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Post by hillbill on Jun 25, 2017 20:30:59 GMT -5
It's been a long time in the making but If I get my base in the next day or two I hope to be burning powder this weekend. I need to tig the base in place then bead blast, hopefully it will go bang. 13.2 twist Rock creek 1.155 for 6" straight taper to .800 @ 28", Harrells Radial brake, Jeff's DI plug for ignition, 6 flutes by Marty @ Twisted Barrel It's been a PITA to get things to fit right but I think it's as good as I can get it. no holes drilled, thimbles tigged in place to hang the forearm and it's floated. 8 LBS 1oz as pictured, likely 8.5 with base, balances really well even with the longer barrel, 2 lb trigger. will still do more work on the brake to blend a little better.  |
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Post by dennis on Jun 25, 2017 20:52:19 GMT -5
Nice work Bill, can't wait to see reports on it punching paper.
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Post by tnbowhunter on Jun 25, 2017 21:27:57 GMT -5
Nice looking rifle!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2017 21:56:15 GMT -5
Super nice! I really like break opens for hunting. That is the real deal for sure.
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Post by deadeer on Jun 25, 2017 22:05:29 GMT -5
Nice looking gun. 40cal isnt legal in my state of IN, so I never got too excited about one. Have seen nothing but happy shooters with one.
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Post by hillbill on Jun 26, 2017 3:21:56 GMT -5
I never got too excited about a .40 with the bullet choices out there but I see good things on the horizon so I decided to do it on a break action.
when welding the lug and barrel thimbles I siphoned water through the barrel and it never even got hot, it worked really well, when it's done I will take some pics before I put it back together hopefully for the last time.
My goal in the end is to push a 275-300 grn bullet 2700+ safely, with a 9/16" plug and a 1.155 barrel shank I think there is enough meat to get it done if the ole shoulder can stand the recoil.
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Post by gd357 on Jun 26, 2017 4:10:59 GMT -5
Heck of a pretty gun! Can't wait to hear how it shoots!
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Post by jimbob on Jun 26, 2017 7:16:50 GMT -5
Looking good Bill
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Post by YankeeReb on Jun 26, 2017 7:30:32 GMT -5
Nice. Good idea to run water through the barrel while tig welding on it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 7:58:55 GMT -5
Very nice gun Bill!
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Post by dennis on Jun 26, 2017 8:08:09 GMT -5
I never got too excited about a .40 with the bullet choices out there but I see good things on the horizon so I decided to do it on a break action. when welding the lug and barrel thimbles I siphoned water through the barrel and it never even got hot, it worked really well, when it's done I will take some pics before I put it back together hopefully for the last time. My goal in the end is to push a 275-300 grn bullet 2700+ safely, with a 9/16" plug and a 1.155 barrel shank I think there is enough meat to get it done if the ole shoulder can stand the recoil. I am a retired plumber but you have taken it to a different level with the water through the barrel for a preventative of over heating the metal. Awesome work! |
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Post by Cheytac on Jun 26, 2017 19:39:39 GMT -5
I"ll take it! Send me your info
This is how this works ain't it ?
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Post by hillbill on Jun 26, 2017 20:55:22 GMT -5
ALL MINE!
base came today, gets welded on tomorrow and bead blasted hopefully. Jeff sent me the die today so I should fire it up friday with any luck.
will start with 240 CEBs and then some 300s when they arrive, I have my fingers crossed..
IF this thing is a shooter I will keep it til I die! has been a fun project but I don't think I would do it again. PAIN IN THE RUMP
Matter of fact I have a name for this rig, PITA
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Post by Hank on Jun 27, 2017 6:16:21 GMT -5
Looks like it came together pretty good. I do believe it will be a shooter.
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Post by doug136 on Jun 27, 2017 8:11:53 GMT -5
Lol i absolutely love the name!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 9:46:20 GMT -5
Bill, do you feel that the addition of a brake on this break open helps reduce the negative affects of recoil on the scope?
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Post by hillbill on Jun 27, 2017 21:14:00 GMT -5
It's done!
the base is welded on, don't look the best but I think it will work all the same. bead blasted and cleaned it up, it's hammer time this weekend!
Yes Steve I think the brake will lessen the stress on the scope and the shooter.
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Post by hammer on Jun 28, 2017 0:26:13 GMT -5
Great project Bill, I bet she will shoot as good as you have invisioned and you might have to change the name to PITABWI ( but worth it).
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Post by Richard on Jun 28, 2017 16:41:20 GMT -5
Very nice rig Bill!
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Post by hillbill on Jun 28, 2017 20:15:19 GMT -5
it's bore sighted and ready to fire  the scope is bright and clear, turrets are very tactile and are easily heard, the biggest thing I noticed when I first picked it up is the eye relief, mucho! I clamped it down and spun it up a good ways while on the bull it moved with every click and returned to the bull when zeroed out. the reticle will be a nice reticle for hunting, a little heavy for target work but this is a hunting scope. so far I'm impressed but who knows? the guns weighs 10 lbs 3 oz as pictured with the heavy Leupold QRW rings, they will be replaced with something lighter soon, it's all I had lying around at the moment. Just came in from outside, the scope gathers light very well, it will work til very last light for sure.  |
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