You guys didn't think I was gonna leave it stock did you?

[DanoInTx]

Still not done, just in rough shaped form, but close enough to show a little bit:







It's Cocobolo and hard maple.  Improves the feel of the gun quite a bit, but still needs some work.

Dan

[shadow]

Wow Airbud that look's fantastic, it's been awhile since I've seen some wood work from you bud. You haven't lost your touch at all  and I'm looking foward to the finished product. Very sharp Dano. Ed

[DanoInTx]

Thanks Ed.  The stock Talon grip is worse imho than even a Crosman 22XX grip, it was actually making my hand cramp to shoot it.  The forend I also felt was just too short and needed more swell to cup the hand.  I'm still not entirely happy with the way the gun fits, but it is alot better than stock.  The scope is still too high, I can't do anything about that, but the buttplate is too short and I WILL do something about that.  As it fits right now the gun shoulders much better, at least with my shooting style.  I have a little more shaping, and alot of sanding to do before I put a few coats of SteveC's "Custom Oil Finish" on the set.  I have enough wood to make another set and I plan to do that....my guess is someone else may want to trade me some "airgun swag" for them:)  Feels good to be out in the garage again, kinda lost my "Mojo" for awhile there...glad it's back!

[kirby999]

Looking good Dano, Reminds me of a 'Cuda .and about that other set, I know a guy who has a 18" .177 barrel and end cap. hehe. kirby

[DanoInTx]

Thanks, I dunno about the Cuda, but if you look at the forgrip I shaped it a bit like the head of an eagle...ya know, Talon/Eagle?  Cuda been an eagles head?  Maybe that's what you meant:)

Let's see how it looks when I get done, I'm really thinking I might want to trade this set for an 18" barrel and endcap if I can find one anywhere........haven't seen one have ya?

[Big_Bill]

That sure makes a big difference Dano,

Your forend sure reminds me of an eagle, is that what your shootin for ?

I love the wood ! Do you think a M-16 scope mount would work, they bring the scope way down to the handle ? Just a thought.

If you need someone to try it out for ya....

[DanoInTx]

Well I was gonna send it off for you to break it in, but after you turned me down on the Goldfinger I had to reconsider....I hope you understand Bill:)

[daved]

I was wondering what you'd come up with, looks great :-)!  How about a plain walnut set for a 12" .22 barrel?  Not really, I've actually got an idea or two perambulating around in the back of my mind.  'Course, I need a bull dozer to clear the crap out of my shop.  Oh, and an exterminator, I've got a hornets nest the size of a basketball in there.  Note to self: if you're going to open up a wall of your shop, try not to leave it open for two months.  Later.

Dave

[Gene_SC]

Hey Dano, I wondered what you have been up to lately and now I know..:) We all know..:) Well I knew you were gonna put some wood somewhere on that baby.:) Looking fantastic and I can't wait to see it all done. What are you gonna do about that butt plate?

Gene

[DanoInTx]

I have a standard vented butt pad I plan to mount on it with a custom aluminum plate I have been making.  Should get that and the grips/forend set done around the same time....I have been waiting on a part for my scroll saw to show up in the mail from Sears..., but it got here yesterday:)  Should get these done this weekend unless I get hit with,"We really need to paint the house", or something like that.

[kirby999]

An eagle ; Yea, I can see it . I'm anxious to see how they finish up . Those Brazilian hardwoods look real purrtay .That would look real nice on my Mini SS .  kirby

[Big_Bill]

Hey Dano,

Don't hold that against me, HECK I haven't even stopped holding her and puttin her to bed yet !

I hole her and wipe her down with a NEW silicone cloth each night, cradle her in my arms, whisper to her how pretty she is, and tuck her into her case for a good nights sleep.

Now how can I send her to you, when she hardly knows her daddy yet ?

[dw33]

That rifle is pretty sweet.  Hey, if you would like it to see California, send it to me for a vacation, lol.

[DanoInTx]

dw33 - 7/20/2007  12:18 PM

That rifle is pretty sweet.  Hey, if you would like it to see California, send it to me for a vacation, lol.

Nice try, but I am from California.  If I want it to visit California I'll take it with me to visit my family.  Besides, haven't they pretty much banned everything except rubber band guns out there?

[DanoInTx]

I completely understand.  I would really like to own an HW anything someday...it'll happen, I just haveto be patient.