Side project: 223 bolt action
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the action I’m using is a JW-105 (Norinco)
The styrofoam is modeled after the Boyd’s SS evolution.
The but stock will have a telescoping extension via thumb wheel aluminum piece I built.
I’ve started at the arse end and the CF will unfortunately be applied in many small pieces. My ability to make a clean and smooth CF skin will not be adequate to a cosmetic goal, so it will be filled and primered painted over.
The action was milled out to allow a LAR 10 round magazine. I have at least one mag I think and the action has been skinned to act as the inletting into the CF and will later be epoxied in.
Planning to do aluminum pillars tied in or reinforced to CF, and an aluminum bedding block.
I have a 3.5-25x56 scope for it (Falcon)
The styrofoam is modeled after the Boyd’s SS evolution.
The but stock will have a telescoping extension via thumb wheel aluminum piece I built.
I’ve started at the arse end and the CF will unfortunately be applied in many small pieces. My ability to make a clean and smooth CF skin will not be adequate to a cosmetic goal, so it will be filled and primered painted over.
The action was milled out to allow a LAR 10 round magazine. I have at least one mag I think and the action has been skinned to act as the inletting into the CF and will later be epoxied in.
Planning to do aluminum pillars tied in or reinforced to CF, and an aluminum bedding block.
I have a 3.5-25x56 scope for it (Falcon)
So, I gotta put a knurl on the thumb wheel/nut, I’ll use a buddy’s lathe. I might reuse the rear open site on the 458WM build instead of dropping $200-300 on a NECG part. The aluminum parts will be powder coated black after the kneeling is done.
The scope seems like a lot on this little .223
You can see the ugliness of the CF that the action will bed into. It won’t matter is it will be hidden in the stock but gives a good form fit to the action.
Last picture is getting the front side of the telescoping adjuster fit in place. It’s a double layer of CF in front of the aluminum base and one behind it. The CF that goes on the shell of the styrofoam will tie it in structurally.
Maybe next will be shaping the stock more for the narrower barrel profile. I also have to figure out a mounting solution for the bipod extension like I did on the Boyd’s:
The scope seems like a lot on this little .223
You can see the ugliness of the CF that the action will bed into. It won’t matter is it will be hidden in the stock but gives a good form fit to the action.
Last picture is getting the front side of the telescoping adjuster fit in place. It’s a double layer of CF in front of the aluminum base and one behind it. The CF that goes on the shell of the styrofoam will tie it in structurally.
Maybe next will be shaping the stock more for the narrower barrel profile. I also have to figure out a mounting solution for the bipod extension like I did on the Boyd’s:
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I’m not gonna lie.. it looks like crap…
I’m reinforcing the inner structure sort of crudely, the stuff that sticks out gets sanded down in prep for the final outer layer which will have a finished look.
I also decided to shorten it. My brothers kids and mine will be able to use it that way, apparently .223 is big enough for deer in AB now, and with the telescoping rear an adult can still use it. I think I might acquire one of the flash suppressors that move noise forward a bit as well.
Also did an insert for sling/ bipod mount up front, and a recess for rear sling stud so it will not extend beyond stock ( can’t scratch the hood of the truck for example )
It looks crude, but I’m showing for some contrast to my expectations of a cleaner final product will be. Also my garage is a class A mess right now. 5 or so projects including a restomod on the go.
I’m reinforcing the inner structure sort of crudely, the stuff that sticks out gets sanded down in prep for the final outer layer which will have a finished look.
I also decided to shorten it. My brothers kids and mine will be able to use it that way, apparently .223 is big enough for deer in AB now, and with the telescoping rear an adult can still use it. I think I might acquire one of the flash suppressors that move noise forward a bit as well.
Also did an insert for sling/ bipod mount up front, and a recess for rear sling stud so it will not extend beyond stock ( can’t scratch the hood of the truck for example )
It looks crude, but I’m showing for some contrast to my expectations of a cleaner final product will be. Also my garage is a class A mess right now. 5 or so projects including a restomod on the go.
