KMM696
NES Member
I've been accumulating parts for a Model 12 Savage in 223, and just got the recoil lug. So, I got to start putting it together today.
Most of the parts - Shilen 1-8" 223 barrel, Northland Shooters Supply recoil lug and the bolt handle are the only parts not Savage. Target weight Accutrigger in the bag.
Wheeler wrench and gauges, home-grown receiver vise (with protective masking tape).
Tightening locknut after headspacing.
Headspaced, and ready to start stock fitting.
Stockade Woodchuck stock prepped for bedding - sanded, and drilled some small holes for the Devcon to grab.
Waiting for epoxy to dry - blue is either masking tape or clay, depending.
I intended to take more pics as I went, but I found it difficult to stop what I was doing just to take a picture. So, once the epoxy sets up I need to clean up the bedding & modeling clay, do some clearance sanding on the stock around the back of the action, and install the trigger and magazine. Oh, and find some stainless 1/4-28 bolts for the action. After that, scope and shoot!!
Somebody let me know if the pictures are posting - I'm trying a new photo host out.
EDIT: updated pic URLs
Most of the parts - Shilen 1-8" 223 barrel, Northland Shooters Supply recoil lug and the bolt handle are the only parts not Savage. Target weight Accutrigger in the bag.
Wheeler wrench and gauges, home-grown receiver vise (with protective masking tape).
Tightening locknut after headspacing.
Headspaced, and ready to start stock fitting.
Stockade Woodchuck stock prepped for bedding - sanded, and drilled some small holes for the Devcon to grab.
Waiting for epoxy to dry - blue is either masking tape or clay, depending.
I intended to take more pics as I went, but I found it difficult to stop what I was doing just to take a picture. So, once the epoxy sets up I need to clean up the bedding & modeling clay, do some clearance sanding on the stock around the back of the action, and install the trigger and magazine. Oh, and find some stainless 1/4-28 bolts for the action. After that, scope and shoot!!
Somebody let me know if the pictures are posting - I'm trying a new photo host out.
EDIT: updated pic URLs
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