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baileybradshaw
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Single break action build..7X57R
      #110746 - 31/07/08 07:19 AM

Getting real close to the first shot!! I had been posting pictures of my progress under the double rifle forum "rimfire double" thread so you can come up to speed if you wish to read previous history on this project. Decided it was time to put it where it belonged with the other single shots.

I had a local machine shop thread my monoblock and barrel. They did a very good job as the faces meet tight enough to hide the seam ( 1" 20 threads if you were wondering) I spent the weekend machining the barrel from the 1.25" unturned blank....A LOT OF MACHINING) and fitting the Anson latch block on the bottom of the barrel. The forearm fits nice and snug and there is no wobble at the hinge when the action is open. It isn't too tight either, the barrel gently falls open when the top lever is released. Now all of the mechanical functions are complete with exception of refitting the extractor where the barrel comes through to the breach. I do need stronger springs for the locking slide, but that is an easy adjustment. The barrel needs to be crowned and the chamber reamed and it is ready to test.

These pictures aren't too great, will shoot more quality shots when the action is polished more.







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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #110748 - 31/07/08 08:39 AM

Hey Brad! It looks great over here as well! Small internet I guess...

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Hobbit]
      #110823 - 01/08/08 01:50 AM

very nice!!! thanks for sharing

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: degoins]
      #116491 - 08/10/08 11:12 AM

Hello,

Any updates ??? I am interested in one if this progress' further to become a business for you.

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baileybradshaw
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Caprivi]
      #116658 - 11/10/08 02:13 PM

Here is the latest. I have the rifle shooting pretty nice. Did a 2" group at 100yds with a seriously hard trigger, factory ammo and the uncertainty of a new gun/shooter familiarity. I have since tuned the trigger to pull about 3 to 4 lbs. That's a good hunting weight, but probably too hard for you bench shooters.

There is still a good bit of work to do, but it's all odds and ends. The major stuff is done and I can hunt with it.

The forend still needs to be checkered, some of the internal parts need to be polished and I still need to figure out what I want on the butt of the stock. Then there is the engraving.....That will probably not be complete for another year.

I am working on my FFl for manufacturing. I do intend to build guns if I am able to aquire my FFL.

Here are the pics.















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Edited by baileybradshaw (11/10/08 02:15 PM)

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #116689 - 12/10/08 01:31 AM

Simply superb rifle in the making! Hope you get your FFL soon and start making them on a regular basis.

Good luck with the new venture and good hunting!

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #116699 - 12/10/08 04:04 AM

Mr baileybradshaw:

It looks to be a very nice rifle and the workmanship excellent. Congratulations on a fine rifle.

Glenn

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Glenn_Fewless]
      #126665 - 11/02/09 03:28 PM

Hello, any updates...????????

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baileybradshaw
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Caprivi]
      #126667 - 11/02/09 03:56 PM

Hey!! thanks for asking. I've done a little engraving on it, but haven't been working on it for a couple of months. I have a knife show in Little Rock this weekend. Once that is over, I will spend a little more time on it. Still shooting good though!

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #126721 - 12/02/09 04:04 AM

Nice work !

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: ]
      #129944 - 18/03/09 10:46 PM

I like the design of the wood in particular. Did you go off another design, or was this from an idea? Either way, it is good looking stuff!
Larry

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baileybradshaw
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Bestboss]
      #135806 - 21/05/09 10:50 AM


Posted 21 May 2009 05:43 Hide Post
Been working on the engraving over the last couple of months in my spare time. At this point, I have the background removed, but the scrolls are not yet sculpted. LOTS of work left to do, but it's getting there.

The oval on the bottom will have a Fallow buck carved in it.

Hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I have enjoyed making it.






















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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #135811 - 21/05/09 12:08 PM

Nice work.

Not to my personal taste, but very nice work indeed.

Regards

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: Bramble]
      #135823 - 21/05/09 03:08 PM

Sehr Tiroler und krautische.
Noice though. Very crisp engraving, do you use vacuum refined gravers?

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #135860 - 21/05/09 09:09 PM

Quote:


Hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I have enjoyed making it.




Absolutely!!!

Top marks indeed sir.

I have been wanting to build something along these lines myself for quite some time now, so many things I want to build, so little time

Superb job by the way.

Best regards

Alex

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: alexbeer]
      #135863 - 21/05/09 09:22 PM

Incredible!!!!
Beautifull !!!!!!


I do not know much to say.........


Thanks for sharing.

Martin

Edited by beleg2 (21/05/09 09:24 PM)

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: beleg2]
      #135865 - 21/05/09 09:28 PM

Wow!!! This will be stunning!

But my question is: When do I get my rimfire double rifle?

Curl

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baileybradshaw
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: CptCurl]
      #135868 - 21/05/09 11:13 PM

AAAhhh....Mr. Pressure :-)

I am waiting to hear from the BATF in regards to my FFL. Once I am licensed, I will hit the floor running on the doubles.

Are you indicating a firm order....:-)

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #135916 - 22/05/09 08:26 AM

This rifle is turning out to be very beautiful.I sincerely hope that you will reap all the success you deserve for all the effort you put into this.


Best-
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: vikram]
      #137276 - 14/06/09 03:41 PM

So my Father in law set up a feeder to bring in the hogs that have been rooting up his pasture....the very same pasture that is 20yds behind my shop. We have been seeing them almost daily and He shot a smallish one two days ago. I finished my work about 7:45 this evenning and decided to take my rifle for a look at the feeder. As I was walking down the fenceline towards the gate to get into the pasture, I heard the hogs on the far side still in teh woods. I scampered up to a flatbed trailer parked at the edge of the field about 50yds from the feeder. About 2 minutes later, 15-20 of these four legged bull dozers came out. From what I could tell, the largest saw separated herself and I gave her a charge. She rolled right over and I have my first kill with this rifle.

Ain't life sweet.....





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Edited by baileybradshaw (14/06/09 03:42 PM)

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #137278 - 14/06/09 05:19 PM

baileybradshaw

Congratulations
I hope you are justifiably proud of this achievement sir, you have most certainly earned it.
It’s been a great pleasure to read about, from beginning to end. Terrific story and wonderful photos.

Extremely well done.


Alex

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: alexbeer]
      #137281 - 14/06/09 07:44 PM

Conception to fruition says it all.

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: baileybradshaw]
      #137313 - 15/06/09 09:55 AM

Simply fantastic! Any way we could petition the BATFE so that you get your FFL faster?

Thanks for sharing these pics and hope you have many more fantastic hunts in the future.

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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #137451 - 17/06/09 10:02 AM

Congratulations!

I want my. . . I want my. . . I want my. . . .22!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curl

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baileybradshaw
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Re: Single break action build..7X57R [Re: CptCurl]
      #137466 - 18/06/09 12:18 AM

Waiting on the ATF....The atf ....the atf, waiting on the atf my fair Captcurl :-)

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