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The similarly titled thread in reloading got me thinking we need a thread here for projects in the shop.
I bought new low rings for my 40X. They are for Picatinny, and my bases are weaver. I was aggravated (this was my third try at getting the rings right) so I took a file to the bases and opened up the slots to accept the rings. It was pretty easy and turned out really good.
I also mounted a Super Sniper scope to my Savage .22 that had gone back for warranty work.
Finally, I tried the new thermal laminator my wife bought me and put together some new dope cards.
What did you do?
Great-Kazoo
12-27-2013, 09:29
Stared out the window, while arm wrestling this head cold.
TheBelly
12-27-2013, 09:59
Dreamed of what I was going to do with my 'recently re-gifted back to me' R700 SA .243.
I moved my Vortex back a little bit to make sure I wasn't stretching my neck for proper eye relief, and to make sure everything was level before my anti cant level comes on Monday! And I also made a new Kydex cheek riser that I angled to the right just a little bit so my eye would be aligned with the optic without tilting my head. Hope it works. Then I drank a bunch of beer.
Stuck a 5-25 on my Barrett 50. Hopefully going to get it sighted in soon.
I have a buttload of 50 plinking ammo loaded up.
Stuck a 5-25 on my Barrett 50. Hopefully going to get it sighted in soon.
I have a buttload of 50 plinking ammo loaded up.
If you get bored, you should post up a picture you posted a while back. It's you shooting a fifty-cal prone and there is a fireball the size of my truck. That was an awesome picture.
.50 cal and plinking are two words you don't usually associate with each other.
TheBelly
12-27-2013, 11:00
Unless you're Hoser.
.50 cal and plinking are two words you don't usually associate with each other.
Unless you're Hoser.
Yep, this^^...
.50 cal and plinking are two words you don't usually associate with each other.
Plinking as in ammo that is pretty much only half a minute of car door accurate. Add to that the inaccuracy of the Barrett 82 and its pretty much minute or car door past 600-800 yards.
Fun to shoot is about it.
Today I put a 556 Tactical Stryker Compensator on my wife's AR. She likes the way it looks, I hope it works.
BPTactical
12-27-2013, 19:52
Threaded 3 barrels, mounted a bipod rail on a Winchester, sandblasted two barrels, tuned and polished a 1911 extractor and changed the sacked recoil spring, cleaned a Remington 721 and took in 3 new jobs.
jerrymrc
12-27-2013, 21:40
Threaded 3 barrels, mounted a bipod rail on a Winchester, sandblasted two barrels, tuned and polished a 1911 extractor and changed the sacked recoil spring, cleaned a Remington 721 and took in 3 new jobs.
That means your employed. BTW, hows it going?[Flower]
BPTactical
12-27-2013, 23:50
BTW, hows it going?[Flower]
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Ha. That pretty much sums it up, doesn't it? [Coffee]
paddywagon
12-28-2013, 10:26
Installed new sights on a slide, installed a new tube on a Benelli M4, and spent some time polishing receiver rails on my MG34 semi I am building.
[Hyper][Hyper][Hyper][Hyper][Shock][Censor][Censor][Awesom]
Another Occupational Tourette's sufferer...
I chronographed my 40X in the shop today. I'd shot Eley Target through my Savage and got 1,044 fps. The 40X was giving me more like 1,07 fps today. Different lots for sure, but the barrel may also be faster. It's 6" longer.
The bullet hitting the steel was LOUD!
7 shots, SD = 5, 1073 fps average.
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Tim, have you ever thought about using one of the .22 bullet traps?
http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Bullet-Trap-Rimfire-Only/dp/B0013R4DBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388260225&sr=8-1&keywords=.22+bullet+trap
Tim, have you ever thought about using one of the .22 bullet traps?
http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Bullet-Trap-Rimfire-Only/dp/B0013R4DBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388260225&sr=8-1&keywords=.22+bullet+trap
I am now. Shooting at steel made a huge mess.
gnihcraes
12-28-2013, 21:23
I am now. Shooting at steel made a huge mess.
build one out of those sealant bars from home depot. Few bucks and it works great. Stops 38, 9mm too. Started out as a pellet gun trap, but works great for the other calibers.
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build one out of those sealant bars from home depot. Few bucks and it works great. Stops 38, 9mm too. Started out as a pellet gun trap, but works great for the other calibers.
38607
More information, please! I swept and vacuumed lead for an hour...
Got my bubble level on today!
Great-Kazoo
12-29-2013, 16:39
scored one of these years ago , at a garage sale. outside of the squirrel cage rear section, it's fairly easy to fab one up.
http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4982210512552637&pid=15.1
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http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.5015870195630362&pid=15.1
Hollow out a section of the wall. Insert an AR500 steel plate. Fill the void with sand and cover with sheet rock followed with a sheet of ballistic rubber. Attach your target over that and you will have an indoor range for rimfire ammunition. Put a poster or calendar over the area when you aren't shooting and no one will be the wiser.
Obviously you could get fancy and leave access panels above and below your target area where you could dump, sift and replace the sand for lead recovery.
I think if you made the sand void 8" to 10" deep you could shoot most centerfire ammunition without much impact on your steel plate. Build an access panel on the exterior wall and you could periodically change your steel plate.
Ventilation and lighting seem to be the biggest problems with indoor shooting.
Great-Kazoo
12-29-2013, 19:14
Exhaust fan behind you, one venting outside, from the side's of target impact.
TheBelly
01-04-2014, 17:00
I fixed a broken gun.
My LMT MWS decided to implode, throwing the buffer retaining pin into the bolt carrier and thus locking the bolt to the rear. I had to get at it through the back door. Buffer tube removal ensued.
buffer re-install happened.
Tomorrow will tell whether or not it worked.
I had to get at it through the back door. Buffer tube removal ensued.
You're doing on purpose, aren't you?
TheBelly
01-05-2014, 07:38
Yah, the only way to remove that BCG is by removing the buffer tube.
Thursday, cleaned and stowed the big game hunting gear, broke out the waterfowl and pheasant hunting gear. Friday I butchered the kid's elk, yesterday I made 60 pounds of breakfast sausage.
Limited GM
01-05-2014, 19:47
Spent all weekend building the wife a chicken house and finished up by shooting a big staple into my thumb. Sucked big time.
Marine24
01-06-2014, 06:56
Installed a Timney picatinny rail on a Model 16 build and installed Timney scope mounts on the Model 11 build. Next up is installing a Manner's T stock on the Model 11 and bedding the action.
gnihcraes
01-06-2014, 21:43
Fixed up my new to me 3 wheeled old timers electric scooter. Waiting on the batteries to arrive in a week or so.
Grant H.
01-07-2014, 21:14
Measuring rifles for scope ring height.
A very expensive box is on the way for 6 of my toys. Gotta get rings ordered to go with...
Oh, and cleaned the bench after the TacSol Savage MKII project.
Its been a busy gun fiddling week for me....
Monday - Milled slide on new competition gun, welded magwell onto the frame, and cut new notches in three rear sights, sand blasted and prepped sights for cerakote
Tuesday - deburred frame and slide on new competition gun, sand blasted frame and slide to prep for hard chrome
Wednesday - Dropped off frame & slide at hard chrome place, Rebuilt some competition mags, cleaned competition gun. Installed front/rear sights on two M&P slides
Thursday - Trigger job on an M&P 40
Friday - Process brass and reload about 1200 rounds of .40 ammo
I put an engine in a Goldwing...
Its been a busy gun fiddling week for me....
Monday - Milled slide on new competition gun, welded magwell onto the frame, and cut new notches in three rear sights, sand blasted and prepped sights for cerakote
Tuesday - deburred frame and slide on new competition gun, sand blasted frame and slide to prep for hard chrome
Wednesday - Dropped off frame & slide at hard chrome place, Rebuilt some competition mags, cleaned competition gun. Installed front/rear sights on two M&P slides
Thursday - Trigger job on an M&P 40
Friday - Process brass and reload about 1200 rounds of .40 ammo
What local company is applying hard chrome? I have a frame I'd like to have done.
Denver Metal Finishing - www.denvermetalfinishing.com
Denver Metal Finishing - www.denvermetalfinishing.com (http://www.denvermetalfinishing.com)
Ah! Thanks Cha-Lee. We actually deal with those guys and never thought to ask. Duuhhh.....
