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Post by Richard on Mar 11, 2015 16:03:50 GMT -5
Nothing special here, but it is the lightest smokeless muzzle loader I have built so far. The stock if from Bell and Carlson and the barrel is a Pac-Nor 25" Sendero contour that was fluted. The rig, less the mount and scope which the customer will put on, weights right at 7 lbs. 6 oz. Richard  free screen capture |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 16:08:30 GMT -5
Very nice looking rig that will be practical for hunting. 45 cal?
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Post by mrbuck on Mar 11, 2015 16:38:15 GMT -5
Sure looks special to me ! It should be just right for average hunting shots 300 yards and under .
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Post by smokeeter on Mar 11, 2015 16:40:58 GMT -5
Nice stock, lvsf stock is a nice fit for these builds a little more meat in the forend and basically the same stock as the Ti.
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Post by rambler on Mar 11, 2015 17:39:17 GMT -5
I like the "no frills" concept. I bet it will shoot good with standard loads.
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Post by airborneike on Mar 11, 2015 18:34:14 GMT -5
Nice work Rich De,
Will most likely shoot some good groups but kick like a mule :-)
Good looking gun
Mike
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 19:42:17 GMT -5
Love the gun, man!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 19:44:52 GMT -5
Very nice...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 19:47:23 GMT -5
that stock is hard to beat on a light gun, have used it many times. makes a heck of a walk about...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2015 20:24:49 GMT -5
That'll be a great hunting gun and kick like an irritated mule..
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Post by muznut on Mar 12, 2015 9:02:37 GMT -5
If I was to switch from a break action to a bolt,for the heavy timber and terrain I hunt in that would be it. With lukes new or Hankins plug ofcourse.
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Post by schunter on Mar 12, 2015 16:27:04 GMT -5
Very nice Richard. He may come back and want a brake unless he puts a 2 lb. Nightforce on it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2015 21:22:10 GMT -5
I have done several of these light guns and without the aid of a brake they can be a little intense. with a brake they are not bad at all. they sure carry well and one don't feel under gunned if the ole boy steps out way over yonder....
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Post by Richard on Mar 16, 2015 11:19:13 GMT -5
This is the second rifle I built for the man. It is 1 lb. lighter than his first and he is happy with the results. He only shoots saboted .40 bullets with the tried and true 10/50----4759/4198 load and recoil is mild. I test fired it in the back yard and it is very doable. He wanted it for a carry/stalking rifle.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2015 11:26:15 GMT -5
That's a great load for that gun and saboted allows you to feel safe with that lighter contour to keep the weight down. Great build!
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Post by schunter on Mar 16, 2015 14:35:38 GMT -5
Richard, I think he got just what he ordered.
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Post by doubledon on Mar 17, 2015 13:26:42 GMT -5
Great job Rich. I can't wait to get it in my hands. Thanks again!!
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Post by timgunner on Sept 19, 2015 9:52:55 GMT -5
That looks great I love the profile of the LVSF stock. Does that stock have the aluminum bedding block or is it pillar bedded?
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Post by muznut on Oct 8, 2015 8:51:18 GMT -5
Nothing special here, but it is the lightest smokeless muzzle loader I have built so far. The stock if from Bell and Carlson and the barrel is a Pac-Nor 25" Sendero contour that was fluted. The rig, less the mount and scope which the customer will put on, weights right at 7 lbs. 6 oz. Richard free screen captureRich,did you use Lukes new plug on this build ? |
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Post by melglass on Oct 13, 2015 6:24:17 GMT -5
Looks like the perfect hunting setup to me.
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Post by muznut on Oct 16, 2015 7:16:12 GMT -5
Maybe its just the pic but the only thing I don't like is it looks like the flutes are cut too close to the breech plug nose for my comfort.
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Post by stanb8 on Oct 16, 2015 8:46:45 GMT -5
I need one of these for the woods, NICE BUILD
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Post by ourway77 on Dec 1, 2015 9:54:40 GMT -5
Really nice not stealing the thread but with a brake does one have to wear hearing protection while hunting? I have a 7 MM Mag with a brake I only use it while sighting in it's way too loud w/o hearing protection
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Post by rambler on Dec 1, 2015 10:32:26 GMT -5
I would always wear hearing protection when shooting a gun equipped with a brake. Buy some protective ear muffs that will amplify sound to a given decibel then block anything louder.
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Post by stanb8 on Dec 1, 2015 11:02:52 GMT -5
Nice treestand hunting gun!
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Post by josh on Mar 25, 2016 22:52:58 GMT -5
Sorry to bump a old post, but when you run a short straight shank like the one shown above - are you restricted to light loads? I have a barrel coming and I really like the looks of a shorter shank to the long 5" shanks that are common. That said I want to be safe..... Thoughts?
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Post by fishhawk on Mar 27, 2016 7:42:19 GMT -5
You can shoot fairly stout loads, but there is no safety margin for a loading mistake. Don't think it will happen to you, many have thought the same and were wrong. I limit my lightweight sendero to moderate saboted loads.
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Post by josh on Mar 27, 2016 12:14:01 GMT -5
I really like the look of this build and shank length.
Do saboted loads produce lower pressures than a full formed load? Would such a short shank not be suitable for full formed loads?
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Post by smokeeter on Mar 27, 2016 19:20:34 GMT -5
My most resent build ( RKS Barrel) has a similar shank and I limit my sabotless loads to 60 grs of 4198 powder. It could probably handle stiffer loads but I reserve those to my heavier Krieger and Douglas barrels.
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Post by fishhawk on Mar 27, 2016 19:55:02 GMT -5
I would reserve sabotless heavy bullet loads to a longer shanked barrel. You can add 2-3" to the shank and add very little weight. Talk to Luke, I think he may sell a longer shanked Sendero.
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