Lighter than normal.
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Topic: Lighter than normal.
Posted By: Goosic
Subject: Lighter than normal.
Date Posted: November 22 2021 at 11:56am
I found a couple of pictures I took of the lightening process of my No4Mk1* reciever. I could not do anything on the slabside due to the location of the scope pads but, the other side resembles a No5 near the rear sight. I also reworked the underside as well. Its amazing what can be done with a Dremel tool and alot of patience. The hardest part of the process was making the hole in the bolt handle larger.     
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Posted By: scottz63
Date Posted: November 22 2021 at 3:18pm
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Wow! How much weight did that shave off? ------------- 14EH AIT Instructor-PATRIOT Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer |
Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: November 22 2021 at 4:20pm
This is a labor of love type deal with this rifle. I have been working on it for almost 4 years. It started out as just a barreled action when I received it and had gone from a .303 to a 7.62x51mm. Before everything was done and in full military dress, including the pull through, oiler, sling, and a full magazine, it weighed in at exactly 11.8 lbs. In its current condition, it weighs 7.25 lbs.
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scottz63 wrote:Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: November 22 2021 at 4:31pm
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Just to throw a clog in the machine. That was (supposed to be) the cause of the No5's "Wandering zero". (whatever that actually was). ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: Goosic
Date Posted: November 22 2021 at 7:56pm
I do not know about that Shamu so, I cannot give a response. I can say with the utmost authority however that, my Faux Parker Hale Custom No4 shoots as straight as if the bullet was riding on rails and, that is after I basically cut the whole ass end off the reciever including the charging bridge.
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