Reply With QuoteDid you have that one off me bud ?
Looks superb
Well done
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Well it’s been a long road, but my JB1 that came to me around 2 year ago is finally (in my eyes) complete!!
A full re-black and stock refresh, followed by servicing and resealing it myself to get the power back up, and finally the finishing touches including a couple of ‘Titan’ stickers and a .177 barrel from the man himself John Bowkett, and she’s good to go!!
Happy to say it’s very consistent, and accurate at my chosen zero of 30yards, and a delight to shoot even on long plinking sessions. Was great to speak to John, and he sorted me out with little hassle over the phone.
When I first got the rifle, I naively was unsure if all the time and effort was going to be worth it, or if I would even take to it as I did my Dragon... but now it’s definitely a keeper.
Anyway sorry for rambling, have some photos
https://i1053.photobucket.com/albums...s0ngbikq4.jpeg
https://i1053.photobucket.com/albums...sypgz2nwm.jpeg
Slightly obsessed with Single Stroke Pneumatics
Also making stocks over at Daviesbuilt gunstocks.
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Did you have that one off me bud ?
Looks superb
Well done
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No mate, had it off a friend near Nottingham.Originally Posted by negotiator
Did you have that one off me bud ?
Looks superb
Well done
But thank you very much, just need to get out with it more now
Slightly obsessed with Single Stroke Pneumatics
Also making stocks over at Daviesbuilt gunstocks.
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Very nice too....
The stock is slightly different to mine though...
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Cheers Shanksey.
The stock came to me in a pretty bad way, so rather than try and copy the original finish I chose to strip all the way back, repair the dings, and go with a tougher finish (which IMO made the grain look better to boot). I also added the adjustable pad due to the one on the stock being a poor match, I have a feeling it wasn’t the original
They did do a few different stock versions however, this is the beech sporter. I’ve seen a few walnut sporters and at least one walnut thumbhole... get a photo of yours up so we can all have a look
Slightly obsessed with Single Stroke Pneumatics
Also making stocks over at Daviesbuilt gunstocks.
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Unfortunately that part of the brain which would have uploaded the pictures on this site is long gone!
I will however email pictures to you when the sun comes out..
Looking at the stock it is walnut and the action has a moderator fitted making it whisper quiet...
Lost love child of David Niven and Victoria Beckham
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your time was well spent it looks a classic
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Cheers guys, hoping I’ve given it some extra years of life
Slightly obsessed with Single Stroke Pneumatics
Also making stocks over at Daviesbuilt gunstocks.
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It looks very nicewhat was the products you used on the stock as mentioned... "and go with a tougher finish" as the stock sets it off well.
Many thanks for any info on this.
ATB
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Hi Kash,It looks very nice
Many thanks for any info on this.
ATB
Unfortunately I don’t know the exact finish as the stock was restored by the same chap that did the blacking for me. Its a lot deeper (and applied better) than the original factory finish, however I’m unsure on the specific product.
I’ll drop him a message and if I can get any more info I will let you know!!
I agree that it does bring the stock up lovely, especially for a beech model
Slightly obsessed with Single Stroke Pneumatics
Also making stocks over at Daviesbuilt gunstocks.
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