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  1. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    A beautiful rifle! How did you finish the underlug and the fixture to which the are attached? I was thinking to brown the barrel, the rack and rings. But would rather blue the rings and the rack for contrast. I have seen so many variations of original and copies alike. How did you polish your...
  2. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Good morning! Thank you for this information! Agreed, based on a previous post, I elected to purchase new screws, will need to find their sizes. Aqua fortis, I was thinking about it earlier, and I agree. My concern is getting the stock to dark, so will just go with the original plan, homer...
  3. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Thank you! I will most definitely do so! Just waiting for the plans sheet to arrive in the mail. 😉 Best Ryan
  4. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    I used aqua fortis in the past, I think I will do so for this build. Will try a bit in the Chanel, back it down with some 0000, and try the Homer wood finish. Best Ryan
  5. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Thank you for this, as what was provided did not cover any of what that was covered within this manual. I will be printing this out for reference during the build. Best Ryan
  6. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Okay, got it, work as they should... I knew that it was operator error lol 😆... thank you again. Best Ryan
  7. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Thank you for this Phil, that crossed my mind, but wanted to make sure by running the matter past you guys. I never worked with wedges before, only pins. I will do this probably Monday, weekends are to busy for "Me Time", lol Thank you again Sir! Best Ryan
  8. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

  9. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help Part Deux

    Okay guys, I took deliver of my new investarm Hawken as of yesterday evening. Prior to, I have been assembling tools and resources to complete a fine rifle, a fine rifle indeed 😆. I opened the box this morning, inventoried all the components, which I found all to be accounted and present. I then...
  10. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Thank you for the resource, I will look into it for sure. Looking forward to the build, and thank you again 🙏 Best Ryan
  11. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Thanks for this! Best Ryan
  12. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    I'm going to be checking out bobs video, seems to be the standard on this type of project. Best Ryan
  13. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Yes, I bought some of these for my Kentucky build, were unfortunately cheap quality. Will invest in some new ones for the Hawken. Because I want everyone to be gawken at my Hawken 😆 Best Ryan
  14. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Very fine looking rifle sir! Best Ryan
  15. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Thank you, I will be ordering a set today 👍 Best Ryan
  16. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    I am thinking about going for a newish looking rifle, blued barrel, brightened metal work. Also, am planning to put in a inlay or two. Debating brass or silver. TOW has a nice rear sight kit, currently in deliberations. Need to check the dovetails in the barrel for size, and think if spending...
  17. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Thank you for the resources, I truly appreciate them! I plan on doing the majority of the aforementioned in the threads. I dont know if I am willing to reshape the buttplate however, and this would probably exceed my abilities. Thank you again! Best Ryan
  18. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Yes, I have come about this in several threads and YouTube videos. Already shopping for files, and sanding pads. Going to load up on some icyhot too 😆 Best Ryan
  19. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    No offense taken sir, you are correct, I just want to get as close as possible to feel and appearance. There are some differences i have come across in respect to barrel geometry, strait vs tapered as another gentle informed me about here in the thread, some detail work in the furniture and the...
  20. Ryanlpuckett

    Hawken Help

    Thank you, I am going to order the track plans. Again thank you for the resource! Best Ryan
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