I’m going for it, I know it’s a 224 V which will probably die before our grandkids but fuck it I love it
Accuracy International bolt head ( don’t ask one off , no you can’t have one )
Valkyrie bolt guns are just plain fun
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I’m going for it, I know it’s a 224 V which will probably die before our grandkids but fuck it I love it
Accuracy International bolt head ( don’t ask one off , no you can’t have one )
Valkyrie bolt guns are just plain fun
So this is just to rub it in everyones face?
If that is how your weak ass reads it... then YES
I am FLEXING ... hahaha look at me go.
Not to mention my photography, wholly shit what a great image,
taken in 3 seconds via iPhone, edited in Lightroom, ready for upload in 2.58 minutes from first thought
JP Valkyrie
Actually, the amazing part of this story is the bolt head
Enrique from Massey's in South Texas made this bolt head by hand, which is why it's a one-off
This project has been in the works for a while, at this point, wow he did an awesome job.
Hand made, using mainly a file,
Enrique from Massey's in South Texas made this bolt head by hand, which is why it's a one-off
This project has been in the works for a while, at this point, wow he did an awesome job.
Hand made, using mainly a file,
Imagine what he could do with this thing called CAD...
How do you think they machined the new bolt head? Certainly not with a file...
I have one of Enrique/Gilbert/Greg's AI 223 conversions, and while there's lots of hand fitting and filing involved to get the Gre-Tan R700 Sako extractor working in their new bolt head, the new bolt head itself was certainly CNC'd and not done with a file. Not to take anything away from Enrique's talents though, he is a master with a file.
Frank, very cool he made you one for 224V. Love shooting my AX in 223AI, bet 224V is fun.
Never had any interest in the 224 but that is a pretty sweet project
quick rub some salt into that wound
@lowlight bout time for some SH/Valkyrie patches? I’m in for a handful if you do! Haha
Shut up man,
He used a file in a cave on an island between Mexico and Texas …
While squatting next to a fire, eating a burrito
For entertainment he bets on the illegals swimming the Rio Grande, first one to the other side without getting bit by a shark wins, but a shark bite pays double
He used a file in a cave on an island between Mexico and Texas …
While squatting next to a fire, eating a burrito
For entertainment he bets on the illegals swimming the Rio Grande, first one to the other side without getting bit by a shark wins, but a shark bite pays double
Did u get him or Greg to cut the barrel for you? Greg told me there is some geometry voodoo to help with the feeding. I haven't gotten my barrel done yet but have gotten the bolt and mag. I can't wait to start shooting it. Bought 1k 75 eldms, 200 88's and some lapua .223 brass.
He drew me a picture, it’s kinda like a cave drawing, I thought the charcoal use was a nice touch, gives the print that rustic look
But it clearly shows a modern design, I need to get him some crayons as I feel his shading will really stand out with different colors
I’m psyched ! If not psychedelic
But it clearly shows a modern design, I need to get him some crayons as I feel his shading will really stand out with different colors
I’m psyched ! If not psychedelic
Well, if @trophyhunter is a former marine, he'll likely just end up eating the crayons. Maybe he should stick with charcoal. Either way, he and the crew has done a huge service to the AI community and im thankful for it.
No prior military
We make riting sticks out of old tire rubber, after we’ve fashioned sandals for our children.
Wait, u make shoes for your kids? I just make mine toughen the bottoms of his feet by walking barefoot on sharp rocks. #flintstonefeet
Very nice. Though not an AI I do love my 224 V bolt gun as well. Had a bunch of people on here try and talk me out of it but I couldn’t stop myself and in the end is awesome.
Frank is almost right, I work on an island surrounded by the Rio Rrande River in a log house, very similar to a cave, with lots of rats and snakes, lol.
For fun we swim with alligators, and build what others say it can't be build.
Crayons would be amazing, new technology lol.
The first few bolt heads where done on a manual lathe and a small mill and finished with my trusty files. Even the extractor was hand made. All the cave drawings where sent to Russel and he got them transferred to cad. Then the project was passed on to Greg and he made improvements to the original design.
It's time for me to go back to my Island, and think about crayons lol.
