I did on some of my first attempts when I tried to simply recreate the factory mag dimensions, I think the ABS they use is just more ridged, but I beefed up the side walls and increased to thickness...
Liked On: 22-09-2022, 10:38 PM
I've been playing about with my 3d printer and have made magazine designs for the Howa Mini Action, I've managed to reduce the size of the 5 round magazine from about 85mm down to 65mm so now it...
Liked On: 21-09-2022, 06:14 PM
I used to have an old savage .22 that had a bolt handle which could lock the bolt rearwards in the open position like a lot of rifles, but could also lock it FORWARDS in the closed position,...
Liked On: 03-09-2022, 03:56 PM
Decided to start another one. This will be to shoot off a bipod. Intent is to swap it out with the 223 and a higher power scope for targets and pesting 202366202367
Liked On: 28-07-2022, 05:10 PM
I really liked the way this rifle was handling so took it back apart, sanded it down and wrapped it in carbon. Gave it a new paint…. And found a pretty much new m8 x4 leupold. 2.67kg as shown here...
Liked On: 26-07-2022, 07:06 PM
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?77286-Revolver-shot-loads-that-WORK! oh boy will this wee nugget of gold open a can of worms when Wingman sees it......
Liked On: 25-07-2022, 05:21 PM
I've been led astray by a gentleman who's formed a pile of .410 bore brass for me... so I've started on some black powder loads. - large pistol primer - a scoop of black powder (about 35-40gr)...
Liked On: 25-07-2022, 05:19 PM
Sharing the .410 love with another 300+ brass cases made this weekend 169083 169084 169085 169086
Liked On: 25-07-2022, 05:19 PM
Thanks The bomb for giving me the chance to build that stock. Those Model 2s are a lovely bit of kit, was a pleasure to work on! Next one in the works has quite a bit of a story, and some very...
Liked On: 07-07-2022, 05:41 PM
Well seeing as you asked nicely john worthington its all done. I’m just waiting to get some metalwork back from Allen Carr after being blued, and it’ll be ready to ho to a new home. Couple of photos:...
Liked On: 07-07-2022, 05:40 PM
Hey SixtyTen Thanks for the interest. Although I agree that you could do this with inletting a foam/resin core, the joy of a 3D print is that it is accurate, stable and very light weight. ...
Liked On: 02-07-2022, 11:44 AM
For quite a while I’ve wanted to make a lightweight 223. With budgets never extending to a beautiful stock from one of the carbon stock guru’s like the late Ken. I’ve had a lot to do with...
Liked On: 01-07-2022, 05:48 PM
Quick peek to keep the anticipation up…. 197004
Liked On: 28-06-2022, 08:04 PM
199261 Just when I thought I was about to finish this stock, I bump the spacing cutter off the bench and bend it…. At least the forend is done, grip is going to have to wait till new tool arrives...
Liked On: 28-06-2022, 08:03 PM
Done a absolutely insane amount of cold blue jobs in my time and have gotten pretty good at it They look fantastic but the finish wears off in 5 minutes or and very least lightens up Been talking...
Liked On: 23-06-2022, 04:54 PM