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Mad John · Feb 18, 2019

Friends,
Well I am finally back at home for a few days of R & R and found a "Roun' Tuit. Here are more pictures of the rifle I threw together when I was bored. Some members have asked for more of the "particulars" and such.
Okay.... Enjoy! John

bigwheel · Feb 18, 2019

Mighty nice Sir. Hats off to you.

jrbfishn · Feb 19, 2019

Don't know if I would have picked that caliber or glass but it is nice.
Thanks.

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Dawico · Feb 19, 2019

That is very nice except the stock. Us left handed shooters are offended.

What is the purpose of this rifle? I would love to test some handloads in it but can't see a real practical use (not that there has to be one).

Charlie · Feb 19, 2019

Very nice! I'd love to shoot something like that! :green:

(Edited from previous!)

toddnjoyce · Feb 19, 2019

Nice work John, particularly the jeweled bolt. Just something about that I like.

I recall from your previous thread that this project was to find something to do with the action you had, correct?

Charlie · Feb 19, 2019

I'd bet your groups are fantastic! What's the "effective" range of that rifle in .45 APC? Can you load up some hot rounds to extend it out even further? The more I look at the picture, the more I like it!

Charlie · Feb 19, 2019

I don't guess you are by chance planning a shooting trip to the Texas hill country anytime soon? :green:

Mad John · Feb 19, 2019

Gentlemen,
This was merely a project "brainstorm" I had to use old parts in my junk pile. With the exception of the scope which was on my shelf among other spare scopes. Sorry to those "left handed" shooters, it just wouldn't have worked for me.
I chose the caliber because it was the opportunity to try something new, subsonic and I had parts piled in the corner in my basement. .45acp is a misunderstood round with notoriety of not being accurate at any distance. Works pretty nice. I used Military Ball Lake City rounds for initial set up. I have plenty on hand and the ballistics of that was taken into consideration of handloads. Keeping in mind that .45 acp given velocity is 880 fps with a 230 grain FMJ bullet. Powder choices at that point is a moot point.
It was a fun and interesting project and many other possibilities exist in the future. Suggestion.... build one for fun. I still have ideas brewing. John

Mad John · Feb 19, 2019

Charlie said:
I'd bet your groups are fantastic! What's the "effective" range of that rifle in .45 APC? Can you load up some hot rounds to extend it out even further? The more I look at the picture, the more I like it!

You certainly can "poop" up the velocity but then you lose the sub-sonic advantage increasing muzzle report and sound barrier ripple.
Accuracy is really fun. Tightly controlled hand loads at 880 fps, from a bench it maintains consistent results around 2 inches at 200 yards. NOY a flat shooter but impact is creditable. John

Mad John · Feb 19, 2019

Charlie said:
I don't guess you are by chance planning a shooting trip to the Texas hill country anytime soon?

I do not travel well. Health concerns and local responsibilities keep me in check. Thanks to tobacco use, I have considerable heart damage. Even though I quit smoking 25 years prior to a heart attack I have to take care of the 40% I have left.

Charlie · Feb 19, 2019

Be careful, sir! I understand!

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