Finished My Woodsrunner (Sort of)

[BJamesBeck]

Well, I finished my woodsrunner apart from the lock. Still undecided what I want to do with the lock, but I'm leaning towards a polish and some light border engraving. This is the second rifle I've built (both Kiblers) and the first time I've ever carved any wood.

 

[IanH]

Absolutely perfect.

Of all the Woodsrunners I've seen, including Jim's peerless hand made, ornately carved one and the original, I like yours best. It's more refined than the original and has just the right amount of decoration. The carving is accurate and done so it softens the visual "edge" of the too-perfect machine work and really brings the whole thing together.

The oak leaf is something I've wanted to do on mine rather than a shell or Acanthus scroll, but you nailed it so I'll do pecan leaves instead....it's my state tree anyway. Great job man.

 

[TDM]

Congratulations on your build! Looks great.

 

[Brokennock]

Very, very, nicely done sir.

 

[Terry Lightle]

One to be proud of

 

[BJamesBeck]

Thank you all very much! I'm very happy with how it's turned out. Very impressed with the barrel as well. Probably put 20-30 shots through it last Saturday without a single swab and there was no noticeable increase in difficulty to load and cleanup was a breeze!

This weekend will be some more detailed sighting in to prepare for deer season here in a few weeks.

 

[tunadawg]

Nicely done!

 

[BJamesBeck]

Nicely done!

Thank you!

 

[Tennessee]

I really like the carving, it’s simple but adds so much to the rifle. Well done, it’s a beautiful piece!

 

[wiscoaster]

Great work and nice pics of the results.

 

[BJamesBeck]

I really like the carving, it’s simple but adds so much to the rifle. Well done, it’s a beautiful piece!

Thanks! I really tend to prefer the more simple carving. It's a hunting rifle to me, so I kept it simple but personal.

 

[BJamesBeck]

Great work and nice pics of the results.

Thank you!

 

[Thingamajiggy]

That came out great! Very nice.

 

[Penske]

Very nice, the woods runner begs for some carving but just enough to accent the stock lines. You have done that and it makes your rifle stand out.

 

[BJamesBeck]

Very nice, the woods runner begs for some carving but just enough to accent the stock lines. You have done that and it makes your rifle stand out.

That came out great! Very nice.

Thank you both very much! Definitely wanted a little carving, but kept it simple as a style choice and staying within my "first timer" skills.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Well, I finished my woodsrunner apart from the lock. Still undecided what I want to do with the lock, but I'm leaning towards a polish and some light border engraving. This is the second rifle I've built (both Kiblers) and the first time I've ever carved any wood.
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Congratulations, she looks good!

 

[BJamesBeck]

Congratulations, she looks good!

Thank you very much!

 

[Phil Coffins]

Simple and tasteful.

 

[HighUintas]

Very nice work! I really like it.

 

[BJamesBeck]

Simple and tasteful.

Thank you! Exactly what I was going for!