12 May 2015, 06:19
craigsterNice job. I have an all original, 222 single shot. Tiny groups, and deadly on ground squirrels.
12 May 2015, 23:43
butchlocthem thar 722 triple deuces always were quite the rifles. able to shoot the dingleberries off a flys azz
13 May 2015, 00:49
clowdisYou floated the barrel and action? You left the action sitting on nothing except the pillars?
13 May 2015, 18:34
Bob Smalserquote:
Originally posted by clowdis:
You floated the barrel and action? You left the action sitting on nothing except the pillars?
Yes. Not a new idea. Anschutz 54's, K31 Service Rifles, and others have major sections of the action floated. You can see the floated areas covered by tape in the prep photo. Lessens the chances of a high spot developing and stressing the action.
13 May 2015, 21:30
clowdisAhhh, OK, gotcha! I was thinking you floated the whole thing and left it on the pillars. You are correct about bedding just under the areas of the action where the screws pull it down. Otherwise you will bow it if you aren't careful. Nice job, thanks for sharing.