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    Finally Got Lucky


    Please READ my POST LOWER IN THIS THREAD The Tree Story

    Finally acquired a flatside Frame. It is a Matte TCA 1999 Limited Edition (Not sure but was told only 38 were made). If you are sure how many were made Please let me know. Barrel is OTT 16 inch step barrel in 20 VT. Forend by Tony G and grip by Dave D from a Black Walnut tree cut by my Dad (he cut it when I was 12 & I am now 64). Wears a BullBerry mount with Burris Signature Rings. Leupold fine crosshair VX-III 8.5-25x50mm. At almost 10 pounds it just sits rock solid in my Fuzz rest and makes me look like a Marksman LOL
    Safe shooting
    Doug


    Here you go. It will do better than the Old Man can LOL


    15 Shot group 90 yards


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    Good lookin rig. Congratulations for finding that frame.

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    very nice!!!!

    i have a 20VT in a 23" MGM heavy factory barrel in my Encore. i liked it so much that i got rid of all my varmint rifles, including an Encore 27" MGM heavy factory barrel in 22-250AI.

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    Nice looking rig Doug. Too bad it wont shoot groups.

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    Nice looking pistol, and good shooting!
    It's better to shoot for the moon and hit the fencepost than to shoot for the fencepost and hit the ground!

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    Lots of names ,features, and some dad as well.I think you covered custom well

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    Sweat!
    Your not going to just go out and buy that combination.

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    PLEASE READ The Tree Story

    Took a LONG time to acquire. I just decided to share this today but here is another Wonderful Fact about the Walnut Tree cut 62 years ago. My oldest Grandson Hunter (Also a Contender Shooter) has a DOUBLE Connection to this tree. He also got a set of grips from the Tree. PaPa Smitty is My Dad and Hunters Paternal Great Grandad. PaPa Jerry is Hunters Maternal Grandad. Now comes the DOUBLE Connection. PaPa Smitty & PaPa Jerry were very good friends in High School and YES they were both present when the Tree was cut and hauled to the sawmill. What are the ODDS???? So in addition to grip sets Hunter also has a Black Walnut Table (made by PaPa Jerry) that is His also.


    I am sure 62 years ago when the Black Walnut tree Fell PaPa Smitty & PaPa Jerry never dreamed it would bring sooo many Smiles and Tears of joy to Their Kids, Grandkids & Great Grandkids decades Later
    We Miss Them BOTH soo much!!! But we Smile knowing when we shoot They are with us

    Safe Shooting and Always Remember what is truly important
    Doug

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    Glad to see you enjoy the barrel I had made
    Dan

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    I love it. It is without a doubt my Favorite of all times. Don't have another OTT step barrel you want to part with? Glad to see you here My friend
    Hope you and Yours are having a Merry Christmas
    Doug

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