Newbie with ? about Fred's Flutes
Hi, just found your group today and have been enjoying myself cruising though it. I'm a big fan of the Stevens 200's. Have to admit the low cost is my biggest attraction. Simply put I'm a cheapskate but as long as my 200's will shoot as good out of the box as any mass produced, USA made rifle. I can't justify in my mind spending more for a rifle that is just cosmetically more appealing. Sure the 200's triggers leave a bit to be desired but I can add a Timney Trigger and still be plenty of $$ ahead.
Reason I'm posting in this thread is I love the looks of the bolts. I'm wanting to put together a custom project for an attractive feminine pink rifle for a woman relative. I don't care if the fluted bolts shoot better or not, they look nice and will make a 200 look like a custom rifle. I did a net search of Fred's Flutes and didn't have any luck. If anybody could post a link to Fred's it will be really appreciated. I would also appreciate any tips or suggestions on where to get a wild looking pink or multi-colored veneer, thumb hole stock.
I want to use a Stevens 200 as the basis for the project but she might be a right handed left eye dominant shooter so I might have to go to a higher priced Savage model. As I said, I'm a cheapskate, can anybody offer any advice on the lowest cost route for a Stevens or Savage lefty? Sure wish the 200's were available for lefties. I'm still undecided on caliber. I'm kicking around 22/250, 7MM/08 or 243.
Also I just wanted to join in here, say hello, introduce myself because I'm sure you will be hearing more from me.