Gun almost done! - The Firearms Forum

dragman · 04-08-2011, 03:50 PM

Savage model 12VLPS is at the smith's getting punched from a 22.250 to an 22.250 Ackley improved. It is also getting some triggerwork, steel bedded, and some pretty work. I hope it's done tomorrow. I will keep yall posted.

dragman · 04-09-2011, 01:31 PM

Some early pics

dragman · 04-09-2011, 01:32 PM

permafrost · 04-09-2011, 02:14 PM

Looking good! I like the bolt design.

JLA · 04-09-2011, 05:05 PM

indeed. nice rig

Zane71464 · 04-10-2011, 07:43 AM

Looking good, and outta make for a tack driver for sure!

dragman · 04-11-2011, 11:43 AM

Well the rifle is pretty much done. Only problem is the black didn't stay in the flutes I gotta buy some sara coat to fix that problem. I took two max pressure loads and shot them to foul the bore and then cleaned it. I picked out a sierra boattail polymer tip 50 grain bullet and 38.1 grains of IMR 4895 for the load. I am very pleased with it up to this point. during the break in I usually shoot 2 shots then clean and repeat until I have 5 cleanings. Thats the point I am at now and it is holding a group at 100 that you can cover with a dime. I can't wait until it is completely broken in! Already have the next custom gun started "in my mind"

04-08-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Gun almost done! Savage model 12VLPS is at the smith's getting punched from a 22.250 to an 22.250 Ackley improved. It is also getting some triggerwork, steel bedded, and some pretty work. I hope it's done tomorrow. I will keep yall posted. -->

04-09-2011, 01:31 PM	#2
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: Gun almost done! Some early pics Attached Images

04-09-2011, 01:32 PM	#3
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: Gun almost done! more Attached Images

04-09-2011, 02:14 PM	#4
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,777	Re: Gun almost done! Looking good! I like the bolt design. __________________ Stand and Fight

04-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Gun almost done! indeed. nice rig __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

04-10-2011, 07:43 AM	#6
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Gun almost done! Looking good, and outta make for a tack driver for sure! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

04-11-2011, 11:43 AM	#7
dragman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 201	Re: Gun almost done! Well the rifle is pretty much done. Only problem is the black didn't stay in the flutes I gotta buy some sara coat to fix that problem. I took two max pressure loads and shot them to foul the bore and then cleaned it. I picked out a sierra boattail polymer tip 50 grain bullet and 38.1 grains of IMR 4895 for the load. I am very pleased with it up to this point. during the break in I usually shoot 2 shots then clean and repeat until I have 5 cleanings. Thats the point I am at now and it is holding a group at 100 that you can cover with a dime. I can't wait until it is completely broken in! Already have the next custom gun started "in my mind"