• Watch Out for Scammers!

    We've now added a color code for all accounts. Orange accounts are new members, Blue are full members, and Green are Supporters. If you get a message about a sale from an orange account, make sure you pay attention before sending any money!

Polished up my new Cliff Arnold rest

ELR researcher

Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Mar 30, 2011
971
246
www.elr-resources.com
Received my new Cliff Arnold rest recently and polished it up – see pics. Cliff’s workmanship and fit-up are outstanding! Price for base rest and roller bearing top are very comparable to new-build alternatives. I optioned for a set of SS Super Feet and Cliff’s top-plate-mounted holder, custom carry handle, a spare windage wear block, and thrust bearing (in the post) – plus N/C for custom fine threads and fine sanding (to help with my polishing). Have yet to have it out to the range (or even put my rifle in it – that gear is back at Eley’s test lab) – will do that before the end of the month.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_3569.JPG
    IMG_3569.JPG
    434.9 KB · Views: 304
  • IMG_3573.JPG
    IMG_3573.JPG
    586.3 KB · Views: 261
  • IMG_3588.JPG
    IMG_3588.JPG
    567.3 KB · Views: 192
  • IMG_3594.JPG
    IMG_3594.JPG
    576.9 KB · Views: 198
  • IMG_3601.JPG
    IMG_3601.JPG
    516.3 KB · Views: 225
So how much will you charge $ to do another? :)

Gjmen
Pass on doing another for anyone but me. Took me 35-36 hours in total from unpack thru reassembly. I had neither the right tools nor an appropriate work area. While I never gave up, I kept seeing results I did not like (frustration) right up to pretty much the last 4-6 hours. Another forum has asked, "What did you use to polish all those parts?" I figure it would take me 1-2 hours to "properly" prepare the reply - noting what I did and how, front-to-rear, and where I would have done things differently; if you will, a first attempt at a "how-to plus tips and tricks". I'll ask over there - and with this post, here - if there are at least 5 folks (total between the two forums) that would possibly find it instructive AND actually consider doing it. IF you would "never" do it, please don't ask that I take the time to describe and suggest. Thanks. :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: Gjmen22
Pass on doing another for anyone but me. Took me 35-36 hours in total from unpack thru reassembly. I had neither the right tools nor an appropriate work area. While I never gave up, I kept seeing results I did not like (frustration) right up to pretty much the last 4-6 hours. Another forum has asked, "What did you use to polish all those parts?" I figure it would take me 1-2 hours to "properly" prepare the reply - noting what I did and how, front-to-rear, and where I would have done things differently; if you will, a first attempt at a "how-to plus tips and tricks". I'll ask over there - and with this post, here - if there are at least 5 folks (total between the two forums) that would possibly find it instructive AND actually consider doing it. IF you would "never" do it, please don't ask that I take the time to describe and suggest. Thanks. :)

"Pass on doing another" lol... I bet. That's a lot of work but it does look great. I bet you can get the next one done in half that time.

Gjmen