Originally Posted by
lead collector
Hello everyone,
Its been a busy week end, with a graduation party claiming a lot of my time, so I am just now getting time to read all of your posts.
I believe that I may have opened a can of worms here, with out intending to, but I did get the answer to my questions, and for that I am grateful to you all.
The idea of creating an unsafe gun, that might hurt some one, after I leave the Earth, was the first concern that I had.
So with Larry's 30 x 57 idea, I could all but eliminate that from happening.
The project is still in the consideration stage, and for most of you, it probably looks like a waste of time.
For me, I have my reasons for wanting to play with this, as I like the 91 action, and for what I shoot its perfect. Also I have the gun, and the barrel, and hope to have the time soon.
That said, I have recently purchased a really good south bend lathe, with quick chance gears, and have been working on a few little projects.
I have recently turned down an old 98 Mauser barrel, to the major diameter, and will try to use this to cut the threads and practice on.
This should be a good place to start, with out destroying anything of value. I can borrow a striped down 91 action, to try my sacrificial barrel on before I remove my barrel from my working gun. If all goes well, then I will proceed with the good action and barrel.
I hope to retire in a couple of years, and have some projects that I want to work on, as well as burn a lot of powder, and cast a lot of bullets.
Again, I am grateful to all of you for taking the time to post.
Best regards,
LC