Gunsmithing Clean. . .

[LRI]

I've come to the conclusion that the only way you get good at something is with a whole lot of practice...

...unless your name is Lynn. Beginner's luck little bastage. . .

Nice job!

C.

2x tone Cerakote on bolt:

Matching barreled action:

 

[Bradu]

Looks great! I like the contrast.

 

[T J]

Well done Team LRI, that looks great!



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[Punisher29073]

That is impressive. Super sharp lines. Looks great.

Ryan

 

[Rattler56]

I want one, what did that cost ?

Just remembered, if I have to ask, I probably can't afford it.

 

[lizard1]

C
Thats some nice stuff there! A little more than luck. Must have had a good teacher!
Dave

 

[Archangel01]

That looks Great!

 

[thagunshow]

That's pretty slick

 

[Rprecision]

Sick work, did you guys do the whole build (I.E. Flute everything ?)

 

[LRI]

Sick work, did you guys do the whole build (I.E. Flute everything ?)

It's all us. Part of our GB that's been ongoing for almost a year now.

Accurized
Time/TIG
LRI Lug
LRI bolt knob
LRI fluting (bolt/barrel)
Barrel fitting
LRI brake
Coating, etc...

 

[JGorski]

Now you see why I wanted the shroud and bolt knob done like this, Chad?

 

[HuntnPack]

Guys that looks great!! Could ya add that to my next build. Parts will be to you on Thursday. Could you do the brake ports black as well.

david

 

[cannoncrossfire]

Wow, impressive. It looks like it was done by masking as you would with a stencil, but I have no idea what tape you'd use to mask it with, and then scalpel trim the flute lines and remove tape to spray the black. Is it FDE or something else?

 

[JesseSB]

Clean is right. Looks great! Bet it took some time masking.
Lynn's a keeper.

 

[rancilio]

Very nice. What is the metal going to be mounted in?

 

[Bradu]

Wow, impressive. It looks like it was done by masking as you would with a stencil, but I have no idea what tape you'd use to mask it with, and then scalpel trim the flute lines and remove tape to spray the black. Is it FDE or something else?

A round object like a marble works good for something like that, mask it all off then rub the marble along the flutes. It scores the tape so it peels off in the recessed area leaving the rest of the barrel taped.

 

[apf383]

WOW! That looks great, nicely done.

 

[dworrel]

really nice. My LRI Group buy switch barrel gun is my favorite in my safe.

 

[LRI]

A round object like a marble works good for something like that, mask it all off then rub the marble along the flutes. It scores the tape so it peels off in the recessed area leaving the rest of the barrel taped.

Tried it. Don't work. Tears the tape too much and you end up with a fuzzed up edge. Vinyl doesn't break clean enough.

 

[PatrickChewing]

Super sexy!

 

[cannoncrossfire]

So are you going to reveal what did work Chad? haha, i've only ever used Vinyl masks for Cerakoting but the corners/points can lift.

 

[Bradu]

Tried it. Don't work. Tears the tape too much and you end up with a fuzzed up edge. Vinyl doesn't break clean enough.

I really figured that was similar to the method used but it's not the first time I have been wrong

 

[LRI]

I took a roll of 1/2" green 3M tape and threw it in the lathe. Mounted an Xacto blade like a parting tool and cut the roll to the thickness needed. A brand new blade made this an easy chore. Very crisp edges. From there it was just a matter of making sure hands were oil free and the surfaces were nice and clean. Good eyes, steady hands, and a little patience/luck. (this is where Lynn came in. . .)

No magical potions, promise.

Good luck.

C.

 

[wtopace]

I took a roll of 1/2" green 3M tape and threw it in the lathe. Mounted an Xacto blade like a parting tool and cut the roll to the thickness needed.

SFM for painters tape and xacto knife? =) As always, great work, keep it up!

 

[Dyer_MCSO]

Hey guys, so this is my build! Obviously I am VERY pleased with the result! It started its life as a rem 700 varmint in 243, bone stock. Sent them the barreled action, bought a Bartlein 30 cal 11.25 twist M24 contour that I ordered from Southern Precision Rifles here on the Hide. Had LRI blueprint the action, spiral flute the bolt and barrel, cut the barrel to 24 in, thread the barrel, install timed muzzle brake, install tac bolt knob, and of course, 2 tone the barreled action in FDE, with the flutes and knob black.






Will shoot it this week as soon as I can. Thanks again

 

[mdesign]

Looks good!

 

[shadowsk]

That's an awesome looking rifle. And I know coming from Longrifles it will shoot.