30BR 'Rat Rod' HBR gun update

[AlNyhus]

Took advantage of the weather laying down mid afternoon yesterday to get the first groups on paper. The PacNor 1:18 and 'Humble' Henry Rivers chambering work didn't disappoint. Doing three shot groups in .3 gr. increments, the gun likes to shoot both down low (33.0) and up high (34.5). Interestingly, the 33.0 load pictured had the highest POI of everything tested. Next time out, I'll start a bit lower and see what shakes out. Scope was a 36X Sightron for load work.

 

[MDT6BRA]

May be a dumb question but what is the block in front of the rear scope ring?

 

[JMayo]

that stock is "Bad Asz" !
I love it.
I may have to do one of mine in antiquing !
I'm not much on laying down with a BR rifle so i think that's a Good shooting hard butt.

Jfyi, I found my bolt Handel would hit the ring when they were flush back like that.

 

[AlNyhus]

May be a dumb question but what is the block in front of the rear scope ring?

That's a recoil lug for the rings. -Al

 

[Ccrider]

That's a recoil lug for the rings. -Al

Where can I get one of those from?

 

[AlNyhus]

Two sets of pics with different rings in each. Have you figured out which sets works best.

Both are great. Will use the 30mm with the inserts for versatility.

 

[AlNyhus]

Where can I get one of those from?

I whittled that one out of another ring. -Al

 

[Bill Norris]

Nice shooting Al.

 

[AlNyhus]

Nice shooting Al.

A good gun can make horse poop look like a big hunk of gold.

 

[Bill Norris]

A good gun can make horse poop look like a big hunk of gold.

LOL Absolutely Bro.

 

[jimmymac]

That’s sweet Al.

 

[EEP]

Very unique! I like the heck out of that!

 

[17VLD]

The heck with the rifle Al, we know you can shoot!
Tell us about the red rest it’s setting on

 

[AlNyhus]

Matt, a friend builds Rat Rods...it's one of his. This is another of his...a chopped top, narrowed and channeled International pickup:

Hope all is well! -Al

 

[Tricky5225]

Augie Westergaard always used to say that fancy guns don't always win the matches.

 

[AlNyhus]

I like to wait 24 hrs before pointing.

 

[17VLD]

Thanks for responding Al, sorry about the slight derailment of this thread.
I’m getting excited about our range holding the 600 yard IBS nationals this year and hope to campaign the rifle Ronnie Long chambered for me, you may remember his success with the 30 BR back when. He cut me a great chamber in straight 6BR and I understand he has a 6BRAI now as well which I may have to get at least one barrel in. Love to see your posts and great shooting results. You definitely have great ability to revive a gun from the ashes, perhaps you should name this one “Phoenix “

Matt