TradeGun.62
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I was thinking the same thing but didn't say it for fear no-one would think I was cool anymore....
Carbon fiber Model 70 build
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p_ham
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I know right? At least it'll get a lot of use. The mill makes quick work of cleaning up bedding jobs.Man, he’s got a bunch of high maintenance clients!!! Needing to make a specific jig and all…
That's the point!OK, now I'm following along. Why do I feel like this is going to cost me some money!?!?!
What did you just call me!?
TradeGun.62
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I see what you did there!!!
Seriously, very cool to watch. In a different life I would have loved to been a gunsmith!
millerkiller77
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Same here but I wish I'd have done it earlier and saved myself tens of thousands in factory guns that don't get used...
cahunter805
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Sell them to fund more builds.
p_ham
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Photo dump: still some work to do. Trying to get the stock ready for paint this week.
p_ham
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Got the barrel cut to length, crowned, and threaded 5/8-24 3A. Screwed on and timed the APA brake. Double checked that the barrel bore was concentric and then bored out the muzzle brake to .328". Tapered the back end of the brake and blended it with the barrel. Added a small chamfer to the front. APA left a hard corner there for some reason.
I also cut a stub gauge with the length of barrel I cut off. They're pretty handy for reloading.
I've got a little bit of body work left to do on the stock to have it paint ready. The barreled action is ready for it's new engraving then it'll get a fresh bead blast finish.
Starting to look like a rifle!
I also cut a stub gauge with the length of barrel I cut off. They're pretty handy for reloading.
I've got a little bit of body work left to do on the stock to have it paint ready. The barreled action is ready for it's new engraving then it'll get a fresh bead blast finish.
Starting to look like a rifle!
millerkiller77
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I’d say that guy is overcompensating for something!
p_ham
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Spent most of the day cleaning up the shop, managed to get some laser work done.
Since I recut the receiver threads I engraved the new size on the bottom.
I added a witness mark to the bottom of the muzzle brake to aid in getting it oriented correctly after any future removal.
Since I recut the receiver threads I engraved the new size on the bottom.
I added a witness mark to the bottom of the muzzle brake to aid in getting it oriented correctly after any future removal.
millerkiller77
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Twist rate and reciever thread engraving is something that will be appreciated by the owner and anyone who might inherit that rifle. Good idea!
Wind Gypsy
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Love the attention to detail!
noharleyyet
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Hereby christen thee ‘Glans Brake’…stud of a rifle build for sure.
p_ham
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Some things don't photograph well. Jewelling is one of them.
Also added an aftermarket knob.
Also added an aftermarket knob.
I like jeweled bolts better than fluted. mtmuley
p_ham
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It is a more classic look.
I don't want a bunch of debris in my bolt. Seems like the flutes would collect it. mtmuley
noharleyyet
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Same pattern on a breach block?
p_ham
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Yessir
