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Gunsmithing
I profiled these 2 barrels.
What do you think?
What do you think?
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Neat! ..... That looks like a Mauser K98 action on the first barrel.
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It is a Mauser K98.
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Jonathan, nice Did you do it yourself? (barrel)
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Re: Gunsmithing
Jonathan, looks like a Mauser, well done, nice job!
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Yes I start on a CNC lathe to cut he thread to suite the Mauser K98 actionOOOOMS wrote: Did you do it yourself? (barrel)
Then I use a CNC Mill turner ( lathe and Milling macing in one) to do the profile and to mill the groves.
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Re: Gunsmithing
Looks neat, what barrel and calibre?
Did you profile from a unfinished blank?
Did you profile from a unfinished blank?
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Calibre : 9.3 X 62 and 7 X 64Tonto wrote:Looks neat, what barrel and calibre?
Did you profile from a unfinished blank?
Truvelo barrel profiled from a blank, only the rifling in the barrel is dune by Truvelo, it basically starts as a 1.5" x 27" "shaft" that has the rifling caliber that you what in it.
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....... but you make much more technical items than that .........
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How many grooves in that profile .... 4 or 5 ?
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Re: Gunsmithing
6 grooves.Mud Dog wrote:How many grooves in that profile .... 4 or 5 ?
Made 1 that has spiral grooves 180`
I make a lot of complex and Small parts out of Titanium, cobalt chrome and stainless steel.Traveler wrote:....... but you make much more technical items than that .........
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Profiling a barrel is somewhat of a black art as I understand. The Truvellos are hammer forged. Apparently a lot of stresses built up that can cause warping if not controlled. I am always interested in these control methods. I currently use a Bartlein 1 in 8,5 6 mm cut rifled barrel and had to have it reprofiled to save weight. I was very nervous, but she shoots like a beaut. The cut rifled barrels apparently does not have all the stresses associated with the button draw and hammer forged.
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Looks good.just out of interest sake.How do you get a license if you built the rifle yourself?
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It's only the barrel that's actually licensed ... not the working parts. As a licensed gunsmith I imagine you get a permit for the barrel, biuld the weapon and then apply for the license if you are going to keep it .... otherwise the buyer applies.
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Re: Gunsmithing
have a look at Sons of Guns on Thursday nights on Discovery channel 121, just before 9 pm.
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Go to a gunsmith buy a barrel and receiver , apply for licence, wait 3 years for your licence then it is DIY time.
A CNC mill-turner will be handy.
A CNC mill-turner will be handy.
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You are super handy. Project is looking super excellent.
What scope are you fitting on that?
What scope are you fitting on that?
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Impressive stuff!!
I'd like to see that rifle once it is all done.
I'd like to see that rifle once it is all done.
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Jonathan, miskien moet jy die winter by my die gewere hier kom toets op springbokke en kudu's
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Re: Gunsmithing
Hi Jonathan,
Nice work you are doing there. I started a semi apprenticeship a couple of months ago at Gun o Clock in Stellenbosch as I am into antique clocks so I get to see
a few nice guns as well. I try and go in once or twice a week whenever I can get some time and help out (no pay) but I learn a lot as the owner opened the very
same shop he is in today in 1966. Very nice working with someone with so much knowledge and then also loves sharing it.
Well to get to the point I have bought a Colt MKIV Series 70 .45 Government model from him and would like to know what is you thoughts on the gun and is there any mods
one can do to improve it or should one leave it as is.
Nice work you are doing there. I started a semi apprenticeship a couple of months ago at Gun o Clock in Stellenbosch as I am into antique clocks so I get to see
a few nice guns as well. I try and go in once or twice a week whenever I can get some time and help out (no pay) but I learn a lot as the owner opened the very
same shop he is in today in 1966. Very nice working with someone with so much knowledge and then also loves sharing it.
Well to get to the point I have bought a Colt MKIV Series 70 .45 Government model from him and would like to know what is you thoughts on the gun and is there any mods
one can do to improve it or should one leave it as is.
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I will leve the Colt as is. (its a .45)Rooies wrote: Well to get to the point I have bought a Colt MKIV Series 70 .45 Government model from him and would like to know what is you thoughts on the gun and is there any mods
one can do to improve it or should one leave it as is.
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Would you put a Land Rover badge on your Hilux??Rooies wrote:Well to get to the point I have bought a Colt MKIV Series 70 .45 Government model from him and would like to know what is you thoughts on the gun and is there any mods one can do to improve it or should one leave it as is.
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Nice... very nice
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Sjoe! That's a beaut!!! I'd be too afraid of scratches to take that baby out in the veld!
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What a beautiful stock on that 300SWM!
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Damn! Thats neat!!
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You've got some talent to say the least!!!
What would that combination weigh?
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Re: Gunsmithing
Jonathan, I have got a 30.06 mauser action rifle and I am looking for a left handed stock with thumb hole (pistol grip, just like the 300swm). Do you have any available or would you have to make one up?
And of course, what would the cost be?
Basil
And of course, what would the cost be?
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Sorry, this web site did not give me much info regarding prices, choice, availability etc. I did leave a mesg onn the contact page with my details, I hope it gets through.Tiger7 wrote:http://mharms.co.za/
Is this your company?
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The rifle looks awesome, Johnathan! Not so sure I like the two-tone Browning though.
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Re: Gunsmithing
That rifle is a beaut Johnathan. I was a armourer in the army and really enjoyed it, worked from small arms to the 106 rocket launcher. Since then I have not had much to do with weapons. Pity, because it is very interesting.