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The face of the action is recut so that it is perfectly true with the threads. |
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The lugs are lapped by hand on the bolt so that they fit the action perfectly. |
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The bolt handle was made by hand so it would have a custom look and provide a good grip. |
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The bolt was fluted so it would also have a custom look. |
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The bolt shroud was fluted so it would match the bolt. |
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The scope base holes on the action were oversized to an 8/40 to make the mounting system stronger. |
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The front action screw was oversized to a 3/8 - 24 to support the oversized barrel. |
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The threads were hand cut on the barrel so that they would fit the action perfectly. |
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The oversized recoil lug was hand fitted to the barrel so it would have a perfect fit. |
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The action was threaded on the barrel so the fitting of the recoil lug could be checked to make sure it was perfect. |
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The chamber is cut on the lathe and the head spacing was set back 20 thousandths so that the final cutting can be done by hand later. |
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I break the edge of the threads with a file as it spins in the lathe. I hold emery cloth against the barrel edges to polish and smooth them. |
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The barrel was fluted. |
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There was a recess target crown cut on the barrel. |
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Here is the action and barrel, fitted with an oversized recoil lug. The bolt handle was cut off and a tactical knob, turned from bar stock, was welded into place. |
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The stock was made of Zebrawood, which was laminated for strength and stability. It was finished in a high gloss urethane. The action and barrel were polished and blued. There was a Timney bench rest trigger installed and set to 3/4 of a pound. The total weight of the gun is 14 1/2 lbs. |
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Another shot of the finished product. |
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And a close-up--note the stainless washer made for that big action screw. |
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Another close-up of the bolt face. |
