Norinco NS522 build: NEW MAG RELEASE

[Archer Sam]

I would also appreciate clarification on hoe you cleaned up the crown with the threaded screw / bolt. Thanks

You put the brass screw in a drill. I usually cut off as much as I need to to get the head of the screw in close to the chuck(easier to control). This eliminates a lot of the thread. You then coat the head of the screw with 600-800 grit valve grinding compound. Clamp the barrel to a solid surface(I use my vise with a rag wrapped around the barrel). Now you spin the brass screw on the end of the barrel while also moving the drill around so you don't wear a groove in one spot. It doesn't take a lot to do the job. Spin for 30 seconds and wipe of the compound and have a look.If it it looks even your done if not apply more compound and give it another 30 second spin. Keep an eye on your screw that it doesn't wear in a groove. If it does grab another screw and reapply the compound. PS: Buy a few screws as 1 doesn't always do the job.
Here is a video by Larry Potterfield showing the process. He starts the screw lapping around the 1:20 mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OorpZlG28fI
Hope this helps.
Scott...

 

[minimouse]

Looking forward to cooler weather so I can get mine out and shoot. I haven't done anything to mine lately, since they really need little work anyawy.

 

[rustysdream]

I received my NS522 about 10 days ago. I have decided to work on the stock while I'm waiting for the scope to arrive. I sanded off the old finish and I sanded a bit more on the cheek piece and the grip to make it look not so plain. I also floated the barrel. I've put one coat of Gunstock and one coat of Puritane Pine stain on the stock. I haven't decided on the final finish yet but I'm going to put on a couple of more Puritan Pine stain before that anyways.
I'll do the trigger job and pillar bedding after I finish the stock.
The lighting makes the stain look very uneven on the picture. It's really not that bad.

Update with three coats of stain.

 

[Archer Sam]

That looks way better than the mud they put on them from the factory.
Scott...

 

[rustysdream]

Thank you, Scott.
The wood grain is actually not too bad.

 

[rustysdream]

I did the trigger job today.
I used a 2.25" safety pin. I added two more coils to it before cutting and bending it to shape.
The trigger pull is down to 1.5 lbs.
I'll put the rifle together and do the bump test later tonight.
(Original spring on the left.)

 

[rustysdream]

This is the new finish on the stock.

 

[minimouse]

Looks good, rusty! Nice work.

 

[rustysdream]

Thank you, minimouse.

 

[slipper]

That looks very nice, any idea of what kind of wood it is?

 

[brts28]

Nice finish, makes the gun look like its worth $500 instead of $300

 

[rustysdream]

That looks very nice, any idea of what kind of wood it is?

Thank you, slipper.
No idea. There's a little bit of figuration in the wood but the original finish covered much of it.

 

[rustysdream]

Nice finish, makes the gun look like its worth $500 instead of $300

Thank you, brts28. You just gave me a good idea. I'll list the gun on the EE for $500.

 

[bobdbldr]

I waited patiently and finally they went on sale, Canam has the ns522 for $199. I ordered 3, Now I need good peep sights for it,, anyone know a place to pick those up? Get them while they are hot guys, sale may not be on for long!

 

[ekimox]

Just bought one as well! I've been wanting another bolt .22 for a while. Excited to get it.

 

[minimouse]

Well worth $199.00. NS-522s in the US are selling for $400-$500 these days.

 

[bobdbldr]

OH Father where art thou? I got a few of these rifles coming and need to know where you got your "trigger springs" I will be needing a good few and probably different weights as I am hoping our Cadets will be allowed to practice with them,not sure yet. However I would think for them I would keep the triger pull around 1.5 lb! I am gonna have a bunch of cleaning/bedding/pillaring and trigger/ bolt smoothing to do!!
Cheers Bob
I will also be looking at how hard it would be to make up some kind of plug/plate to turn them into a single shot temporarily!

 

[Hitzy]

Tradex has some nice target sights for rimfire dovetails.
http://www.tradeexcanada.com/produits/90
You will need some kind of high front sight set up....

 

[caramel]

I have a couple of unboxed Elite 10X40 Mildot, and a couple of knock off chinese bipods left in my stockroom, so i will fit those on my 22's...
Complet target rifles for the grandkids for not much investment... The best thing is we will do that togheter until they just shoot bulleyes, grampa VS grandkids interaction is priceless... JP.

 

[bobdbldr]

I have a couple of unboxed Elite 10X40 Mildot, and a couple of knock off chinese bipods left in my stockroom, so i will fit those on my 22's...
Complet target rifles for the grandkids for not much investment... The best thing is we will do that togheter until they just shoot bulleyes, grampa VS grandkids interaction is priceless... JP.

Cool, fantastic idea!