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mike650
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3800 + labor š
Wow, I had no idea the extra effort you put in for the build. I know this is a hobby but looks like you could easily turn it into a small custom shop business. š» Edited by mike650 - October/30/2018 at 22:11 |
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koshkin
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While not nearly as cool, wouldn't one of the rifles from New Ultra Light Arms get you to the same point for the same money and with a lot less effort?
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mike650
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Isnāt the Fieldcraft based on Forbes design?
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supertool73
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Why yes it is. For even less money
But Ted likes to make the unique to himself. Plus he has sweet skills and i like when he shows them off. So keep it up Ted |
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Scrumbag
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Sorry if this is a bit off topic, but how do you find the paracord slings? Do they tend to hold water?
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Peddler
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Scrummy, Sandstorm Custom Rifle Slings in Texas is one source. |
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RifleDude
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Ilya,
NULA folded in 2015 and Barrett bought the remaining assets and intellectual property of Forbes/NULA, though I believe Melvin Forbes may still be building custom rifles. As stated above, the Barrett Fieldcraft is the latest incarnation of the NULA rifle. It is very similar, but not exactly the same. The action is slightly different. The barreled action is stainless and Melvinās rifles were chrome moly steel. Barrett uses a different barrel supplier, and I believe they get their stock blanks from a different supplier as well. The Fieldcraft stocks are made by AG Composites; itās essentially the same stock as their āCarbon All Terrain.ā I have a Fieldcraft rifle, and it is indeed very nice. Yes, you are getting a rifle that fills the same niche as the one I built with a NULA or Barrett Fieldcraft. But mine is even lighter. The stock used on a NULA / Fieldcraft is 6-8 oz heavier, and they of course donāt have a titanium action. The NULA / Fieldcraft short action weighs 20 oz, whereas the Pierce Featherweight weighs 15 oz. I know of no other bolt action available thatās lighter. Titanium is more corrosion resistant than SS, and it has a certain supernatural allure to me. All together, my rifle weighs nearly a pound less than a NULA or Fieldcraft. Plus, as Jason said, I just like building rifles and owning something entirely unique to me. Edited by RifleDude - October/31/2018 at 05:22 |
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RifleDude
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Not sure honestly. I donāt recall ever being in a heavy rain with one yet. I used it for this rifle because itās pretty light and the color blend complements the colors in the stock. |
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Scrumbag
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Cheers RD!
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Scrumbag
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Thanks Peddler, we have makers in the UK too but will check out those guys for inspiration Scrummy
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RifleDude
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Doug, I have used Talley LWs and DNZ Huntmaster mounts on previous lightweight rifles. Iāve also used the S&K mounts on a few rifles in the past as well and have been pleased with them. Due to how slender the S&K rings and bases are, the all-steel S&Ks are about the same weight as the aluminum Talleys and DNZs. With no screws in the rings, there is nothing available that is as sleek looking, and that fact enables the rings to be plenty strong without any additional material needed to accommodate screws. Conetrol mounts are similar looking and also have no screws in their rings, and I have some of their mounts as well. However, they are thicker/ heavier, more expensive, and the rings are 3 piece whereas the S&K rings are 1 piece. |
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Ted
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Scrumbag
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I have Conetrols on my .257 Roberts build and I do like them Scrummy
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tejas
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You obviously put some time and effort into that rifle, and it shows. Thanks for the explanation. Was wondering how you got that particular camo pattern. I understand why you built it yourself, itās one of of a kind. Thanks again for sharing your your method. |
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tejas
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One more question. You obviously were wanting to get as light as possible. Why no flutes in the barrel?
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RifleDude
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Tejas, I didn't flute this barrel because it was already a #1 light contour, and fluting light barrels sometimes causes stress relieving that causes warpage in the steel that hurts accuracy. I don't mind fluting heavier contour barrels, and can honestly say I've had no ill effects from doing so. I also like the looks of fluted barrels. In this case, to maintain a margin of hoop stress safety, I wouldn't have been able to flute this barrel very deeply anyway, so the flutes would've been more cosmetic than true weight savings. I doubt very shallow flutes would have removed a significant amount of weight to justify the risks involved. I may have not had any problems, but I just didn't want to take the risks.
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Ted
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RifleDude
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I did however remove some extra material from the magazine follower. Haha!
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Ted
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tejas
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Thatās cool! Iāve never seen that done. Good explanation on fluting the barrel too. I wasnāt aware that it could cause stress but I did know that it would be six flutes max and they would be narrow and shallow. No need to risk it for maybe an ounce. Really cool rifle. That would be perfect for aoudad hunting in West Texas. |
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Ted, that is beautiful work. The finish work and pattern on that stock is excellent. Impressive is not a big enough word. So... just "WOW"... beautiful and I expect supremely accurate... WOW A hunting piece for the ages... |
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RifleDude
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Thanks for the kind words, gents! KB..."for the ages?" Wow! I dunno about that, but I do like it.
As most of you know, "gun nut" doesn't adequately describe me. It's fun to discuss and share in this hobby we all enjoy. Firearms deer season opens tomorrow here in Texas, so tomorrow, she goes out for her maiden voyage...assuming I can find a single acre of ground above water after the torrential downpours we've had here the past several weeks! One of my hunting properties is located in the Sabine River bottom, and half of it has been under 2 feet of water 3 of the 4 weekends in October when I was trying to bow hunt!
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Ted
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Chris Farris
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As a lover of super light hunting rifles, I am jealous. Please send me a picture of picture of its first successful hunt.
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