L42 Style Build

[tbonesmith]

Hi Guys,

I want to build an L42 style rifle in 308. I have a proofed body, the mag and all the required scraps.

I thought I'd start by fitting the barrel. I sourced a new blank, 1:13" twist to suit 155gn matchkings of the correct profile (approximately). I threaded and chambered the barrel and cut the extractor cutout by hand. That job went well and the chamber looks very nice and she it TIGHT. I will cut the crown and turn down the muzzle to fit a foresight base, which I will bore out to suit and solder on.

I intend to fit No32 scope pads, I have only one set and they are almost too nice to fit to a rifle that I'll sell. It occurs to me to make some from scratch, but that might just be silly... We'll see. The wood will be done next.

Here are today's photos:

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