I turned on the lathe.

[ChrisRhodes]

Been retired for just over a year…..and couldn't buy what I wanted so I had to make it….

I luckily remembered how to turn on the lathe….trued the machine up….and got to cutting.

A few short hours later…..

And my new backpacking setup is done. Just over 6lbs as pictured….so basically X-frame weight. 308 win 1-10 Brux, 14.5", wave flute, micro bastard brake, Egw base, hs style bolt release, bedded, trued, Trijicon Credo optic.

 

[akdad]

Watch out or you will be unretired

 

[ChrisRhodes]

Watch out or you will be unretired

Nope…..I build stuff for me….and that's it now.

 

[kopcicle]

I'm fortunate that most anything I build now is something only I would want.
I do detail my work well enough that if anyone wants to copy my insanity they can.

 

[Ernie]

Looks great and I am sure it will shoot amazing.

 

[akdad]

Been retired for just over a year…..and couldn't buy what I wanted so I had to make it….

I luckily remembered how to turn on the lathe….trued the machine up….and got to cutting.

A few short hours later…..

And my new backpacking setup is done. Just over 6lbs as pictured….so basically X-frame weight. 308 win 1-10 Brux, 14.5", wave flute, micro bastard brake, Egw base, hs style bolt release, bedded, trued, Trijicon Credo optic.

Lots of people on this site with some amazing abilities. I don't think I have the patience for what you guys can do!!!

 

[adk hunter]

Looks great!!

I have a question... Would you benefit from a quicker twist in a short barrel for terminal performance?
Or, is that just theoretical?

Thanks

 

[kopcicle]

I don't think I have the patience for what you guys can do!!!

Quit thinking ;-)
It isn't patience so much as organization and a plan.
Now that you have a plan and some organization it' time to think again.

"lil" John Buttera, "When you make each part, each sub assembly, each assembly, to the very best of you time, tools, talent, and ability, only then will the sum total of the parts be greater than the whole."


"To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk."
T.A. Edison

I'll admit good tools help.

 

[kopcicle]

Or, is that just theoretical?

It's hypothesis until someone tests it. Then it's worthless without pics.

 

[ChrisRhodes]

It's going to work just fine. Bore sight round up high. 2nd just high of center. Then 3 after final adjustment. 3002 fps average. 130 BArnes. 100 yards.

 

[Bob Wright]

What were the items you turned?
Your pistol looks great and it shoots too!
I may get a lathe to use as long as I want in my shop. Just got my Bridgeport repaired and running.

 

[ChrisRhodes]

What were the items you turned?
Your pistol looks great and it shoots too!
I may get a lathe to use as long as I want in my shop. Just got my Bridgeport repaired and running.

Trued the action and bolt…barrel and brake work.

 

[K9TXS]

Looks really good. What do you plan on using it on?

 

[ChrisRhodes]

Looks really good. What do you plan on using it on?

Critters with 4 legs to include elk here in Wyoming.