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Post by greyhoundman on Feb 5, 2007 17:03:14 GMT -5
I had originally built the gunstock for my K1000's. Worked fine, but was not very speedy. Today sitting here bored, I decided to try the DS. It works.  I'll have devise some better looking restraints for the remote release though. The release is perfect, falling right under the trigger finger. In the picture, I have a 300/f4 + 2X converter on the camera. The converter and lens don't like each other. I'll have to see if it plays better with some others I have. I'll probably get arrested the first time I leave the house with it.  |
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Post by kiev4a on Feb 5, 2007 18:43:58 GMT -5
I would try to take it near public buildings or airports.
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Post by greyhoundman on Feb 5, 2007 18:48:06 GMT -5
I'll have to see how folks react to it. When I used to do bird shooting around here, it caused some problems. Folks driving down the freeway called the state police, thinking I had a gun. Of course they all hear terrorists marching under their beds at night. |
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Post by kiev4a on Feb 5, 2007 20:40:38 GMT -5
Could be worse--could be the Russian Photosnaiper (sp?). Then they would be sure you were a foreign agent.
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Post by byuphoto on Feb 5, 2007 21:19:31 GMT -5
Gives me an Idea, thanks Dave
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Post by Reiska on Feb 7, 2007 14:42:59 GMT -5
For me it looks more peaceful than the russian version. But look
my avatar.., with that face and greyhoundmans snaiper they would
not even think about arresting. They will shoot to kill I'm sure ;D
Beautiful craftsmanship to say the truth.
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Post by mickeyobe on Feb 8, 2007 14:31:34 GMT -5
This is my home made gunstock. Now approaching 40 years of age. I wouldn't dare use it today lest I wind up on the Mounties terrorist list.  The brass clip that holds the cable release in place is from an old piece of luggage. It held th "D" ring to which the handle was attached. Note the tripod quick release. It makes mounting and dismounting the camera very quick with no fiddling. The camera is mounted to the left of the stock so I don't have to tilt my head to look through the viewfinder. There are three holes in the aluminum bar for use with different cameras. Mickey |
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Post by greyhoundman on Feb 8, 2007 16:11:18 GMT -5
I always tend to get carried away with woodworking jobs. Stems from having a wood business once.
Your's is probably lighter by far Mickey.
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Post by kiev4a on Feb 8, 2007 16:17:20 GMT -5
Remember--aim--take a deep breath--let half of it out--and squeeeeze the trigger!
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I'll have devise some better looking restraints for the remote release though. The release is perfect, falling right under the trigger finger. In the picture, I have a 300/f4 + 2X converter on the camera. The converter and lens don't like each other. I'll have to see if it plays better with some others I have.
