Thread: Self isolation gun projects

thanks ill try hayes to get one, its for a maybe project

Fitting a recoil pad to the wee 7.63x39 I got from Micky Duck.
Not that the recoil (which isn’t much) worries me on the six pound rifle, it’s more to get my eye back from the scope ( I’ve a long scrawny neck!) and to make a non-slip butt for when I’ve got the rifle leaning against a tree/rock whatever.

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

Fitting a recoil pad to the wee 7.63x39 I got from Micky Duck.
Not that the recoil (which isn’t much) worries me on the six pound rifle, it’s more to get my eye back from the scope ( I’ve a long scrawny neck!) and to make a non-slip butt for when I’ve got the rifle leaning against a tree/rock whatever.

Got it done but by the time I finished grinding the old Bisley kick pad into the right shape I looked like a Black and White Minstrel - (well , ok, brown and white)
And the rifle fits me perfectly now

Greetings All,
Projects. Where do I start? My scoped Martini has a Weaver No 60 base fitted to the barrel which leaves the scope too far forward for all but an old Leupold 4 power. A rail type base that would extend back to the receiver would allow a 10 power scope my son has lent me to be fitted. Research and modification. There is a P14 in the cupboard that has been converted to a target rifle with no sights. Needs a base (modified) and ears removed. A H & R break open action needs a .22 Hornet and .30-30 barrel fitted together with sights. My scoped .303 could do with a better butt stock. An M38 6.5 x 55 could benefit from a new stock or at least some improvements to the current one. Then there is load development for the 7 mm SAUM and I haven't even opened the cupboard and looked yet. Then there is a new woodshed and next years firewood and the garden. I think I need a cuppa.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

Greetings All,
Projects. Where do I start? My scoped Martini has a Weaver No 60 base fitted to the barrel which leaves the scope too far forward for all but an old Leupold 4 power. A rail type base that would extend back to the receiver would allow a 10 power scope my son has lent me to be fitted. Research and modification. There is a P14 in the cupboard that has been converted to a target rifle with no sights. Needs a base (modified) and ears removed. A H & R break open action needs a .22 Hornet and .30-30 barrel fitted together with sights. My scoped .303 could do with a better butt stock. An M38 6.5 x 55 could benefit from a new stock or at least some improvements to the current one. Then there is load development for the 7 mm SAUM and I haven't even opened the cupboard and looked yet. Then there is a new woodshed and next years firewood and the garden. I think I need a cuppa.
Regards Grandpamac.

@grandpamac so what are you going to do after this week ?

You will need more jobs than that

Originally Posted by akaroa1

@grandpamac so what are you going to do after this week ?

You will need more jobs than that

For you akaroa1 that may be true but for me, counting down the weeks to my 71st birthday, it is more like a lifetimes work. Making the list was helpful and focused my thinking on what to do next. What do you think John Browning would have thought of your Hornet? I think he would have been impressed.
Regards Grandpamac.

Originally Posted by grandpamac

For you akaroa1 that may be true but for me, counting down the weeks to my 71st birthday, it is more like a lifetimes work. Making the list was helpful and focused my thinking on what to do next. What do you think John Browning would have thought of your Hornet? I think he would have been impressed.
Regards Grandpamac.

I hope John Moses Browning would be impressed
I'm a huge Browning fan

@Russian 22 interesting
Doesn't seem to be online? probably such a small amount it doesn't make it. Might give them a ring and see how much they want to rip me off. Don't want to spend a shit ton on a potentially naff barrel

Originally Posted by csmiffy

@Russian 22 interesting
Doesn't seem to be online? probably such a small amount it doesn't make it. Might give them a ring and see how much they want to rip me off. Don't want to spend a shit ton on a potentially naff barrel

Was just sitting in the miscellaneous specials box next to the entrance.

I am never short of gun projects but I will be spending the next few months completely repowering and modifying my '46 Chevy Fleetmaster (250HP modified 250 cubic inch inline 6, TH350 auto trans, Camaro 10 bolt rear end, lowered, 15" wheels, front discs, power brakes, electric assisted steering). I am just starting the dismantling process now after having finished rebuilding the engine. It will still look like a standard Fleetmaster but perform up to modern standards.

Originally Posted by gundoc

I am never short of gun projects but I will be spending the next few months completely repowering and modifying my '46 Chevy Fleetmaster (250HP modified 250 cubic inch inline 6, TH350 auto trans, Camaro 10 bolt rear end, lowered, 15" wheels, front discs, power brakes, electric assisted steering). I am just starting the dismantling process now after having finished rebuilding the engine. It will still look like a standard Fleetmaster but perform up to modern standards.

i have to build a wiring loom for a mates truck. 53 chev pickup. motor is on order from the usa.
527 cubic inch with twin turbos. if it aint enough hp he wants nitrous installed.
hate to think of the fuel bill !

Originally Posted by gundoc

I am never short of gun projects but I will be spending the next few months completely repowering and modifying my '46 Chevy Fleetmaster (250HP modified 250 cubic inch inline 6, TH350 auto trans, Camaro 10 bolt rear end, lowered, 15" wheels, front discs, power brakes, electric assisted steering). I am just starting the dismantling process now after having finished rebuilding the engine. It will still look like a standard Fleetmaster but perform up to modern standards.

A nice inline 6 will be smooth as

You have some very cool stuff Gundoc, I see you have/had a Corvette just a while ago to, nice also !

Originally Posted by Scout

You have some very cool stuff Gundoc, I see you have/had a Corvette just a while ago to, nice also !

Thanks Scout. I sold the Corvette to Auckland a week ago to give me garage space for the '46 rebuild. I still have a '91 GMC pickup as a useful toy!

Heat treat !