NOR23 ACTION

[Prestonpritchett]

Friends
You know I don't get on here much.
This won't change.
Just wanted you to see to our knowledge.
The first Printed action in the world.
Thanks
Preston Pritchett

 

[oldrifleman]

Interesting action, what are you using as a media? I assume you heat treat after printing. What are the side pimples, it would seem that it would defeat the possibility of being R700 stock compatible. Also where is your Bolt release?

 

[mavrick10_2000]

It looks like the bolt release is blurred in the second picture, in the normal location at rear of left side of action.

 

[eamars]

What's the inside surface roughness?

The action looks slick!

 

[ohiofarmer]

Looks good. I too am curious as to more details and answers to the questions above. Extra meat on the screw bosses makes a ton of sense… I wish more makers that start with enough material (basically any integrated recoil lug) would do the same.

 

[oldrifleman]

What's the inside surface roughness?

The action looks slick!

I am assuming that it was milled post printing to smooth out the surface and achieve the final dimensions.

 

[eamars]

I am assuming that it was milled post printing to smooth out the surface and achieve the final dimensions.

Then I guess the action will be expensive AF now...

 

[Prestonpritchett]

Pictures of NOR23 action with optics

 

[carbonbased]

I’m an idiot. Why are there up to nine screws that could go into the side of the action?

 

[spife7980]

I’m an idiot. Why are there up to nine screws that could go into the side of the action?

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but now that everyones triggered actually I assume its for offset redots or dope cards etc based on the more recent pic. Maybe they could 3d print an adaptor so I could put a redfield olympic on it?

 

[oldrifleman]

I’m an idiot. Why are there up to nine screws that could go into the side of the action?

I asked that earlier and got crickets. wondered if they plan to sell bolt on accessories for things but they look pretty stupid.

 

[Hunt]

Good to see you on here Preston. The man that started Surgeon is back with another new approach to things.

 

[oldrifleman]

I wonder if the forward mounting points would be used to secure a forearm to the action similar to an AR forearm.

 

[diggler1833]

The mounting points are just bosses for you being able to mount whatever additional optics/accessories you want. Examples would be a dayscope with a PVS mounted next to it for low light. Perhaps the user wants to run a day optic and thermal setup (offset is probably going to be tricky if thermal weapon mounted). More than enough room for Red dots, DOPE cards, electronic levels, etc... etc... all mounted more directly to the receiver in a more sturdy manner.

I also heard rumor that there ***may be*** some technology developed for a display and interfacing between things like your Kestrel and LRF. PLEASE do not quote me on this. I was trying to wrap my head around it in the 60 second verbal presentation. I may be way off.

I know super little about this, other than talking to a guy for five minutes who is much more in the know and production.

The guy who is bringing this to market is the same guy who founded Surgeon Rifles. I would expect the product to be quality, but maybe a bit more niche.

 

[kthomas]

What was the objective behind using additive manufacturing over more traditional manufacturing methods for actions? Is there a specific design aspect that you wanted to achieve that couldn't be achieved by more traditional methods?

Seems like a neat innovation, I love seeing advancements from manufacturing methods. But I am genuinely curious as to the question above.

 

[ohiofarmer]

Article on NOR23

Stumbled across this article and thought some others might appreciate it.

 

[ohiofarmer]

Pictures of NOR23 action with optics

@Prestonpritchett, any updates or sneak peaks to share?

 

[Terry Cross]

@Prestonpritchett, any updates or sneak peaks to share?

Not speaking for Preston but I can say that their first production runs are already sold.

 

[MikeMiller]

Not speaking for Preston but I can say that their first production runs are already sold.

How many you building? Anything Preston or you make gets my attention

 

[diggler1833]

Not speaking for Preston but I can say that their first production runs are already sold.

What??? I was supposed to get a call.

They were specifically supposed to send me a unit (complete with KMW Sentinel and Krieger barrel) for testing. Word was that they were very concerned with what the beer-bellied, country-yokel market segment thought about it.

Consider me disappointed in all parties...

 

[Terry Cross]

What??? I was supposed to get a call.

They were specifically supposed to send me a unit (complete with KMW Sentinel and Krieger barrel) for testing. Word was that they were very concerned with what the beer-bellied, country-yokel market segment thought about it.

Consider me disappointed in all parties...

Dammit! Sometimes the world is not fair!

 

[TheBigCountry]

What??? I was supposed to get a call.

They were specifically supposed to send me a unit (complete with KMW Sentinel and Krieger barrel) for testing. Word was that they were very concerned with what the beer-bellied, country-yokel market segment thought about it.

Consider me disappointed in all parties...

Bro

Your like

284739474 steps behind me in line

 

[Cynical]

$2,750? That’s absolutely insane. Where do I sign up?

 

[diggler1833]

I see somebody has never purchased an AI before...

"Why build your own rifle for when we can do it for you for $2-6K more" - an AI brochure (probably).

 

[brianf]

Do you guys x-ray the action after additive manufacturing, there is always a percentage of in-fill that has voids or not sintered.

I think it’s .5-2% depending on a million reasons and random, so it could be spread out or a pocket right behind the lug area. One could actually be power fluctuation.

Race teams xray all Am parts they xray most parts anyway but Am parts go through the process looking for voids in critical areas

I looked into additive manufacturing 2-3 years ago from a company in Georgia. ICMY, leaders in additive manufacturing. They actually plugged right into the high tension wires and then converted on site to reduce power fluctuations. Was great talking to the owner, he was a gun guy so he was in a few of the calls once it got a little more serious

They suggested AM for prototype but since the final dimensions need to be touched up anyway it was still cost effective for regular mill/lathe etc.

I was looking into exotic materials and such so I figured the AM process fit the bill but just not yet. Even looked into barrels but they still had to be cut or a button pulled for final dims.

Love to hear if things changed in the last 2-3 years.