Used a .410 Gauge

[rd_ab_penman]

Solid brass shot shell for the barrel on the 30 cal Bolt Action.
The .410 casing has a .466" diameter and is a perfect diameter match for the fittings.
Cut to length, polished and applied 6 coats of automotive lacquer using my "Dipping Method"

Les

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is sweet. Nice job...

 

[gimpy]

WOW, really nice

Way to go, thinking outside the box

 

[StuartCovey]

That's pretty cool! Great job.

 

[OZturner]

Another Beautiful Pen Les,
Fantastic Fit and Finish.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Waluy]

Looks good, definitely seems like a smarter way to do it than the way I did my all brass one what's the weight like on that?

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Looks good, definitely seems like a smarter way to do it than the way I did my all brass one what's the weight like on that?

Weights in at 1.80 oz.
Do you have a photo of the one you did.
No pic never happened.

Les

 

[johncrane]

Very nice work Les!! Happy Xmas getting in early :wink::biggrin:

 

[longbeard]

Les, always enjoy looking at your creations. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Waluy]

Looks good, definitely seems like a smarter way to do it than the way I did my all brass one what's the weight like on that?

Weights in at 1.80 oz.
Do you have a photo of the one you did.
No pic never happened.

Les

Yeah the pic of mine can be seen in this topic from 12/2

Already gave mine to the customer but I am pretty sure it was a bit heftier than 1.8 oz LOL.

 

[rd_ab_penman]

Looks good, definitely seems like a smarter way to do it than the way I did my all brass one what's the weight like on that?

Weights in at 1.80 oz.
Do you have a photo of the one you did.
No pic never happened.

Les

Yeah the pic of mine can be seen in this topic from 12/2

Already gave mine to the customer but I am pretty sure it was a bit heftier than 1.8 oz LOL.

Nicely done.

Get some .410 brass shootshells, a lot less work and they work great.

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/Ma...shotshells-for-reloading/productinfo/3924165/

Les

 

[Waluy]

How did you do the tube? Was it glued in or soldered? or do you even need a tube when using .410 Gauge?

 

[rd_ab_penman]

How did you do the tube? Was it glued in or soldered? or do you even need a tube when using .410 Gauge?

I cut a 5/8" blank 1/8" longer than the pen tube, drill 3/8" hole and glue in the pen tube, mill the ends, turn down to fit inside the .410 casing and glue inside the .410 casing.

Les