THE ANSWER TO VARIFOCAL GLASSES!
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Topic: THE ANSWER TO VARIFOCAL GLASSES!
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Subject: THE ANSWER TO VARIFOCAL GLASSES!
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 6:50am
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file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml -
file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I know, I know .but because of my varifocal glasses I find it difficult to shoot with any consistency past 100 mtrs ( 50 if I am 100% honest!!) and having just joined a club that has use of military ranges to the SW of Bordeaux with 400mtr and possibly 1000mtr ranges available I have had to do something to improve my chances of hitting the paper. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - The mount is from S&K in the States and
fits without any gunsmithing file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - The scope is a Meopta file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml">I don't know why it keeps underlining everything but its bloody annoying ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
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Posted By: thresher_593
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 10:50am
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Nice looking rifle. I have that mount on my No4 Mk1. It seems to be pretty solid. ------------- Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 12:23pm
I know exactly where your coming from on the Sight challenged problem I have to use scopes on near everything these days & am looking at Red Dots for my scrub rifles & carbines ! I've had to wear Varifocal for several years now & it took me a fair while to get used to shooting with them esp at night !Dave |
Posted By: Tony
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 6:46pm
Problem solved do what I do! Pass the rifle to your guide dog!!! 
------------- Rottie (PitBulls dad.) βIf electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons Born free taxed to death!!! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: December 17 2008 at 8:04pm
Tried that ! He made me act as his Spotter ! Ever tried checking a target with a White cane  ?Dave ........www.braile//fortheaged.com |
Tony wrote:Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: December 18 2008 at 12:46am
What! and let him have all the fun - not likely  ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: Kodiac400
Date Posted: December 18 2008 at 8:06am
| Great looking rifle. Its in great shape. |
Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: December 18 2008 at 9:52am
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Nice looking rifle there.
I found that if you're getting varifocal lenses they are available in several different "grinds" You might want to take a look at what's called the "computer" style of grind.
These have a bow-shaped middle disatance area ground in the center. It looks a bit odd when you look off to the side, out of the corner of the eye, but the distance works out very well for shooting as the irons are in the area where the lens is set up for computer monitor distances. (Right about the same distance as a front sight, coincidentally.)  ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: December 19 2008 at 9:38am
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youll get no complaints from me - shes returnable to original condition and your eyes [and mine] can see to shoot a respectable target ,
congrats - its a great looking system ,
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: December 19 2008 at 10:05am
He even rigged the sling correctly ------------- Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force) |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: December 21 2008 at 1:24am
My eyesight problem is that not only do I wear Varifocals but I also have a 2½X prism in my right lens which really buggers the job up  Anyway, bore sighted it today in the garden at 50mtrs and will be shooting it in Bordeaux tomorrow at 200mtrs with a new load. Was hoping to chrono the rounds too but I can't get my hands on the clubs chrono so that will have to wait till after Christmas. Should all be done in time for January's 400 mtr day. ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: December 24 2008 at 4:17am
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file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml -
file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Slight delay in processing the pics that I promised but here they are. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - The range I use is near the file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Here is an aerial photo of it showing the 200mtr range that I use. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - This is the entrance to the office and internal pistol ranges. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Here is a view from the No: 3 position showing the 50mtr and 200mtr targets file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - SO - file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Here we have the 200mtr target with 11 rounds in it. That is all I had with the test load but I am certain that I can tighten this up once I sort out a cheek piece and improve the elbow rests. This was shot sitting unsupported on a slippery wooden surface so elbow position was not consistent file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Doing some re-loading on Monday - Probably going to substitute Bench Rest primers for the CCI 200 ones. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Load was: file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - CASES HXP file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - BULLET- PRVI PARTISAN 150grain FMJBT. Actual weights were between 151.1 & 151.9 grains file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - POWDER Vectan Tubal 5000 file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - CHARGE 2.5 grams / 38.7 grains. ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: December 24 2008 at 10:14am
