Rolling Block restoration
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Rolling Block restoration
I know it's a sin to restore these old gals, but this one came to me as nothing more than a crusty rusty receiver, with parts missing. I decided to salvage her from becoming a varmint rifle, so I rebarreled to 32" heavy round barrel in .40-65, and built new wood for her.
Hopefully get to the range this weekend and shoot her, if the monsoons don't come in!
Hopefully get to the range this weekend and shoot her, if the monsoons don't come in!
-
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:43 pm
- Location: Oklahoma
Re: Rolling Block restoration
So its finally done...tis a beaut. I do have one question though. Were you torn in deciding whether to go with the round or did half/round, or octagon cross your mind.
Helluva rifle Val! Thanks for the pics.
Helluva rifle Val! Thanks for the pics.
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Since I have #1 Sporters in both full octagon and half octagon, the round was a easy choice. I did have some reservations as to whether it would look correct or right, but saw a friend's original #1 1/2 that had a full round barrel, and that confirmed it for me!
-
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:43 pm
- Location: Oklahoma
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Forgot to ask. What make is the vernier?
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Apology accepted!
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
The vernier is a Lee Shaver. Best buy on the market in quality for the cost. Under $200 shipped!Yellowhouse wrote:Forgot to ask. What make is the vernier?
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Thanks Rudy! I tend to frown on full restorations, but figured I didn't have anything to lose with just an action.rudybolla wrote:Apology accepted!
Re: Rolling Block restoration
That looks great Vall. I always love pics of your single shots.
Semper Fidelis
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Thanks Jeremy!
-
- Posts: 145
- Joined: Sun Feb 19, 2006 3:43 pm
- Location: Oklahoma
Re: Rolling Block restoration
You're gonna have to start over Vall! By using comparitive measurments I deduced that the gap between the forearm and action is in excess of .001 microns. Shame on you!
Hopes she shoots well and I bet it does.! If I ever luck on to an action we're gonna see a 50-70 though.
Hopes she shoots well and I bet it does.! If I ever luck on to an action we're gonna see a 50-70 though.
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Curses! Foiled again!Yellowhouse wrote:You're gonna have to start over Vall! By using comparitive measurments I deduced that the gap between the forearm and action is in excess of .001 microns. Shame on you!
Hopes she shoots well and I bet it does.! If I ever luck on to an action we're gonna see a 50-70 though.
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Absolutely beautiful Vall!!
Very nice job, and hopefully you get her shooting as good as she looks.
Very nice job, and hopefully you get her shooting as good as she looks.
-71fan-
-
- Posts: 393
- Joined: Sat Aug 14, 2004 10:47 pm
Re: Rolling Block restoration
Thanks a lot Chad!