Took off a Harris 9"-12" and put on a 6"-9" bipod on my "long range" gun.
About 3/4 of the way through making 100 pounds of Elk burger.
Just pulled the engine out of an XR200R...45 minutes from fully assembled to on the bench.
After shooting Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I had 7 dirty guns. I got through 3 of them last night.
Put the rusty fuel tank generator back together and got it fired up with a temporary tank.
Now I just need to media blast the rust outta the tank. That would be simpler if I had a media blaster.
Need to run and get a carb rebuild kit for the snowblower so I can get that back in action. Tecumseh sucks for using soft float valve seats instead of a soft point valve.
TheBelly
01-20-2014, 13:02
After shooting Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I had 7 dirty guns. I got through 3 of them last night.
You clean your guns?
You clean your guns?
It's a new thing for me. Truth be told, I'll probably only clean half of them. Or maybe just those that are already done. Yup, that's the ticket.
I had to clean one since there were broken parts rattling around inside it.
I installed a JP adjustable gas block on my precision AR today. The gas is controlled by a set screw, but there is no provision for locking the screw. The instructions say you might want to use locktite. Might? Really? It would shake itself out in 10 rounds if you didn't lock it down. I want to be able to turn the gas off on this thing, so I don't want it glued in permanently. I think I'm going to try to find a set screw with the nylon locking insert and try that.
On the plus side, the adjusting screw just happened to line up perfectly with a slot in the free float rail so I'll be able to adjust it without taking the rail off.
You might try to find some of that orange loctite the bike manufacturers are so fond of, it locks the threads, but never really hardens to the point that it's difficult to turn the fastener with the appropriate tool.
Put a new forearm on an AR. Lightweight, only the necessary rail sections, and it should make the perfect (yeah, RIGHT!) 3-gun machine for me. I decided I needed a longer barrel, (than the 14.5 I was using) and a platform for a soon to be purchased 1-4x scope to replace the Eotech holographic I was using. Of course, the Eotech worked just fine last Sunday...go figure. It just seemed like I could've used a bit of magnification.
Oh, and put the holster, new AR mag double mag pouch and handgun mag holder on the new belt.
BPTactical
03-21-2014, 18:45
You might try to find some of that orange loctite the bike manufacturers are so fond of, it locks the threads, but never really hardens to the point that it's difficult to turn the fastener with the appropriate tool.
Otherwise known as "VibraTite". It works well but is not suited for elevated temp plus you apply it to the fastener beforehand and have to allow it to dry before assembly. Great stuff, I just wouldn't use it on a GB, stick with red Loctite or Rocksett.
Put a new forearm on an AR. Lightweight, only the necessary rail sections, and it should make the perfect (yeah, RIGHT!) 3-gun machine for me. I decided I needed a longer barrel, (than the 14.5 I was using) and a platform for a soon to be purchased 1-4x scope to replace the Eotech holographic I was using. Of course, the Eotech worked just fine last Sunday...go figure. It just seemed like I could've used a bit of magnification.
Oh, and put the holster, new AR mag double mag pouch and handgun mag holder on the new belt.
Okay, took the new forearm OFF the AR, as the gas block had loosened and moved enough to impede the flow of gas to the gas key. Not good. Drilled dimples in the barrel and re-installed the GB with VibraTite. We'll see, if this doesn't do it, it's going to be a cut-off wheel to the original FSB and put that bad-boy back on. That or MarkCO's side clamp GB.
I did get the new MBUS on the forearm. And moved the scope mount back one slot.
And re-filled the mags I used in the past two weeks. And loaded some M&P15-22 mags with the suppressor .22lr ammo I scored in the last couple of days. And put away the 1000 rnds of .40 S&W I just received. And took the holster, handgun dual mag carrier and AR mag double pouch off the new belt and installed them on the newer new belt. And installed the new lock on the downstairs gunsafe.
Busy day.
TheBelly
03-24-2014, 21:18
Okay, took the new forearm OFF the AR, as the gas block had loosened and moved enough to impede the flow of gas to the gas key. Not good. Drilled dimples in the barrel and re-installed the GB with VibraTite. We'll see, if this doesn't do it, it's going to be a cut-off wheel to the original FSB and put that bad-boy back on. That or MarkCO's side clamp GB.
I did get the new MBUS on the forearm. And moved the scope mount back one slot.
And re-filled the mags I used in the past two weeks. And loaded some M&P15-22 mags with the suppressor .22lr ammo I scored in the last couple of days. And put away the 1000 rnds of .40 S&W I just received. And took the holster, handgun dual mag carrier and AR mag double pouch off the new belt and installed them on the newer new belt. And installed the new lock on the downstairs gunsafe.
Busy day.
Just get MarkCO's gas block and never worry about it again.
Yeah, that's what Mark said! Of course if I did that I wouldn't have had to be in the shop last night, and would have had to sit around and watch TV. Ugh, no thanks.
Drilled the holes for the rear sight screws in the 870, then found out that I didn't have a 6-40 tap. Unbelievable! I'll have one tomorrow! Two, most likely. Just in case.
So, I just drilled a hole for a pin in the front sight, rumor has it the adhesive Trijicon sends can't take the heat. I'll epoxy it AND pin it. I'm tired of doing things twice.
Update! 6-40 taps are made of "unobtainium". So, I came home and searched for an alternative solution. When I discovered that Trijicon had supplied one 6/32 and one 6-40 screw, the solution became obvious. Full write-up in the "sights and optics" forum.
I modified two AI magazines to take a slightly longer COAL today. Easy.
TheBelly
04-16-2014, 07:20
I figured out why I was getting really high ES and SD in the rounds for my LMT. That's all I've done, really, in the last month.
BPTactical
04-16-2014, 10:13
Too much to list, trying to play catch up from being out of town last week.
Too much to list, trying to play catch up from being out of town last week.
That'll teach you to take a little time off.
Great-Kazoo
04-16-2014, 16:23
Reinstalled the wood on my 357 that zteknik refinished & Bert threaded for my suppressor.
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Unboxed a new crankshaft today. Yay.
(No, neither one of those happy fellows is me. I'm behind the camera.)
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ChunkyMonkey
04-16-2014, 18:47
Reinstalled the wood on my 357 that zteknik refinished & Bert threaded for my suppressor.
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is that the same rossi?
Great-Kazoo
04-16-2014, 18:53
is that the same rossi?
Yes. Bobby does a very nice job.
Now Ray is gonna brag about the size of his "crank"...
Now Ray is gonna brag about the size of his "crank"...
You should see my rod. Heck, if you're nice I might even let you handle my nuts.
[Coffee]
buffalobo
04-16-2014, 19:57
Unboxed a new crankshaft today. Yay.
(No, neither one of those happy fellows is me. I'm behind the camera.)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/rjs1970/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps25cccfe3.jpg
Waukesha? Compressors?
Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain.
Caterpillar. Power side crank. The compressor is an Ariel unit. Not going into that right now.
Yes. Bobby does a very nice job.
Thank you [Flower]
It really looks good all put together.
Sure is a change of pace doing a real stock instead of AK plywood...[Coffee]
buffalobo
04-17-2014, 05:03
Caterpillar. Power side crank. The compressor is an Ariel unit. Not going into that right now.
:cool:
Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain.
Great-Kazoo
04-17-2014, 05:26
Thank you [Flower]
It really looks good all put together.
Sure is a change of pace doing a real stock instead of AK plywood...[Coffee]
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drift_g35
04-17-2014, 11:15
Some spring cleaning. Going to do the 2000 round challenge in these.
Not too dirty but has still been awhile since i've cleaned it.
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And Clean
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drift_g35
04-17-2014, 11:17
P226 Combat
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And Clean, havent noticed the heat coloring, is that from manufacturing or from firing it?
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drift_g35
04-17-2014, 11:19
And finally completely tore down my Benchmade Adamas to clean, it was filthy. Sorry no after/clean pictures.
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duke_39a
04-17-2014, 15:35
I figured out why I was getting really high ES and SD in the rounds for my LMT. That's all I've done, really, in the last month.
What was the issue? Curious as I have the same gun with the 16" 308 barrel.
HoneyBadger
04-18-2014, 09:28
Thank you [Flower]
It really looks good all put together.
