Recent content by Maverick223

Apologies for the radio silence as of late...it's been back to the grindstone, so I haven't had much time for development updates. In the meantime all parts worth the exception of the red dot (should arrive today) and barrel (still backordered until next month) have arrived and been installed...

I have a strong preference for 20rnd lancer L5s, but I have a lot to choose from including some 5, 10, 20, 30, and larger capacity, some made from carbon fiber but most are aluminum, polymer (some reinforced, some aren't), & steel (which are unlikely to be used here). Honestly 20rnd aluminum are...

The 2A is actually slightly lighter, but probably not when you factor in the muzzle device (which is machined into the Faxon I chose). I'll have to dimple it too. That's a lot more practical than what I'm after. I think the .350L would be a good move for a reasonable hunting rifle (not that a...

You're awesome! Apparently my google-fu is lacking. It's only 0.07oz lighter than the one I further skeletonized (not sure of the final weight), but with this build that could make a difference and there's nothing stopping me from skeletonizing this one as well (other than Ti being a pain to...

Just weighed it up and came up with 15.0oz. (note that the scale used is only accurate to the nearest half of an ounce so there could be a bit of error, but my powder scale isn't as handy). FWIW the complete bolt carrier group with adjustable gas key is coming up to 5.0oz.

Here's a teaser (for both of us, because I'm still missing the front end parts & charging handle, scheduled to arrive...eventually) of what I have so far including the smoke composites stock, plate, & grip, Kaiser X-7 "Blackbird" receivers, and parts therein. Speaking of which I just added a...

Thank you for the encouraging replies! I will definitely give updates with progress and photos to go along with them. Something that I failed to mention is recoil. I think it's going to be funny the first time someone jokes about how it's a toy and then takes a shot only to be pushed back...

I have some other most costly slings (some custom, some nice leather from several companies, a few M1907s, as well as Blue-Force Vickers, and different styles of Magpul, some that can be configured in different manners for different carry styles) but the two that I keep coming back to are the...

I suppose that depends upon your definition of "use", I shoot them all, but my "everything rifle" doesn't go hunting with me. It's a c. 1920s Anschutz drilling chambered for 9.3x72Sauer and 2x 16Ga. (one improved & one modified choke). With the proper loading I'd say it's capable (if barely...

After buying almost all the firearms that I'm interested in (save for a few more transferable machine guns that I just don't have the money for) I've honestly gotten bored enough to build a few ARs. They're great, but most are kind of boring...which is why I built a GAU-5A clone amongst others...

It's been a minute since I've posted here, but I had to chime in...I love my 16.25" Marlin 1895 trapper in .45-70. That said I wouldn't dare use a magnum cartridge like a .300WM or 7mmRM, amongst others, in a similar barrel length (unless just for fun...and hearing prevention!). Like Jim said...

It's been a minute (or a few years) since my last post, but I'm having trouble getting a bit of clarification on this ruling (which I'm sure is what the FAT_F@#$ is looking to do, infringe & confuse) so there's no time like the present. Does anyone know if we looking at serialization for...

Congrats on the new rifle, Olympus!

This. I have one swap-bbl gun (not a Contender)...it's only ever seen one bbl, and until it's shot out it's only likely to see that one (at which time I might swap to a different chambering, but that too will likely be it's one and only). As much as I like the No. 1, I have to ask why? I just...

Recently bought a FNH PS90 with black USSS ring sight (AKA: Secret Service sight) and shortly thereafter a 18in. KelTec RFB. I haven't had much time to shoot either...much less a camera, but I'll see if I can snap a couple of photos upon request. :)