I meant it figuratively. As in using the resources around you to make something that is functional despite having used a unconventional method to make it
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Homemade bigbore 50.
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The astute may notice that my sidelever isn't parallel with the receiver slot. That is because 1/4 mild steel square rod is NOT .250 to match my slot that I milled in its pivot mount. I have to shim it still. Otherwise everything is a machinist fit.
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Heck Man! Don't apologize for rough machine work!
You probably have no idea how many people are sitting around with a "woody" in thier pants right now!
You probably have no idea how many people are sitting around with a "woody" in thier pants right now!
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I'm impressed.
I have the tools to such things, but lack your level of skill to really make it happen.
I have the tools to such things, but lack your level of skill to really make it happen.
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With that recoil, I'd probably weld the picatinny rail down on the final product before finish is put on. Just weld inside the existing screw holes. If you have the provisions to weld aluminum that is. I suck at welding aluminum, it's way less forgiving than mild or even stainless steel.
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Well done prototype sir! As with all designs that aren't done in a CAD system I've always gone for the proof of concept first and then worked on the
finish. I'm terrible with CAD and programming but can do some passable machine work. Can't wait to see the finished prototype!
finish. I'm terrible with CAD and programming but can do some passable machine work. Can't wait to see the finished prototype!
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Thank you. I dont know that I'd even be able to figure out how to turn on a cnc machine lol. My old man was a tool and die maker and I had the privilege to learn manual machining from him.
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Someone today in a Facebook group told me that my rifle will likely suffer accuracy issues at longer range without an air stripper because the slug will be blown unevenly by the massive pressure behind it? Now I'm admittedly new to airguns but doesn't my crown being cut perfectly concentric mitigate such an issue?
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Lots of opinions on air strippers effectiveness. A well cut crown may not need one.
Thanks for sharing your build. I too build from scratch so I know the time it takes. I also only use manual machines. Valves are really fun to design. The build in my avatar uses a pilot valve that can fire at 4500 psi and only takes a pinky finger to cock it.
Keep up the excellent work and be safe!
Dave
Thanks for sharing your build. I too build from scratch so I know the time it takes. I also only use manual machines. Valves are really fun to design. The build in my avatar uses a pilot valve that can fire at 4500 psi and only takes a pinky finger to cock it.
Keep up the excellent work and be safe!
Dave
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mmm, hard to say, but with relatively slower speeds in an airgun even with a nice crown, a large charge of air is gonna chase it down range .. at least i do believe thats the going wisdom, its not like a firearm the builds pressure fast and then its diminishing near the muzzle with a proper charge and burn rate, its just a giant blast of air chasing that big potato 20 yds out of the barrel lol. im speculating of course ..
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Yeah the airgun game is definitely much different than conventional firearms. Everything so far has been a new experience with building this thing. I guess I'll find out along the way if it holds groups or not. And if it doesn't, I'll try my damndest to find a workaround for it. As for now it's doing more than I can ask. I'm not a hunter but I really wouldn't mind taking a deer or coyote with it just to say that I did.
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Your 11 degree target crown looks.great.... Alot of airguns don't really get crowns, they kinda skip that step... Your crown is far above average .. A muzzle break or moderator are nice to cut recoil...but I'm sure you are used to recoil with powder burners. Your barrel looks heavy enough to be stiff...much better than most factory airguns
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I'm going to need one with a walnut stock and Mrod trigger group when you get a chance. Thanks!
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