KaibabHunter Report post Posted July 20, 2016 My son was gifted an old 1952 Remington 721 270 Win last year. It's a pretty cool gun topped with a 1952 Weaver scope and an old school leather sling. But the stock was showing its age. To help keep him excited for his upcoming jr deer tag we gave the stock a makeover and a new Leupold Rifleman 4-12x40mm scope is on the way. It'll probably need to be bedded but we'll shoot it first and see what she does. Before During After 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 20, 2016 I like the way it came out. I agree with the thought of waiting to bed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Nice! The wood looks deep and rich. Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Love those 721s. I have my grandpas and it is stupid accurate. Killed my lion with it too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doogan Report post Posted July 20, 2016 That's awesome, I've got a 721 in .270 that will be a 6.5 x 284 soon. Those old 721's and 722's are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 very nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckhunter175 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Looks great! What did you use for the finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted July 20, 2016 I was too impatient to order products online so I just went to Home Depot. I used Watco Danish Oil (Med walnut) and a couple coats of min wax wood paste wax. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Came out real nice. Good job. Who did he get the rifle from, is there some family history behind it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PelaPapas Report post Posted July 20, 2016 That came out clean! Great work on that stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted July 20, 2016 My dad doesn't remember 100% but believes it was bought new by my grandpa for my dad and uncle when they were kids. My uncle used it mostly as my dad is partial to his 30-06. My uncle stopped hunting a long time ago. The gun sat unused for the last 25 years. They gave it to my 10 yo boy for his first rifle. It's put down a few WY elk, mulies and antelope in its hay day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forepaw Report post Posted July 20, 2016 Very nice job. That is not only a neat family heirloom, it is a proven design, and one with a lot of character. One thing you might want to consider is, those early M 721's were put together with stocks intended to be used with iron sights, so they had quite a bit of drop at the comb. A removable (strap on) or peel and stick cheek pad will allow for a more comfortable position and consistent cheek weld. I have one in .222 and it is a tack driver, very reliable and fun to shoot. I have been tempted to buy others, but . . . well you know, only so much room. forepaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted July 29, 2016 All finished for his first big game jr deer tag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted July 29, 2016 Ive inherited this same rifle in .30-'06. A couple years ago I was thinking about building it into something custom. Casey (firstcoueswas80) and couple others here talked me out of it, and I'm glad they did. Now after seeing what you and your son have done with yours I'm inspired to bring that old rifle back to life. Thanks for sharing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
