Author Topic: New Year, new... project (Read 9746 times))

YEMX · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2019, 08:42:58 PM »

I know I said I wasn't going to change the plan, but seeing all these Flex builds going on, I've got the itch for a Flex, but I can't justify close to $3k on a new gun. Also, I have 90% of the parts needed for a bottle build. All I need is the shorter tube, bottle and reg

Also, I can just swap the chassis between the .357 and the 6mm. They're basically the same build. I can save some money by not having to buy another chassis...

Now I just need to get my mitts on a Cobra Reg... If I can't get a Cobra reg, I'll use a reg from JSAR.

Dairyboy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2019, 09:45:44 PM »

I have a short tube for a Gen2 Mrod and a 500cc bottle if your looking lol. Was gonna do a bottlerod but never got around to it and now have a Flex

don't have the bottle block or bottle adapter though

YEMX · « **Reply #22 on:** April 27, 2019, 11:49:35 PM »

Quote from: Dairyboy on April 27, 2019, 09:45:44 PM

I have a short tube for a Gen2 Mrod and a 500cc bottle if your looking lol.

You are a lifesaver!! I thank you!

YEMX · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2019, 12:44:30 PM »

I'm gonna go ahead and get a JSAR adjustable reg when they become available- I've already got a bottle block, and I'll have a short tube and CF bottle coming soon...

It's a good thing I'm using a standard .25 Mrod breech for this build- I would probably confuse this rifle with my .357 build at first glance if I didn't!

I'll be sending the breech, bolt and barrel off next week or the week after for modification.

YEMX · « **Reply #24 on:** April 28, 2019, 10:31:36 PM »

I think I'm going to make one more change to this build- I think I'm going to try and see if a 24" will be okay for this 6mm build. I'll just up the output pressure of the reg... Maybe 2400 psi? Target energy is 120 fpe or so. These LONG guns are somewhat ungainly...

I'll be using a 500cc 4500 psi tank... Not that I'll be going all the way up to 4500 psi. But the tank is a touch larger. So maybe dropping 4" from the OAL won't be so bad... I'll for sure lose a few shots. But just like the .357, I'm not too concerned with a super high shot count... 5+ is fine with me.

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #25 on:** April 28, 2019, 10:54:35 PM »

I agree wholeheartedly. I had a Hatsan Nova her fo a short time, and absolutly hated it. Barrel was bad anyway, so PA Changed it out fo the RS II with a bit more money. Well worth it! Or was it the same?

Well, at any rate, there was no comparison in quality. I'll never order another Hatsan period. Terrible machine work, fit and finish. Third world at best.

Knife

YEMX · « **Reply #26 on:** June 12, 2019, 12:26:41 AM »

Quote from: KnifeMaker on April 28, 2019, 10:54:35 PM

...Terrible machine work, fit and finish. Third world at best.

Knife

Sounds like my machine work!

I've just sent off the barrel, breech, valve, and bolt off to be modified and have a TP made. When I get the parts back I'll assemble the 6mm finally!!! I'll keep y'all posted.

YEMX · « **Reply #27 on:** August 11, 2019, 12:04:27 AM »

Well, I have my 6mm parts back! All I have to do is assemble it... That'll be a little bit. I'm currently working on my lathe and a stock... But! At least I have all the parts in!

YEMX · « **Reply #28 on:** March 19, 2020, 12:43:20 PM »

The last part I've been waiting on before assembly was the reg. I emailed JSAR to confirm, and just ordered a JSAR externally adjustable reg. I got tired of assembling my own... This will be much faster and use less air. Now, I just have to wait on that to come in, and I can FINALLY assemble this rifle!!!

Except I just remembered that I need to order an LDC for it

Oh well... Once I get it assembled, I'll order one up from Mr. Clague. Probably at the same time I'll order my LDC for my FWB 603 project, so two birds!! Anyhoo, I'll keep y'all posted. PROGRESS!!!

bear air · « **Reply #29 on:** March 19, 2020, 01:17:56 PM »

You are getting those project rifles knocked out this year Tom, congrats.

YEMX · « **Reply #30 on:** March 19, 2020, 02:07:49 PM »

I had to take a break... I was getting too frustrated with so many projects on hand, plus the house work that needed done... Plus my truck that I need, but need to fix (i.e. modify)

I'm in a better place now...

bear air · « **Reply #31 on:** March 20, 2020, 06:35:23 AM »

Glad you got it sorted out. I enjoy following along with your projects/builds.

YEMX · « **Reply #32 on:** March 20, 2020, 07:54:18 AM »

Quote from: bear air on March 20, 2020, 06:35:23 AM

Glad you got it sorted out. I enjoy following along with your projects/builds.

Well, now with states starting to activate the National Guard for this coronavirus stuff, I'll definitely have to email before sending anything out to anyone to have work done...

YEMX · « **Reply #33 on:** May 01, 2020, 08:24:58 PM »

Well, ladies and germs I FINALLY have my JSAR externally adjustable reg! I will get to assembling this 6mm and order up a LDC for it! Then I can finally shoot it!! It's been a long time coming! I'll keep y'all posted!

It fits beautifully on my CF tank! Oh man, I can't believe this day is FINALLY here!!

YEMX · « **Reply #34 on:** May 08, 2020, 12:04:11 AM »

Some small snags... Reg came with no adjustment wrench- Travis (oldpro) suggested I get this one:

It fits the reg beautifully. It may not be as snazzy as the wrench from Hajimoto, but it for sure works, and is inexpensive!

I am missing two parts to complete the build (because of course!), which I've ordered from Crosman a couple days ago. They should be here soon. I can't wait to get these parts in. I'm going to need to cast some more slugs!!

I've also ordered a new gauge for the reg. The 2 gauges that are on the reg as it comes from JSAR are tiny, and are both 0-6k gauges. The output gauge is too small and imprecise. So I went on ebay and got a 1/8 NPT gauge, 1.5" O.D. that is 0-3k psi. Much better delineation.

Anyhoo, once all these parts come in, I can FINALLY assemble this 6mm and get to shooting!!

YEMX · « **Reply #35 on:** May 09, 2020, 10:28:20 PM »

Those two parts from Crosman came in, so all I'm waiting on now is the new gauge... Oh man, OH MAN!! It's almost time for assembly!!!

YEMX · « **Reply #36 on:** May 12, 2020, 02:08:23 AM »

Gauge(s) came in today!! Assembly will begin soon. Have some yard work, and some small stuff to do before I FINALLY put this 6mm together!

Rallyshark · « **Reply #37 on:** May 12, 2020, 06:35:28 AM »

I look forward to seeing what this monster comes out looking like!

YEMX · « **Reply #38 on:** May 12, 2020, 12:39:07 PM »

Quote from: Rallyshark on May 12, 2020, 06:35:28 AM

I look forward to seeing what this monster comes out looking like!

It'll look like just another Brod!

I'm not even using a Armada breech on this build! I wouldn't call this a "monster" either- MAYBE 120 fpe? But that might be wishful thinking. I'll have to bump the reg's output higher, as my barrel is only 26" instead of 28"... But I'm not building this for efficiency! Another thing that's different is the bolt is a modified Gen1 .25 cal... I'm also just using the same RAI chassis I have for multiple platforms... Once I get the rifle together, and see how much space is between the muzzle and the end of the bottle (got a 500cc CF one), I can then order an LDC from Mr. Clague. I can't wait!!

YEMX · « **Reply #39 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:11:58 PM »

This is the RAI chassis I'll be using for the 6mm and the .357 Brods (once I get my new bolt for the .357):

No gauge through-hole, but it'll fit a gauge in the chassis. So if I ever build a Brod with a gauge (due to lack of a gaugeless tube), I can still use the chassis. I've got a china-clone of the LAW folding hinge, a KAK Shockwave with butt-plate. Random ebay trigger guard, and an Ergo grip. M1913 section on the bottom for a bipod. I've got an Atlas clone that I need to modify that I'll be using. I hand made the stencils for the pseudo GAP Camo paint job. The paint is simply 3 colors of Rustoleum Camo, with a few coats of Rustoleum matte. Only bad part about the chassis is that I am stuck using a factory trigger blade...

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New Year, new... project

Author Topic: New Year, new... project (Read 9746 times))