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6.5 Creedmoor
It's my first rifle in this size. It's basically a stock rifle with some nice add-ons.
I had similar thoughts but with a 6mmBR. Not sure on the platform yet though.
There was a black Friday deal too good to pass up on a Savage 10BA Stealth so I picked one up. Put a Vortex Viper Gen II 5-25x50 FFP on top. Went with UTG M-Lok bipod legs. There was a better rated bipod for field use but for bench use the legs seemed more stable. Waiting on the paperwork so I can pick up my OSS HX-QD-762 to put on the end of it.
Started flying in 1960. Off and on through the years got my various ratings. The homebuilding phenom took off in the "80's. Several companies developed kits to build actual properly designed and engineered aircraft. Van's Aircraft of Oregon kitted several models. You get all the instructions, blueprints and templates and major parts. You build one part at a time starting with the tail section, then control surfaces, then fuselage, the wings, etc.. Several organizations are dedicated to homebuilding IE: Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Lots of local and internet help available from other builders and experts. You end up with an aircraft that will out perform most similar factory built ones, you can do the annual inspections yourself and it's a great pleasure to fly across the country in something you yourself built in your garage. Hoppes
None pipe hobbies are plentiful. Hunting, fishing, camping, wood working
. Most time consuming one is rebuilding 1985 k20 truck with my dad and son
. Rebuilt the engine and transmission last fall. Followed buy headers and true dual exhaust. Working on the axels and interior as time and money permit. just finished reupholstering the backseat today.
. Most time consuming one is rebuilding 1985 k20 truck with my dad and son. Rebuilt the engine and transmission last fall. Followed buy headers and true dual exhaust. Working on the axels and interior as time and money permit. just finished reupholstering the backseat today.I had no idea this was a thing and remain impressed. Were you ever nervous taking up something you'd put together yourself? Is there much red tape involved?
Thanks for the compliments. I think it will look good when its all finished. Its my first time redoing the interor of a truck so kinda figuring it out as i go.
I wrote earlier, my main hobbies are Bikes and Drums. Band can’t play or rehearse because we can’t be together in a confined spare. But, bikes we can do separated out on trails instead of roads. Here’s a few pics I want to share to see some beautiful AZ desert in spring. 
Actually when you make the various parts and put them together they are made much sturdier than the usual commercial aircraft. If you take a course in aircraft building, either metal or fiberglass, you have a good idea what is correct building practice and what is not. There are experts always available to critique your work and correct any significant mistakes. You must follow the plans, instructions and blueprints to the letter though. The Government (FAA) requires that you build at least 51% of the aircraft, keep records and pictures of each item you build and get a final inspection before flying. Then you must fly 25 hours of test flights before leaving your local area or carrying passengers. I took 2 hours of instruction in the companies plane before flying mine. That was 25 years ago. Still flying well. Hoppes
I’ve been known to collect a few snare drums.
I’ve only got two? Tama Superstar Classic Maple and Pearl Sensitone. Yours look nicer!
Both fine snares you have there. My Tama snares I bought/collected back in 2004-2008. The Ludwig is my old snare from Jr High in the early 70s.
Currently, trying to learn ukulele. Competed in bagpipes for over 20 years, but that takes too much commitment and time. Used to do lot of things, but I'm slowing down. Oh, and riding fixed gear track bike.
There are a lot of cool and different hobbies mentioned here. I can't imagine building my own airplane though!
My last rifle build was a custom AR15 in 204. If I do an AR10 a 6.5 will be on the short list. The 6.5 is a great choice. Since the coronavirus lockdown, I finished up a Glock 17 build as I'm stuck inside anyway.
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