WAPITI from UGSW

[BlackOps Tech]

This is the new WAPITI (Native American word for ELK) from Underground Skunkworks. It's (currently) built on the Winchester Pre-64 Action and chambered in .280 Ackley Improved.

The WAPITI is part of our new line of hunting rigs and the specs are:

UGSW Trued Winchester Pre-64 Action (Face, Threads, Abutments, Re-Cut Ejection Port and Bedding Surfaces)
UGSW Trued Bolt (Re-Cut Lugs, Replace Bolt Face, Modify Firing Pin to be "Guided," Re-Cut Cone Angle, Spot Tig)
22" Krieger Barrel, 9.25 Twist, Fluted By UGSW
Williams Floorplate
Timney/UGSW Trigger
Hand Finished McMillan Edge Stock
Three Flush QD Swivels
Pachmayr Decelerator Trap Pad
UGSW Pillars
Graphite Black Cerakote (Flattened)
UGSW Epoxy Stock Finish (other splatter finishes available)
Talley Rings and Bases (Bases are machined to receiver and pinned)
UGSW Fit and Finish

As pictured, this rifle weighs just under 7.5 lbs.

 

[chawk]

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Another nice looking rifle Mike. I like the flutes and finish on that stock...

 

[tansinator]

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Is it just me or is Skunkworks website down?

 

[chawk]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tansinator</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it just me or is Skunkworks website down? </div></div>

It's down. Mike explained the issue in another thread recently. Some issue with the hosting company or something... He is getting it worked out.

 

[MinorDamage]

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Mike,

Are these FNH actions?

Josh

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chawk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another nice looking rifle Mike. I like the flutes and finish on that stock... </div></div>

Thanks Chris. We can lay the finish down somewhat smooth, or create a texture with it as well.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

Are these FNH actions?

Josh </div></div>

Josh,
The SHIKARI in the other thread is an FNH and the WAPITI is a Pre-64.

 

[bricktop]

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Is that Rustoleum "Aged Iron" textured paint finish?

 

[jbuck88]

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Now thats a great looking rifle, I love the winchester action for a hunting rifle. This fishing season can't get here soon enough. Only problem is now its going to be a hard decision which to get.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bricktop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is that Rustoleum "Aged Iron" textured paint finish? </div></div>

It's actually a Catalyzed Epoxy based finish that has to be sprayed from a pressure pot.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbuck88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now thats a great looking rifle, I love the winchester action for a hunting rifle. This fishing season can't get here soon enough. Only problem is now its going to be a hard decision which to get. </div></div>

Thanks Buck. I'm going to try and get pics up today of the CANDIRU as well.

 

[LegioX]

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You folks are crankin' out some sweet rifles, I really like the Kukri in 260 Rem, hmmmm....
I can't tell from the pic, is that brake threaded on?

 

[holy cow]

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I'm f---en lovin it over here watching these new hunting rifles comin out. Can't wait to get the Bat back to do some long range coyote bustin. Your going to keep me broke for some years to come. Like the break on the end of the barrel, tell us a little about it.

 

[mclevela]

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I want it....gimme gimme gimme

 

[Nortex]

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This is pretty mutch exactly what I was thinking about when asking about your upcoming CRF action.

 

[Oregonmuley]

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Really nice, great combo of parts/colors on that should be a real shooter and great to carry in the mountains!!

 

[newguy2k3v2]

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Very slick looking rifle.

But did anybody else think of think of T.K. and Mike "Elk Hunting" when they saw the thread title?

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LegioX</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You folks are crankin' out some sweet rifles, I really like the Kukri in 260 Rem, hmmmm....
I can't tell from the pic, is that brake threaded on? </div></div>

Thanks Legio. The brake is threaded on and blended.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dan Tucker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm f---en lovin it over here watching these new hunting rifles comin out. Can't wait to get the Bat back to do some long range coyote bustin. Your going to keep me broke for some years to come. Like the break on the end of the barrel, tell us a little about it. </div></div>

Thanks Dan....Each brake for the hunting rigs is handmade specifically for the rifle at the time of build.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mclevela</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I want it....gimme gimme gimme </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: nortex</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is pretty mutch exactly what I was thinking about when asking about your upcoming CRF action. </div></div>

The CRF is getting there. I'm playing with a prototype on one of the SPECTER packages, but the hunting action will be a bit different. I'll post pics of the proto within the next two to three weeks....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oregonmuley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Really nice, great combo of parts/colors on that should be a real shooter and great to carry in the mountains!! </div></div>

Thanks Muley. This package has been one of the easiest to carry rifles I've ever used and I'll take a .280 Ackley over a 7mmRem Mag any day....

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Newguy2k3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very slick looking rifle.

But did anybody else think of think of T.K. and Mike "Elk Hunting" when they saw the thread title?

</div></div>

Thanks....

 

[Send__It]

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Nicee!

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Send__IT</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nicee! </div></div>

Thanks Send-It....

 

[Engine 22]

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Very nice offering!! The .280AI is a great option. Love the Winchesters too!!

 

[jbuck88]

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What are your plans as far as future calibers? Out west in the brush I really like a 338-06 or even a 35 whelen.

 

[Grand]

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Nice looking stick Mike. I'm a big fan of the .280 Ackley.

 

[AXEMAN]

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flawless as always. great job guys

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Engine22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice offering!! The .280AI is a great option. Love the Winchesters too!! </div></div>

Thanks. I'll use a .280AI over a 7mm Mag any day.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbuck88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are your plans as far as future calibers? Out west in the brush I really like a 338-06 or even a 35 whelen. </div></div>

The sky's the limit basically. We're doing these in everything from the 7STW up to what basically has a cult following these days. The more common calibers we're doing is the .280AI, .300WM, etc.

 

[BlackOps Tech]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Grand</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice looking stick Mike. I'm a big fan of the .280 Ackley. </div></div>

Thanks Grand....One of my favorites.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AXEMAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">flawless as always. great job guys </div></div>

Thanks Axe....