Unsure if my new rifle will arrive before EBR, so I decided to modify my Rapid

[Michael]

To be more suitable for bench rest shooting. Here is a picture of the extendable stock

And a template I made to make it fit more securely into the rear bag

Some walnut fig I picked up locally

Taped two pieces together (easiest way to make identical sides) & used a scroll saw to cut them

Did a little sanding

Then some drilling and counter sinking with a drill press

Also starting working on the piece for the front rest

Drilled and tapped the quick release adapter

Hand finished with a medium walnut Danish Oil

Attached the pieces to the Swift frame

And voila... I've got myself a bench rest gun!

 

[ajshoots]

Nice work and best of luck at EBR!!

 

[ezerhoden14]

Looks good nice wood shop ya have there!

 

[chasdicapua]

I am always impressed at the amazing things folks can make. Nice set up and good shooting at EBR.

 

[Michael]

ezerhoden14Looks good nice wood shop ya have there!

Thanks, not all the tools are mine. Sometimes it's nice to have neighbors.

I hope to test out my mods early this week.

 

[ncstan]

Nice mods .Stan

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

 Will be looking for a full report soon. Just another reason you cant have only one airgun available. And those good neighbors DO help. I have one that is so nice as to bring his 4,500CF tank over and donate air for my 100cf STEEL tank, good friend indeed.
Naturally THE minute you get that rig all set up will be the very moment your new rig shows up.


John

 

[30cal]

Great job Michael! Hey where did you get that raised cheek rest for the Magpul stock? Is that a new Magpul option? I really want one for my AR.

 

[NMshooter]

Great job and best of luck at the shoot!

 

[CampFussell]

Great job Michael. You're in it to win it ;-)
Best of luck!

 

[Michael]

30calGreat job Michael! Hey where did you get that raised cheek rest for the Magpul stock? Is that a new Magpul option? I really want one for my AR.

Amazon Magpul cheek rest riser. I bought two. 1/2" & 3/4". Kept the 1/2" because it fit me best.

 

[Michael]

Thanks guys, I'll certainly do my best to Represent!

Not much time to practice so I'll have to rely on experience.

 

[ezerhoden14]

As the great Mel Gibson once said, "Aim small, miss small." We'll all be cheering for you!

 

[Gunnertrones]

Very nice customization!

 

[Croozer]

Looks good.