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fantastic , the photos are superb , they make me feel as tho im there , i like that , what a beautiful country and such fine facilities , you are indeed fortunate ,
do stop by and see me when you come here ill take you to our range - just dont come this time of year
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Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 01 2009 at 3:51am
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Decided to try and improve things a bit and fit a cheekpiece. Because the rifle is an amalgamation of parts to start with there is no real history to mess up. First of all, find the best place to put one!!  Now for the tricky part!!! file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I managed to sneak out to the shed today and start the fitting proper! file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - First job was to make sure the rifle as in a sturdy frame so that I could work on it. Having already decided the position of the cheek piece and also having checked that the bolt worked and could be removed it was time to fit it to the rifle. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I did this using various grades of
sandpaper ( Maps of Kuwait to some of the military!!), first by holding a sheet
over the butt to find out where the high spots on the inside of the cheek piece
were. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I then used a rolled up piece of sandpaper on an old kitchen roll holder to sand away the highspots. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Once the cheek piece was ready to attach, it was time to find a couple of screws and mark the butt so it could be drilled with pilot holes. file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I very carefully drilled one pilot hole making sure that the drill was at the same angle as the hole. I then fitted the screw. Once I was happy with the location I drilled the second pilot hole and fitted that screw. Behold, an attached cheek piece!! file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - It is now time to finish the wood. I am doing it the same way that I re-finished my Mauser. |
Posted By: Kodiac400
Date Posted: February 01 2009 at 6:01am
| Great looking project. Did you build it form scratch or purchased it and just fitting it properly? |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 01 2009 at 7:19am
Bought it from D.S.Solutions Militaria. http://www.ds-solutions.co.uk £22 delivered to France. ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: thresher_593
Date Posted: February 01 2009 at 8:07am
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That looks pretty good, hope you'll show us some pics when it's finished. What wood is that cheek piece made from? ------------- Hiding out in the Northwest corner of Southeast Ohio |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 01 2009 at 4:59pm
It's BEECH. ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 02 2009 at 6:45am
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Todays work. Multiple coats of neat Linseed Oil painted on, rubbed in with a cloth and some wire wool then wiped off.  I also prepared the wax that I will be polishing the wood with later in the week - 50/50 Bees Wax and Linseed Oil ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: February 02 2009 at 7:44am
| turning out wonderfully , i appreciate the photos they help tell the story very well |
Posted By: airforcediver
Date Posted: February 03 2009 at 3:42am
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Very Nicely done, going to be the nicest thing your cheek ever rested on
lol
AFD ------------- If all else fails call in a MOAB and call it a day |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 16 2009 at 11:57pm
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file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml -
file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - And so here is the finished rifle, new cheek piece and all! file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"> file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - I took it to file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5Cuser1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml - Cant wait to get back and do some serious shooting before the next 400mtr shoot at Souge! ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: VAnimrod
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 12:24am
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I LIKE that, A LOT! A psuedo-(T). I can see one of those in the inventory PDQ. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 1:10am
| Ducan is that a non Gunsmith scope mount? I like that rifle and can be made back original if needed. |
Posted By: ducaninfrance
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 3:37am
That was the whole idea CM. Because this rifle is already a mix of parts and therefore has no history I was prepared to do it. It's from S&K Scope Mounts in PA. Part NΊ. 1165 which includes the mount rings. Was easy to fit and to zero. ------------- Duncan. Peace is that brief, quiet moment in history.......... when everybody stands around reloading. |
Posted By: Cookie Monster
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 3:43am
Cool Let us know how it shoots? |
Posted By: A square 10
Date Posted: February 17 2009 at 9:02am
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excelent job of that , it makes me wish i had the ones id done back - i had a Cno7 canadian trainer id fitted that way and a charnwood conversion to 762x51 id done as well ,
think ill hang that "kick me" sign on my arse again
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