Sure is a change of pace doing a real stock instead of AK plywood...[Coffee]
Very nice work Bobby!
Very nice work Bobby!
Thanks Dave :)
Now I want to get me one of them lever guns..[facepalm]
TheBelly
04-19-2014, 23:13
What was the issue? Curious as I have the same gun with the 16" 308 barrel.
Neck tension and mis-matched internal case capacity.
Today I figured out that even though the max OAL of the PMag is 2.810", the max OAL for my particular bullet/barrel combo is 2.846". So much for loading off the lands. I mean, who cuts a chamber like that? LMT does, apparently. I guess I'm going to have to call them and figure out a solution.
Installed a brass nock rest on daughter's bow, and rehandled the same shovel, TWICE. Then set up the tent and camped in the back yard. Oh yeah, I dug out EVERY shrub around my side yards and some of the front yard.
Cleaned the PPQ and AR used in the 3gun Saturday at Pawnee. Found out why the 870 was jamming up. Cleaned that too, and polished the chamber. (That wasn't why it was jamming.) Turns out SOME of my 12ga reloads were a bit wide at the very base, just above the rim. They jammed into the chamber and locked up pretty good. Other reloads and factory loads were fine. I've got cases and cases of factory loads so apparently that's what will be used from now on!
Finishing up the new shed/shop/man-cave. Was eating dinner outside w/ the family, started getting a little chilly. Moved wheelbarrows and ladder out, picked up the tables and chairs and ate "indoors".
I measured the depth to the lands on my precision AR. The round count is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500. The lands eroded away 0.068" in that time. There's no way to seat the bullet far enough out to get within 0.020" of the lands and still fit in the magazine, but I loaded 10 that way anyway. I'll just single feed them. I'm interested to see if they shoot any better than the stuff loaded to mag length.
BPTactical
04-22-2014, 13:42
Had a few folks over the other day, they moved the lathe and did some more organizing of the shop. Belt on lathe needs replacing, measured specs, now to replace with a link belt.
Let me know how you like the link belt
Great-Kazoo
04-22-2014, 15:03
Let me know how you like the link belt
Once find an affordable [under $80] one i'll lyk. Plan B is to raise the plate the motor sits on to allow use of smaller sized belt.
Fixed a tumbler that had melted a wire.
Built a dozen handguards, 2 AR22 uppers, 2 300BO uppers and 1 18" Competition upper.
Mounted and balanced 11 motorcycle tires, did 2 oil changes, installed a battery in a Ducati Multistrada. Now I get to do steering head bearings on a Road King. Oh joy.
Tried out the 45 degree offset mounts for some BUIS on an AR. They were too close-in for use with the scope. Back to trying to find some extended ones. Well, ONE extended one, I have ONE, but need two.
Cleaned and inspected the new PPQ in 9mm. I've got a .40 one for sale now. Logged in the two LCPs and cleaned and function tested the one I might use as a BUG. When the trophy wife got her LCP, she wanted something that would keep it upright and ready for action in her purse. I found a Hunter leather holster that is actually intended for pocket carry. It presents a flat piece on the outside so it doesn't print in the pocket. (Made in Westminster, or Thornton or something, amazing...) .
So, I have a Smith Bodyguard 380, and the holster said it was for the BG380, so I tried both, the BG380 one actually works for both, but the LCP conceals better in the BG380 holster. Just an FYI for y'all.
AND, cleaned and functioned tested the new Remmy VersaMax 12ga. Nice shotgun, can't wait to try it out at the range.
Then, I looked at the reloaders, and said "All be bak", just like the Terminator. I'm sure it was impressed.
I measured the depth to the lands on my precision AR. The round count is somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500. The lands eroded away 0.068" in that time. There's no way to seat the bullet far enough out to get within 0.020" of the lands and still fit in the magazine, but I loaded 10 that way anyway. I'll just single feed them. I'm interested to see if they shoot any better than the stuff loaded to mag length.
We ran the test yesterday. The conditions weren't great as the wind was up pretty good. There didn't appear to be a lick of difference between the two. Both shot into groups a little less than 1/2". Good enough for me.
Built a new upper for an Army SF guy out of Texas. Nordic barrel, NSR 16.7 Noveske rail, SF QA muzzle break, one off adjustable gas block, NiBx BCG, BCM CH. Shot first 5 shots grouped 69s into 0.8" at 100 yards. Rounds 60-64 were 5 69s into 0.4" at 100 yards.
Great-Kazoo
04-26-2014, 12:07
Mounted and balanced 11 motorcycle tires, did 2 oil changes, installed a battery in a Ducati Multistrada. Now I get to do steering head bearings on a Road King. Oh joy.
you install a zirk fitting in the steering head/ neck, while in there?
you install a zirk fitting in the steering head/ neck, while in there?
Nah...Tapered rollers with synthetic grease. On this thing, nobody is ever going to strip enough crap off to service the bearings anyway. I'll have about 4 hours in it before it goes all the way back together with the windshield and all the chrome geegaws...
Great-Kazoo
04-26-2014, 14:30
Nah...Tapered rollers with synthetic grease. On this thing, nobody is ever going to strip enough crap off to service the bearings anyway. I'll have about 4 hours in it before it goes all the way back together with the windshield and all the chrome geegaws...
We'd come in off the right side, drill and tap when the bikes were set up, during PDI. You give a bagger rider a quote and they get that glazed over look. How Much? It's a touring mc not some 50cc pit bike.
Put new Dawson Precision front FO sights on a PPQ and a M&P-22.
On the 3gun AR, shimmed a Magpul rear flip up sight on a 45 degree mount, to see if I can get it to line up with the front sight.
Great-Kazoo
05-02-2014, 21:25
broke down the 45, to get the lead out. Gonna try the 50/50 white (oops) pigment deficient vinegar and H2O2 mix.
encorehunter
05-03-2014, 05:26
Removed the factory trigger from my Removed 700 and replaced it with a Timney 510. Even though the factory trigger had been worked on, the Timney feels sooooo much better.
I took the loaner scope I was using off and remounted my Nightforce which just arrived back from the factory after it's checkup. It received a clean bill of health.
Incidentally, it came back absolutely spotless. That scope is outdoors a lot, and it often comes home absolutely filthy. I assumed they'd clean it up a bit, but it came back looking like a brand new scope. There weren't even any ring marks. Pretty great customer service from NF.
TheBelly
05-03-2014, 22:10
I learned how to use a lathe, drill press, and various other electric tools.
i made my own muzzle brake today.
skullybones
05-04-2014, 18:55
I learned how to use a lathe, drill press, and various other electric tools.
i made my own muzzle brake today.
That's awesome! It's always cool to see guys interested in metalworking. Any pictures to share?
Welding a bed frame together for camping.
Tinelement
05-04-2014, 19:28
This has been one of our babies for the last 2.5 yrs. Delivered it back to the owner on Friday. Bittersweet!
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/978DE30B-E965-45CD-8B4B-358E36DD6DE5.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/978DE30B-E965-45CD-8B4B-358E36DD6DE5.jpg.html)
BPTactical
05-04-2014, 19:38
This has been one of our babies for the last 2.5 yrs. Delivered it back to the owner on Friday. Bittersweet!
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/978DE30B-E965-45CD-8B4B-358E36DD6DE5.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/978DE30B-E965-45CD-8B4B-358E36DD6DE5.jpg.html)
Niiiiice!
TheBelly
05-04-2014, 21:30
That's awesome! It's always cool to see guys interested in metalworking. Any pictures to share?
We used an existing brake as a mold/master copy. I learned how to cut, drill, tap, mold on a lathe, etc. it was fun!
Heres the side.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af70/thebelly925/BCFE0FEE-5FA0-44A6-8269-C42C05EF5ED0_zpsirlqcm5q.jpg
Here's the top.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af70/thebelly925/BB12CD5E-CD9E-4504-B600-171850C67E01_zpsy8werzr3.jpg
This is my attempt to radius an edge to knock the sharp corner off the back of the brake.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af70/thebelly925/FB0DF46B-237B-414C-A9F2-58BE7DE2B331_zpsncr0ywb0.jpg
HoneyBadger
05-04-2014, 21:42
looks pretty good Belly! now you just need to open up a shop that sells "Tactical sniper-only recoil killers" or something so tacticool that all the mall ninjas will have to pony up $100+ for one. ????? Profit!
