What did you do in the shop today?

[Alpha2]

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!

[Alpha2]

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.

[ray1970]

Lol. If my forearms get hot I just roll up my sleeves.



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. )

[Great-Kazoo]

buttoned up my Form 1 suppressor

[Alpha2]

Okay, here's the pic to get Ray's blood pressure back down...

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.

[ray1970]

Gotta say I'm a little disappointed. I was picturing something like this.

[Zach O]

Modified a Vortex spotting scope mount to fit my new tripod. Fairly happy with the results.

[jerrymrc]

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.

[Great-Kazoo]

Modified a Vortex spotting scope mount to fit my new tripod. Fairly happy with the results.

Nice, you made it a telescope. How far you shooting?

[Zach O]

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.