One last time, the Wilhelm Brenneke in 7 X 64

The load with 25 gs. of Reloader 7, the RCBS 7mm X 168 cast, gas checked bullet, (that actually weighs 175 grs. from 50/50 alloy...which is great!), and an open cell foam filler shoots as good as I can see, if not better. When the load grouped very well I began filing in and shaping the front sight. As usual, 50 yards, open sights, benched and bagged. Got it dialed in Saturday then dressed up and blued the front sight. The Brenneke could really benefit from a scope but rings and a vintage scope would run as much, or more, as I gave for both rifles so it will remain sans scope while in my possession. That and for where I hunt my eyes are still good enough with open sights. I got the oil finishes on both rifles done and they came out quite nice. When I stripped the varnish I could not believe how nice the wood is on both rifles. The marbling in the butt of the Brenneke is amazing and runs up through the side panels. I think the finish came out nice as well and does not detract from the rifles and their era. Just a nice, satin finish with NO SHINE!!! I cannot tolerate those shiny stocks!! After I don't remember how many coats of oil I finished them down with rottenstone. With the finish and the classic German stocks I came up with two pretty decent rifles for the price of one. Here's the target and the rifles, as finished.