Jefferry404
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here is a Matrix custom quarter rib (and banded sling, front sight base), a 404J on a FN action. The barrel has a very long breech! and the Leupold scope bases required taller sight bases.
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quarter rib, banded sling swivel and banded front sight kit interest
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Jefferry404
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Yep, up and runnin, making chips
He has machined qrib kits and cz550 stock grip caps. I think next up integral barrels, my favorite!
He has machined qrib kits and cz550 stock grip caps. I think next up integral barrels, my favorite!
Jefferry404
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I must say, sexy rib
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Some more info if still available please
Wyfox
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Contact Matrix, he is very responsive https://www.matrixgunsmithing.com/
I sent my barreled action to him recently to have this kit installed.
Jefferry404
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Sorry for all this technical stuff so early in the morning, but this is what goes into the thinking...
@AZDAVE
there is no barrel contour limitation (other than the raw material stock size) but there is technical considerations depending upon the action if square bridge or round. The boreline heights of the qrib and front base are sized such that fixed sight has a reasonable sight plane, i.e. the goldline, above the bridge or sight base.
For example, my qrib on a round bridge action with Talley bases. It might look tall and foward but this is designed for either a Swaro 2-10x42 or Leupold 2-10x42 objective bell to clear the qrib (setup for 1 fixed, 2 folding leaves) and the height to give 150/1000" goldline visible above the scope bases.
As @Wyfox did,I suggest sending the barrel and action to Matrix for the barrel measurements, machining, soldering the kit and clocking the sights. I measured mine using calipers (which I am good with) and below is an example of the required info for the kit (the numbers in red are derived).
Looks a bit narly, but as you can imagine, you really need the complete barrel contours.
You might notice that for the 416 Taylor, there are 2 muzzle diameters, channel and fat
This is a custom contour from K&P barrels designed to fit a B&C CZ550 medium action stock and have a 2nd, shallower taper past the forearm which gives a larger muzzle diameter.
and Tim has been busy. I est. this barrel of chips nearly 1000lbs
@AZDAVE
there is no barrel contour limitation (other than the raw material stock size) but there is technical considerations depending upon the action if square bridge or round. The boreline heights of the qrib and front base are sized such that fixed sight has a reasonable sight plane, i.e. the goldline, above the bridge or sight base.
For example, my qrib on a round bridge action with Talley bases. It might look tall and foward but this is designed for either a Swaro 2-10x42 or Leupold 2-10x42 objective bell to clear the qrib (setup for 1 fixed, 2 folding leaves) and the height to give 150/1000" goldline visible above the scope bases.
As @Wyfox did,I suggest sending the barrel and action to Matrix for the barrel measurements, machining, soldering the kit and clocking the sights. I measured mine using calipers (which I am good with) and below is an example of the required info for the kit (the numbers in red are derived).
Looks a bit narly, but as you can imagine, you really need the complete barrel contours.
You might notice that for the 416 Taylor, there are 2 muzzle diameters, channel and fat
This is a custom contour from K&P barrels designed to fit a B&C CZ550 medium action stock and have a 2nd, shallower taper past the forearm which gives a larger muzzle diameter.
and Tim has been busy. I est. this barrel of chips nearly 1000lbs
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I have a 9.3 barrel coming from douglas and it will go into a standard M98 action. I can take care of the soldering and clocking. just wanting to use a 1/4 rib as it just looks so much better.
once i get it and confirm barrel measurements for the 1/4 rib, barrel band and front sight I will reach back out.
once i get it and confirm barrel measurements for the 1/4 rib, barrel band and front sight I will reach back out.
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So your offer is for solder on quarter ribs, banded front sights and Barrel band swivels?Sorry for all this technical stuff so early in the morning, but this is what goes into the thinking...
@AZDAVE
there is no barrel contour limitation (other than the raw material stock size) but there is technical considerations depending upon the action if square bridge or round. The boreline heights of the qrib and front base are sized such that fixed sight has a reasonable sight plane, i.e. the goldline, above the bridge or sight base.
For example, my qrib on a round bridge action with Talley bases. It might look tall and foward but this is designed for either a Swaro 2-10x42 or Leupold 2-10x42 objective bell to clear the qrib (setup for 1 fixed, 2 folding leaves) and the height to give 150/1000" goldline visible above the scope bases.
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As @Wyfox did,I suggest sending the barrel and action to Matrix for the barrel measurements, machining, soldering the kit and clocking the sights. I measured mine using calipers (which I am good with) and below is an example of the required info for the kit (the numbers in red are derived).
Looks a bit narly, but as you can imagine, you really need the complete barrel contours.
You might notice that for the 416 Taylor, there are 2 muzzle diameters, channel and fat
This is a custom contour from K&P barrels designed to fit a B&C CZ550 medium action stock and have a 2nd, shallower taper past the forearm which gives a larger muzzle diameter.
View attachment 789794
and Tim has been busy. I est. this barrel of chips nearly 1000lbs
View attachment 789806
Jefferry404
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Not me, I am a customer and do the technical for my stuff. I am not skilled at soldering or gunsmithing, as I guess @AZDAVE
. Just providing information that folks might find of interest. If they need this kind of work, should check with Matrix.Members online
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