New rifle build

[AnarchicArctic]

So this came to me as a chplnstone pirate. Beautiful accents, but unfortunately poor performance. It shot up to velocity, but got an abysmal 12 shots per 12gram. After much heartache and swearing I found the set screw that plugs the bottom of the modded valve slightly offset the upper valve hole from the transfer port. In addition, for some weird reason the hole on the bottom of the centerfire bolt didn’t quite lineup with the transfer port either. The icing on the cake came when the rear of the modded feed tube mysteriously split, allowing the feed plug to spin about willy nilly instead of holding firm. So I decided to remove the little skull accents, put them in a bag for later and make this thing my own.



Torched off the top tube to clean up the lines, and dug a full Sheridan stock out of my bin. I removed the set screws from the modded valve, filled the holes and channels with epoxy. Lined up the top hole with the transfer port and reset the bottom set screw for proper alignment. Used my dremel to widen the lower bolt hole for proper air movement. Then I went ahead and threw that pump arm aside for a bolt action conversion. Drilled and tapped the bolt for new lug position, as well as a gpc universal bolt handle. Added a fresh spring and ball bearings to the bolt as well. The action is nice and smooth.







It’s a fun single shooter right now, with about 24 shots per 12gram. But I’ll probably make my own stock for it as well as repurpose that busted feedtube and decorative bits into a ten round side tube.

[JeepDVLZ45]

Look great! Sounds like you made quite the improvement in operation.
Can’t wait to see it on the field - just not from the business end.

[AnarchicArctic]

Where’s the fun in that? Ha. It does seem like we’ve been shooting at each other more than teaming up the last few times I’ve seen you

[infamoussmiley]

Nice

What is the bolt handle from?

Best,

Smiley

[AnarchicArctic]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004649597

The handle inner diameter isn’t quite the same as the Sheridan bolt od, but it’s close enough that I clamped it into place with a benchvise, then drilled and tapped while it was in there. There’s no hole in the handle, so you’ll need to drill the steel yourself

[MoJo]

Fantastic rehab! Can't wait to see what else you come up with.

[AnarchicArctic]

Thanks, I’m gonna need a trip to the figured wood shop and see what shakes loose

[NONOBLITUS]

Beautiful job , can’t wait to see in person.

[netsurferdude2]

Awesome! The world needs more K-rifles

[Hellion360]

I'd love to play with that sometime

[jeramiej]

Love the clean look of the single-shot. Hrmmmm……. Ideas.

[AnarchicArctic]

Had an appropriate length of oak board, so I cut it, clamped it and made a stock blank. Been playing a lot of RDR2 so I decided to make a Krag-Jørgensen style stock.

[AnarchicArctic]

Bit of progress today. Inlet the stock for the trigger and trigger frame with my drill press. Drilled for the stock retention screw and started roughing out the channel for the lower tube. Got it started with a dremel sanding drum and then used a feedtube wrapped in 40 grit to rough out the shape.

[BrickHaus]

You are making me feel bad. I gotta get going on mine.

Edit, Awesome work with a Dremel and drill press.

[AnarchicArctic]

Thanks, trying to get it done by Stocktoberfest next weekend

[jeramiej]

Impressive work with the tools you have at hand. Well done!

[AnarchicArctic]

Finished the channel off with a table router and 7/8” round nose bit. I would have used 3/4” instead but got a little wide in spots with my dremel work.

now I’ve got to figure out final dimensions and get a new sanding belt.

[AnarchicArctic]

Cut to length, rounded and sanded with medium grit. Points really well, bringing the barrel up to eye line. I may round off the stock some more to shave off a bit of weight, but want to check the moisture level first as the board seemed pretty wet.

[AnarchicArctic]

Wet the stock to raise the grain and gave it another sand. Hit it with some minwax to seal it for the weekend. I’ve still got some i’s to dot and t’s to cross, but it’s ready for a double header of stock class action.

[BrickHaus]

My god thats awesome. You are so fast as these. Making me feel more inferior by the hour!

[AnarchicArctic]

Thanks. Don’t feel too inferior. I run my own business so I can schedule around projects as needed.

[AnarchicArctic]

Had a quick moment for some progress today. Cut the damaged feedtube down to 12 rounds. Used some of the offcut to form a sleeve and cover the old feedport, which I then hogged out for side tube.

[jeramiej]

Looking good. The added space from the patch might turn into a benefit on feeding.

[AnarchicArctic]

Yeah, I figured the extra offset may be beneficial, or at least in theory. So far the mock-up has been feeding pretty well. I still need to optimize the powerfeed plug and make another sleeve to act as a spacer for the front of the tube as well.