The Old 125th

[cherokeesteve]

Just wondering how hard is it to cock the gun with the barrel chopped that short? I have a hard enough time with the long, stock
barrel.     

[prodigalSON]

Just wondering how hard is it to cock the gun with the barrel chopped that short? I have a hard enough time with the long, stock
barrel.   

It takes quite more effort to cock after chopping. I don't have any trouble cocking it But my uncle who is 60 and my dad who is 55 couldn't cock it.

[Nikoman]

Thanks for the update. Lookin' good there, bud.
Just a thought, maybe add a muzzle brake to help you get a better grip for easier cocking.

[Rama]

I'm wondering...

1) What was the motivation for the barrel shortening?
2) What (if any) were the affects of the barrel shortening on performance and noise level?

[prodigalSON]

I'm wondering...

1) What was the motivation for the barrel shortening?
I wanted a shorter rifle to carry hunting and improve the look of the rifle.
2) What (if any) were the affects of the barrel shortening on performance and noise level?
It gave the rifle a bit more power. I didn't really notice any change in volume after.

[harry palmer]

I love the way this is goin`; this is a lean mean hunting machine!!!, but Nikoman is probably right;perhaps  a Beeman universal muzzle-break would be a good finishing touch!

[prodigalSON]

I love the way this is goin`; this is a lean mean hunting machine!!!, but Nikoman is probably right;perhaps  a Beeman universal muzzle-break would be a good finishing touch!

I have no trouble cocking the gun now, I'm 6'4" 220lbs, and I really like it without a break. Although I may order one just in case I might need it one day.

[Rama]

I'm wondering...

1) What was the motivation for the barrel shortening?
I wanted a shorter rifle to carry hunting and improve the look of the rifle.
2) What (if any) were the affects of the barrel shortening on performance and noise level?
It gave the rifle a bit more power. I didn't really notice any change in volume after.

Huh.  I could see that.  I completely agree about the look of a simple barrel like yours; I definitely prefer the look of the bare (or fully shrouded) barrels over the muzzle brakes.  So long as you don't have accuracy problems and you've got the strength to cock it, I say great.  Looks really nice.

[prodigalSON]

Thanks

[Bryan Heimann]

That gun with the short barrel really does look sharp.  How has the chop and crown affected accuracy?

[prodigalSON]

That gun with the short barrel really does look sharp.  How has the chop and crown affected accuracy?

I didn't really notice any difference in accuracy. I would say the biggest effect on accuracy would be how well you square the end of the barrel and the crown.