gunrunner32

If JMB had been around during the time of the Romans, it would have been more interesting and his creations might have looked something like this: Supposed to look bronze, stupid lighting made it look all silvery.

Ive got the same revolver. Its a blast to pull out at the range, especially indoor ones. Gotta start reloading. I've been reloading mine with 250gr lead and it's not bad to shoot and doesn't hurt the wallet any.

This post was only to show off some of the more unique things I've done. There is no advertising or services being offered by me, I know people are curious and it had not been addressed. Again this is me showing off hence why it's in the show and tell section. And David...you've got mail.

Thank y'all for your comments. I really enjoy doing this stuff, I like the camo patterns more than anything. I never know how it's going to look until it's all completely done. I just started doing the flutes so that's something new that adds a nice touch I think. I'll keep them up and fill everyone in as they get done. This somehow made it to just after my first post...should have been down a ways....

Here are some of the projects that I've remembered to take pictures of over the last few months. Benelli Nova in a Multicam pattern: Pair of Colts, a 1908 and a 1911, done in a mix of grey and aluminum: S&W 442 after a pink and black zebra mated with it: An AR15 in something I like to call "Scortched Earth", everything started in Magpul FDE, then I altered the baking process a little to get this effect on the metal: A little freehand on an AR15 in 300BLK: Showcasing the 300BLK on the right that was done in a finish called Micro Slick: Another AR15 done in Coyote tan I think...might be FDE, I forgot: A 700 in 300BLK done in grey, black and red: This one shows the process, started out a black stock, first set of pictures are of the first 2 layers that were done, last pictures show the stock completed, bottom metal came in late, but will get done tomorrow in FDE like the rest of the rifle: And I know John already showed this one off, but this was my favorite picture of his rifle (**Won Picture Of The Week From Cerakote/NIC Industries): I'm always up for some constructive criticism. Enjoy

I had never seen these until now and I want to thank you...I was up until 1 am last night watching these.

One thing to keep in mind with the Howa is the barrel is threaded with metric threads, I'm sure you are capable of doing that though. I enjoy shooting the 300 BO, I'm thinking of putting an AR upper together chambered in it, unless I find another revolver that I like.

The bottom metal of the 300 BO is from AI. As far as ejecting and chambering, it took some work on getting the bottom metal to meet up with the action as well as some work on the magazine lockup to make the magazine sit at the right height. The Howa we based this off of was the 1500 and the bolt has the M4 styled extractor, and there was no issues with ejecting factory 300 BO and factory 300 Whisper ammo. The M4 extractor on bolt actions is an awesome mod/factory add on.

DMark, Here are the pictures of the B.A.T. that you requested. I didn't end up getting a picture of the muzzle, it was done on an 11 degree crown from the barrel to the thread protector.

It has been completed, here is the link to the thread with pictures: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/49529-some-bolt-action-projects/

Some of you may have remembered a thread started by GunTroll (Brandon @ Middle Tennessee Gunsmithing) about a B.A.T. Machine .308. Here is the link: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/41249-it-has-begun/page__p__671703__hl__guntroll#entry671703 . It has a Lilja barrel, Manners stock, Nightforce scope, Cerakoted in a Satin Graphite Black and threaded to run suppressed. With some basic loads trying to get some data for the owner it was holding a .5" group at 100 yards but still has the potential to be better once the right load is found. Here are some pictures: Next up, owned by the same individual now, is a Howa 1500 in 300 Blackout. I don't remember the barrel manufacturer (I'll edit once I figure that out), muzzle break to run suppressed, Manners stock, Leupold scope and Cerakoted in a Multi-cam pattern. This was holding .5" group at 100 yards with factory 300 whisper ammo and a YHM suppressor. Here are some pictures: I hope you enjoyed them, I know I enjoyed my trip to Memphis to shoot these. My first shot out of the B.A.T. was at an 800 yard AR500 steel target, it connected and I couldn't have been happier. The Howa was dead on at 100 yards in any shooting position that I tried.

