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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   So, because I get bored easily in the shed and I haven't been able to get it to the range to do some load dev it's time to start fiddling again. 256605

   Liked On: 14-08-2024, 07:48 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Next step was to make a trial buttstock out of pine to see what I needed shape and size wise. 251255 251256 Now I had to decide what to build the stock from, I had acquired some nice walnut but...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   5.6 is just the metric rounding for .224 in this instance. Case capacity sits it between the Swift and a 22 Creedmoor

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Here is a close up of the extractor, showing the spring loaded detent that extracts the case. It is held in place against the spring by a roll pin. 251233 Once this was all sorted the barrel...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Next step was to mill a slot for the extractor and test fit it. 251216 That was all good so milled the old extractor off and tig'd this one in place. Also drilled and tapped the shotgun barrel...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Should be 200ish fps faster than a 22-250 all going well, practically a 7x57 case with a .22 projectile

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Once I got my hands on a .224 barrel(unfired CZ barrel, 24" 1:9 twist) it was time to stub the shotgun barrel and bore the first 110mm to 21mm so the forcing cone was gone and there was a step to...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   Whilst I was waiting for a .224 barrel to appear I started work on the extractor as I knew it would be a bit of work to make an extractor for a rimless cartridge. I began by drilling a 12mm hole in...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:57 AM

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   708AISam liked post by makka On thread : 5.6x57 single shot project

   I have been tinkering around with this one for a while so thought I had better do a build thread on it. I picked up a cheap 12ga Baikal after seeing the 30-30 that akaroa1 had built. 251143 ...

   Liked On: 28-05-2024, 11:56 AM