Putting a railgun barreled action into a stock?

[bun_groker]

Found this barreled RBLP Hall M action available for a small price and had to pick it up. Came with a Jewell trigger that feels like sneezing within a 20 foot radius would cause an accidental discharge.

This thing has a 26" long, 1.5" diameter barrel (1.458"). The action diameter is 1.490". Markings on the barrel look like it was used in a barrel block rail gun, but I want to put it in a stock.

I was looking at the McMillan flat top benchrest stock but the website says the max action diameter that'll fit is 1.35", and the max barrel diameter it'll take is is 1.25". I would assume it's technically possible to inlet it larger but that wouldn't leave much material to support 14 lbs of barreled action.

The McMillan A6-7 Supermag looks like it might be viable but that's a large financial gamble to take, so I'm looking for other options. I might need to buy my way out of this problem for a painfully significant amount of money, but if there's any hope of doing it for a reasonable price, I'd like to explore that fully.

So, accurate shooters, what is the path of least resistance for making this a functional rifle?

While I have your attention I'd also like to ask if anyone has an empty, resized 22 PPC case they would like to sell. Just one. The seller didn't know what this was chambered in and after doing some scientifically invalid research, I have a hunch that it's 22 PPC. Bolt face is .473 but I have read about folks shooting 6 and 22 PPC with larger bolt faces and it still extracting.

Looking forward to hearing y'alls thoughts, thank you in advance.

 

[ELR LVR]

What about the Mcmillan Stocks designed for 50 cal?
Such as the ELR Beast which will accomodate actions and barrels much bigger than what you have now
Then their 50 HBR will accomodate actions/sleevs up to 2.6 inches wide.

 

[bun_groker]

What about the Mcmillan Stocks designed for 50 cal?
Such as the ELR Beast which will accomodate actions and barrels much bigger than what you have now
Then their 50 HBR will accomodate actions/sleevs up to 2.6 inches wide.

That's a good option, I didn't see that one on the site. I emailed McMillan and Richards Microfit to see if they could do a custom inlet based on a drawing since it's a pretty simple design. I was thinking of trying to inlet it myself with a router but it'll probably take forever and I'll still screw it up.

 

[ELR LVR]

That's a good option, I didn't see that one on the site. I emailed McMillan and Richards Microfit to see if they could do a custom inlet based on a drawing since it's a pretty simple design. I was thinking of trying to inlet it myself with a router but it'll probably take forever and I'll still screw it up.

Thats probably a good idea
I know a few companies are doing them with CNC now
Perhaps Mcmillan can do it that way?

 

[R.Morehouse]

I am assuming you were able to bore scope it. Best of luck with your project. those are nice actions. Should be fun.

Regards
Rick

 

[AlNyhus]

So, accurate shooters, what is the path of least resistance for making this a functional rifle?

After making double damn sure of exactly what it's chambered for (it could be a BR case derivative) I'd recontour the barrel and add a 700 style double pinned recoil lug. Most (all?) of the Hall's had 10-32 screw holes. I'd make them 1/4-28's when doing this for a bolt in.

Good shootin' -Al

 

[snert]

It might help to look at this another way. You bought a HAll for cheap. The barrel, unless borescoped, is a total unknown.

I have a 22PPC resized I can send to you if you PM me an address.

I think I wouldn't spend big on a stock to fit an unkown barrel, personally. I think I would buy a stock to fit the action and turn down the barrel, or just put another on it.

But I see where you are thinking. If you can find a cheap stock, you are way ahead.

I'll dig out teh PPC case in anticipation of your PM

 

[snert]

If it is 473 it might be a 22 BR. I have a 6BR REM and maybe a 22 BR rem case here too, I'll send that as well

 

[Bugger Picker1]

Found this barreled RBLP Hall M action available for a small price and had to pick it up. Came with a Jewell trigger that feels like sneezing within a 20 foot radius would cause an accidental discharge.

This thing has a 26" long, 1.5" diameter barrel (1.458"). The action diameter is 1.490". Markings on the barrel look like it was used in a barrel block rail gun, but I want to put it in a stock.

I was looking at the McMillan flat top benchrest stock but the website says the max action diameter that'll fit is 1.35", and the max barrel diameter it'll take is is 1.25". I would assume it's technically possible to inlet it larger but that wouldn't leave much material to support 14 lbs of barreled action.

