Bert, correct me if you know different but I thought 22 LPI was the norm for standard grade pre-war Winchester rifles, the deluxe grades much finer. My Rule book is still packed.
For what it’s worth, I think 20-22 LPI is the best compromise between utility and appearance. Anything less than 18 looks coarse. Much finer is beautiful if it’s well executed but I think more than 22-24 wears down too fast if you intend to use the gun in the field. Also, even the best Black Walnut won’t hold finer than that, reliably.
Just one man’s opinion.
- Bill
WACA # 65205; life member, NRA; member, TGCA; member, TSRA; amateur preservationist
"I have seen wicked men and fools, a great many of both, and I believe they both get paid in the end, but the fools first." -- David Balfour, narrator and protagonist of the novel, Kidnapped, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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