No.4 (T) for $20 build thread

[jonh172]

your cheek rest appears modelled on the Australian No1MkIII(HT) version.

I think you are correct, this one sits much higher than my original and the bolt fouls on it. I intend to shape it or maybe find another.

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I'd get a new butt because shortening your to remove the rounded edges and pixx-poor fit will alter the geometry of the stock bolt and 'wrist' of the butt. If it has some historical connection with that rifle then save it, but otherwise, in my bit-part opinion, it's toast.

Ok will do. Too bad I cant use this one... But I agree, it already looks too thin and my idea would thin it further.

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Pics of how the cheek rest is fitted to my T just as I purchased it from a chap, scope covers are repro's as the originals were reduced to end caps only.

Very nice, and thanks!

I'll use this one I have on hand to follow also




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Cheek riser screws mailed. Ron(Canada)

you're the man!

[jonh172]

Abandoning the original yet sanded butt, I pulled out an L stamped NOS walnut one and fit it today.
Looks much better already, and where I want the cheek riser to sit the bolt clears so I think this is the ticket.

[Peter Laidler]

When the stock bolt is tightened up, there should be a gap the width of a hacksaw blade between the butt shoulder and the steel butt socket. No gap and the butts were notorious for splitting downwards

[jonh172]

When the stock bolt is tightened up, there should be a gap the width of a hacksaw blade between the butt shoulder and the steel butt socket. No gap and the butts were notorious for splitting downwards

Thank u sir!

That bolt is as tight as can get it and there is a definite gap all the way around.

[CINDERS]

About the only thing I would have done prior to mounting the butt permanently would have been to give it the linseed oil/min turps mix fininsh much easier to do before it was mounted on the rifle looks the part now though has been an interesting thread

[jonh172]

About the only thing I would have done prior to mounting the butt permanently would have been to give it the linseed oil/min turps mix fininsh much easier to do before it was mounted on the rifle looks the part no though has been an interesting thread

Its not mounted yet.
Im going to put a finish on that butt before proceeding.
Made a trade for cheek riser screws that are enroute also and i would like to get the riser holes squared away before the finish is applied.

Whens its done I'm hoping it looks like the one up on the sites banner.
I rememberwhen I first joined here I dreamed of owning a rifle just like that one!!

[jonh172]

Hey guys,

Making progress here!

Got the cheek piece fit nicely (its beefy and I may shave it down a bit but the bolt clears so it works for now) and the bolt headspaced perfectly on a #2 bolt head. The head fit very well to the bolt body also with only a degree or two of over travel so, getting closer!

Next is permanently fixing the pads to the receiver and fitting the handguards.

Ill post up some pictures it of tonight in its aesthetically completed state. (I know, I should have taken the pics but working on it made me late for work so I had no time!!)

Jon

[jonh172]

Hopefully its acceptable, the butt came out a lighter shade so I will eventually need to match it, and you can see how much larger the repro cheek riser is.

[desperatedan]

Looking good!

[jonh172]

Looking good!

Thanks!!
Im hoping to get it shooting by next week, fingers crossed!!