Matching Mules

[straitshot]

I prefer that my hunting blades match whichever rifle I'm carrying at the time. I intend to use a Mule or two this season, so I made an inlay of a 7mm Rem. Mag. nickel cartridge head into one of the Mules with oak scales. It can now be carried with a Ruger 77 in that chambering, along with an Impala and a Spydersaw.

Seeing them on the same scale, I was struck by the similar sizes of the primer pocket and the lanyard tube. They almost looked redundant. I decided the inlays should be integrated with the lanyard tube, one on each side. For the other Mule with walnut scales, I used a nickel-plated .308 Win. on one side and a .270 Win. on the other so it can now be carried with either the .308 BLR or the .270 A-Bolt shown in the photo without feeling off-balance. A couple of other blades got similar treatment for other rifles.

I thought you may enjoy seeing a couple more finished Mules ready to hunt. Regards, ss.

 

[chuck buck]

really cool. not my personal style but that is very creative. good to see something new. -CB

 

[Unsub]

I love what you have done. I have done 1 of my mules like the Kumo and think I will do a wood scale for my other. I love the contrast the casing gives it although I think the point of the mule might poke through the hide while skinning if you are not careful. I love how thin and sharp the Mule is though.

 

[teacher]

Very nice !!!! :thumbup:

 

[A.P.F.]

Nicely done, Straitshot! Great idea. :thumbup: