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westcoast
04-29-2007, 09:42 PM
some may have seen this project before.just a little farther along.4130 tubing and alot of filing. today the walnut started to come to shape. still many miles to go.next the forearm wood and pistol grip.

M1 Tanker
04-30-2007, 08:01 AM
Pretty dang cool Westcoast, a big bonus for innovation.

Whats the bolt carrier/bolt riding on?

westcoast
04-30-2007, 08:27 AM
the large tube is 1 5/8 4130 small tube is 5/8 4130 the mag well is 4130 sheet stock all .o58 or .059 wall.the lower rea is also 4130 sheet stock,rails are 3/8 4130 square stock plug welded in. the rear of the rails for the buttstock will be salvaged rail sections welded in. the 3/8 stock has been profiled to the same shape as the stock rails.

Otis61
04-30-2007, 10:10 AM
I love this stuff. I hope it works out well for you. As long as you don't give up on it, it will.

bubbamauser
05-04-2007, 03:44 PM
Nice work keep us informed of the progress

Roy