I've been kicking thus idea around in my head for quite some time now. It's a 30 caliber (308 to be exact.) The barrel on it now is a 7.62 blank so it's not going to stay on it, hence why it is shorter than the tank. My goal is to make affordable yet powerful PCP's for the market and this design makes it quick and easy to manufacture them. I still have a ways to go but it won't be much longer before I'm test firing it.
N/A New prototype.
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Absolutely. It's fun to be able to watch as what I've invisioned in my brain comes to life.
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I got it together enough to test fire but I've yet to pin the valve in place so the hardened steel transfer port is holding it in place and I only went to 1500psi but I got 739fps with a 65 grain slug. It's rated for 4500psi when done.
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I'm in the market for a 357 cal at some point in the near future. Doesn't have to be a power house, just want to put bigger holes in the small critters lol. I like the way the length looks with the shorter tube to the end of the muzzle.
If you plan on going up to 357/9mm, I would be interested depending on price. Thanks.
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I've actually designed this to take interchangeable barrels so that would be quick and easy to do.
I have a bunch of Remington 700 stocks that the setup fits in. It's in the first picture. I'm making my trigger and housing.
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Going with the 700 action really opens up the options as that is almost a production standard for stock makers.
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Very true. It also leaves the option for the buyers of these to use a plethora of stocks from aftermarket companies like Boyd's and others. I also have a bunch laying around lol.
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I’m excited about the looks of this. Please keep us updated on your progress. I think I may “need” one of these
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Yep. I'll also be producing these for sale. I'm going to be starting my own brand. These have minimum seals and parts. Simplicity is reliable. I'll also thread the barrels because direct thread makes baffle strikes impossible, verses shrouds that are threaded and not concentric to the bore of the barrel.
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I'd love to see one in a carbine format too. A 90-100 fpe 357 squirrel thumper sounds fun! That would help keep it a bit more quiet.
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