Opened up the loading gate on the Versa Max and ordered an extended lifter. I also polished the inside of the mag tube.
Yesterday I customized my Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec. I installed an Ed Brown trigger, sear, thumb safety and hammer, a Smith and Alexander beaver tail, flat main spring housing and Wolf springs, along with a full length guide rod. I did a .220 frame radius to fit the grip safety. I'm real happy with the way the frame radius turned out on a parkerized finish. I just touched up the exposed steel with cold blue. Also did a trigger tune as well.
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buffalobo
05-13-2014, 11:54
Yesterday I customized my Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec. I installed an Ed Brown trigger, sear, thumb safety and hammer, a Smith and Alexander beaver tail, flat main spring housing and Wolf springs, along with a full length guide rod. I did a .220 frame radius to fit the grip safety. I'm real happy with the way the frame radius turned out on a parkerized finish. I just toughed up the exposed steel with cold blue. Also did a trigger tune as well.
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And all we get is one little partial pic?
Liking those grips by the way.
sent from my electronic ball and chain
Building a shelf for a drive up window.
I was just trying to show off my "frame radius" work, with a close up. Here's a pic I did today with it's siblings.
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buffalobo
05-13-2014, 20:00
I was just trying to show off my "frame radius" work, with a close up. Here's a pic I did today with it's siblings.
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Kewl, very well done. Excuse me while I wipe the drool from the keyboard. [Beer]
Tinelement
05-14-2014, 21:04
Up to 32' of welding on this 46 hood. Took the center seam out, lengthened, pancaked, then took out the side vents. It's not done yet.....
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/13EB3E65-1041-4A8E-9816-86C3C5FAB46B.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/13EB3E65-1041-4A8E-9816-86C3C5FAB46B.jpg.html)
Missed a spot there.
j/k
Cool work.
TheBelly
05-14-2014, 22:15
looks pretty good Belly! now you just need to open up a shop that sells "Tactical sniper-only recoil killers" or something so tacticool that all the mall ninjas will have to pony up $100+ for one. ????? Profit!
The brake is very effective. And loud. So loud.
buffalobo
05-18-2014, 16:05
Finally got to spend a little time in my own shop today.
Two target stands to go with the one I built last year.
Gen 2 little bigger and heavier, still easy to handle. Still need to drill hole for stake for those stupid windy days when ya just gotta shoot.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/vyruvyvy.jpg
sent from my electronic ball and chain
Well, I finally cut out a piece of steel for filling in the lifter gap in my Versamax 3gun shotgun. And I talked to a neighbor that has a welder...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/lifter1_zpsce60d245.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/lifter1_zpsce60d245.jpg.html)
I bought a replacement lifter that was supposedly for the VersaMax as well as the Benelli M something or other. Well, yeah, it works, but it's too short! So, back to the welding bit.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/lifter2_zps1fd9c0a2.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/lifter2_zps1fd9c0a2.jpg.html)
The lifter is at the neighbors for welding! Can't hardly wait to get it into the gun. I'm really bummed the Benelli one is so short. It worked, but it was far from ideal. Anybody need a Benelli lifter?
jerrymrc
05-24-2014, 13:50
Up to 32' of welding on this 46 hood. Took the center seam out, lengthened, pancaked, then took out the side vents. It's not done yet.....
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/13EB3E65-1041-4A8E-9816-86C3C5FAB46B.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/13EB3E65-1041-4A8E-9816-86C3C5FAB46B.jpg.html)
I could not do that all day. I still remember all the welding/grinding/finishing when I did the 80 or so trim holes on my wagon or the quarter I butt welded on the GTO. Looks great BTW.
"I could not do that all day. I still remember all the welding/grinding/finishing when I did the 80 or so trim holes on my wagon or the quarter I butt welded on the GTO. Looks great BTW."
Reminds me of building the fibreglas cowling on my plane. I thought it would never end. When you finally get it all done, you ALMOST forget what went into making it look that good. Almost.
But back to the shop today...Finally took apart the .22lr suppressor for cleaning. Wow, I knew .22 was dirty, but dang!
Started fence. Learn to build a gate next.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qHrzbOieFPg/U4FGU0MBVaI/AAAAAAAAJtg/y3Q5JHCS2Xs/w999-h562-no/20140524_192316_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V6ZmCU6Npic/U4FGS7aSkKI/AAAAAAAAJtU/XoUkap2z90c/w999-h562-no/20140524_192336_Richtone%2528HDR%2529.jpg
TheBelly
05-27-2014, 20:52
Adjustable gas block has an install date....
I had a bag full of about a gallon of old, dirty, dusty corn cob media. I was holding the bag in the air and spinning it around so I could tie the top of the bag to throw it away. I spun too hard and ripped a hole in the bag with my finger, and just stood there as the bag untwisted and sprayed my entire garage with dirty corn cob media like a fertilizer spreader.
Well, Irving, I can't beat that. Your life sucks right now. Better luck next life!
Great-Kazoo
05-31-2014, 19:21
Messed around with a 1908? Savage 30-30 lever action and Remington 25Rem, pump action. They're C&R so thinking about dumping them. Kind of pissed my cousins K98 BCD 1944 marked, with intact Nazi Eagles, was sporterized, back in 1950 something. Clean unit, maybe turn it in to a 243 or 270.
TheBelly
05-31-2014, 22:52
I swapped out the stock gas block on my LaRue for a Syrac adjustable that I bought from Jim.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af70/thebelly925/6F8F6CFA-2B17-4308-9F72-A7F99CAD094E_zpslcl2igfv.jpg
it works very well, and now I've got a pretty quiet hog slayer. It still shoots very well.
i have to modify my load by about .3 gr less just to alleviate some pressure that showed itself on my brass.
Great-Kazoo
06-01-2014, 07:16
I swapped out the stock gas block on my LaRue for a Syrac adjustable that I bought from Jim.
http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af70/thebelly925/6F8F6CFA-2B17-4308-9F72-A7F99CAD094E_zpslcl2igfv.jpg
it works very well, and now I've got a pretty quiet hog slayer. It still shoots very well.
i have to modify my load by about .3 gr less just to alleviate some pressure that showed itself on my brass.
Good to see it worked for ya. You cooking any of those hogs?
TheBelly
06-01-2014, 09:39
Nope. I donate it to the local food bank.
Dunecrazzy
06-04-2014, 20:38
Got my wheels yesterday
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q515/24hoursewerandplumbing/7d482b1bd798ec9731d3146337e88e68.jpg
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q515/24hoursewerandplumbing/d57b59505b7a9b7f66c7f859d9883c67.jpg
Great-Kazoo
06-04-2014, 22:30
Got my wheels yesterday
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q515/24hoursewerandplumbing/7d482b1bd798ec9731d3146337e88e68.jpg
http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q515/24hoursewerandplumbing/d57b59505b7a9b7f66c7f859d9883c67.jpg
OH FVKIN YES! Where did you score the cannon ? Wonder if my lathe can chuck a piece of iron that round mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
hghclsswhitetrsh
06-04-2014, 22:58
Man that cannon is from kazoo's era. Nice!
Haha haha burn!
I didnt think the Chinese had invented gunpowder yet when Jim was young.
Sent from my subconscious mind.
Dunecrazzy
06-05-2014, 06:39
OH FVKIN YES! Where did you score the cannon ? Wonder if my lathe can chuck a piece of iron that round mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmMy cousin knows a guy that had it for many years Made mention he wanted to sale it. It's a 12 - PDR. Mountain howitzer.
Great-Kazoo
06-05-2014, 08:24
Man that cannon is from kazoo's era. Nice!
Mid way through. I remember when you couldn't move them.
Haha haha burn!
I didnt think the Chinese had invented gunpowder yet when Jim was young.
Sent from my subconscious mind.
Enjoy your pasta, hater;)
TheBelly
06-05-2014, 09:37
started developing the plan of action for my new AR pistol.
holy crap This thing better be awesome!!!
Enjoy your pasta, hater;)
Wife only feeds me whole wheat (low carb) pasta. [Puke]
HoneyBadger
06-05-2014, 13:37
Wife only feeds me whole wheat (low carb) pasta. [Puke]
Try brown-rice pasta. Healthier, AND it tastes exactly like any regular pasta. Find it at Costco.
