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Offline Scota4570

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SMR Patchbox
« on: April 23, 2021, 12:44:10 AM »
Thanks everyone for the help. 

The top picture is off Jim Kibler's website.  I used it for a guide make mine.   I made may latch from a large allen wrench that came with something long ago.  It is good steel and heat treated to a spring elasticity.  The metal is from the hardware store.  The fake old finish is cut and try with the stuff around the shop. 


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Offline Ken G

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2021, 01:13:32 AM »
Nice job!  .

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2021, 01:18:56 AM »
Nice job!
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Offline Jim Kibler

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2021, 01:24:04 AM »
That looks really nice!  Great job.
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Offline Scota4570

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2021, 01:44:56 AM »
Thanks,

Driving a giant nail into a $1200 rifle was uncomfortable.  I did it three times on scrap wood to be shure I'd get the step drilled hole right.  I don't think it is my favorite release.  It is right for this rifle though. 
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Offline Cades Cove Fiddler

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2021, 06:46:51 AM »
 8) 8) 8).... looks great,.... Mr. Whitson would approve,..... CCF
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Offline Scota4570

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2021, 12:44:52 AM »
Next time I think I'll try another approach.  Below is a view under the butplate. 

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Offline heinz

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Re: SMR Patchbox
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2021, 02:28:13 AM »
I make mine from a cut nail with high carbon content.  I bend the nail into an L shape that allows me to screw it down to the bottom of the box.  This gives a longer spring arm and you can do some adjusting



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