I took my daughter out to Home Depot and Lowes today, she helped me pick out some tile tools. I got a few knotched trowels, grout float, jam saw, tile nippers and to top it all off she let me get a nice wet saw. I also cheated a bit and I got the mail the other day and there was a package from Sinclair International, I don't know the caliber but it felt like a shellholder...no dies, but I can only assume she phoned in the order to Midsouth shooter supply being as it it's only 5 minutes from the house.

Party Dips Quick Chili Dip Campbell's Firehouse Chili 2x cans (or favorite canned chili for speed or if you have time make your own chili) 16oz of Phili Creamcheese 1lb medium shred cheddar cheese (or favorite cheese) Spread all cream cheese evenly across bottom of 13"x9" pyrex glass pan Put cans of chili in microwave safe bowl and nuke until hot Pour chili over cream cheese Pile on the shredded cheddar Put in oven at 350 degrees until cheese is melted Grab bag of Fritos scoops or tortilla chips and enjoy Bagel Dip Jar of Old English Cheese 8oz Cream Cheese Garlic Powder Onion Salt Mix all ingredients in a bowl add onion salt and garlic powder to taste Cut up bagels of choice (I like plain or everything bagels) Dip bagels in and enjoy Both dips are favorites at parties and gatherings.

I use them for 45lc, 357 and 45acp. I have bought the 9mm but i realize that just about everywhere is between 10-12$ a box, everything else is a good deal.

Well since I don't make it to Lebanon too often, it looks like I'll have to hit up Guns & Ammo when I get down to Memphis next weekend. I really need to start reloading....

I used to get most of my plinking ammo from TN Cartridge Co that was sold at TN Gun Country, they have stopped selling it now and I am looking to do some stocking up for an upcoming weekend of shooting in Memphis. It is the remanufactured ammo in the orange boxes with white writing. Does anyone know where I can find this ammo at in the Clarksville/Nashville area?

UPDATE This rifle is complete now and looks great, Brandon is working up some loads and we should be shooting it this weekend. I'll post pictures up after our trip to Memphis with it. Also keep an eye out for pictures of the Howa 1500 in 300 Blackout finished in Multi-cam.

He's trying too hard. I couldn't watch it all, I started to get irritated.

Well I think I'm going to give the Bushnell a go, it seems to have good reviews in other places as well and I can't bring myself to have my wife spend the 400 I found an Aimpoint R-1.

Well I guess I have to go with another place anyways because BoTach isn't showing it's available. Bummer because locally I found one at TN Gun Country for 169$, with my discount there I'd be just under 170$ out the door. I'll look into the Bushnells, I have them on my promotive discount account.

My wife is wanting to get me something for my birthday and I can't think of anything, but I did find a Sig Sauer STS-081 for $89.95 from BoTach Tactical. I was thinking of replacing my EOTech with one of these. Anyone bought anything from BoTach Tactical? Anyone using one of these, and are they worth a damn? Edit...Add Link http://www.botachtactical.com/sigsastmired.html

I had a variable powered Leupold 3.5-10x40 Mark IV on mine and for close range stuff I had a Docter sight on a 1 o'clock rail next to the sight.

I've got a full issue of PMags (15) and about 2 dozen H&K magazines that I've acquired over the last few years, but I still use my old school mags with the old green follower. I've got about 20 or so that have always been reliable and until those start to fail me I won't be switching. So far they have lasted through 6 trips to 5 countries and countless training events. Nothing wrong with the Circle Kay or old Colt mags.

Sadly the person who ends up buying it will be a younger person who is just getting into shooting and doesn't know the true value. I've seen and heard of plenty of guys that have been ripped off because they didn't do their homework.

Thank ya'll. I like doing this kind of stuff, the camo patterns are my favorite. You never know how it's really going to look until it's completed. I'll have to get some pictures up here to show you what I mean...The rifle I'm working on now is a surprise for the individual so I may not be able to post pictures until after, but they will get up here. The 6.5 had to go back before I could get any rounds through it. Brandon was able to do the test fire for me though, he likes that kind of stuff. I do the work he gets to play with it.