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jvanschoonhoven · « **Reply #620 on:** April 17, 2015, 06:35:57 AM »

I don't know about the rest of the guys but I am happy with .6 inch groups at 50 yards so ill be happy with it bonded.

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #621 on:** April 18, 2015, 12:25:44 AM »

Well guys, I had a setback last week but didn't say anything until it was resolved.

Unfortunately Jim had another mini stroke a week ago Thursday night - he told me about it last Friday and he was not able to finish the rifles. I had to pack up 6 months worth of project parts & materials and find another machinist.

I found one!!! He prepped all of the barrels today and turned the breech shoulders down so the cf sleeve will slip over the breech shoulder.
I'm going to his shop again Tuesday morning and he's making all of the bolts and finishing the mags and ball detent system.

His name is Jason and he's been a gunsmith for 38 years - his rifles built from scratch are beautiful...he's very competent, accurate and he's *fast*!!!

He almost has a huge CNC machine operational... Once these ship and if I can sell 20 more rifles Jason can get his CNC up & running and the parts will be made very quickly from now on. But the next run will be hand machined again...fortunately I have all of the jigs & fixtures Jim made for this project.

I'll post pics of all the barrels and such a little later tonight. It looks like I will be shipping parts for anodizing next Thursday.

Here's one of the barrels getting prepped.

Mike

Frank_Zuccarini · « **Reply #622 on:** April 18, 2015, 09:32:39 AM »

Thanks for the update. Glad you got the issue resolved.

Sorry to hear about Jim. I hope that he heals well.

Frank

c670809 · « **Reply #623 on:** April 21, 2015, 08:55:23 PM »

Any good testing over the weekend?

I know the plan is for them to go to anodizing on Thursday, any idea how long their turn around time is?

Thanks for the updates.

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #624 on:** April 22, 2015, 04:18:56 AM »

I don't have weekends off like most folks do...I worked my State job.

Here's some update pics - The breech shoulders have been turned down to the inside diameter of the cf sleeves so the shoulder is a snug slip fit inside the cf tube.

On the other end is a bushing that slides in between the cf tube and barrel - this barrel is .30 cal and is ready for bonding, but I'm doing them all at once when they're *all* ready.

More to come...we just got this far today.

Mike

454 Big Block Chevy · « **Reply #625 on:** April 25, 2015, 12:13:30 AM »

Keep it up mike!

BTW, i plan on ordering some 31 grainers here soon... you up for the challenge?

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #626 on:** April 30, 2015, 04:06:55 PM »

*** .30 cal Testing ***

I'm really short on time right now, but I tested the .30 cal Millennium this morning.
The power issues as far as I can tell with .25 cal is the nipple on the gauge manifold was blocking the flow path from the small plenum volume - I shortened this one on the lathe and I nailed Bob's ft lb numbers

I'll let my data pic explain the numbers. Groups were 5 shots @ 25 yards with a fixed 4x Bug Buster with an unseasoned barrel. The EPP/UG's were shot straight from the mold and have huge potential. I took 1 shot at a 2" piece of clay pigeon @ 85 yards with a JSB and smoked it.

The Stun Dart is a 72gr dart from my blowgun attachment.

I'll post more as soon as I can...

Mike

JSB 44.75gr - 5 shots @ 25 yards

rsterne · « **Reply #627 on:** April 30, 2015, 05:46:46 PM »

Congratulations on what is the first .30 cal pumper, to my knowledge.... Shows lots of promise.... Looking forward to a 2-shot, equal velocity string, untethered....

Bob

Hanabata808 · « **Reply #628 on:** May 15, 2015, 07:19:14 PM »

Been a couple weeks. Just curious if there are any updates to share on how testing is coming along. Eager to see how the .250 version tests out.

Matt15 · « **Reply #629 on:** May 15, 2015, 07:30:23 PM »

Quote from: Hanabata808 on May 15, 2015, 07:19:14 PM

Been a couple weeks. Just curious if there are any updates to share on how testing is coming along. Eager to see how the .250 version tests out.

You beat me to it. I was just think of posting to see whats up. My guess is Mike is having so much fun with the rifles he has not had time to post!

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #630 on:** May 15, 2015, 09:40:23 PM »

I'm waiting on anodizing & laser engraving so I can bond barrels and perform final assembly, so I don't have any guns to test until I set up each rifle prior to shipping them.

Mike

aom22 · « **Reply #631 on:** May 15, 2015, 11:24:21 PM »

Mike ... thanks for the update ... it is appreciated.
Everyday, I check this thread for any new posts or photos ... especially the pictures.
Every image I've seen looks great and leaves me wanting more.
Keep-up the good work.

The .30 caliber Millennium looks really good.
Nice looking one-hole group ... too.
Not to mention the power ... 69.3fpe - impressive.

For my use, a .25 caliber 25.39gr JSB pellet generating 35fpe with a quick
follow-up shot capability will serve most of my purposes.
But, it is good to know it will be a breeze to adjust power output with a few changes
to the rifle settings by the owner to accommodate even heavier pellets - if I'd prefer
to do so.

c670809 · « **Reply #632 on:** May 26, 2015, 11:44:41 AM »

Any updates? Sounds like anodizing is taking longer than expected? They've been out to anodizing for almost five weeks now.

Thanks for the updates.

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #633 on:** May 30, 2015, 12:38:12 PM »

Still waiting on anodizing - the parts went out 2 weeks ago, not 5 weeks ago.

Once they come back its just a matter of timing barrels to receivers & milling transfer ports then bonding sleeves.

I'll post pics once I have the aluminum parts back.

Mike

c670809 · « **Reply #634 on:** May 30, 2015, 01:24:34 PM »

Ok.

I was just going by what you wrote, " It looks like I will be shipping parts for anodizing next Thursday." That was on April 18th. That would mean they went out April 24. That would put them at over five weeks. Since there was no update, I just assumed they went out at that time.

MRT949 · « **Reply #635 on:** May 31, 2015, 08:34:14 AM »

Thanks for the up date .

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #636 on:** June 04, 2015, 12:32:02 PM »

I called.the anodizer - I will have the parts back by the end of next week...I will post pics before I take them in for laser engraving.
Jason has all of the bolt handles & cocking knobs finished.

I should have more pics posted by next Friday.

Thanks for being patient!

Mike

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #637 on:** June 13, 2015, 02:26:22 PM »

***Update***

I called my anodizer again yesterday & they told me to call them on Tuesday for a ship back to me date

They're super busy...I'll update again next week after I talk to them again.

Mike

Hanabata808 · « **Reply #638 on:** June 13, 2015, 03:56:11 PM »

Thanks Mike!

CarsonRatSniper · « **Reply #639 on:** June 23, 2015, 10:11:45 PM »

*Update*

Novation in Spokane shipped the anodized parts back today so I should get them tomorrow or Thursday.
I'll post pics before I drive them to Lewiston for laser engraving...*almost* there guys!

Thank you for being so patient.

Mike

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Millennium Pumper Production - *The Beginning* - And The Lousy End

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Millennium Pumper Production - The Beginning - And The Lousy End

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