Finally got my 9.3x62 finished **Post #51, page 3 update**

double gun said:
**Update - finally finished**
Well to recap, back in November I was wondering about using a banded swivel, I wasn't happy with the original version so I made a fresh one getting some ideas on proportions from a sako kodiak stud. Well it turned out well in my opinion, but to get it on meant removing the front sight. That's where things got interesting.... Long story short a new front sight needed to be made.
Anyways, here is the completed rifle, with the new banded swivel stud, and front sight - now wearing a conquest. I took it and my first batch of hand loads out yesterday to sight it in. These are 270gr speer hotcores. Seems to shoot 3 rounds into an okay group at 100yrds - should work for spring black bears. This is my favorite build to date.
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A primo combination of the right parts and the skill to make it all come together. Good job & happy bear whacking.:)
 
Buckmastr said:
Awesome.
Tell me about any changes you made to the bolt face to accommodate the 9.3x62.

I have a stainless 9.3x62 build coming, either off an m70 or 77 mk2 both from 30-06 donor. But still assembling pieces...
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No bolt face work required. This one started life as a 30-06 .
 
That turned out spectacular! Congrats on a wicked setup! I have a feeling our rifles will be very similar when completed yet two different rifle actions. Seeing yours completed is making me anxious to get mine back now!! Did you build your new sight exactly the same as the first one you built?
 
buckbrushoutdoors said:
Did you build your new sight exactly the same as the first one you built?
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Yes, as close as possible. I actually made a total of 3 for this rifle. The first one (never shown) had a hood, but it never looked right. Then the second one which was destroyed trying to get it off, and now this one.
 
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