Backpackers now in stock

IMG_6044_zpsb1e555b1.jpg


Says "sniper".
 
Here it is with a Limbsaver recoil pad (size small) and a cheap Allen shell holder:
IMG_6052_zps4ba3b251.jpg

IMG_6050_zpsf635a531.jpg

That is pretty much all I intend to do to it except paint the wood (eventually - maybe) and possibly adjust/change the front sight after a trip to the range.
 
Can-down said:
Nice work Tom E,
Have you had a chance to try it with the truglow? It looks a bit higher then the post it came with but maybe not quite hi enough....how does it attach?
Perhaps you can shim it up a bit if needed.
Click to expand...

I would say the sight is about 2-3mm higher than the stock bead. I have not had a chance to shoot it yet. I hope it will work, if not I can just pop it off and try your rivet idea. However I really like the visibility of the fiber optic. I don't think shimming is an option as the plastic snap on barrel clip is extremely tight.
 
I see it's a friction type fit. I guess if you do need to raise it up a bit you could cut the lower parts that wrap around off and then bed it on with some glue at the right height.
My pop rivet won't be on there for long..... :)
 
I got mine on tuesday, had a chance to try it out yesterday. with target load 2 3/4'' all went well but with heavy game load #2 and slugs (both 2 3/4'' as well) the forestock quite literally fell off and I noticed it was harder to open it up. i know you get what you pay for but i wasn't expecting that lol
 
For 149.00 the deception wont be big, that not much money so if you tweek half hour on it and you make it full fonctionnal, it is fully worthed... JP.
 
Tom E Gun said:
Here it is with a Limbsaver recoil pad (size small) and a cheap Allen shell holder:
IMG_6052_zps4ba3b251.jpg

IMG_6050_zpsf635a531.jpg

That is pretty much all I intend to do to it except paint the wood (eventually - maybe) and possibly adjust/change the front sight after a trip to the range.
Click to expand...

Would you mind telling me what the OAL is of stock/action piece is now that you've cut it down?
 
Davr said:
I got mine on tuesday, had a chance to try it out yesterday. with target load 2 3/4'' all went well but with heavy game load #2 and slugs (both 2 3/4'' as well) the forestock quite literally fell off and I noticed it was harder to open it up. i know you get what you pay for but i wasn't expecting that lol
Click to expand...

I've posted before - I hold the forend on mine with two strips of hockey tape... now it's one of my favourite guns.
 
Tom E Gun said:
Sorry, I guess I read your post too quickly and missed that. 17 1/4" is the answer you are looking for. :)
Click to expand...

Not to worry its all good, Thanks....
Now to find a briefcase with a oal longer than 17.25".... Would it be to much to ask to get you to tell me what the maximum width is?
 
is there anyone who got a 16ga. backpacker? if so I'd like to hear about the quality of those and possibly pictures if they don't mind uploading them
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom