Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rifle

[ret]

Transforming into a tactical/ silhouette rifle. Frequent updates

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Everything summarized on the final post of this thread post.

 

[ERdept]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rifle

Nice that's some skills. I have a Russian Biathlon myself. The toggle bolt action. It's the Izmash 7-4

 

[Arch]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rifle

Yep. That's pretty fascinating.

 

[GreggNY]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Nice work. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all comes together

 

[dgwelsh]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

man thats sweet.

 

[AccuSol-ERN]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Seems like he could of bought a roughed out blank and just inletted for the ruskie action and barrel. I know it is not as cool or as cheap (discounting his labor). Also, if he is planning on painting it anyway why is he using wood instead of fiberglass and body filler to reshape the stock???

Nice job thus far though, and anything that keeps you from beating the wife is a hobby well chosen.

 

[ret]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Working with a semi inletted stock DOES make more sense for some people.

It makes more sense if: ( All may not apply.)

There is one available. ( Not for this rifle.)
OR
Does not mind paying an extra setup fee. ( If they will take the job.)
Does not mind waiting months for completion.
Has the inletting tools. ( I do.)
Has the knowledge/experience. ( I do.)
Can have the company inlet to custom needs. (This depends on their templates.)
Likes to inlet. ( I have never liked it.)
Likes stock work EXCEPT inletting.

Needs it ready for competition sooner that the semi-inlet would be ready.
Body filler does work,.......but the weight is a factor more than not.( Not for professionals.)
And, unless the entire stock is fiberglass, this also is generally not a route professionals take.
Painting is not necessary if the job is executed correctly, but is always an option.
Concerning labor, correct again. Many customers could not afford this work.
A project like this is limited in application. For a customer, the semi-inlet would have been the better choice, as conditions above merit.

The real goal of the posting is to show how to re-make a stock into a drastically different configuration.

Good observations fng23!

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[Spazz.]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

This inspires me to get into the garage and do something requiring skill. Amazing to watch the work progress. Thanks for sharing, and I'll be looking for the finished product.

 

[citysmasher]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Awesome thread.

 

[salmonaxe]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Man, it starts out rough, but I have a feeling that is going to be really awesome. Ever done something similar?

 

[ret]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Salmonaxe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man, it starts out rough, but I have a feeling that is going to be really awesome. Ever done something similar? </div></div>
Good question.

Yes, since 1977.

Go to the beginning and see yourself.

http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261580


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[ret]

Re: Photo history of a Russian .22 competition rif

Final stages of work, almost ready for competition.

Use a smooth file to even high and low spots. Sanding after that. May need a little work on the grip cap area.

More to come,

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Prior posts

Ural Overhaul I
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261580

Ural Overhaul II
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267755

Ural Overhaul III
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268572

Ural Overhaul IV
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269262

Ural Overhaul V
http://rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270753

Ural Overhaul VI
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272101

Ural Overhaul VII
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277423