The McMillan A6-7 Supermag looks like it might be viable but that's a large financial gamble to take, so I'm looking for other options. I might need to buy my way out of this problem for a painfully significant amount of money, but if there's any hope of doing it for a reasonable price, I'd like to explore that fully.

So, accurate shooters, what is the path of least resistance for making this a functional rifle?

While I have your attention I'd also like to ask if anyone has an empty, resized 22 PPC case they would like to sell. Just one. The seller didn't know what this was chambered in and after doing some scientifically invalid research, I have a hunch that it's 22 PPC. Bolt face is .473 but I have read about folks shooting 6 and 22 PPC with larger bolt faces and it still extracting.

Looking forward to hearing y'alls thoughts, thank you in advance.

 

[Bugger Picker1]

D&B supply? Just keep the lugs greased well. ask your local smith to cast the chamber if you are not comfortable doing it.

 

[bun_groker]

It might help to look at this another way. You bought a HAll for cheap. The barrel, unless borescoped, is a total unknown.

I have a 22PPC resized I can send to you if you PM me an address.

I think I wouldn't spend big on a stock to fit an unkown barrel, personally. I think I would buy a stock to fit the action and turn down the barrel, or just put another on it.

But I see where you are thinking. If you can find a cheap stock, you are way ahead.

I'll dig out teh PPC case in anticipation of your PM

Very valid points. Theres plenty of options with this bolt face, and if this barrel ends up being bad, I wouldn’t replace it with something as big.

I will send you a PM about the case, thank you very much

 

[bun_groker]

It might help to look at this another way. You bought a HAll for cheap. The barrel, unless borescoped, is a total unknown.

I have a 22PPC resized I can send to you if you PM me an address.

I think I wouldn't spend big on a stock to fit an unkown barrel, personally. I think I would buy a stock to fit the action and turn down the barrel, or just put another on it.

But I see where you are thinking. If you can find a cheap stock, you are way ahead.

I'll dig out teh PPC case in anticipation of your PM

Very valid points. I have a lot of options with this bolt face, and if this barrel ends up being bad, I wouldn’t replace it with something as big.

After making double damn sure of exactly what it's chambered for (it could be a BR case derivative) I'd recontour the barrel and add a 700 style double pinned recoil lug. Most (all?) of the Hall's had 10-32 screw holes. I'd make them 1/4-28's when doing this for a bolt in.

Good shootin' -Al

That is a good idea. If I end up replacing the barrel I’ll definitely do that.

 

[bun_groker]

D&B supply? Just keep the lugs greased well. ask your local smith to cast the chamber if you are not comfortable doing it.

Been researching that and will do a cast if there are any doubts about a 22 PPC case fitting. A member here has offered to send me one and I have found someone else with a 22 Waldog case (22 PPC short) that is willing to send, I think playing around with those will be very informative.

 

[STS]

There were 3 variants that were most common in the .22's. The full length .22 PPC, the .22 Waldog which is .125 short and the .100 short PPC. The 2 short versions were the most common.

 

[snert]

Sending you a 22 PPC made from a 22PPC USA case but sized in an original Pindell-Palmisano die (spec) . Also a 22 BR made from a 6 BR REM universal case using a 6BR die with a .246 bushing. Both are "new brass"

Be advised that your chamber may be "tight" your throat may be tight. So "don't fit" might be caused by one of both of the conditions. A sharpie may help.

Cerrosafe is available from Brownells and should give you a vey good cast and spec but these may elp you on your way to figuring it out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[bun_groker]

Sending you a 22 PPC made from a 22PPC USA case but sized in an original Pindell-Palmisano die (spec) . Also a 22 BR made from a 6 BR REM universal case using a 6BR die with a .246 bushing. Both are "new brass"

Be advised that your chamber may be "tight" your throat may be tight. So "don't fit" might be caused by one of both of the conditions. A sharpie may help.

Cerrosafe is available from Brownells and should give you a vey good cast and spec but these may elp you on your way to figuring it out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

I really appreciate it sir. I'm trying to avoid doing a cast because i have never done it and am afraid of screwing something up, so I'm hoping that these cases will help answer questions. I have measured things to the best of my ability and think I'm barking up the right tree, but these cases and a Sharpie will be very telling.

 

[snert]

CAsting with cerrosafe is just a little tougher than tying velcro shoes. Just follow the directions they send.