wish me luck - Building a DR

15 February 2009, 03:35

woohoo!!!
we both lived thorough it and i survived with all 11 fingers!!

tied it to a tire, roped it in, and fired first working loads to verify, then 4 proof loads.

sure, the proofs were just quikcload estimates -- but estimates over 40K, when working load is under 30K --- and with 500gr bullets, not the working 405grs.

anyway, the proofs literally fell out of the chambers -- which only means that the proof loads aren't high pressure, it DOES NOT mean you can use the proof loads all the time.

The working loads just fall out, and i picked up and shot 4 of those after we checked headspace and inspected for damage..

I was worried about chamber swelling, but IN THIS CASE, there was no swelling, which was my largest proofing concern

up next - cut extractors mortices, make extractors, rig scope mount, install a recoil pad, and then begin regulation

more to come, for sure.
jeffe

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

15 February 2009, 08:24

mstarling

Major hurdle passed! Congratulations indeed

(Damned you're good!)

15 February 2009, 17:51

Rodney H.{500Jeffery}

Jeffeosso's homemade double really is a keeper. The fit of the barrels was very well done and the action is very smooth. Was'nt able to fire it myself do to physical reasons, but watching Jeffe fire it aiming down the barrels as if a fine set of express sights were installed, the rifle seemed to hit where aimed not just pointed. Don't believe he will have much problem with the regulation process. Not only does it shoot and fit well, but it looks good. Although not finished the business end or the muzzle as others call it looks proportioned and neat. Can't wait to see it in a completed state. A job being well done. Rodney.

15 February 2009, 17:54

jeffeosso

thanks guys..
Rodney, it really just looks like a 24" huglu at this point. i had chosen that frame because it fit me well

15 February 2009, 20:38

Guillermo Amestoy

Heyyyy Man !!!, Where are the pictures? Please share some images with Us, Congratulations, Im in the supply stage (Brass and Barrels are coming) Kind Regards Guille.

15 February 2009, 20:47

what was the recoil like?

and pics?

16 February 2009, 04:30

jeffeosso

revoil is mild -- wife has the camera in new mexico, which has my inventory.. sorry, guys...

but, really, it looks like a 24" huglu, that's all

16 February 2009, 04:32

Hog Killer

quote:
Originally posted by Al:
what was the recoil like?

and pics?

for el jeffe, like a popgun

Keith

16 February 2009, 07:12

jeffeosso

quote:
Originally posted by Hog Killer:
quote:
Originally posted by Al:
what was the recoil like?

and pics?

for el jeffe, like a popgun

Keith

Well, unlike an 8x57, I actually noticed it went off!

17 February 2009, 01:45

<xs headspace>

Did you check for case stretching?? I decided on a max load for my 45-100 Merkel frame double when the case stretch was less than .004" per firing.

17 February 2009, 05:35

jeffeosso

Extractor mortices cut
whole gun scrubbed with detergent and then oiled up

i'll make extractors tomorrow or the next day

20 February 2009, 23:09

.366torque

Go el jeffe!! Sorry I didn't notice sooner. What a project to tackle!

She'll be bringing home the bacon soon!

21 February 2009, 06:27

jeffeosso

THANKS
ordered some spare metal here and there to do some ribs and the extractor plate ..

i would pull this one apart, if I was to do it again, rather than the way i did.. but, I'll live with it!

21 February 2009, 06:37

jeffeosso

do to various PERSONAL issues, I can't bring myself to order the rib from crownpress -- I ordered some 7/16 10L14 to make my own ribs/sights, and we'll go from there.

I am certain tommy BUYS a fine rib to sell, but not for me.

22 March 2009, 03:56

michaelj

Jeff,
Any updates?

Michael J

22 March 2009, 19:22

jeffeosso

SOrt of -- I proofed it, and then went hunting a couple times with my spartan and my 470AR ..

I ordered the wrong material for the extractor plate, so I got stuck, and then got to playing with my 45LC 625 SW and my fast twist 22 pistols.

In other words, I got distracted!

22 March 2009, 19:34

michaelj

Sounds like great distractions.
Let us know when you start up again

Michael J

22 March 2009, 20:03

Rodney H.{500Jeffery}

From what I saw to finish was extractors and sights to verify regulation. And it does look better than he says, besides I think I may have already tried to trade him out of it with no luck

.
Rodney.

22 March 2009, 20:43

jeffeosso

trade?
Man - that's NOT fair -- throwing the word TRADE infront of a scotsman

23 October 2009, 02:07

RoyB

That's it! This thread just ends like a quick kiss at the door after a hot date!!!!

No pictures!

No story!

We're just left out in the cold...........

UGH!

23 October 2009, 10:40

FAST996

quote:
Originally posted by RoyB:
That's it! This thread just ends like a quick kiss at the door after a hot date!!!!

No pictures!

No story!

We're just left out in the cold...........

UGH!

Hey Jeffe,

I decided to keep my Huglu 12gs double triggers & 28" barrels. Just because it's a darn nice gun and yes where's the freakin pics.