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Post by hillbill on May 27, 2017 12:00:14 GMT -5
Things are a little slow so since I have a couple of builds in the works I thought I would let you guys know in case there was any interest. #1 is an Apex with a .40 cal Rock Creek 13.2 twist, 1.150 for 6", straight taper to .800 @ 28", I just got it back from fluting, hopefully this week machine work will be done and it will be time to weld the lug and base on, it will have Jeff's new DI plug, will it be a shooter? If not I will be one disappointed broke Hillbilly.  #2 will be on the new Kash 750 action, barrel will be a pistol bore Kreiger .442/.450 1.250 for 5" straight taper to .900 @ 28", it will also get fluted to reduce some weight, it will still be pretty hefty but maybe it won't be too bad, it will also get a brake. ignition will be Jeff's plug and modules. I have a Mcmillan HTG for it but it might be a little too barrel heavy? yet to be determined. trigger will be a Timney or Trigger Tech  |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2017 12:58:27 GMT -5
Good lookin' projects!!
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Post by Richard on May 27, 2017 13:27:48 GMT -5
I have three builds going now for customers. Only have parts to complete one, waiting on two barrels for the others. Put on my first "fat bastard brake"............these are adjustable so you can always get it lined up even after the barrel threads are cut. The brake is in two pieces........much like the barrel nut on a Savage.........you set it and then lock the nut.   |
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Post by hillbill on May 27, 2017 14:23:44 GMT -5
they are suppose to be pretty effective from what I read about them, don't look bad, pretty costly though.
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Post by 10gaauto on May 27, 2017 20:30:16 GMT -5
I'm finishing up a couple BH209 builds.
1. One for my son in law, Rem 700ML, with trashy blue barrel off and gone and a much better SS 50 cal factory barrel on. Hunter bolt nose and plug installed. Now to get the Boyds TH stock striped and colorized to match the "patriot brown" cerakote job. Then a bedding job. Then a better recoil pad. Then to put on some base/rings/glass and load development.
2. Found, at a great price, what turned out to be a pretty pristine Omega in SS 50. Has a great regular lam stock and after some "medium to heavy" followed by the "light" Turtle wax car polish compound the bore looks great. The factory breech plug was not well cared for so I put my never used "Petes" SS Encore plug in and fit great. Now to get glass on it and develop some loads. This gun will eventually go to my grandson.
Now the SML work.
3. Then "Bestill" has some of my money and eventually I'll have a SML on a Omega platform to break in. Brux, 1/20, 26". Got a great TH stock from Scat. Can't decide about the stock yet, it's salt/pepper and feels better to me than any TH I've ever shouldered. Just not a salt/pepper color fan and probably strip and color/finish that one too. Needs base/rings and some glass. Then to load develop for that gun.
4. In the future it'll be a 788 to SML build. Have my old and ancient 788 in 222 and it just isn't what it was and could be. So that is next. If I can get the barrel off without damage I'll have a shot out 788/222 barrel to sell, LOL, watch the classifieds.
So for me it's a lot of wood work and finishing, then a bedding job. Then a search= in the safe- in Cabelas bargain basement- in classifieds- at the gun shows- etc..., for a couple of tough hunting scopes. Then some load development.
OH yeah, going to North Platt NE for nephews wedding, taking a side trip to Grand Island and hitting the Hornady factory. Guess I'll be shipping some red boxes of bullets home.
And HillBill, I'm a broke arse webbfooted marsh stomper after this. I know what you mean.
Hope all have a full and successful "building" season. 10
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Post by dannoboone on May 28, 2017 10:42:05 GMT -5
10ga, I hope you have better luck removing that 788 barrel than my 'smith had
early this spring. Even after me doing everything possible to get oil soaked into
the threads, he had to cut the barrel off and cut the threads out of the action.
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Post by Richard on May 28, 2017 11:38:53 GMT -5
Yeah, the price tag on that was around $180.00
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Post by linebaugh on May 28, 2017 13:06:32 GMT -5
Not a muzzy but I just finished my first custom action build and simultaniously my first chassis gun. Neat stuff but I am still not warm and fuzzy over the chassis look.
This was a v-block system but I bedded it anyway. The contact patches on the v-block were gorgeous on the front and the back.
Note to self. I skimped on the barrel and went with a wilson. I figured I didn't need bug holes and the barrel will be shot out in 1000-1250 rounds anyway. I cant recommend this so buy once and cry once guys.
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Post by AJ on May 28, 2017 19:17:19 GMT -5
I am working on a few builds right now. One is a Rem/Pac in a fluted Sendaro taper with a High Tech Specialties stock that tips the scale just under 9 pounds. It is getting a radial brake added now. It is my elk gun as I have no desire to tote a 13+ pound rifle around elk country. I am still deciding on what scope to install on this one. I have a Super Sniper that I will use for load development but not sure for hunting.
My second 700ML wears a Brux barrel with a side port brake. It is riding in a Boyd's laminated wood tacticool stock. With the +20 MOA base, rings, and Swarovski scope it is just under 11 pounds. It will be my pronghorn and oryx gun.
My last one is a H&R 1871 Buffalo Classic converted to SML. It is still sporting the full 32" barrel although I will probably cut it back to get the drop for a die and add a brake for sabots. It will be the deer gun. It is sporting a +20 MOA base and a Leupy Mark4 scope.
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Post by elkman1310 on May 29, 2017 13:17:41 GMT -5
The new M/L action looks nice but the bolt handle leaves a lot to be desired. I hope Kash works on that because it makes the action looks unfinished. I know he but a lot of work into the design and having the actions made so my hat goes off to him for that part for sure. I have gone down the custom action route two times with no luck in having one made it is no easy thing to do.
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