Me and a friend made a Kydex cheek rest for a Savage MK 2 FV-SR. Turned out pretty good for only spending $15. Still need to cut some slots in the rest so it can adjust up and down.
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Rucker61
07-28-2014, 09:48
Try brown-rice pasta. Healthier, AND it tastes exactly like any regular pasta. Find it at Costco.
Indeed. My kids prefer it, and so do I.
Great-Kazoo
07-28-2014, 12:37
Try brown-rice pasta. Healthier, AND it tastes exactly like any regular pasta. Find it at Costco.
Indeed. My kids prefer it, and so do I.
This is turning from a What you Do in the SHOP. To Why'd you eat that Slop? thread
Well, my rifle parts are arriving Monday, as per usual when I've got nothing to do on the weekend. I decided I wanted a Fortis RED comp on the shorty AR, so I drilled out the weld and removed the pin from the suppressor adapter, and took the adapter off. At this point it's only a barrel, so not an NFA item. I actually called the Denver office of Batteries and Funny Excuses (BATFE) and they said separate the upper and lower and keep them in different locations to be legal with the 14.5" barrel, but I've only got this one location, so that won't work.
I also took the Lantac Dragon comp off the scoped AR, and put the suppressor adapter on that rifle. No sense in having a hush-kit if it's not on a gun! I REALLY need to just weld everything together so I stop playing "swapordinance" with these things.
So, now I've got a Dragon comp without a host...hmmm...time to build another AR!!!
I just love how this works out.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/MuzDevside_zpsa7155d85.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/MuzDevside_zpsa7155d85.jpg.html)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/MuzDevtop_zps3f391128.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/MuzDevtop_zps3f391128.jpg.html)
Me and a friend made a Kydex cheek rest for a Savage MK 2 FV-SR. Turned out pretty good for only spending $15. Still need to cut some slots in the rest so it can adjust up and down.
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Slots won't be much fun to cut after forming. Next time, let me know and I'll cut them on the CNC for you with the slots included.
That would be awesome! I dont know easy it will be to get the slots lined up equally on either side as your forming it.
Second holster I've ever attempted. Used a friends shop and tools. About 75% finished with it.
Fortunately, I was able to get the new Nordic barrel from MarkCO installed this A.M., as I DIDN'T GET HOME UNTIL 7:15 TONIGHT! Always when I have some 'smithin to do. I'm starting late tomorrow to make up for the excess overtime I accumulated today in the Springs.
So, in the A.M., I'm going to install the new MI free-float forend and the Fortis RED comp. I do believe I will be able to zero it this weekend! Wahoo!
I had to hog out the Brownell clamshell upper vice to fit my VLTOR upper, they just HAD to add some non-standard bits to it so nothing normal fits. While I'm harping on the VLTOR upper, in their infinite wisdom, they built their upper so that a normal dust-cover rod won't fit without moving the C-clip or relieving the cover at the forward end to move the C-clip aft of the bracket where it enters at the forward end. The barrel nut will hold the rod in, as designed, but the other end is left dangling in the breeze instead of fitting into the forward assist part, which is separate on this upper. Fail.
Great-Kazoo
08-06-2014, 21:52
Fortunately, I was able to get the new Nordic barrel from MarkCO installed this A.M., as I DIDN'T GET HOME UNTIL 7:15 TONIGHT! Always when I have some 'smithin to do. I'm starting late tomorrow to make up for the excess overtime I accumulated today in the Springs.
So, in the A.M., I'm going to install the new MI free-float forend and the Fortis RED comp. I do believe I will be able to zero it this weekend! Wahoo!
I had to hog out the Brownell clamshell upper vice to fit my VLTOR upper, they just HAD to add some non-standard bits to it so nothing normal fits. While I'm harping on the VLTOR upper, in their infinite wisdom, they built their upper so that a normal dust-cover rod won't fit without moving the C-clip or relieving the cover at the forward end to move the C-clip aft of the bracket where it enters at the forward end. The barrel nut will hold the rod in, as designed, but the other end is left dangling in the breeze instead of fitting into the forward assist part, which is separate on this upper. Fail.
I use one of these for upper work. Especially the spouses LH upper
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/rifle-tools/barrel-tools/ar-15-m16-reaction-rod-prod55168.aspx?psize=96
buffalobo
08-06-2014, 22:32
Me and a friend made a Kydex cheek rest for a Savage MK 2 FV-SR. Turned out pretty good for only spending $15. Still need to cut some slots in the rest so it can adjust up and down.
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Well done. Thinking I have to wade in and try this for minion #1, on his 64.
"I use one of these for upper work. Especially the spouses LH upper"
I've been looking at one of those, interesting solution. I may have to invest in one, since I seem to be incapable of stopping the building and re-building of AR's
So, Buffalobo, are you sayin' you've got more than one minion??? I really have to get some more minions.
Great-Kazoo
08-08-2014, 20:00
"I use one of these for upper work. Especially the spouses LH upper"
I've been looking at one of those, interesting solution. I may have to invest in one, since I seem to be incapable of stopping the building and re-building of AR's
You're in ft fun, stop in as needed. I have some free time on my hands.
Kazoo, that reminds me, in addition to more minions, I need me some "free time on my hands". I'm still trying to catch up with everything they left for me while I was on vacation for almost two weeks. I KNOW y'all know what that's like.
Actually, I'll be in Greeley Monday, but after that job, I need to get back to Ft. Fun for a job, then down to Castle Rock, then who knows what.
I did spend some time inventorying my misc. AR parts stash. If I'm going to build another AR, I need to try to use up some of the leftovers from other builds/rebuilds. I'm a little bit hampered by starting out with a 14.5" barrel with .625" at the gas-block. I did finally give up on the YHM forearm that I have. It had a cut-out for a FSB, but I want to run a free-float forearm a lot closer to the flash-hider/suppressor. It's starting to look like an Alpha rail. It uses the standard barrel nut and I have a couple of those. I'm going to need a QD socket and something for a flip-up Magpul front BUIS, which I also have from past excursions into the re-build fun.
I tend to use the heck out my ARs, so I'm thinking a blem Aero Precision upper and lower. Stupid low prices and the one I have on one of my 3gun carbines is excellent. They called last week and wanted to know if I wanted to be a dealer for them, but my home-based FFL business isn't close to what they would expect in volume, so I immediately gave up on the idea of asking for dealer pricing.
The whole impetus for this build is that I took the YHM flash-hider/suppressor mounts off of my two 3gun rifles and put a Lantac Dragon comp on one and a Fortis RED on the other. I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't put one of MarkCO's Gas Hawgs on this one, and then I'd have to build ANOTHER AR. Those Gas Hawgs are just rad.
Yeah, seeing a pattern here...definitely, definitely seeing a pattern...
I swapped scopes on an AR and my 40X. The AR had a 20X Super Sniper, the 40X a 16X Super Sniper. I wanted more power on the 40X for shooting down at the OTC.
In the process, I discovered the reticle on the 20X was canted a degree or so. I generally test every scope before mounting, but this one slipped past me. It doesn't matter much (I set the erector plumb, not the reticle), but it took me a few minutes to figure out what was going on.
I hit the reset button on the bench. You know, when you just have to put all the tools and stuff away so you can see the bench top, and start over. It was refreshing.
Bought a new CZ P-07 and replaced the plastic captured guide rod and hammer spring plug with stainless parts that I machined with optimized dimensions. Can't believe how much $$$ people pay for these things.
Got the suppressor mount tack-welded on as per ATF recommendations. So finished the latest build. Now I have to sit on it until next weekend to shoot it. I don't wait well.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/aerobuild2_zps4b93bfeb.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/aerobuild2_zps4b93bfeb.jpg.html)
BPTactical
08-24-2014, 21:23
Four tack welds is no longer considered "permanent" as a means of muzzle device attachment.
Silver solder with 1100 degree melting point.
Blind pin and weld.
Continuous fusion weld for at least 180 degrees of barrel circumference.
Those are the three accepted methods in the BATFE regulations.
(they shit canned the 4 tacks in 07 or 09)
Yeah, I got the message. It looks like maybe one more tack weld and I'll actually have the 180 degrees. I think that I've reached the age that most of my information is obsolete.
