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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2009 22:37:48 GMT -5
well its all together,ready for a testdrive, built like a hummer, just hope it works as well
ss 10 ml ll ( once upon a time) beadblasted
richards tacdriver stock/ with bedded ramrod tube & detent
pacnor 45- 28" fluted... bead blasted- super match
sss trigger , machined recoil lug, tactical bolt handle
petes ss plug, tc solid ramrod/spinjag
farrel one piece base bedded / burris tactical rings- lapped
the old valdada til I can rob a bank for a nightforce
pillared, bedded with accraglass & atomized stainless to front of barrel nut , floated from front of bolt rearward
well thats about it, if my wife knew how much Ive spent on this 12 lb 5 oz boat anchor she would shoot me with it ! I have done everything I know possible on this thing to make it a shooter, If it wont shoot to satisfaction I guess I can make a mantle piece with it . or maybe ship it and all the powder & bullets to Richard and let him experiment with it.
anyway if the rain ever stops & the turkeys wont gobble Ill post some groups this weekend with saboted 200 ssts & 195 barnes......Bill
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Post by fowlplay on Mar 28, 2009 4:08:06 GMT -5
It sounds like a nice rifle but where's the pictures?  I'm sure it will shoot good like all the other Pacnor barrels. Enjoy the testdrive. Steve |
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Post by Harley on Mar 28, 2009 8:53:32 GMT -5
Good luck, Bill. The description is mouth-watering. When you order your Nightforce, be sure also to order a little red wagon to haul the entire outfit around.
Do you mean "floated from front of bolt 'forward' "?
Harley
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Post by younghunter86 on Mar 28, 2009 9:02:42 GMT -5
 Not posting pictures is like someone cooking a steak in front of me and then not letting me eat it! Also if you decide to throw that "old valdada" out, let me know. I will be over to look through your trash. ;D Hope she's a shooter! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2009 9:44:09 GMT -5
Harley, I floated from the front of the bolt handle rearward, I will post some pictures when I have some groups to post, and they will all be posted , good , bad and ugly/ hope more good than bad.
I just came in from the turkey woods, bad wind and rain so I will not get to light it off today, maybe after church tomorrow....Bill
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Post by Harley on Mar 28, 2009 10:38:06 GMT -5
Bill, when you add "handle" to the post, I understand what you mean. Thanks.
Harley
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Post by Richard on Mar 28, 2009 19:01:49 GMT -5
Hillbill........In the event you are serious about a Nightforce scope (8x32), PM me.
Richard
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2009 22:28:00 GMT -5
well I thought I was ready to fire, loaded hefty up with 60 grns 4198/ 200 grn sst with blue harvester, settled in and click, it wouldnt fire. I couldnt figure out what the heck was wrong so back home and back in pieces and finally found the problem after respacing the barrel, taking the bolt apart six times and adjusting everything. the sear on the new trigger was hitting the trigger guard, so two minutes with mr dremel and three hours later it goes bang, problem is its dark now  another day.....Bill  |
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Post by edge on Mar 30, 2009 7:46:54 GMT -5
Good luck, it sounds sweet......pictures edge. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2009 19:14:03 GMT -5
ok guys, it finally goes bang I promised pictures so here goes[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/ramrodtube003-1.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/ramrodtube005.jpg" ![]() img] I shot 8 shots[email  email] this was shot #1 after boresighting (looking thru bore) @ 50 yds,I moved 5 clicks and moved to 100 this is 2-8@ 100[img src="http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn218/billsheliatravis/ramrodtube009.jpg" ![]() img] shot #2, I dont think the scope had settled in good, #3-8 tell the story. all shots were with a 5 min wait, barrel was never really warm/ 60 grn 4198- blue harvester & 200 sst over a lubed wool wad. it was raining off and on so I didnt crono. didnt have my calipers but it measured less than 7/8" c to c on shots 3-8. I think I might be smiling ;D |
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Post by younghunter86 on Mar 31, 2009 20:26:58 GMT -5
I'm guessing you're happy with the results? Nice shooting and great looking setup overall!
