I Wanted a Tanker

[gerard488]

Been wanting to build a "tanker", finally found a No4 with the barrel already cut. Joining the stock was tedious but here it is. The front section of the forestock is a piece cut from an old buttstock, scope base is a piece of angle drilled for Tasco stud mounts.

 

[Ganderite]

Looks like it would make a good shooter. Enjoy.

 

[npbra]

Similar to mine.

 

[bearhunter]

I really like the finger joints on the fore end.

Good on you for making up the scope mount base out of a piece of angle iron. That's the way we did it back in the day. Actually a very stable and attractive mount.

Nice job overall.

npbra, is that the same rifle that is/was for sale on the EE?? Nice looking rifle.

 

[Phat Eagle]

How's she shoot?

 

[gerard488]

Will be taking it to the range in a week or so. Was at the range last week but it was really windy, less than 3 inches at 100,

 

[BOHROK]

Amazing work! The more I look at it the more I want to make one.

 

[infideleggwelder]

I really like the finger joints. I think i have an idea for my EE parts....

 

[woodchopper]

that finger joint is a good idea.

when I did mine I covered the joint with the front band.

 

[PaveHammer]

I didn't know that I wanted this but now I want this.

Bradley

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

How's she shoot?

Bang!

 

[Musicsetsfre1]

Very nice!

 

[jmichelin84]

I've been looking for a number one Mark III tanker I would love to have one

 

[diabeticfreak]

That's a beautiful looking rifle.

When are you going to start making them for a gun store so the rest of us can buy one?

 

[gerard488]

Finally put the tanker to use. yearling at 200 yds.

 

[bob_wuzza]

How did you remount the front sight? Threaded or just turned down and pinned using the sight protector screw?

Pics would be appreciated.

 

[gerard488]

How did you remount the front sight? Threaded or just turned down and pinned using the sight protector screw?

Pics would be appreciated.

I reamed the hole in the sight to fit the barrel and soldered it on.

 

[woodchopper]

I reamed the hole in the sight to fit the barrel and soldered it on.

I did the same but used some JB weld

 

[Hungry]

I used to drool over tanker type rigs. And then luckily a No 5 JC turned up for sale. Short carry rig works really well!

Life is Good!!

Cheers, Barney.

Peace Be The Journey!

 

[collector67]

Awesome! Bet she kicks like a mule with a big fireball…