Hey, Bert, still trying to get a hold of you on the barrel threading for my Remmy 700 .308 with the VTR barrel...and maybe your suggestions for other options, if better.
Jeff
Kazoo, you going to be available Friday AM for a tack weld? I'm off Friday, and I'm heading out the range to do some zeroing on the .308, but could stop by to make that suppressor adapter legal.
Jeff
Great-Kazoo
08-27-2014, 21:14
Kazoo, you going to be available Friday AM for a tack weld? I'm off Friday, and I'm heading out the range to do some zeroing on the .308, but could stop by to make that suppressor adapter legal.
Jeff
My guy should be here friday 1/2 day. probably in the a.m.
Cleaned up and blued the welds on my 14.5". It's SOOOOO legal now. I feel so much safer. That EBR can't hurt anyone now. Added another 1.6" of complete safeness.
Cast 148 grain DEWC and 228 LRN. Swore at molds.
gnihcraes
08-30-2014, 20:00
build some LED light strips for emergency/camping/zombie usage.
2 inches to 16 feet or something like that. Built two four fee, one 8 feet. Can be linked together for one long section.
They will run on 7 volts to 12 and a bit more. (very dim to bright as shown)
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S6L1y_dvYCg/U_A1ZO92UqI/AAAAAAABUZ8/1jj1ajAiNM4/w1454-h818-no/20140816_185420.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JmIGFzYXe3I/U_A1FaPU4oI/AAAAAAABUAo/TSHkgE6apnM/w509-h905-no/20140816_185321.jpg
Where did you get the track you put them into?
Great-Kazoo
08-30-2014, 20:43
Where did you get the track you put them into?
Track ? Those are light sabers.
Moved the short length of forward picc. rail to the left side of my 3-gun VersaMax. That puts the front sling point on the right side, a little different for me, but it puts the picc rail on the left side, so I can reach the switch for the rail-mounted light on my forearm side for activation. All ready now for the night-zombie-3gun in Sept. Not a big fan of Zombie crap, not that it's been SO overdone, but I'm in for a night 3-gun!
Also, adjusted the comb on the long-range rifle for a better cheek-weld/scope alignment. This stuff never ends. Actually, that's a good thing. I might be inclined to watch television otherwise. Thank God for this stuff.
gnihcraes
08-31-2014, 22:32
Where did you get the track you put them into?
actually at home depot. Metal section, i think it's 3/8 x 3/8 aluminum channel x 8 feet. led strips fit great.
Pulled the paddle off my new G17 holster, and put the belt loop part on. I needed a holster that would work with a Streamlight TLR1 for the night 3-gun shoot at Pawnee in a couple of weeks. I've a mount for a light on my 3-gun shotgun and rifle, but didn't have anything for a pistol. I have a rail on my Walther PPQ, but good luck finding a holster for it with a light attached. The Glocks are my "fallback" guns for when any other pistol doesn't have a holster or whatever, because it's not a Glock. What a load of crap.
Then I went out and check out the POI on the dueling tree with the Glock. I HATE surprises at the shoots. Good news, pretty much POA/POI.
The Vortex OPMOD red dot arrived today, so it got installed on the dedicated AR. (Dedicated to suppressor duty as the YHM flash hider/suppressor mount is welded on now...thanks Kazoo). I also ordered a Giesele (sp?) trigger for this build, as the existing trigger is by far the lousiest trigger I've ever had on an AR. So, the new G trigger goes on my 3 gun scoped gun, and that trigger goes on the dedicated gun. Trickle down triggers, as it were. Black Friday is your friend when shopping for gun parts and accessories.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/vortex_zps339b40b6.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/vortex_zps339b40b6.jpg.html)
The Vortex OPMOD red dot arrived today, so it got installed on the dedicated AR. (Dedicated to suppressor duty as the YHM flash hider/suppressor mount is welded on now...thanks Kazoo). I also ordered a Giesele (sp?) trigger for this build, as the existing trigger is by far the lousiest trigger I've ever had on an AR. So, the new G trigger goes on my 3 gun scoped gun, and that trigger goes on the dedicated gun. Trickle down triggers, as it were. Black Friday is your friend when shopping for gun parts and accessories.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/vortex_zps339b40b6.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/vortex_zps339b40b6.jpg.html)
Okay, update...Shot this beast today. I was right. 4 MOA SUCKS!, but maybe only if you've been shooting 1 MOA for years. This scope is fine for close-in, fast shooting. In fact, it probably rocks for that. I tried it out on the 50 to 200 yds steel today. It did fine, but the Eotech 1 MOA I've been shooting did way better. Now, full disclosure, the Eotech was around 500 bucks, and I got the Vortex for 139 bucks. So, there ya go. It has a choice of red or green dot, and it came with the cantilever mount for that price. It's on an AR that I don't use for anything serious, but wanted an optic. The trigger on this AR is also the most pathetic excuse for a rifle trigger that I've had the misfortune to use. That is about to change, as I've got a Geissele coming to replace one of the 3-gun ARs triggers, and that Rock River trigger will bump down to this AR. So, was it worth 139 bucks? Yep. It is perfectly fine for something you would use a 4 MOA dot for. I rang some distance steels with it today. Took a bit more concentration than the 1 MOA dot, but that is to be expected.
Oh, and picked up a boatload of .223/5.56 brass at the shooting locations of the Pawnee 3-gun. I was there, and the suppressor and comps of my ARs had to cool off before putting them away. The tumbler is waiting...
Got a new Savage model 12 LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor and dropped it into an XLR chassis. Can't wait to shoot er'!
Got a new Savage model 12 LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor and dropped it into an XLR chassis. Can't wait to shoot er'!
Don't tease us. Pull out that cell phone and take a picture.
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Holy hell that thing looks long. Looks good. [Awesom]
Holy hell that thing looks long. Looks good. [Awesom]
Thanks man! Can't wait to take er' out!
Holy hell that thing looks long. Looks good. [Awesom]
It's so he can rest it on the passenger side window sill without getting out of the driver seat.
It's so he can rest it on the passenger side window sill without getting out of the driver seat.
Man, that's genius![Beer]
I disassembled my .300 BLK SBR for about the fifth time and increased the size of the gas port in the barrel. Again. I'm sure hoping I got it right this time.
TheBelly
01-10-2015, 17:15
i tried to install an adjustable gas block on my AR pistol. the measurements just didn't line up, though. Back to the old one!
I FINALLY put my name and mag ID nr. on all of my AR mags. Now, I've never had a mag failure, but if I do, I will want to identify the guilty party. Oh, and did the Walther PPQ mags too, while I was at it.
Elmer's "Painters" paint pen in white did the trick. I've used it on airplane tires, and numerous other firearms uses. (Think sights on the BG380, now the sights are the only thing that works every time on the gun).
I moved my Vortex back a little bit to make sure I wasn't stretching my neck for proper eye relief, and to make sure everything was level before my anti cant level comes on Monday! And I also made a new Kydex cheek riser that I angled to the right just a little bit so my eye would be aligned with the optic without tilting my head. Hope it works. Then I drank a bunch of beer.
Nice finish!
Okay, long version...I have found that my forearms get REALLY hot in the summer. (Sorry, just read that...not MY forearms, the AR15 forearms). And I don't like to shoot with gloves. So...I've been looking for an inexpensive solution. I did a paracord wrap on the forearm on my "longer distance" 3-gun rifle. I hadn't shot with it yet, but it made it a large diameter forearm again, which is not what I was looking for. Then, I saw this item online, someone is making a fabric wrap for a forearm. "Kewl" I said, that's what I'm looking for. Except, it's a "one-size-fits-all solution". No cut-outs for small rail sections, bipod mounts, iron sights, etc. So, I made my own. Hey, who didn't want to learn to use a sewing machine at 61? The prototype worked out GREAT! Pics to follow.
Lol. If my forearms get hot I just roll up my sleeves.
[Coffee]
Looking forward to the pictures. I'm picturing some sort of header wrap looking stuff.
(Oh, and I usually call them "handguards" to avoid any confusion with parts of my anatomy. [Awesom] )
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2015, 19:59
buttoned up my Form 1 suppressor
Okay, here's the pic to get Ray's blood pressure back down...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/wrap_zpsfd7df5a5.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/wrap_zpsfd7df5a5.jpg.html)
The rail section is for the light...night 3-gun/zombie shoot stuff. I could also open up the area just behind it for the sling QD, or a space on the bottom for a bipod mount. The point is, I can open up any area that I want, unlike the mass-produced stuff. I'm all about doing it my way. Next up for the sewing machine is some multi-cam for this one.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/b7c79cdd-780a-4d2a-a767-7706460af925_zps45a874ed.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/b7c79cdd-780a-4d2a-a767-7706460af925_zps45a874ed.jpg.html)
Gotta say I'm a little disappointed. I was picturing something like this.
56105
Modified a Vortex spotting scope mount to fit my new tripod. Fairly happy with the results.
56107
jerrymrc
02-08-2015, 21:03
Okay, long version...I have found that my forearms get REALLY hot in the summer. (Sorry, just read that...not MY forearms, the AR15 forearms). And I don't like to shoot with gloves. So...I've been looking for an inexpensive solution. I did a paracord wrap on the forearm on my "longer distance" 3-gun rifle. I hadn't shot with it yet, but it made it a large diameter forearm again, which is not what I was looking for. Then, I saw this item online, someone is making a fabric wrap for a forearm. "Kewl" I said, that's what I'm looking for. Except, it's a "one-size-fits-all solution". No cut-outs for small rail sections, bipod mounts, iron sights, etc. So, I made my own. Hey, who didn't want to learn to use a sewing machine at 61? The prototype worked out GREAT! Pics to follow.
Chicken Mitt. Early Fal's came with sheet metal HG's. Just letting these black pieces of steel sit in the sun was enough to make you not want to hold them. Run a few mags and you did not want to go near them. I look forward to your pics.[Flower]
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2015, 21:04
Modified a Vortex spotting scope mount to fit my new tripod. Fairly happy with the results.
56107
Nice, you made it a telescope. How far you shooting?
Nice, you made it a telescope. How far you shooting?
Thanks. I haven't used it yet. But I will use it at Hoser's monthly match which is currently 300 yards, and at Raton which if memory serves is 470. Not sure what's realistic in terms of hitting probability at XXX distance. My ability, practice and time will tell I suppose.
Okay, here's the pic to get Ray's blood pressure back down...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/wrap_zpsfd7df5a5.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/wrap_zpsfd7df5a5.jpg.html)
The rail section is for the light...night 3-gun/zombie shoot stuff. I could also open up the area just behind it for the sling QD, or a space on the bottom for a bipod mount. The point is, I can open up any area that I want, unlike the mass-produced stuff. I'm all about doing it my way. Next up for the sewing machine is some multi-cam for this one.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/b7c79cdd-780a-4d2a-a767-7706460af925_zps45a874ed.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/b7c79cdd-780a-4d2a-a767-7706460af925_zps45a874ed.jpg.html)
Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks!! Looks good man!
Gotta say I'm a little disappointed. I was picturing something like this.
56105
Ooh, didn't think of that, but when the forearm gets that hot, I have other issues to address, right?
Great-Kazoo
02-08-2015, 22:18
Ooh, didn't think of that, but when the forearm gets that hot, I have other issues to address, right?
Take it off AUTO.
Here's the after picture on the FDE AR wrap... It's beginning to look less and less like the original build in the avatar.
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/970090b6-199c-42ca-b7b0-c2229bebb858_zps64d68aab.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/970090b6-199c-42ca-b7b0-c2229bebb858_zps64d68aab.jpg.html)
I had a hand guard for my SBR I thought was perfect...until I tried to attach a rail mounted brass catcher. No provision for side rails. After a bit of head scratching I ended up drilling and tapping it for a scrap section of rail I had lying around. Perfecto! The rail piece had been cut with a hacksaw, so I got to practice my filing skills to clean it up.
Considering I'm a dedicated wood weenie, it turned out close to perfect.
Dinosdeuce
02-23-2015, 20:15
Nice, you will like it
"Considering I'm a dedicated wood weenie, it turned out close to perfect."
I though I was quite the tool guy, then I built a sheet metal airplane. OMG, the outlay for toolage was extreme!
It turned out okay, but oh, my, I had NOTHING I needed in tools!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/planestuff/leadvillesm.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/planestuff/leadvillesm.jpg.html)
Moved the Harris bipod to an AR, installed the Atlas to the Remmy 700. THAT was an experience. There was a lot of hardware, MacGivering, and cussing involved. The B&C stock has a slot with two sling mounts. I had to devise a way to attach the Atlas picattiny mount to something on the B&C. I ended up using the one of the 10-32 screws on the B&C slot on one end of the rail section, and one of the two sling studs on the other end. I guess I should take a pic to try to make this appear to make sense.
BTW, I picked up a Weaver adapter, that is supposed to attach to a sling stud, to add a rail section, but it swiveled when it wasn't supposed to, so had to bail on that idea.
Yeah, there is probably something out there, somewhere, that would make this happen, but it was the weekend, and it was my weekend project, and by God I was going to make it happen!!!
Here's the pics...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/mount1_zpsug7c78wl.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/mount1_zpsug7c78wl.jpg.html)
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/mount2_zpsjhsvtgpp.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/mount2_zpsjhsvtgpp.jpg.html)
The reason for using one of the "slot to stock" screws was to allow me to keep one of the two sling swivel mounts for an actual sling. I started to use both sling attach points to mount the rail, but that would have taken both sling attach points. This is mo bettah. I did find an adapter at Liberty Arms that would fit in a slot, but the two sizes were 5/16 and 3/8", neither of which was the B&C width. Typical.
TheBelly
03-03-2015, 05:49
Tore the .260 R700 apart to get the barrel sent off to get cut down. A 28" bull barrel (1" at the muzzle) was a bit heavy. Also, it needs to be threaded. What good is having a can if I can,t attach it to everything.
I took a CMMG out-of-spec A2 pistol grip and installed it over an out-of-spec picatinny rail on a Chiappa Little Badger. Sometimes my inability to throw out junk is useful. I mean the grip.
I like the Lil' Badger so far.
HoneyBadger
03-05-2015, 19:33
"Considering I'm a dedicated wood weenie, it turned out close to perfect."
I though I was quite the tool guy, then I built a sheet metal airplane. OMG, the outlay for toolage was extreme!
It turned out okay, but oh, my, I had NOTHING I needed in tools!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/planestuff/leadvillesm.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/planestuff/leadvillesm.jpg.html)
That's a great looking RV! I appreciate a well built RV. I helped my dad build an RV-7A a few years ago and it was very rewarding. (Literally: he won 3rd place in the overall homebuilt competition at Oshkosh in 2013) In his retirement, he spends as much time flying as he possibly can before he loses his medical. It's fulfilling to see him so happy. :)
Grant H.
03-06-2015, 00:06
Taught a newbie how DI and short stroke piston AR's work.
Also spent some time with him wrenching on his new build. I know too darn much, and he's interested to learn it all.
jerrymrc
03-06-2015, 21:40
Taught a newbie how DI and short stroke piston AR's work.
Also spent some time with him wrenching on his new build. I know too darn much, and he's interested to learn it all.
Get to be good at something not so common and they come out of the woodwork.[Flower] I have learned after a couple that just wanted me to get there POS running so they could sell it and make $$$(because it was FUBAR'd and they got it cheap) I am a little more selective now.
I installed a new barrel on my competition AR. Also installed a JP adjustable gas block, low mass BCG, and SCS. Can't wait to shoot it.
Stupid snow...
Can you feel the difference in the bcg Tim?
Haven't shot it yet. I weighed it, and it's 2 1/2 oz lighter than a standard BCG. This stuff better work, I think I have $550 in a BCG and the springs...
Dinosdeuce
04-16-2015, 19:19
Necked sized and primed 100 pieces of Lapua brass....................stupid snow[facepalm]
Great-Kazoo
04-18-2015, 19:34
Reorganized some tooling for the lathe.
paddywagon
04-18-2015, 21:21
Did some engraving for myself and a couple customers. And put my Sig 551 SBR back together after a refinish.
I put three new Steiner T5Xi scopes through my test routine on the jig. There's been a bunch of name calling and bad love over on the Hide about the tracking of these scopes so I decided to go look for myself. The short version is that all three were perfect. I'll post a report later if there's any interest, or it's already up over on the Hide.
