.22LR DTA SRS clone build project

[defcon]

Just picked up a used stock for $100 off a hide member here.

Planning to drop in a Savage MKII F action/barrel into this. Will have to fabricate an aluminum chassis to house the Savage and a trigger linkage.


20131202_124324_zps490675a1 by defconskylude, on Flickr


20131202_124330_zps19194212 by defconskylude, on Flickr


20131202_124343_zps31294cd5 by defconskylude, on Flickr

 

[thrusty]

Good luck with the project. Would love to see photos as it progresses to the end product.

 

[defcon]

yep. i think ill be using a CASV quad rail for it. its easier to bolt on

just going through a few ideas in my head on how to get it done.

thinking about using epoxy putty to get a rough shape for the metal chassis. then buy a 6061 block aluminum and have it milled it our use a scroll saw

or maybe carve one out of wood to get as a prototype

 

[BenY 2013]

Be sure to post pics of the process! I'll certainly be watching!

Ben

 

[defcon]

Using this take down as a guide to see how the metal chassis is built
SRS Disassembly and Assembly - YouTube

 

[GlockBlock]

This should be cool.

 

[usmcchet9296]

I tell you doing that to a CZ 455 would be cool

 

[defcon]

I tell you doing that to a CZ 455 would be cool

only if i owned one. or you can give me yours

 

[propeine]

I really want to do something similar with a 20practical or something of that size for a varmint gun. Looking forward to following along.

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[defcon]

Finally got the stock in.

I plan to paint everything black when I'm done with this.

Just doing some brainstorming, measurements and some test fitting with different handguards.

I'll try to see if I can use an aluminum channel bar to help bed the action. If this doesn't work, then its just epoxy putty to bed around the action/barrel. Then use JB Weld to glue that to the left receiver

I'll figure out the trigger linkage later on when I'm done bedding and fabricating the upper receiver/handguard area

The dremeling part is the easiest that can be done in 15-20 minutes. Just the rear section needs to be dremeled off to make room for the action to drop in.

I also have to dremel around the bolt handle

I do have to buy extra metric screws and larger retaining pins since it didnt come with it.

I'll either have to buy the DTA metal cheek rest or I'll fabricate my own metal cheek rest

I was thinking I can drill a large hole in the buttpads to move the action back and line up the Savage magazine to the DTA magwell. So when I rack the bolt back, it goes inside the buttpads. I think I'll try that first since its hidden anyways.

Internals

_M G_9414 by defconskylude, on Flickr

The red outline is the plastic that I have to dremel off to allow the action to sit flush

_MG_9414 by defconskylude, on Flickr

Action just laying inside. I havent done any cutting yet.

_MG_9415 by defconskylude, on Flickr

Test fitting with the action/barrel. The magazine does not line up with the DTA magwell.

_MG_9417 by defconskylude, on Flickr


Here's a test fit of a SCAR CASV metal handguard

_MG_9419 by defconskylude, on Flickr

Added a AR15 CASV quad rail just to see how it would look. M1A bipod

_MG_9421 by defconskylude, on Flickr

Switched to an AFG

_MG_9427 by defconskylude, on Flickr

Cleaner look with just the CASV quad rail. I'd have to make an aluminum block to fill that gap

_MG_9434 by defconskylude, on Flickr

I think I'll stick with this version.

_MG_9435 by defconskylude, on Flickr

 

[defcon]

i contacted DTA to see if they sell the cheek rest and middle part of the upper receiver. preferrably blemished parts so i can get it cheaper

 

[defcon]

Finished the dremel work inside. Will sand down the edges smooth.

Was able to move the action back a bit more to make the magazine line up with the DTA magwell

Next, drilling into the buttpad to make sure the bolt can be racked.

I need to cut some metal and bend it with a brake press and epoxy glue it to the left stock inside on top of the action to protect my face

Then bedding the action with epoxy putty.

 

[defcon]

Picked up a 6061 aluminum bar.

Need to cut this down to size with a band saw

Also bought a 12 inch picatinny rail that I will drill and tap

I'll be using an angle grinder to shave off the metal and a metal filer and sander to smooth it out.

 

[defcon]

just picked up a mini mill from Tooling, parts, and accessories for bench top machinists - LittleMachineShop.com and will be finishing up this build

i have no experience/knowledge in milling so this should be fun to learn. will be taking a machinist class at a local college or maybe pay someone to teach me.

will be fabricating other aluminum chassis' for the .22's after i finish this one.

 

[0311 Hesco]

Dude, this is awesome. Hope you can really pull something out for the trigger linkage! I'm excited for this...

 

[mountainman308]

Tag, This looks really interesting. I was about to go with a leopard stock for my Mk II, but now....

 

[Twisted .308]

Which model mill did you buy ? I'm looking into getting one also !

 

[defcon]

Which model mill did you buy ? I'm looking into getting one also !

3990 HiTorque Mini Mill, Solid Column with Air 895.95

 

[Dantrom]

tag
interested to see how the trigger works out

 

[NewsShooter]

Tag, This looks really interesting. I was about to go with a leopard stock for my Mk II, but now....

I really like my leopard stock, others have had issues but I'd order another.

 

[defcon]

**UPDATE**

Just purchased tooling and a workbench so I can start milling out this block next week.

Hopefully I can get this project done in a month.

 

[TexAZ]

Thanks for sharing! And thanks for sharing the mini mill! Got my gears turning, that's for sure.

 

[XRanger08]

My curiosity is killing me!!! Any updates you can share???

 

[z71rat]

I have to admit, this is one of the coolest things to be done for the Savage!! I am a HUGE Savage fan, so this really has my interest!! Looks great!!

I have been looking for some sort of chassis system for the MKII, but they seem to be a very scarce situation on the web. Hmmm...

DK

 

[defcon]

My curiosity is killing me!!! Any updates you can share???

Still in the process of installing DROS (digital read out scale) for precision cutting.

 

[defcon]

I have to admit, this is one of the coolest things to be done for the Savage!! I am a HUGE Savage fan, so this really has my interest!! Looks great!!

I have been looking for some sort of chassis system for the MKII, but they seem to be a very scarce situation on the web. Hmmm...

DK

thanks

you can do this one for $160 for the stock. you just need a drill press or power drill to make holes for your action screws.

 

[z71rat]

Holy COW!! Any info on that bad boy?? Thanks in advance!!

DK

 

[defcon]

Holy COW!! Any info on that bad boy?? Thanks in advance!!

DK

WELLS MB4411D. google it.

 

[z71rat]

Thanks much!!

DK