58 cal GM drop-in flint conversion..finally!

[dbutch]

Range ready....This will be my carry rifle this fall. :grin:
58 cal.32" dropin converted to flint,Chambers stock finish, horn cap, lead in butt stock, tang brass peep, wood slimmed n trimmed.
all comments welcome.

 

[FishDFly]

I read years ago doing that will bring a person good luck, I stop as well and move them to where it's safe.

 

[Rokon]

Did you refinish the whole stock after dropping the comb or did you match the existing finish?

If so, what did you use to match the T/C finish.

I'm posing the question because my wife wants a lower comb on her T/C Seneca and I'm conflicted about matching the original T/C color & finish.

 

[roundball]

Range ready....This will be my carry rifle this fall. :grin:
58 cal.32" dropin converted to flint,Chambers stock finish, horn cap, lead in butt stock, tang brass peep, wood slimmed n trimmed.
all comments welcome.

Looks great and ready in plenty of time for the fall season...looking forward to the next photo of it along side a good head of game!
:thumbsup:

 

[smo]

Ya done good :thumbsup:

 

[dbutch]

Did you refinish the whole stock after dropping the comb or did you match the existing finish?

If so, what did you use to match the T/C finish

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There is no T/C finish left on this stock...Jim Chamers traditional stock finish applied.
Will find out how well this finish holds up to the normal wear and tear I put on my rifles.I use them lots!
My advise is remove the t/c finish and slim the wood down.
I have yet to see a T/C factory rifle stock that couldn't go on a wood diet.

My camera makes this rifle look short and squatty! it's thinner in real life.

 

[dbutch]

Thanks!..Might Just send it south ..Maybe you could impart some of your "Round Ball" deer magnitizum on it! :grin:

 

[dbutch]

Thanks!...These 300.00 rifles are fun to tweek..
Might add some checking to the wrist and forearm.
Great warm to my "Bucket list" Early Virgina this winter :thumbsup:

 

[MSW]

wow - that came out looking great!

:hatsoff:

 

[Carl Fowler III]

That really looks great...may have to do same to my Renegade! :thumbsup:

 

[dbutch]

wow - that came out looking great!

:hatsoff:

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Thanks!
Its useable now! :v

It helps to post a picture durning the redo when its extra ugly! :grin:

 

[dbutch]

That really looks great...may have to do same to my Renegade! :thumbsup:

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Be prepaired to remove lots of wood!

Good luck have fun!!!.... and please post your project! :thumbsup:
Just love to see the work of others here!

 

[dbutch]

Found a load to hunt with...

82 yards rested 6 o clock hold.

90 gr 2f goex.
1 op card.
.024 cotton duct patch.
Hoppe's bps&l.
.575 Home cast rb Jeff tanner mold.
Swiss Null B prime.

It's repeatable :thumbsup:

also shot 1 100 gr 2f goex load.
1 90 gr 2f goex with 2 op cards.
Nickel between poi's
Falls coming quick!

 

[dbutch]

I will be dry firing up through the hunting season. :thumbsup:

 

[roundball]

I suspect if you drop the Flint on one, you'll be dragging it out!
:thumbsup:

 

[Carl Fowler III]

Very nice work and makes for a sharp, mean, kill'n machine! :v

 

[nkbj]

I suspect if you drop the Flint on one, you'll be dragging it out!
:thumbsup:

Not if it's by a road when he squeezes off 'cause he won't be tracking much!

 

[dbutch]

Thanks guys...I'll be working to shrink my group..and find the drop from my 82 yard sightin to 100 yd poi.

I hunt mostly thicker river bottom average 35 -75 yard shots.

Best part of this project-redo is "It feels like mine now"! :thumbsup:
Yes It's not a custom or even a semi custom.
This is one of my stepping stones to building a complete rifle.
Hope this inspires others to move forward with their factory rifles.
Currently 3/4 way through a T/C Cherokee redo..Tweak On!

 

[Rokon]

A .575 ball and a .024" patch combination in a GM barrel seems really tight for a hunting load. Do you use a hammer with your short starter to get the ball seated in the barrel?

 

[dbutch]

No..once the patch is compressed the brass rod handles it well.
I'm a damp to wet patch shooter..just works for me...
The 40 cotton duct patch is a tough one.
My goal on all my rifles is a patch material impression 360 on the rb.