Dr. Strangelove

Look what we’ve got here...

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24 minutes ago, brown dog said:

Coordinate categories? 😂 yup, we've lost our way with the never ending chase for precision; somehow we've come to psychologically cope with 'fire mission Soviet Union' coming one way - all area effects munitions 'doing' sqkm-  being matched by a few very very precise unitary warheads going the other way...  our 12  precision bangs will carry the day!   If my BAR article for the Granby issue doesn't get edited beyond recognition, you'll get to read me bang my drum on that theme in rather more detail!

 

Indeed, and the kit we have to generate them doesn’t seem very fit for purpose!

19 minutes ago, Shuggy said:

The general view from many official trials is that in well-designed weapons, DI has the better potential for accuracy, whilst pistons have the better potential for reliability. Of course, there will always be exceptions!

I am not aware of any plans to replace the A3 anytime soon. As long as H&K keep making spare parts, the system can be kept going pretty much forever.

I’m no armourer but are there new receivers still around? It would seem as if they’d wear out eventually. Only 200,000 were converted to A2 so is that stock finite?

23 hours ago, brown dog said:

 

The Army has been seduced by precision...

That could lead us down a whole new rabbit hole with coordinate category!

But to bring it back on track... Is direct impingement still considered the better method of cycling the action over gas piston? 
 

And unless I’m out of the loop and they’ve already begun, it will be very interesting to see what is trialled to replace the A3. Not that it doesn’t serve a purpose currently, more that at some point they will reach a stage where they’re not repairable/upgradeable!

I should have posted these..

This is the first housing that has been vapour honed and anodised. Not sure on a timeframe for the others but I’ll keep everyone posted.

PM sent!

The rest of the batch is here! Unfortunately there will be a delay to them being vapour honed and anodised but hopefully it won’t take too long! They all fit and function perfectly.

From Greg at Parabellum Consulting - ‘use a 29mm crows foot & torque to 30ftlb.’

Unfortunately the manufacturers have had an air pipe burst on their CNC machine! I’m hopefully picking some up on Thursday and will aim to drop them off to be anodised the same day. 
 

Watch this space!

By way of an update, we’re currently working on making this compatible with double trigger SSG 69s as well. They’ll be slightly behind the single trigger versions but I hope it won’t take too long if anyone would like one!

Cheers Roy, I’m glad we’ve finally reached this stage!

Alpha1 - PM sent!

Royal Mail finally came through! The model needs to be updated in order to create a better fit. That’ll be done in the coming days and then the final batch will be manufactured. After that they’ll be anodised and good to go!

Hey guys,

Sorry for the lack of recent updates!

In the not too distant future I’m hoping to have the first CNC machined version with me. I’ll keep you all posted and put up some photos when it’s with me.

Thanks for all of your patience!

Dr. S

Ah, who knew?! Thanks for the link. If those who were interested in the one I’m doing could let me know whether they’re still keen for it or whether they’d rather go for the one listed above it I’d appreciate it!

6 hours ago, Ssg69-piv said:

Dr how’s that prototype coming along?  
apologies for being like a kid at Christmas 

Getting there - I had paid for one but as I’m a private individual the company turned out to not want to deal with me! Exploring other options currently.

I’ll keep you posted though, and hopefully they’ll be ready before Christmas!

Cheers Flash, I’ve added you to the list! I’m still working on getting a production prototype - I hope people don’t mind the delay!

So, by way of an update... I’m looking into options for getting a production prototype made to check fit, finish and function. Once that’s here I’ll post photos and confirm interest before going any further.

It will drag this out a bit longer (for which I apologise) but I’d rather have the peace of mind that it’s good to go before fully committing and before taking anyone’s money.

PM sent!

Sold!

It’s 0MOA, I believe the AI part number is 4317.

Hi all,

I got this recently but found it was too low for the bell on my S&B. It’s in excellent condition. The height from the top of where the rail sits to where the bottom of the tube sits is 13.14mm.

Asking what I paid for it - £35 posted.

Cheers,

Dr. S

Just about at a stage where we can place the order. Would those who want one be happy to place a deposit for it?

We’re waiting for a quotation back. Will keep everyone posted! 

At a guess I’d say the 4B.