Just got her together last night about 2 AM, then I misplaced the new bolt and did not find it until this morning. Fired a successful 3 shot string of 123gr SST factory loads so everything appears to be functioning as designed.
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It's running a 18" Stoner BBL/Bolt combo with MLGS. Cut down front sight to convert it to a "low profile" gas block. Used a Rifle-Length free float tube to hide everything and cranked out a simple 2" long 6061 Muzzle Brake on the lathe to protect the muzzle threads.
An old 2-7x Redfield wide-view provides aim whilst I accumulate funds for the Vortex scope I've decided on. The Redfield is actually a wonderful scope and holds zero well on ARs but I want additional zoom.
Mine is the half snow camo'd gun in the vise (can you tell I salvaged parts from another gun?) I built the rear stock with an A2 Buffer Tube, some spare aluminum and a TIG welder. It's ugly but very light weight and the Length of pull is perfect for my particular anatomy.
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My father's 6.5G is in the Foreground with the Big Scope. He has a LMOS Carrier, Mid Length FF Tube, and adjustable gas tube. He is also running a Timney in this gun. It is also an 18" BBL
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Going to the range tomorrow to get my 200 yd zero with factory SST's. I need to create brass and based on prices I've seen it makes more sense for me to pick up 3 boxes of factory ammo every paycheck and convert them to brass, rather than buying new brass. I gotta fire-form them anyway right?!?
This rifle was primarily built to kill Gray wolves, Bobcats, Black Bears, Mule and White Tail Deer, and perhaps even light elk work next season. Most areas I'm hunting require at least 2-3 miles on foot, so the reduced weight of the 18" BBL is nice. I have 2 weeks of Deer season left and 1 un-punched tag. I have until April to burn 5 Wolf Tags. Hopefully this Rifle can do it's part and I can do mine. Thanks for looking.
DSCF1656.jpg
It's running a 18" Stoner BBL/Bolt combo with MLGS. Cut down front sight to convert it to a "low profile" gas block. Used a Rifle-Length free float tube to hide everything and cranked out a simple 2" long 6061 Muzzle Brake on the lathe to protect the muzzle threads.
An old 2-7x Redfield wide-view provides aim whilst I accumulate funds for the Vortex scope I've decided on. The Redfield is actually a wonderful scope and holds zero well on ARs but I want additional zoom.
Mine is the half snow camo'd gun in the vise (can you tell I salvaged parts from another gun?) I built the rear stock with an A2 Buffer Tube, some spare aluminum and a TIG welder. It's ugly but very light weight and the Length of pull is perfect for my particular anatomy.
DSCF1658.jpg
My father's 6.5G is in the Foreground with the Big Scope. He has a LMOS Carrier, Mid Length FF Tube, and adjustable gas tube. He is also running a Timney in this gun. It is also an 18" BBL
DSCF1657.jpg
Going to the range tomorrow to get my 200 yd zero with factory SST's. I need to create brass and based on prices I've seen it makes more sense for me to pick up 3 boxes of factory ammo every paycheck and convert them to brass, rather than buying new brass. I gotta fire-form them anyway right?!?
This rifle was primarily built to kill Gray wolves, Bobcats, Black Bears, Mule and White Tail Deer, and perhaps even light elk work next season. Most areas I'm hunting require at least 2-3 miles on foot, so the reduced weight of the 18" BBL is nice. I have 2 weeks of Deer season left and 1 un-punched tag. I have until April to burn 5 Wolf Tags. Hopefully this Rifle can do it's part and I can do mine. Thanks for looking.
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