100% build test firing chicopee rifle

[cold1]

The Wolf springs came in this week and I fitted a new stronger spring. I was able to test fire it today. I put it in the gun vise and attached a long paracord to it. It went bang and survived. I inspected the action and found no problems, no cracked welds or deformed pieces.

So, we decided to give it a thorough work out. We put about a 100 rounds through it. We got pretty good with it. This is my son shooting at a swinging target at about 25 yards, no sights.

 

[OldNascar]

Might try a few proof loads just to be on the safe side, far away from a shooter if you know what I mean.

 

[Sigequinox220]

well done good sir.

My brother is still working on his 'final dissertation project'. we have a running joke about his self taught gunsmithing abilities, giving him diplomas of increasing mastery as he progresses. started out like installing his own furniture and sights on things (believe it or not people actually pay a gunsmith to install sights lol--even I can do that)...

Then when sights didn't exist for a particular gun or combination of features, that's when he earned his bachelors in smithing. fabricating fiberoptic sights from iron sights for hit shotgun before those were available on the market, small things like that. Then he got his masters, which was a collective project involving 80% AK build, UZI build (a lot of work to make closed bolt semi auto), and some revolver build that I would estimate was like 60% as well as a single shot 22lr for kid that was around 60-70% build.

For his 'PhD' work, I have tasked him with designing and building a gun from the ground up, now that he has mastered much of the fundamental principles of gun mechanics. Like many PhD students though, he has had his final experiment on hold for years. I would estimate that the design equates to ~10% build, the only purchased firearms parts being a barrel and magazine.

 

[cold1]

Might try a few proof loads just to be on the safe side, far away from a shooter if you know what I mean.

There was a very long rope used and we were behind a very strong barricade when I tested the first 10 rounds.

I couldn't find any data for a proof load on the 38 special. So, I decided to load a few to +P level to use to proof it for standard level loads. If I decide to start using +P loads, I will proof it with +P+ loads. SAAMI doesn't have standards for the +P+ so I will go by industry accepted standards.

 

[cold1]

well done good sir.

My brother is still working on his 'final dissertation project'. we have a running joke about his self taught gunsmithing abilities, giving him diplomas of increasing mastery as he progresses. started out like installing his own furniture and sights on things (believe it or not people actually pay a gunsmith to install sights lol--even I can do that)...

Then when sights didn't exist for a particular gun or combination of features, that's when he earned his bachelors in smithing. fabricating fiberoptic sights from iron sights for hit shotgun before those were available on the market, small things like that. Then he got his masters, which was a collective project involving 80% AK build, UZI build (a lot of work to make closed bolt semi auto), and some revolver build that I would estimate was like 60% as well as a single shot 22lr for kid that was around 60-70% build.

For his 'PhD' work, I have tasked him with designing and building a gun from the ground up, now that he has mastered much of the fundamental principles of gun mechanics. Like many PhD students though, he has had his final experiment on hold for years. I would estimate that the design equates to ~10% build, the only purchased firearms parts being a barrel and magazine.

I've kinda progressed that way too. Buying cheap beaters to practice on by restoring them. Then on to making custom pieces and mods. Finally trying to build my own front the ground up.

 

[NKD]

Really cool project!

Is that kid testing a home built rifle with no eye protection or ear protection? Man, I hope not.

 

[JohnFreeman]

Looks great! What a nice job, and it looks like your kid fits it well too!

Thanks for this!