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Post by Dave W on Mar 31, 2009 20:51:29 GMT -5
I'm guessing you're happy with the results? Nice shooting and great looking setup overall! Looks like it is ready-willing- and more than able. ;D Great shooting and an exceptional looking rifle.  |
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Post by sr71 on Mar 31, 2009 20:58:32 GMT -5
VERY Impressive. I'd be smiling for sure. Congrats! SR |
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Post by jims on Mar 31, 2009 21:00:50 GMT -5
Those rings look as if they will keep that scope there.
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Post by sagittarius on Mar 31, 2009 21:07:40 GMT -5
Good looking rifle and nice groups, Hillbill.
Congratulations!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2009 21:14:06 GMT -5
thanks guys, I really look forward to some range time now that I finally got to squeeze off a few... Bill
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Post by ET on Mar 31, 2009 21:23:06 GMT -5
HillBill
Nice shooting.
With the new stock and barrel your on a roll.
Now it's "Show me what you got" ;D
Ed
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Post by Harley on Mar 31, 2009 21:36:07 GMT -5
Way to go, Bill.
Harley
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Post by encoreguy on Mar 31, 2009 21:51:45 GMT -5
Beautiful and well thought out build. Congratulations!
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Post by DBinNY on Mar 31, 2009 22:43:09 GMT -5
Looks great Bill. That's the gun and the shooting!
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Post by rbinar on Mar 31, 2009 23:10:57 GMT -5
8-)It looks great I like the tactical bolt handle as a final touch.
Some have told me how duplex loads were linked to my name. However I'd much prefer that opening smaller caliber rifles
to the general public as a better choice.
The reason is simple: because you can do this!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2009 4:36:19 GMT -5
RB, thanks to you,edge,dave d,and lots of others on this board anyone including me can build a good shooting smokeless muzzleloader one will be proud of. My hat is off to you gents, and yes I think I will like the 45. some day I can see a 40 on the horizion.......Bill
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Post by edge on Apr 1, 2009 13:18:56 GMT -5
Very nice looking indeed. There is always extra pride when your project comes out as planned edge. |
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Post by dave d. on Apr 1, 2009 15:29:15 GMT -5
:)hillbill,way to go nice shooting.boy that rifle is beautiful and shoots as good as it looks.i'd be curious how she shoots without a wad.can't wait for future range results.
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Post by Richard on Apr 1, 2009 18:44:59 GMT -5
Hillbill.........Just now saw the pictures! Great looking rifle. Those look like the Burris tactical rings I put on mine. Sturdy setup! I also noticed the Bald Eagle Slingshot rest! Benchrest quality I used to shoot on a regular basis with the guy, Bill Gebhardt, who owned that company. Yes, you should be smiling with results like that. Richard |
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Post by Al on Apr 1, 2009 19:06:37 GMT -5
sweet rig there Bill
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Post by joe21a on Apr 1, 2009 19:24:29 GMT -5
Great fist shoots and nice looking rifle
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2009 20:39:44 GMT -5
Glad you gents like (hefty), Im growing a little more fond every time I pull on that sss trigger which I like very much. my shooting buddy recieved his swinglock from tom post today, he fired it a few times but I wasn't there to witness or to see it but we are planning a session this weekend, that could prove interesting.
tom test fired his gun with 82 grns h-4198 behind a 275 parker be @ avg 3020 fps, that has to hurt on both ends, I hate to think about it . anyway I will have pictures etc this weekend...Bill
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Post by minst7877 on Apr 2, 2009 22:59:29 GMT -5
Did you have to make any modifications on the tactical bolt handle to get it to work? I love the way it looks on there. These things are an addiction with no know cure.
DC
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2009 7:45:32 GMT -5
dc, the tactical bolt handle has to have an angle filed or ground on it to fit the ml II, it must fit the contour of the bottom of the bolt notch in the reciever but its a pretty easy mod....Bill
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Not posting pictures is like someone cooking a steak in front of me and then not letting me eat it! Also if you decide to throw that "old valdada" out, let me know. I will be over to look through your trash. ;D Hope she's a shooter!
another day.....Bill 