Great-Kazoo
04-22-2015, 07:37
Starting to inventory EVERYTHING in the garage. Time for a sell off.
TEAMRICO
04-26-2015, 21:14
I had this airsoft SVD I got for my son last year and go to wondering if I could massage a Savage .22 into it......well after some work and a long weekend in the basement I came up with this.
I was able to figure out how to get the stripped Savage action to mount securely with only on tapped mounting spot on the receiver that wont affect the appearance if removed. The SVD took most of the work. Little filing here and there. The fake mag cover was maybe the trickiest part, cut and grind until it worked. It slips right over the factory 10 rd. It is purely for looks. I have not fired it though. The barrel was originally 16.5" so I extended it with a threaded portion that is much wider then .22LR. I plan of locating a 20" barrel and replace it. The joint is right under the gas piston were it attaches to the barrel. Other than that it functions dry charging and the safety still function. The SVD safety goes up and down but is just for looks.
I weathered it with some steel wool afterwards.
Thoughts?
Yes that is a 7.62X54R casing extending the charging handle. I modded it for my son so he can use his whole hand to charge to the rear. The original was very small and tough for larger hands.
Tinelement
05-01-2015, 21:07
My boy just turned 5 so I picked him up a little 50 atv. I just couldn't bring myself to pay for a trailer (his and mine won't fit in the bed) YET....... So I made a receiver rack for it.
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/521F57B8-E7B0-4DA2-9F1C-C5735C0A1BB9.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/521F57B8-E7B0-4DA2-9F1C-C5735C0A1BB9.jpg.html)
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/4C38CB9C-55C5-46DF-9526-8382662D61F3.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/4C38CB9C-55C5-46DF-9526-8382662D61F3.jpg.html)
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/E3057EC3-A3FC-4D37-A0AF-54DF4C2657F3.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/E3057EC3-A3FC-4D37-A0AF-54DF4C2657F3.jpg.html)
Going to trial run it and make sure I don't need anymore tie downs etc., then off to powder coat.
(Thanks again BP!)
That's cool. I wish I could weld.
Dismantled the newly arrived S&W Model 10. Cleaned it up, smoothed some rough areas and put a drop of lube here and there. Maybe some day I'll shoot it.
Great-Kazoo
05-03-2015, 16:29
worked on the JRC 45 conversion i installed. Damn thing was not extracting, feeding right. Which is annoying since the 9mm unit worked flawlessly out of the box. Pulled bbl & cleaned, then polished the chamber. Before i couldn't get past 4-5 rounds w/out an issue. This afternoon mags without a hiccup. Now to see how it runs suppressed.
Cleaned the carry gun. I couldn't figure out how that much lint could possibly get into a gun. Then I looked into the nylon ankle holster a little better. Wow. Cleaned the holster out with a nylon brush. Turns out it's true, dust bunnies have no natural enemies!
I could make a nice blanket with what I got out of it.
It turns out that if you accumulate enough free float fore ends and associated hardware, you can cobble together most any configuration. I reconfigured a couple of uppers to be more suitable for their respective purposes. I like the Lego aspect of all this stuff. It's a tinkerers dream.
I also cut windows and doors into a big cardboard printer box for my 2yr old son. Best 30 seconds of effort ever. He played in that thing on and off in the shop for a couple hours.
And then there's this...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/gun/foundarollpin_zps3514b2e1.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/gun/foundarollpin_zps3514b2e1.jpg.html)
Did some scope swapping this morning.
Moved a 5-25 off a 308 and put it on my 50. Put a 3-20 on the naked 308.
Put a Aimpoint Micro on one of my short M-16 uppers.
I had shot a lot of full auto suppressed 300 Whisper/Blackout last week. Actually had to clean it. Maybe not "had to" but it was pretty ugly.
BPTactical
05-10-2015, 10:58
And then there's this...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p112/jhallrv4/gun/foundarollpin_zps3514b2e1.jpg (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/jhallrv4/media/gun/foundarollpin_zps3514b2e1.jpg.html)
OK, that's funny
baglock1
05-10-2015, 11:26
Finally got an AR clamped down tight enough to get a stubborn barrel nut off. Really need to sit down and figure out what rail to replace it with...
I had shot a lot of full auto suppressed 300 Whisper/Blackout last week. Actually had to clean it. Maybe not "had to" but it was pretty ugly.
Which can, the PSS?
It tolerated FA fire ok, I take it. I'd been wondering about that very thing.
It tolerated FA fire ok, I take it. I'd been wondering about that very thing.
No mag dumps. Just some occasional doubles and triples.
Great-Kazoo
05-10-2015, 20:01
Finally got an AR clamped down tight enough to get a stubborn barrel nut off. Really need to sit down and figure out what rail to replace it with...
get with Skully. I'm sure he has 1/2 dozen or so you could check out.
Got a new barrel in and it should be in the cryogenic chamber tomorrow so I can hopefully put the upper together.
Rucker61
05-11-2015, 19:38
Lost the tiniest damn spring I've ever seen trying to get my SP-01 Tactical back together. I ordered three replacements.
Changed the battery in my Amigo so I can at least drive it. Next is the alternator, then the timing belt/water pump, then pretty much everything else.
Tinelement
05-11-2015, 21:41
Hammered out some door skins on the F100.
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg.html)
Hammered out some door skins on the F100.
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg.html)
Beautiful work
Holy Sh$$, that is beautiful. Tinelement you have mad game!
Griff
Great-Kazoo
05-11-2015, 22:55
Spouse went on a cleaning attack in the shop. She spent 5 hrs over 2 days cleaning , organizing, boxing up, says she has 1 more day (maybe) to finish up.. I can't find a damn thing. Luckily she kept a wide berth from the reloading area.
Looks like that "garage sale" is about to become a reality.
BPTactical
05-12-2015, 16:59
Hammered out some door skins on the F100.
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/50%20Ford%20PU/B066D267-AF6F-4F14-9BF2-B0AB4AE5BBE1.jpg.html)
Very Nice!
Spouse went on a cleaning attack in the shop. She spent 5 hrs over 2 days cleaning , organizing, boxing up, says she has 1 more day (maybe) to finish up.. I can't find a damn thing. Luckily she kept a wide berth from the reloading area.
Looks like that "garage sale" is about to become a reality.
Heck, Jim, you couldn't find anything before!
Great-Kazoo
05-13-2015, 09:18
Heck, Jim, you couldn't find anything before!
I know, but it's all in boxes now. Each one with it's own purpose, she said. I have 2 clean benches and 1 table with nothing on it [panic]
A table with nothing on it. I'm not familiar with this concept. If there's nothing on it, is it a table? I'm confused.
Tinelement
05-13-2015, 18:21
A table with nothing on it. I'm not familiar with this concept. If there's nothing on it, is it a table? I'm confused.
I know whatcha mean.......
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg.html)
Now, that just begs the question..."what are the drawers for?"
Great-Kazoo
05-16-2015, 14:21
Pictures & inventory of the shop, make sure what we have for ins. coverage is adequate.
I know whatcha mean.......
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg.html)
I didn't even see all the tools. All I saw was two large Snap-On roll cabs.
BPTactical
06-08-2015, 20:35
I know whatcha mean.......
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa351/tinelement/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg (http://s1193.photobucket.com/user/tinelement/media/DC2EF916-6B01-46A3-954D-D2EBBCAC272F.jpg.html)
You work in a pawn shop?
[Coffee]
Tinelement
06-08-2015, 20:40
You work in a pawn shop?
[Coffee]
Wish I could pawn some projects off sometimes....
;)
I have one of those mini boxes, mine's bluetooth though.
http://rs1289.pbsrc.com/albums/b501/emikevj/Mobile%20Uploads/20150513_224235_zpsry7ivm2u.jpg~320x480
DenverGP
06-12-2015, 17:07
Put a new Dawson Precision fiber optic front sight onto my RIA 1911. Original sight was just a solid ramp. It took some fitting with my triangle file, but got a nice tight fit. And the new fiber optic front sight is super quick to pick up. Can't wait to test it out at the range. For now I'm going to stick with the red fiber that was pre-installed, but want to try out the included green fiber optic.
I need to pick up a gun blue touch-up pen to clean up the marks from the aluminum punch they included with the sight, and to touch up the un-blued parts of the slide left visible from the wider original sight.
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