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A Marine's Gun,

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My Son is in the Marines, serving in Bahrain as we speak.

He is a Designated Marksman on a Fast Team.

He ask Dear Old Dad to build him a Rifle.
I ask him what he wanted, but he didn't have anything in perticular on his mind except something that I would build.

I ask him if he wanted a 50 BMG, but he said he would perfer the "7.62 x 51 NATO "

So this is what I'm doing.
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that looks so fine !! it can be crew served when he gets home to visit you. looks like fun to me.

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Now, THAT's different, Charlie ! ( And outstanding, too, BTW. )

I love it !

IMHO, You're doing more than your Son proud....................




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Words escape me. :mrgreen:
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Oh My! That is cool. It would be cool if you could do a short video so we could see exactly how it functions.
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WOW!
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One of a kind....Good Dad :mrgreen:
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JReed wrote:Oh My! That is cool. It would be cool if you could do a short video so we could see exactly how it functions.
Agree +1 on the video.
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3leggedturtle wrote:Words escape me. :mrgreen:

Same here!

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Awesome Charlie! Is the breech offset to the round? The hammer does not appear to me to hit the center of the breech and i couldn't see a firing pin hole in the center of the breech face.


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Re: A Marine's Gun,

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Breech is centered.
Fireing Pin angles up from bottom.
I have already fired it twice.
I love how solid she locks up.
Should be finished in another 2 to 3 weeks.
Will post more pictures and try to get a video for you Guys.

I really enjoy the inthususm, respect, and appreciation you Guys show me.
definently makes it worth the time and effort to post here.
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Super cool, reminds me of a mini Howitzer.
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That was the idea.
Thanks for posting that picture.
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Charlie wrote:Breech is centered.
Fireing Pin angles up from bottom.
I have already fired it twice.
I love how solid she locks up.
Should be finished in another 2 to 3 weeks.
Will post more pictures and try to get a video for you Guys.

I really enjoy the inthususm, respect, and appreciation you Guys show me.
definently makes it worth the time and effort to post here.

Sir,

You have an artistic ability coupled with that of a Master Machinist most of us can only dream about!

Your projects leave us not only wanting more but dreaming of what we could do if we had your ability!

I'd give anything to turn out a German 88 in .22 short to play with in the back yard!

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That breech looks like it would more then handle max pressure of the 308. Wonder what it could stand up too?
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Once again Charlie you have outdone yourself! Great job!
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That's just plain cool. :mrgreen:
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Alan Wood wrote:Once again Charlie you have outdone yourself! Great job!
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That is fantastic. Your son is going to be thrilled. I admire your talents
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+ "whatever #" we are up to!!!

I like it, and can't wait to see more pictures!

And like the others, I am in awe of your skills and workmanship. Well done!

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How about a range report? I'd like :D to see how she shoots.
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That kind of talent is well beyond words. I don't think I could even "dream" about making something that nice.

What locks the back end of the barrel/breech to the frame?
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How cool would it be to wake up in the morn and say " I think I will Make a Gun today"- way cool. Nice work !!
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Re: A Marine's Gun,

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Here ye go, " JReed " :)

About the strength of that Action.
As I said, I have already fired it twice, into a large Oak Log in my garage.
These were "hand loads" that someone else did.
One of them, the Primer was flat as a pancake, the pressure would have had to be in excess of 70,000 PSI to accomplish this.
The good news is, the case extracted with ease.
Here is what that means,
Steel is elastic, so under stress it will stretch, the modulas of elasticity is Approx. 30 million. (this is Stress divided by strain)
When a cartridge is fired, pressure inside the chamber stretches it in every direction, and then it snaps back.
I say it snaps back in case you didn't yield the steel. :shock:
What happens here is the Chamber grows in every direction for a few micro seconds, the brass grows also.
Brass being softer than the steel, yields, and wants to remain in this expanded condition, and then the Receiver snaps back capturing the (now larger) brass case, and you have a stuck case.

The modulas of elasticity remains around 30,000,000 whether the Steel is heat treated or not, so hardening the steel will not help with this stretch, it just allows it to stretch farther before it yields.
A stiff action, requires Mass and Precision Fit, there is no other way.
My Action is Massive, and I have a pretty good fit, (already proven by the ease of extraction) so I should have an accurate Rifle.
I will be useing Iron Sights, and my eyes are not as sharp as when I was younger, but there will be a range report when I get her finished.

I am glad you guys enjoy seeing something different.
It makes my day, when you express your appreciation, (all of you)

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That interrupted thread hinged breech lockup is the coolest thing since the trapdoor.
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Exceptionally cool .....instant keepsake, family heirloom
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All I can Say is WOW.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: .
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70k :shock: now that is impresive engineering on your part.

Just so you know I am available for adoption :lol: I would like mine in 30-06 please :D
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Cool beyond words!!! 8)
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Beautiful craftsmanship! From the photo, it looks like the barrel sits on its pivots in those semi-circular grooves. I'm thinking that it would jump out of that when it is fired. How is the barrel attached to the mount?
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KirkD wrote:Beautiful craftsmanship! From the photo, it looks like the barrel sits on its pivots in those semi-circular grooves. I'm thinking that it would jump out of that when it is fired. How is the barrel attached to the mount?
Thank you My Friend.

There will be some Bronze straps over those Trunions when the gun is finished, but that is not the main anchor for the Receiver.

She is held down by two 1/4" Socket Head Cap Screws, coming up through the Frame.
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Now that is just COOL !! So the trunions are just to hold decorative side plates and serve as attaching points only??? The hammer can not touch the firing pin unless the breech is fully locked. GOOD !!!
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Very neat!


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She is almost finished.
Weighs 9 Lbs. 4 Oz.
I still need to contour the Trigger Guard, Get that Aluminum Anodized, Rust Blue the Barrel.
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A work of art. When does he get to shoot it and give us a range report?
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JReed wrote:A work of art. When does he get to shoot it and give us a range report?
He is scheduled to came back the end of August, then he wants to take 3 weeks leave.

I hope to spend some time on the range with him.
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Absolutely fantastic!
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