28 December 2021, 22:51
gwahirconcept rifle
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!
29 December 2021, 01:23
rcraigInteresting concept. Build details ?
29 December 2021, 01:35
gwahirquote:
Originally posted by rcraig:
Interesting concept. Build details ?
What do you want to know?
31 December 2021, 22:08
gwahirWe 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!
11 January 2022, 16:06
BISCUTConstructive 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.
11 January 2022, 22:44
dpcdLook 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.
12 January 2022, 02:16
gwahirGentlemen, 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!
12 January 2022, 05:27
rcraigquote:
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 ?
12 January 2022, 19:42
gwahirI 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.