Recent content by Bos Javanicus

Here's the start of a project I've been procrastinating about for a while now. I bought a BSA Lee Speed Sporter barreled action a couple of years ago and have an awesome blank perfectly suited for a Lee Speed as well. So it was time for me to get moving and crack on with this resurrection. I...

Here's the start of a project I've been procrastinating about for a while now. I bought a BSA Lee Speed Sporter barreled action a couple of years ago and have an awesome blank perfectly suited for a Lee Speed as well. So it was time for me to get moving and crack on with this resurrection. I...

And here's the blank for it. Rubbish photo's but you'll get the idea.

And here's the blank for it. Rubbish photo's but you'll get the idea.

Red, yes I’ll be keeping the stock in the traditional pattern, slim and petite. These LS stocks have super handling, so there’s no need for me to mess with it.

Hi Bruce, I’m pretty happy with the way the engraving turned out too. No need to over do it.

VG, No there isn't unfortunately as there isn't hence the other lump of wood. I've might make some turn screw handle from the scrap at the bottom. That bit of timber which will be left is too good to turn into fire wood.

"RANCE SAFARIS"

And here's the blank for it. Rubbish photo's but you'll get the idea.

Here's the start of a project I've been procrastinating about for a while now. I bought a BSA Lee Speed Sporter barreled action a couple of years ago and have an awesome blank perfectly suited for a Lee Speed as well. So it was time for me to get moving and crack on with this resurrection. I...

Very good actions that some of the TOP rifle makers use.

They are just making it look like a pre 64 tang. Nothing special about it really. Winchester had, I think 3 variations of the tangs and two were similar to the video.

Getting it to feed and extract may be a mission even for a very good gunsmith. The bolt head is also to big and would need welding up, machining and then hardening again. The standard 602 extractor may also be too big for the rebated rim. It might be easier to stick with the original design...