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Reply #15 - Feb 21st, 2022 at 2:52pm
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I missed the photos, description, etc., of the Bullard.  Do they still exist?  Is there a link?
  
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Reply #16 - Feb 23rd, 2022 at 10:58am
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The quality and pride in workmanship during these times is unfortunately lacking these days. 
Most of what we see being made today includes the use of synthetic stocks.
If one wants a wood stocked factory rifle today the price has become ridiculously high.
  
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Re: Bullard
Reply #17 - Feb 23rd, 2022 at 11:49am
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I am a blued steel & walnut guy. The most “modern” rifle I own is a #1 my wife gave me for Christmas in ‘82. I agree the old rifles are generally have a finer fit. If an older rifle is wanted, buy from a reputable dealer. A couple of years ago I was able to buy a Mannlicher MCA manufactured in 1963, don’t believe it had a box of shells run thru it. The fit & finish is remarkable, don’t believe I have ever cycled the bolt on any other rifle that was as smooth.
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Reply #18 - Feb 23rd, 2022 at 11:59am
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I once owned a 6MM Ruger #1B. Not only was the wood outstanding it was also back when they were all being checkered by hand.
  
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Reply #19 - Feb 23rd, 2022 at 9:18pm
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JLouis wrote on Feb 23rd, 2022 at 10:58am:
....Most of what we see being made today includes the use of synthetic stocks...

I always figure, the future classic and antique rifle fan, is buying and shooting semiautos today. There are a few modestly prices wood stocked rifles available, but the really good fit and finish are probably hit and miss.

Back to the subject rifles, the fit and finish of the Bullard metal work can be amazing, butter smooth action cycling.
  
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Reply #20 - Feb 25th, 2022 at 12:18pm
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Regarding the Bullard takedown, some used one screw and some used 2. I once owned a solid frame pistol grip in 32-40, but it got stolen. As I understand it take downs were the more common, if you can call Bullard’scommon. They are hands-down the smoothest operating single shot that I have ever handled.
    Dick Binger had one of the heavy frame interchangeable barrels interchangeable triggers. I don’t recall the barrels it had. But they only made two or three sets like that.
    The quality of the machining reminds me of the Merwin and Hulbert , and Smith and Wesson Pistols. Top quality.
  
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Reply #21 - Mar 1st, 2022 at 4:48pm
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yamoon wrote on Feb 23rd, 2022 at 11:49am:
I am a blued steel & walnut guy. The most “modern” rifle I own is a #1 my wife gave me for Christmas in ‘82. I agree the old rifles are generally have a finer fit. If an older rifle is wanted, buy from a reputable dealer. A couple of years ago I was able to buy a Mannlicher MCA manufactured in 1963, don’t believe it had a box of shells run thru it. The fit & finish is remarkable, don’t believe I have ever cycled the bolt on any other rifle that was as smooth.
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Ever mess about with a Krag-Jorgensen?
  
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Reply #22 - Mar 2nd, 2022 at 11:36am
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Ditto on Krags!
  
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Reply #23 - Mar 2nd, 2022 at 12:43pm
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Krags?  Oh Ye-e-e-ah!  They are my gold standard for smooth.

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Reply #24 - Mar 2nd, 2022 at 3:14pm
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88 mauser is just as smooth as a Krag. Like glass.
  
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Re: Bullard
Reply #25 - Mar 2nd, 2022 at 6:19pm
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Never owned a Krag, always thought I would like to play with the round in a strong falling block. See my post about reboring a 6 mm Krag to standard 30-40 bore and chamber.
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Re: Bullard
Reply #26 - Mar 5th, 2022 at 3:08pm
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14 pages on Bullard rifles with drawings 1954 Gun Digest.
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