bradders

54 minutes ago, shooter83 said:

I will have it if Mr Bradley don't want it. 

I’m out, it’s all yours

3 hours ago, Re-Pete said:

So are you saying this "rumour" implies that British proof marks don't necessarily mean that the gun has been proofed, ie tested, in the UK to the appropriate spec, and that the proof house just bang the marks on because it's a European manufactured gun and "they will have already done it" ?

I find that VERY hard to believe............

Pete

It is,

Go to the proof House and see for yourself. In many ways they are a bit over-stringent and that may not be such a terrible thing for the customer, but can be a pain for people like me

Headspace can be the main issue, but you know that when it’s passed, it’s passed

Offer to purchase withdrawn

25 minutes ago, Jay5 said:

Hey Royal

no, it was on my .22 AR, I do know someone who has a 14 or 15" Samson handguard though, it's not for sale but they do exist.

 

I’m still waiting on your bank details etc 🙂

22 minutes ago, Miseryguts said:

OK starting to see the light

Rifle and bolt have both got the relevant proof marks

As per advice above, large dollop of gun grease (well  I think it is, I have had it 20 years and the writing has rubbed off) on the lugs, extractor pins and the extractor claw and it is stating to load a lot easier - but nothing like my TX3.

I think that the problem is a) very strong extractor springs, b) a slightly off extractor claw, and c) you have to have exactly the right technique

The extractor pins are still scratching the case as the bolt rotates into the closed position.

Any one recommend a good grease?

M ( a little happier, but still not satisfied in still wet S Wales)

They are ejector, not extractor pins, sorry to be pedantic but it will help to explain the situation a bit better

15 minutes ago, terryh said:

Mark,

indeed Amazon is your friend, thus:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SHL-BRAND-ISOPROPANOL-Isopropyl-Alcohol/dp/B003D8QFR8/ref=sr_1_9?crid=3DF0DRA64SNVK&keywords=isopropyl+alcohol+99.9&qid=1565107508&s=gateway&sprefix=Isopr%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Now-Foods-Solutions-Liquid-Lanolin/dp/B00028MLKC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LCOA3P511Q1U&keywords=liquid+lanolin&qid=1565107575&s=gateway&sprefix=Liquid+lanolin%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2

but you can normally find Lanolin in health food shops

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OFNMY-Odorless-Leak-proof-Cleaning-Treatments/dp/B07GSLSQWV/ref=pd_sbs_194_20?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07GSLSQWV&pd_rd_r=32bc7017-27bc-4b3c-b1a3-2bf219f11370&pd_rd_w=AHP8N&pd_rd_wg=sZfOb&pf_rd_p=15756fbb-4ceb-4379-9d2c-7af36daab01e&pf_rd_r=2XQTYJ40BG4ETDVFBYYW&psc=1&refRID=2XQTYJ40BG4ETDVFBYYW

Really is a great case lube

T

 

Yes it is Terry

Why spend more on some fancy named stuff when you can make it yourself easily 

I use the Lanolin/Isopropanol mix, it’s the same as Dillon case lube, as well as some others are and hard to beat, just spray into a cardboard box and shake around then leave to evaporate for 10 mins

Its cheap, makes loads and lasts ages

all available from Amazon

What are you going to be known as next?

GazzAR10 might not be a bad idea 🤣

Cheers

ping me some bank details please

Bagsy please

20 hours ago, Catch-22 said:

“...The cardboard ‘outer’ marked with the useful factory product code had been ditched by the retailer unfortunately but I’m pretty sure this is the Murom KVB-223M, a thick cup, tough ‘magnum’ model that is slightly ‘hotter’ than the older KVB-5,56M ‘magnum

That wouldn't be because they’re still on the embargo/banned/ prohibited list for Russian arms and ammunition by any chance, would it?

47 minutes ago, Popsbengo said:

that well used sub-division of "2.4" 🤣

Doesn't fill you with confidence.

We all have good days and bad days 🤣

As Pops says, what action/rifle is it?

Factory or custom build?

Also are those ejectors moving freely?

Knife arrived safe and sound this morning, a real piece of quality

Many thanks for the excellent service

Mark

OK, think I've done it, please check and let me know

Thanks

Mark

11 minutes ago, Aggy said:

Belting knife ,Didn’t Alan make all the Ray mears bushcraft knives? 

Yes he did

Steve, I'm not great with Paypal, but have a friend here in the morning who understands these things, so will send the funds in the morning, unless BACS is more suitable?

Will pm you my address

2 minutes ago, TC said:

Very nice.

Enjoy!

Thanks, it's a beauty

I'll buy that please

16 minutes ago, Richard_w said:

Thanks for the further advice Mark.

What technique do you use to polish the chambers?

In hindsight, .223 would gave been a better choice for the first product, I agree.

.308 is popular for pest control in Australia, particularly feral pigs.  This is one of our main markets.  

Looking at some other areas to reduce friction in the action- the bolt face for example.  May try a teflon coating here as well.  

Nothing scientific, a split rod with emery cloth run at high speed wetted with a suitable lube to stop it clogging, either on the lathe or with a high speed cordless in a video the bench

Don't go getting carried away Teflon etc, it’s not necessary, just get a working rifle first

Find the lightest/most volumous brass you can to keep pressures down and don’t get too greedy on pressure

5 hours ago, Richard_w said:

Thanks very much for that information Mark, I was hoping you would get in touch.  Nothing like real world experience and knowledge.

I am in Tasmania, most of the work is happening in Victoria though.

What are your thoughts around chamber fluting?

I believe the pump-action Troy PAR AR type rifles are fluted. 

And the POF ReVolt looks to have the their new fluted chamber neck design. 

Have you tried the ReVolt?  Does the fluted chamber neck seem to have any advantage?
 

Yes, there is not much we can do with the existing, nitrided, barrels, we will have to change the specification. 

Do you hand-polish your chambers after the barrels are supplied, or will some barrel manufacturers do that if you specify it?

 

I turn and chamber all my own barrels and polish the chambers after reaming to #320-#400 and ensure there are no marks in there

I have no experience with chamber fluting, but a good chamber shouldn't be necessary. That said though, it's pretty hot where you are, esp Victoria, so that may be a factor

One thing though, why .308 and not just .223? The smaller cartridge has many benefits over .3908 in a SP and is more than capable

You need to get the chamber as polished/smoothed out as you can and also run it at near max or max headspace, and you also need to get away from the nitriding , at least until you have something reliable, but with regards to the nitriding that barrel will now be u/s as you won’t be able to do anything with it.

A reamer won’t touch it now sadly. All nice ideas but a rethink is needed

What State are you in out of curiosity?

It may or may not be relevant but I found this barrel life predictor on accurate shooter last night, can't verify how accurate it is, but for .223 it seems to be in the right area

It's a download BTW

http://accurateshooter.net/Blog/barrellifeupdate.xls

27 minutes ago, John MH said:

http://precisionrifleleague.co.uk/leaderboard/

So I see

It's Franks 🧐

34 minutes ago, ejg223 said:

Congratulations to Rory and Daniel, fantastic result, we are proud of you. We are thrilled to have had a part in the rifle build. 

edi

This is why posting the results in a timely manner is hugely important 😎

I don't mean to harp on, but this is getting ridiculous

It reminds me of the days of PR (Practical Rifle) where you mailed in your entry form along with 2SAE's, one for CoF and one for results.

So you'd shoot the match go home with no idea how you'd done, and then 3 weeks later the SAE would arrive to inform you you'd finished 18th or whatever 🧐

In this day of instant access to stuff via social media.."could do better" would be a good phrase to adopt!