Model 14 Clone Project

[kwarw1]

Got my stock today. I'm not finished so don't start beating me up.

It's a Model 11 in a 14 stock. 22-250and 243.999599949993999699979998

[Dave Hoback]

Beat you up? For what?? That’s looking great my friend! Looking forward to the finished project.

[kwarw1]

Well I have a matte rail for 1 next is the matte scope, that's a start! LOL.

No seriously going 2 piece rings and a nice gloss scope. I did not have the correct trigger guard, I had plastic and had to bust out the Dremel,too wide.
Incorrect action screws. Lets say I have it roughed in.

Guess I'll be calling Savage Monday and Hope I have some luck getting a metal one in high gloss and the correct screws.
I'm pretty stoked as I only have $800 in this 2 gun project.
Thanks for your reply.

[pdog06]

Looks great!

[godale]

LOOKS good to me . the model 14 and 114 are my favorites

[Robinhood]

I helped a friend do a stainless version of the classic. We sandblasted the trigger guard, bottom metal frame and base. We ended up using a GK products stainless paint. It is more of a satin finish like the action. A SSS bolt handle and like you, 2 piece mounts with Warne rings combined with a Sightron SII Big Sky 2.5x 10.. Very nice with the Savage wood stock. It is a 308, so nothing fancy. He has handled it like an expensive rifle and and it looks the same. It has never failed him with 150 gr Partition.

[Dave Hoback]

It’s so fulfilling putting together what is in one’s own minds eye the Perfect rifle. Having exactly the parts & appearing precisely as the builder envisions.

[kwarw1]

I just purchased a trigger guard, it's matte.

I kinda got to slow down a bit,been spending a bunch on guns lately.

I don't have it exactly the way I want it YET but I'll baby step from here.

I'm wanting a nice scope with the gold ring lol. That will be a while.

Thanks for the comments guys.

[KMW1954]

A pride and joy! Looks great.

[Dave Hoback]

I just purchased a trigger guard, it's matte.

I kinda got to slow down a bit,been spending a bunch on guns lately.

I don't have it exactly the way I want it YET but I'll baby step from here.

I'm wanting a nice scope with the gold ring lol. That will be a while.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Leupold VX-5HD? Or maybe save a bit with a VX-3? That’d be a nice addition indeed, eh?

I have to admit, the VX-5 3-15x44 would look like it belongs on that rig.

https://i.ibb.co/j8TpLQz/E2-C07903-F443-4-C0-C-A027-B6-CAC110-BFEA.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

[big honkin jeep]

Looks great
If you like the look of white line spacers you can always cut disks and or ovals from a white plastic bucket ( like a sheetrock mud bucket) to match the grip cap and recoil pad dimensions and sandwich them between the grip cap and recoil pad and the wood.
I did one in a classic style also inspired by the model 14 I couldnt afford. Its been quite a while back and it worked out pretty well.
Heres a link https://www.savageshooters.com/showthread.php?56721-Wood-Stock-Photo-Fest!

[kwarw1]

I remember that thread lol.
I lived in ATL for 12 years. Moved up 85 to Lake Hartwell, I-285 looks really nice in the U-HAUL trucks rear view mirror.

[kwarw1]

Leupold VX-5HD? Or maybe save a bit with a VX-3? That’d be a nice addition indeed, eh?

I have to admit, the VX-5 3-15x44 would look like it belongs on that rig.

https://i.ibb.co/j8TpLQz/E2-C07903-F443-4-C0-C-A027-B6-CAC110-BFEA.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Darn it Dave you got me thinking. My SIL's mother works at Bass Pro and get's large discounts and Black Friday is coming soon. I might just use up a favor!

[Dave Hoback]

Yeah man… see what you can get it for. I’ve found deals are out there. Here’s a VX-5HD with either the Fine Duplex or Wind-Plex CDS reticle for $899. That’s a darn good deal for a https://www.amazon.com/Leupold-3-15x44mm-CDS-ZL2-Wind-Plex-Riflescope/dp/B06XWG8S3J/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2LSY0R5D40SAJ&keywords=Leupold%2BVX-3hd&qid=1699410034&sprefix=leupold%2Bvx-3hd%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

VX-5. I’m a Mil/Mil optic kinda guy, just as I like Chassis over Stocks. But if I was looking for a straight hunting scope, the Leupold VX series would be my choice. Either the 3 or the 5, probably the VX-5. Leupold just does them right.