17 January 2007, 00:26
mstarlingAnother .458 AR is born
I finally got the "practical build" .458 AR bedded into its cheap Fajen's synthetic stock. Did the front to the end of the barrel shank (abt 2" from the front of the ring) and the back under the tang.
Is snowing today, so I just took it out to the side yard and fired three rounds to see if the stock was going to survive.
Oh My! My starting load (500 gr Woodleigh with 77.0 gr RL-15 and WLR primers) appears to be about as stout as the last Lott I fired. It extracts and ejects properly. With the scope just bore sighted I was on the paper about 6" low. Stock appears no worse for the experience.
Oh My! I think this is gonna be fun.
Still have the sights and metal finishing to complete as well as painting the stock. But ... we are making progress. Will have about $700 in it including the Parker-Hale action, bottom metal, chambered barrel, Bold trigger, Weaver bases, Ruger front sight band, cheap Fajen's stock, cases, and die set.
Now for some decent weather and some serious shooting.
17 January 2007, 02:39
jeffeossoWOOHOO!!!
way to go mike...
you get charged by a DSM? (dangerous snow man?)
jeffe
17 January 2007, 03:12
Rick RIt's alive!!!
Way to go Mike!
Jeffe,
He's ready for Wooly Mammoth season
Rick
17 January 2007, 03:36
Tyler KempAt least it wasn't a good 'ole 7mm RM that was put to rest.
17 January 2007, 05:20
mstarlingOh but it was ... the action was bought as a 7mm Rem Mag barreled action
Anyone want a good price on a commercial 7mm Rem Mag Mauser barrel? Has front sight but no rear sight. In decent shape.
17 January 2007, 05:25
Tyler KempAnother 7mm mutilated...I'm ashamed.
17 January 2007, 07:16
Idaho SharpshooterGive it to Tyler, at his age he doesn't know any better.
Rich
DRSS
17 January 2007, 07:54
mstarlingHe would after one pull of the trigger on a live round !
Sacrificing a 7mm Rem Mag for a high performance .458 is a significant improvement in chambering demographics as far as I'm concerned!
17 January 2007, 09:46
.366torquequote:
Originally posted by Tyler Kemp:
Another 7mm mutilated...I'm ashamed.
Aw hell, you're young you'll get over it!
Look at the bright side it gave it's life so a big bore could live!!
It's the circle of life!
17 January 2007, 10:29
475GuyDamn, Mike, just as I think I've got all that I need, NOW I WANTS ONE!! Why do youse guys do that?
18 January 2007, 01:27
PRDATORPICS man we need pics!!!
So what is the story on properly head stamp brass?? any idea.
