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gwahir
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I wanted this rifle to be very uncomplicated. It is built for accuracy. The barrel (straight 1.25" diameter) just sits on the bags. The bolt face is large enough for a Wea. 378, but will handle any smaller brass (this is a .22PPC) just by changing the barrel and using an appropriate extractor. The aluminum trigger housing is a simple build and the AR parts are every where. I can swap out to a 338-378 barrel for longer range deer, etc.

Thanks, for attending to my ramblings!
 
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rcraig
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Interesting concept. Build details ?
 
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gwahir
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Originally posted by rcraig:
Interesting concept. Build details ?

What do you want to know?
 
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Originally posted by rcraig:
Interesting concept. Build details ?

What do you want to know?


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We need an accurate barrel and a competition single shot bolt action. Screw the barrel into the action, add a really good trigger and the rest will fall into place! Here is one I made on a single shot 40x before I decided a fore end is just extra unnecessary stuff!



 
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BISCUT
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Constructive criticism is meant to be helpful. I really like the concept but the aesthetics need some refining.

IMHO integrate the bore into the receiver, lowering the axis and smoth the blocky look of the receiver.
 
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Look at most any of the current Chassis systems and you will see it is already being done. Just leave out the magazine. Many of them use AR-15 stock systems, and round hand guards.
 
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Gentlemen, Thanks for your input. I have a problem with aesthetics. I can design for function but not 'how it looks'. The end result is always a bit of a surprise!
 
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rcraig
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Originally posted by gwahir:
We need an accurate barrel and a competition single shot bolt action. Screw the barrel into the action, add a really good trigger and the rest will fall into place! Here is one I made on a single shot 40x before I decided a fore end is just extra unnecessary stuff


What sort of accuracy has your concept achieved ?
 
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I have shot 1000yd bench rest for a long time. The components on these rifles are left over from that time; good stuff although clearly not bench rest rifles. With these I shoot gophers in the brain at 300 yards, about 4/5 depending on field conditions. Shooting at 1000 yds over a long time taught us a lot about accuracy, new ideas and changes. There were great looking rifles but good looks were never the priority.
 
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A big part of this concept is to be able to swap barrels easily - which I can do with a barrel vice and action wrench in my shop. I did not think it through. Would it be better to use a 'barrel nut' like Savage? Are there down sides in your experience?
 
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