The Wedding Rifle
by Hoot 
, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, May 17, 2013, 14:14 (4153 days ago)
Well, Dad and Bro' Dan did it again. They presented Miss Melodie and I an Uberti 1866 Carbine in .44WCF in honor of our coming wedding. The reason it's a bit early is that one of the "deliverables" for the reception is a Russian boar to be harvested this coming September. They thought it would be fitting that the wedding hog be shot with a wedding rifle.
I am trying to convince Miss Melodie that she is perfectly capable of taking a hog. She's willing, at least in spirit. We'll see when we get to the ranch...
But I got to thinking yesterday (sometimes not a good thing)...I'd really like to have the side plate engraved a little bit with our wedding date and maybe little filigrees or doo-dads. Nothing too grand and really not much more than the date.
Who would you recommend for such a project?
Thanks!
What? No 458 mag hog rifle?
Nm
The .458 will go chase pigs one day.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 05:23 (4152 days ago) @ stonewalrus
Just as soon as I finish up my 35 caliber kick!
The .458 will go chase pigs one day.
Is there an end to the .35 caliber kick? It is funny, I rarely use a .35 cal handgun but I LOVE .35 cal rifles.
The 35 caliber kick.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, May 20, 2013, 05:48 (4150 days ago) @ Jared
I'm with you Jared. They work. Yeah, others work too but there's something about .358" bullets at speed.
So far, I've taken pigs with:
.35 Remington, Marlin 336
.358 Winchester, Ruger 77 Hawkeye
.35 Whelen, '98 Mauser
.350 Remington Magnum, Ruger 77
.35 Newton, '98 Mauser
.358 STA, P14 Enfield
On deck:
.356 Winchester, Marlin 30A
.358 Norma Magnum, '98 Mauser
Fevered dream:
.35 Epps, P14 Enfield
I suppose it's a form of madness but it sure is fun!
Jim Alaimo/Nutmeg Sports
Congratulations, in advance.
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Br.
Thanks Brian. I'll check them out.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 05:26 (4152 days ago) @ BC
I know a jewlery store could do what I want but I'd rather have someone "gunny" work on this.
Thanks too for the congrats. Maybe you can make a road trip come October? You all would certainly be welcome.
That is awesome
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Thank you Mark.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, May 20, 2013, 06:19 (4150 days ago) @ mcassill
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Sounds Very Cool!!
Don't know anyone who does engraving that could make a turn around that short, he is over a year out last I knew, but it sounds like a super commemorative. Even cooler Miss Melody is considering harvesting the hog with it, but there is no shame if she decides not to.
Thanks Brian.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, May 20, 2013, 06:17 (4150 days ago) @ Brian A
I didn't think it could be done before the wedding or hunt but it sure would make a special rifle "specialer".
The Wedding Rifle
by Gunner , St Louis, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:11 (4152 days ago) @ Hoot
Congrads to the both of you....I don't know who is more lucky, you for getting the girl or her for getting a new rifle : )
Here are a few sources for gun engraving that I found, I have no personal experience just info I found, Onion Arms has a good rep in AR circles for their work on SBR engraving......
http://www.thegunengraver.com/
http://www.orion-arms.com/gun-engraving/custom-firearm-engraving.html
http://www.aaengraving.com/entrance.htm
http://www.ahlmans.com/engraving.html
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https://www.instagram.com/41gunner/
41 Mags rule, Baers rock!
Thank you Gunner. We have both been blessed.
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, May 20, 2013, 06:19 (4150 days ago) @ Gunner
Ahlman's is just down the road...I plumb forgot about them. I will have to give a call and see what they have to say.
Thanks again!