Precision Rifleman September 2014 edition

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Chism G

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Interesting photo on the Cover of the latest edition of Precision Rifleman.

“Woody”, A rail gun built on a Wood Platform. I’,m a “Johnny come lately” to the Sport of Benchrest Competition. Well,that is,relatively speaking. Been hooked since 1999. Never seen a Rail gun built around Wood.

I’m just curious to know if there’s a story behind the designer’s choice to use Wood in this build project ,as opposed to metal. What type of wood was used or does it make any difference. How does it shoot.

The unlimited class affords a freedom of expression like no other class in Benchrest Competition. Just wondering if “Woody” is a first or am I just late getting here.



Glenn
 
I thought it was an excellent idea for Magazine publishers to share this photo with some of us subscribers who don't travel around the country to some of the matches where these creations are routinely seen.

More photos and design explanations posted by forum visitors would be satisfying to some curiosities. In the meantime,I intend to try to make it to more matches next year.





Glenn
 
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a friend of mine out in western canada is making a SEB neo clone or tribute out of wood, I sent him an exploded diagram and he is having fun with it, about 70 % done, when finished I may share with the group,

Jefferson
 
Woody??

I,m not quite ready to watch this discussion descend off the front page. I was talking to a fellow shooter(friend) today about a quick fix for a minor problem. Turns out ,this friend is getting a little “long in tooth” like me. The difference is,he is not exhibiting occasional symptoms of dementia.:D

He states that the material used to build the platform for the rail gun in the photo on the cover of Precision Rifleman, looks like a laminate called Micarta. He recalls that he used this same material to make handles for knives some 45 years ago. He’s also seen Rail Gun platforms made from this material. A Google search turns up some info on Micarta. http://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/content/MicartaCottonNP300Series.pdf

My friend states that this material exhibits excellent vibration damping qualities and it weighs about the same as Aluminum. Add a steel barrel ,an action and a 30# bag of lead shot, and you’ve got a pretty heavy Rail Gun.

That;s a cool photo ‘Precision Rifleman” . Keep up the good work



Glenn
 
Chism G said:
I,m not quite ready to watch this discussion descend off the front page. I was talking to a fellow shooter(friend) today about a quick fix for a minor problem. Turns out ,this friend is getting a little “long in tooth” like me. The difference is,he is not exhibiting occasional symptoms of dementia.:D

He states that the material used to build the platform for the rail gun in the photo on the cover of Precision Rifleman, looks like a laminate called Micarta. He recalls that he used this same material to make handles for knives some 45 years ago. He’s also seen Rail Gun platforms made from this material. A Google search turns up some info on Micarta. http://www.professionalplastics.com/professionalplastics/content/MicartaCottonNP300Series.pdf

My friend states that this material exhibits excellent vibration damping qualities and it weighs about the same as Aluminum. Add a steel barrel ,an action and a 30# bag of lead shot, and you’ve got a pretty heavy Rail Gun.

That;s a cool photo ‘Precision Rifleman” . Keep up the good work



Glenn
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Glenn-Tell your friend to call me- I have some bullets for him, and get that rail ready and tuned up for the spring match at Pencil Bluff.
 
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