What do y’all think of my red neck gun

[Adam in WI]

Why is all questionable gunsmith work blamed on rednecks?

The op self-identifies as a redneck. It's important to respect they's/them's wishes or whatever...

 

[mattri]

If the barrel is already tack welded why not do the same for a mount- just put a pic rail on top and hit it with a mig on either side- g2g

 

[ebb]

A steel picatinny rail is probably worth more than the whole rifle.

 

[Will Henry]

I would take a piece of pipe of 1" ID, about four inches long, and split it lengthways. One half would be screwed to the receiver with 1/4x20 bolts. The other half would be flipped over and welded to the attached base. This piece would cradle the scope (it might be necessary to file out clearance for the turret) which would be held in place with a pair of (you guessed it) hose clamps. Not only would this hold the scope securely, the use of hose clamps fits in with the overall design theme. Keep in mind, you can't obstruct the passage of the bolt handle. Trem Clad rust paint isn't much different than ceracoating and would finish it off well. WH

 

[DHall_37]

I would take a piece of pipe of 1" ID, about four inches long, and split it lengthways. One half would be screwed to the receiver with 1/4x20 bolts. The other half would be flipped over and welded to the attached base. This piece would cradle the scope (it might be necessary to file out clearance for the turret) which would be held in place with a pair of (you guessed it) hose clamps. Not only would this hold the scope securely, the use of hose clamps fits in with the overall design theme. Keep in mind, you can't obstruct the passage of the bolt handle. Trem Clad rust paint isn't much different than ceracoating and would finish it off well. WH

I was thinking drill and tap the receiver for a savage 110 mount, then add a 45 degree scope ring and attach a scope. It’ll only be held on with one base and ring though.

 

[ebb]

Do you think the engineers in New Jersey would have gone to all the trouble in 1913 if the modern hose clamp had been around then?

 

[300_whisper]

Honestly it’s the same quality as a brand new unissued SKS

 

[DGP4]

I've used Shoe Goo to attach a picatinny rail to the top of an old rimfire receiver and it hold nice and tight after 1000's of rounds. I don't know if it would work on a CF rifle but heck it might be worth a try.

 

[DHall_37]

Experimentation is the key to learning, just be safe while doing it.

Yep I like learning and tinkering, but I’m always on the safe side. The barrel was tacked in 12+ different spots, I think it’ll hold good. 7.62x39 is also not a whopper of a round either. Soon imma get some 115gr coated cast bullets through it.

 

[ebb]

The first 2 I put barrels on I tied to a sawhorse and got behind the barn door to pull the string that was tied to the trigger.

 

[Tesoro]

We are all rednecks down deep.

 

[DHall_37]

Alrighty guys, just ordered a set of scope bases, I’m going to have to drill and tap them so I guess I’ll be off to harbor freight soon for a drill press. Hopefully my 45 degree scope idea goes well. Anyone got an old scope they wanna donate for the cause? Not sure I have the tools to make scope. Lol

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I got this pic off here years ago. It fits in with this post

 

[DHall_37]

View attachment 1343444
I got this pic off here years ago. It fits in with this post

Now that’s real high quality right there, seems I need to up my game.

 

[ebb]

^^^^^^ i am a red neck but not that big of a red neck

 

[old sneakers]

Hmmmmmmmm...