RAW REPORT
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Got bored with beautiful weather and being able to shoot all the time.
So I decided to do some work that I wanted to do to the 22 RAW.
Short version.
I HATE THE STOCK TRIGGER GUARD ON THE SPORTER STOCK!
Long version (which I am known for)
The stock trigger guard on the sporter stock wraps around and hits my trigger finger on the bottom half of my finger.
Also the finger groove is too narrow and high for my hands.
Disclaimer, I wear XXXL gloves so this may not apply to all you guys that have wimpy hands. LOL just kidding.
So I bit the bullet and got out my dremel, a round wood rasp, and some sand paper.
Here are the results.
Before.
You can see where the trigger guard wraps around the trigger opening and comes up half way the opening.
Also you can see the ridge that drives me nuts in the finger groove back to the grip opening.
So here you can see the modified opening.
The rear side of the trigger opening is now open all the way down, and the finger groove is wide enough for man size fingers.
OMG what a difference.
I hated the feel before, I was literally shooting with my finger barely touching the trigger so I did not have a ridge
pressing into my finger.
Now it is bliss, I can make good contact with the trigger and not have discomfort.
As you can see all the edges have been radiused to match the stock contours that were original.
Now for a couple pictures in the wild.
This little 22 polygonal has quickly become my favorite gun.
Between the amazing accuracy, (better than my 30 RAW LRT) and the incredible shot count now that my tuner is done with it.
I sat down after working on it, and resighted her in and right away had it shooting 10X shots.
My wife came over shot a single shot and shot a 10X.
And after she shot I shot a 3 shot group that was a single pellet hole opening at 25 meters that was again a 10X shot.
MAN I LOVE THIS GUN!
So I decided to do some work that I wanted to do to the 22 RAW.
Short version.
I HATE THE STOCK TRIGGER GUARD ON THE SPORTER STOCK!
Long version (which I am known for)
The stock trigger guard on the sporter stock wraps around and hits my trigger finger on the bottom half of my finger.
Also the finger groove is too narrow and high for my hands.
Disclaimer, I wear XXXL gloves so this may not apply to all you guys that have wimpy hands. LOL just kidding.
So I bit the bullet and got out my dremel, a round wood rasp, and some sand paper.
Here are the results.
Before.
You can see where the trigger guard wraps around the trigger opening and comes up half way the opening.
Also you can see the ridge that drives me nuts in the finger groove back to the grip opening.
So here you can see the modified opening.
The rear side of the trigger opening is now open all the way down, and the finger groove is wide enough for man size fingers.
OMG what a difference.
I hated the feel before, I was literally shooting with my finger barely touching the trigger so I did not have a ridge
pressing into my finger.
Now it is bliss, I can make good contact with the trigger and not have discomfort.
As you can see all the edges have been radiused to match the stock contours that were original.
Now for a couple pictures in the wild.
This little 22 polygonal has quickly become my favorite gun.
Between the amazing accuracy, (better than my 30 RAW LRT) and the incredible shot count now that my tuner is done with it.
I sat down after working on it, and resighted her in and right away had it shooting 10X shots.
My wife came over shot a single shot and shot a 10X.
And after she shot I shot a 3 shot group that was a single pellet hole opening at 25 meters that was again a 10X shot.
MAN I LOVE THIS GUN!
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Nice job terrymc! What did you use to re-finish the part of the stock affected by the reshaping project? Uj
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I have not refinished that area yet.
I intend to strip and refinish the whole stock in the near future so this reshaping did
not scare me from the finishing stand point.
I will be using Macarri's Royal London Oil.
It gives a surprising amount of depth to the laminate stocks.
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Nice modification Terry, perfect job blending it in. I too would be interested in what you touched up the modification with.
It puts me in mind of a tongue oil or shellac based finish.
Craig
It puts me in mind of a tongue oil or shellac based finish.
Craig
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Nicely done Terry! I like it! That takes courage to do to such a fine piece of workmanship, but the results of a job well done are an even finer stock-great job!
