April 6, 2010
This has been one of my chief rants over the last couple of years… that the advent of the new rails and rings, which are actually pretty high quality, add so much height to the shooting position, that when you go from your iron sights to your scope you have to raise the cheekpiece 1/4″ to 3/8″. On this project I set out to make the scope at the same height as my iron sights. One of the things that I discovered is that when you order a set of rings (that they call low rings now) are the same height as an old set of Weaver rings. You think you’re getting low rings and they are actually high rings. The whole affair ends up that you have an extremely high cheekpiece when you get done. After arguing with the parts for 2 years, I decided to build a prototype for myself to see if it could be done, and still end up with a set of workable, reliable, repeatable rings that ended up the same height as the iron sights. I think this whole problem developed over having rings and bases to satisfy the tactical shooters. I appreciate the precision and the quality of rings that are being made for tactical rifles, but what you lose is the ability to shoot a prone rifle in a comfortable position. Or maybe I’m just getting to be a cranky old fart….
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Posted by Doan
February 21, 2010
This machine is really handy to fix recoil lugs that have been overtightened, and also truing parts that need grinding. This is part of the equipment that was once owned by George Mitchell (Mitchell movie camera and Panavision).
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Posted by Doan
November 10, 2009
This is the finished rifle for the US Veterans Palma Team raffle for 2011. It carries a unique serial number signifying the 2011 World Championships in Australia. More information regarding the US Veterans Team can be found here. Also competing will be the USA Palma Team and the Young Eagles (under 21 and under 25) Team.
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Posted by Doan
January 11, 2009
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Posted by Doan
January 10, 2009
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Posted by Doan
January 9, 2009
It’s hard to see in the picture, but it’s made with an offset – not concentric – to be able to save weight on the clamp. Available in different lengths from 9″ to 24″. I’ve also made them in carbon fiber to save weight.
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Posted by Doan
January 7, 2009
Finished Pistol Grip #32 for Tube Gun, AR15, T2K, CSS Stock, Claro Walnut
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Posted by Doan
December 26, 2008
The template for the left handed grip is complete, and ready to be sent off to the duplicator. It’s painted silver to give it a bit of a slippery surface.
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Posted by Doan
December 25, 2008
Finished grip for the Tube Guns (see Gary’s site here), Tubb Guns, AR15′s, Space Guns, CSS stocks, T2K’s. These are available unfinished from Gary or finished (in a variety of woods) from me. Call or email for more info.
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Posted by Doan
December 21, 2008
I’m starting on the left handed pistol grip template for tube guns, AR15′s, Space Guns, and Tubb guns. It must be hand carved, so that it can be duplicated. It will be the same shape as the right handed ones. The right handed ones are out there on Gary’s site. I expect the template to be done within a few days, and the grips to be done as soon as possible.
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Posted by Doan
Bloob Tube Final Machining for 2013 Anschutz
Here’s the roughed out grip. Still needs finishing work – shaping and sanding.
