Would it not be possible to size the spring appropriately? Surely a constant force spring that has less force at minimum stack (one round) than a wound spring at full stack could still have enough force to feed reliably. Especially with lightweight rounds such as 22.
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Sorry, late to the party, but I will bite.
Innovation is being creative AND methodical to make accuracy and precision converge to meet the targeted goal (pun intended).
Incremental change is working from a base design and making small improvements/refinements to achieve a goal (maybe cost, maybe precision or accuracy or both) to differentiate from the competition and claim "its better". Sometimes, it addresses a deficiency in the current design or flaw found in actual use, but is usually mislabeled as innovation (sometimes haters call it "a solution looking for a problem").
Revolution is an approach that some would consider "radical" that changes or elevates a design to a whole new platform or way of thinking or operating that doesn't care to address minor flaws or issues, but is tired of working a problem the same ol conventional way of thinking and addresses it without accepting constraints that would limit how one would approach making a system manage precision and accuracy in a very predictable way to achieving a new level of performance.
Yes, provided it's not all about the spring and other key features are addressed appropriately. The operating dynamics throw a whole new set of problems into the mix along with the characteristics of what's being fed, as in design of the case (protruding or rebated rim, taper, and so on).
MB
The High End .22lr World is becoming about as exciting as the race to MARS by SpaceX. It keeps building up, new stuff everywhere, the old, good stuff falling by the wayside.
And I can’t wait, to see it all work out.
(In my case, time is of the essence, its not critical, but I like to think in months, as years are passing so darn fast).
And I can’t wait, to see it all work out.
(In my case, time is of the essence, its not critical, but I like to think in months, as years are passing so darn fast).
Gotcha. I can offer the DBM, but it will be branded differently, if there's enough interest. Yes, I'll be doing the action wrenches and will keep everyone updated on their availability.
MB
MB ,
Mags and mag springs , I have seen discussions in the past about people looking into clock type springs , why won’t these work ?
It would seem to work great in theory , with all the extra space in your mag design behind the actual 22 mag column you could put the wound clock spring back there , I don’t know
Mags and mag springs , I have seen discussions in the past about people looking into clock type springs , why won’t these work ?
It would seem to work great in theory , with all the extra space in your mag design behind the actual 22 mag column you could put the wound clock spring back there , I don’t know
Looks Like you were right....It looks like you can start a business manufacturing parts kits for Vudoo owners
DW
MB
Hopefully, I'm not going way out in left field on this idea but here goes. Is there any chance @RAVAGE88 can produce a super accurate rimfire with a Fortner / straight-pull action that would fit in a R700 stock or chassis?
Yes, I know that Anschutz and Volquartsen already produce rifles with those actions but I'm confident that @RAVAGE88 has the skill to design one that can top those other manufacturers.
I realize that sounds like a crazy, outside of the box request. Yet, @RAVAGE88 was thinking outside the box when he started making super accurate rifles that had a 700 footprint years ago and look how it took off!
Pardon me while I slip into something flame-retardant.
Yes, I know that Anschutz and Volquartsen already produce rifles with those actions but I'm confident that @RAVAGE88 has the skill to design one that can top those other manufacturers.
I realize that sounds like a crazy, outside of the box request. Yet, @RAVAGE88 was thinking outside the box when he started making super accurate rifles that had a 700 footprint years ago and look how it took off!
Pardon me while I slip into something flame-retardant.
Ok, things are moving. I've been entering everyone into the bookkeeping software, which I have enough info based on the emails to make a sizable dent, but I'll email a number of you to gather some remaining info.
The spring supplier is set up, we're finalizing a few remaining details and production cranks up again. No big deal. The available springs will be:
I'll have updates on small parts and rails maybe later today, but overall, getting everything cranked up is going very well. Stay tuned.
MB
The spring supplier is set up, we're finalizing a few remaining details and production cranks up again. No big deal. The available springs will be:
- Repeater Firing Pin: Standard 22 lbf
- Single Shot Firing Pin: Assortment Pack for V-22S
- Extractor (X2 per kit)
- Side Bolt Release (All Gens)
- Magazine (Polymer and Aluminum Versions)
I'll have updates on small parts and rails maybe later today, but overall, getting everything cranked up is going very well. Stay tuned.
MB
For readers in general, Anschutz produces rifles with Fortner actions. Volquartsen doesn't.
Very true and glad to see you pop back in. I know the track he's on, for which, I'll generalize by action type and not the Fortner specifically.
I have carnal knowledge of what happens when someone copies the Fortner....
MB
No, I didn’t that I saw, let me check spam.
Edit: replied to my own email to get it to the top on your inbox.
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Understood and PII deleted.
My fault, I "green flagged" you and either didn't hit "send" for the reply or missed the reply altogether, but you were good to go on the first email.
MB
I mentioned the Fortner / straight pull action because I think that the sidelever is superior to any other design.
The only straight pull actions that I've had experience with were a 1960s Browning T-Bolt, Savage Impulse and an FX Air Rifle.
So between those three, I like the sidelever because moving the hand from the trigger to the sidelever is faster, smoother and takes less movement that the other actions.
Just my two cents worth and thanks for thinking about it. BTW, I'm not getting any younger.
So the sooner a super accurate sidelever rimfire comes out from the DeLane Development Group the better. You would make an old man like me very happy
The APR version fixes problems with the existing 1727-F, see demo of the modified version at the 2min mark.
Yep, I knew the track you were on and why and I appreciate the input because it continues to feed direction.I mentioned the Fortner / straight pull action because I think that the sidelever is superior to any other design.
The only straight pull actions that I've had experience with were a 1960s Browning T-Bolt, Savage Impulse and an FX Air Rifle.
So between those three, I like the sidelever because moving the hand from the trigger to the sidelever is faster, smoother and takes less movement that the other actions.
Just my two cents worth and thanks for thinking about it. BTW, I'm not getting any younger.
So the sooner a super accurate sidelever rimfire comes out from the DeLane Development Group the better. You would make an old man like me very happy
I started the Impulse project at Savage and wrote the ORD. To get it into the mix was a knife fight in the front office for reasons I won't get into, but there's something to be said for a straight pull when executed correctly. When the Impulse intro'd, Savage sold more than a years worth of business in less than a week (I don't remember the exact period of time, so I'm being conservative, but it was surprisingly fast).
MB
Never in their wildest dreams….
I fought the Accu-Trigger battle a few times. The CEO said, “it’s the best trigger we’ve ever made!” My response was, “no, the best trigger you’ve ever made hasn’t been made yet.” He was speechless….
MB
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