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Thanks for the info but, like Craig, I don't qualify for any of those discounts (I'm just a nerd, LOL).
Sean
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Thanks Pat! Obviously I need to work on the mental side a bit and not look at the target while I'm actually shooting. I did a good job ignoring things for shots 2-4 but, once I saw how they were landing, I totally lost focus (in my excitement) and blew it badly on the last shot! On the bright side: having that 'flyer' near the group gave a very clear point of perspective to guage just how tiny that group is when looking at the clear holes in the wood photo!
Sean
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Wow you guys have been busy!
First off nice shooting Sean and will let the Tea pass this time hahaha and also I wish I could still ski, nothing like going on the snowmobile trails with the 10/22 slinged on your back waiting for a chance to shoot something eatable..
Nice job on reaming out the trigger area terrymc it look real nice just like it came that way, I wouldn’t even try that, heck i measure a 2x4 3 times and I still can cut it to short and as you know they don’t make board stretchers yet.....Nice Job!!
First off nice shooting Sean and will let the Tea pass this time hahaha and also I wish I could still ski, nothing like going on the snowmobile trails with the 10/22 slinged on your back waiting for a chance to shoot something eatable..
Nice job on reaming out the trigger area terrymc it look real nice just like it came that way, I wouldn’t even try that, heck i measure a 2x4 3 times and I still can cut it to short and as you know they don’t make board stretchers yet.....Nice Job!!
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There are two scopes I would like to still try out, one is the SWFA 12x and the other is the Argos 6-24x50 but 1st I’d really like to get a Nitesite Wolf for yote hunting and then look into getting the other two scopes at the same time, it’s not like I have enough the way it is so what’s 2 more right.
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here is my first attempt at 25 meter BR. my shooting set up was poor at best but I'm still happy with the results. I was shooting from a hand rail on my back porch.
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Nice shooting Craig! I should try doing the same some time-looks fun!"crgabel"here is my first attempt at 25 meter BR. my shooting set up was poor at best but I'm still happy with the results. I was shooting from a hand rail on my back porch.
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Thanks Sean,
What I like about it is that every shot seems like a new match. Without a rest on the rear of the stock it was very hard to get the scope to settle in for the shot.
What I like about it is that every shot seems like a new match. Without a rest on the rear of the stock it was very hard to get the scope to settle in for the shot.
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Nice shooting Craig for what you have to work with, just imagine if you had the front and rear shooting rest and bag....Again Nice Shooting.
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Nice stuff Craig. from what I can see that looks like a 226-4X.
Very nice especially from the shooting conditions.
And yeah Sean it is a lot of fun.
Very nice especially from the shooting conditions.
And yeah Sean it is a lot of fun.
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Imold,
Yeah that is what I was looking for, I like to modify things in a fashion that makes it look factory and still
be very functional
Nice stuff Craig. from what I can see that looks like a 226-4X.
Very nice especially from the shooting conditions.
And yeah Sean it is a lot of fun. You need to try it.
Yeah that is what I was looking for, I like to modify things in a fashion that makes it look factory and still
be very functional
Nice stuff Craig. from what I can see that looks like a 226-4X.
Very nice especially from the shooting conditions.
And yeah Sean it is a lot of fun. You need to try it.
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Terry,
Thanks to you as well. I'm really looking forward to the .22 arriving for this type of shooting.
Guess i need to build a bench and a trap on wheels so i can shoot 50 and 25 meter in the yard.
Craig
Thanks to you as well. I'm really looking forward to the .22 arriving for this type of shooting.
Guess i need to build a bench and a trap on wheels so i can shoot 50 and 25 meter in the yard.
Craig
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Craig,, nice job with the shooting,,, wow those last 3 rows,, u nailed it,, nice,,where did u pick up the cards ,,are they thick or flimsy..i think i like to give it a try ,,im really digging your stock i have the LRT,,,,TERRY what can i say THE job opening the trigger box up,, looks pro ,,great job
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