For fun we swim with alligators, and build what others say it can't be build.
Crayons would be amazing, new technology lol.
The first few bolt heads where done on a manual lathe and a small mill and finished with my trusty files. Even the extractor was hand made. All the cave drawings where sent to Russel and he got them transferred to cad. Then the project was passed on to Greg and he made improvements to the original design.
It's time for me to go back to my Island, and think about crayons lol.
Enrique,
I am gonna get you those crayons if it’s the last thing I do !
The Regime cannot deny you technology, I’m springing for the 64 pack of crayons and if I can the find the one with sharpener - bonus !
I hope the snakes and rats are small cause you’re my sized. Do you need a stick to strap across your back so they can’t swallow you !
Truly a work of Art in the tradition of Otzi
I am gonna get you those crayons if it’s the last thing I do !
The Regime cannot deny you technology, I’m springing for the 64 pack of crayons and if I can the find the one with sharpener - bonus !
I hope the snakes and rats are small cause you’re my sized. Do you need a stick to strap across your back so they can’t swallow you !
Truly a work of Art in the tradition of Otzi
Enrique is a good dude!!! Talked to him in Georgia and he is an old-time gunsmith who knows what files, stones, lapping compound and hand-work are all about. Not to poo-poo CNC work. But at some level, the masters still work by hand.
The smile on his face when he held a Purdey for the first time.
Glad you guys are doing some projects! Because I want to find 'something' to keep Enrique busy. Just haven't figured out what yet!
Great photos, HMFWIC!
Sirhr
For the new guys, you know Millennials
Enrique is like a 3 D printer, he just operates off tacos and not 1s&0s, which is great cause that makes him portable
Enrique is like a 3 D printer, he just operates off tacos and not 1s&0s, which is great cause that makes him portable
Not trying to derail but the Purdey smile says everything I need to know about the man.If it wasn’t there I’d be suspicious
My son has been running a valkyrie for a couple years now. It’s been great for him as he was 11 when he started shooting matches. Zero recoil and we can find ammo when we need it
Ya, they are awesome, especially for women and kids
Really the only downside is the competition issue, bad ROs can't see the impacts, and to be honest, after 800 it's really friggin hard if the conditions are not right.
Really the only downside is the competition issue, bad ROs can't see the impacts, and to be honest, after 800 it's really friggin hard if the conditions are not right.
No...
Maybe somewhere but not here, plus the only woman hanging around right now would laugh at me if I gave her a Valkyrie
Just speaking in general terms, my Daughter is in LA and rides horses, which is expensive enough, she isn't getting a rifle beyond the ones she already has...
Maybe somewhere but not here, plus the only woman hanging around right now would laugh at me if I gave her a Valkyrie
Just speaking in general terms, my Daughter is in LA and rides horses, which is expensive enough, she isn't getting a rifle beyond the ones she already has...
What's your favorite flavor of crayon ??
Red and Purple of course
Don’t eat the green ones. They’re not ripe yet.
Sirhr
Sirhr
Uh, I'll take the purple one....please have my crayon delivered overnight! haha
Frank you srsly have me considering a .224 valkyrie bolt gun now... thanks a lot.
I was lucky as the machinist that did most of Federal’s test barrels for Valkyrie development is local for me.
Frank you srsly have me considering a .224 valkyrie bolt gun now... thanks a lot.
Yes,
it will be my second one, and in fact, I know others using them in class and had students buy them so they are ordering more
The ammo is available, the ballistics are not an issue at all, better than most in many cases, the barrel life, hello.
No recoil, ammo on the shelf, what is the issue... you're swayed by the bullshit because a few assholes couldn't shoot a gas gun and bailed...
When everyone said the Valkyrie doesn't work, I did this in a Match:
I am changing an Accuracy International Bolt into an 6.8 so I can shoot Valkyrie ammo out of my AIs...
I don;t care what the haters say because I can prove everyone of them ignorant
Fuck the Haters, I got my Shit together and know what I want
Damn dude, are those your legs or are you riding a chicken.
You shouldn't be wearing white shoes yet, it's not after Easter - Fashion Faux Pas
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