Author Topic: TN progress pics (Read 2912 times)

Mike Lyons · « **on:** November 10, 2019, 12:21:58 AM »

I’m going off pictures from the KRA disk and SMR’s by Mr. Pierce. I’ve noticed that most of the SMR’s have a lot of cast off. I put quite a bit on this one. One of the issues I ran into was the over the comb tang. I wanted to run it all the way to the buttplate but it would have pushed the over the butt part to an angle that looked out of place. I guess the only solution would be to use no cast off. Anyhow, anyone see any issues so far?

flinchrocket · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2019, 03:14:26 AM »

Looks like your doing good. What kind of triggers are those?

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2019, 03:28:24 AM »

Quote from: flinchrocket on November 10, 2019, 03:14:26 AM

What kind of triggers are those?

Modified Roller USA’s

Daryl · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2019, 03:51:50 AM »

Nice inlet on the tang, Mike. Bloody difficult.

scottmc · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:17:03 AM »

Mike, looks good to me so far. Your inletting on the tang is very good. I, too, am in the midst of a southern rifle build with an over the comb tang so I realize the work that went into it. Is that walnut you are using?

Marcruger · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:48:37 AM »

Looks like fine inletting to me Mike. Proceed! :-)

Cory Joe Stewart · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2019, 05:57:07 PM »

Very Well Done.

Ian Pratt · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:54:51 PM »

Hey Mike, looks good so far - regarding cast off with the long tang, when doing my layout on one of these I usually start the cast off at the breech end of the barrel or maybe an inch or so down the wrist from it, then I make the tang follow it. Really this is how I lay out cast off for the majority of the guns I build except for ones that need a different treatment.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2019, 09:42:28 PM »

Thanks Ian for the info. Very much appreciated.

hanshi · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:52:59 PM »

Looks to me to be coming along extremely well!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2019, 03:37:25 AM »

Looking good, Mike. Looks like another fine rifle in the making.
Bob

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2019, 04:47:07 AM »

Up next. This should be quite the learning experience. I think I’ve read every word on this forum about pouring pewter nose caps.

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2019, 06:10:19 PM »

... Mike,... as is said here in Tennessee,..."That ain't no hill for a high-stepper like you",... !!!... you will do just fine,... great work so far,... pattern kinda like the one on my Soddy match rifle,.... best wishes,... CCF...

scottmc · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2019, 03:55:09 PM »

Quote from: Mike Lyons on November 11, 2019, 04:47:07 AM

Up next. This should be quite the learning experience. I think I’ve read every word on this forum about pouring pewter nose caps.

Mike, please post pics and let us know of difficulties or tips and tricks that u may run into or learn with your poured nosecap. I'm approaching that part on mine as well and having never attempted one, am curious to hear your thoughts and see your finished product. Good looking rifle!

BOB HILL · « **Reply #14 on:** November 12, 2019, 04:02:34 PM »

Great looking nosecap, Mike.
Bob

B.Barker · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2019, 04:05:23 AM »

Mike looks like your coming along really well. I usually don't use cast off if I'm using a skinny butt plate because it doesn't seem to
need any. Maybe some body shapes need cast off. As far as the nose cap goes give me a pm before you do it with any questions and I'll try to help.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #16 on:** November 14, 2019, 03:06:39 AM »

She’s peaking through.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2019, 03:50:09 AM »

Looks good. I don’t see any air bubbles.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2019, 04:33:59 AM »

Thanks Stoner. You and Brian’s advice worked. It still needs some filing to level it out but it turned out good. I’m done for the night.

msellers · « **Reply #19 on:** November 14, 2019, 04:43:16 AM »

Very nice, I sure wish the last thing I poured would have turned out that well. Was a bit hot, and cooled loose so I need to try and redo it.
Mike

Marcruger · « **Reply #20 on:** November 14, 2019, 04:48:57 AM »

Getting it right the first time? Well done sir. Sure looks super nice. You listened well to those who go before. God Bless, Marc

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #21 on:** November 14, 2019, 06:43:06 PM »

.... Looks GREAT,... like I said,... "Ain't no hill for a High-Stepper",... !!!... well done,.. CCF

mountainman70 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 16, 2019, 05:58:26 AM »

Yep, looking real good mike.
Remember when I said"bet you cant build just one'? What number is thisn? Have a goodun,bro.
Dave

Dana, ol Mike be sho nuff a High Stepper. Dave

scottmc · « **Reply #23 on:** November 17, 2019, 11:42:12 PM »

Mike, I sent you a PM if u can look at it.

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