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#41
Parker Hale/BSA Rifles / Re: A tired old BSA CF2 .222
Last post by branxhunter - March 28, 2024, 08:49:30 PMSo rebarrelling would be the only way to resurrect the old girl, but was it worth spending money on? I asked if he had any take off barrels that might suit.
The key constraint is the shank diameter on these BSAs - at 1.235" outer diameter, 1.115" outer thread diameter there are not many candidates.
After some head scratching and searching he did manage to dredge up an ex-F-class .224 cal barrel on a SMLE No.4 action which had enough meat and length. For the princely sum of $100 fitted it was too good an opportunity to pass up.
It took a few weeks for the work to get done, primarily because I hadn't taken the bolt down with the barrelled action. In the meantime I stripped the stock.
The key constraint is the shank diameter on these BSAs - at 1.235" outer diameter, 1.115" outer thread diameter there are not many candidates.
After some head scratching and searching he did manage to dredge up an ex-F-class .224 cal barrel on a SMLE No.4 action which had enough meat and length. For the princely sum of $100 fitted it was too good an opportunity to pass up.
It took a few weeks for the work to get done, primarily because I hadn't taken the bolt down with the barrelled action. In the meantime I stripped the stock.
#42
Parker Hale/BSA Rifles / Re: A tired old BSA CF2 .222
Last post by branxhunter - March 28, 2024, 04:54:00 PMThe crown looked a bit sad so took the barrelled action down to a clever fella to get an inch or so lopped off the end.
He took a look through it with the borescope and it was a waste of time, the barrel was completely stuffed.
Later he sectioned the barrel which tended to confirm his diagnosis
He took a look through it with the borescope and it was a waste of time, the barrel was completely stuffed.
Later he sectioned the barrel which tended to confirm his diagnosis
#43
Parker Hale/BSA Rifles / Re: A tired old BSA CF2 .222
Last post by branxhunter - March 28, 2024, 04:50:21 PMI haven't played with one of these before.
The bore was pretty ragged. Brad can't remember ever cleaning it, and apparently his dad wasn't big on gun maintenance. We ran quite a few patches through it a got some beautiful blue patches.
Shot some groups which were terrible.
Marcus
The bore was pretty ragged. Brad can't remember ever cleaning it, and apparently his dad wasn't big on gun maintenance. We ran quite a few patches through it a got some beautiful blue patches.
Shot some groups which were terrible.
Marcus
#44
Parker Hale/BSA Rifles / A tired old BSA CF2 .222
Last post by branxhunter - March 28, 2024, 04:46:46 PMMy friend Brad inherited his dad's BSA .222 when his dad died 5 years ago. He's been using it for foxes and four legged crop raiders under the spotlight but results have been inconsistent.
I suggested that unless completely shot out .222s are usually accurate enough for his intended use so something is probably amiss. I said bring it around and I'll have a look.
Sooooo....... it's an CF2, and is a typical cockies rifle that hasn't been coddled.
I suggested that unless completely shot out .222s are usually accurate enough for his intended use so something is probably amiss. I said bring it around and I'll have a look.
Sooooo....... it's an CF2, and is a typical cockies rifle that hasn't been coddled.
#45
FIREARMS & OPTICS / Re: A couple of unique Brnos -...
Last post by branxhunter - March 28, 2024, 02:26:48 PMYeah the Guns and Game magazine was the best of the bunch, but sadly no longer published. Always had some good practical no frills articles.
Marcus
Marcus
#46
THE CAMPFIRE / Luck o' the Irish
Last post by Jamie.270 - March 17, 2024, 03:14:45 PMThe Corned Beef is in the pot, and my Irish blood (what there is of it) is a singin' on this fine almost spring day.
Doing anything special on this day o' the green?
Doing anything special on this day o' the green?
#47
FIREARMS & OPTICS / Re: j0e_bl0ggs guns
Last post by branxhunter - March 13, 2024, 11:18:24 PMQuote from: gitano on January 15, 2024, 02:06:32 PMI wondered about that too, Marcus. I haven't come up with an answer. He liked the .17 Rem, and one of them shot "little bug-holes". (I don't remember which one.) I haven' shot either of them yet. I do remember that his favorite load 1) used Vihtavouri powder, and 2) MV was under 4000 f/s. Maybe under 3800. I'm not too interested in a .17 bullet doing less than 4000, because 1) I know it's easy to get them going faster, and 2) if I have a 40-grain .22 bullet going 4000+ (from the .22-250), I don't really care about a 25-grain, .17 caliber bullet doing 3700. The .17 Remington that I have had from the early '80s has an average MV of 4112 with a 25-grain Hornady. It doesn't shoot as precisely as is reported on line for most .17 Rems - "only" 1-MoA at 100. (There's an interesting story associated with that.)
I'll shoot Alain's and see what I want to do with them after that. I do have two grandsons...
Paul
Sounds like a good plan. My daughter loves the Sako .17-222 and has basically claimed it as hers.
Marcus
#48
FIREARMS & OPTICS / Re: j0e_bl0ggs guns
Last post by gitano - January 15, 2024, 02:06:32 PMI wondered about that too, Marcus. I haven't come up with an answer. He liked the .17 Rem, and one of them shot "little bug-holes". (I don't remember which one. ) I haven' shot either of them yet. I do remember that his favorite load 1) used Vihtavouri powder, and 2) MV was under 4000 f/s. Maybe under 3800. I'm not too interested in a .17 bullet doing less than 4000, because 1) I know it's easy to get them going faster, and 2) if I have a 40-grain .22 bullet going 4000+ (from the .22-250), I don't really care about a 25-grain, .17 caliber bullet doing 3700. The .17 Remington that I have had from the early '80s has an average MV of 4112 with a 25-grain Hornady. It doesn't shoot as precisely as is reported on line for most .17 Rems - "only" 1-MoA at 100. (There's an interesting story associated with that.)
I'll shoot Alain's and see what I want to do with them after that. I do have two grandsons...
Paul
) I haven' shot either of them yet. I do remember that his favorite load 1) used Vihtavouri powder, and 2) MV was under 4000 f/s. Maybe under 3800. I'm not too interested in a .17 bullet doing less than 4000, because 1) I know it's easy to get them going faster, and 2) if I have a 40-grain .22 bullet going 4000+ (from the .22-250), I don't really care about a 25-grain, .17 caliber bullet doing 3700. The .17 Remington that I have had from the early '80s has an average MV of 4112 with a 25-grain Hornady. It doesn't shoot as precisely as is reported on line for most .17 Rems - "only" 1-MoA at 100. (There's an interesting story associated with that.)I'll shoot Alain's and see what I want to do with them after that. I do have two grandsons...
Paul
#49
FIREARMS & OPTICS / Re: A couple of unique Brnos -...
Last post by gitano - January 15, 2024, 01:44:26 PMMissed the articles.
Excellent reads!
Paul
Excellent reads!
Paul
#50
Quotable Quotes / Re: Your own favourite quotes ...
Last post by branxhunter - January 15, 2024, 11:51:03 AMA former work colleague of mine from over 25 years ago:
" That's the trouble with getting your ambitions mixed up with your capabilities" Dennis Holmes
Marcus
" That's the trouble with getting your ambitions mixed up with your capabilities" Dennis Holmes
Marcus