by admin | Jul 11, 2016 | F Class, Featured, Rifle
For those who have enjoyed following the work of Robert Fortier and his stock building, here are more pics as he completes the shaping and finishing of the stock. In the first installment, we stopped at the inletting stage. Now the fun and messy stuff – shaping and sanding. First step, put on the outline of the shape you want.. really it is a point of reference as you will modify the shape as you shape and sand for that perfect custom fit. Given that the stock is wood, any type of power sander can be used to quickly remove the bulk of the wood to closer to the pattern you want. You will be making ALOT of dust so some way to contain and extract is a good idea. I work outside and leave the sawdust on the lawn For me, this is the most fun part of making a stock. Removing all the bulk material to reveal what you want underneath. Let your artistic feelings go… as well as what feels comfy to you. Odds are the stock that fits you will not look like a commercial stock. I pay alot of attention in the grip and trigger area. Good trigger control is critical to accurate fire. Also, in the comb and getting the perfect eye to scope alignment with a comfy cheek weld. Like shoes, one size does not fit all. NOTE: the buttstock bottom has an angle to it. This is ideal when using the MPOD so you can make your fine elevation adjustments by simply sliding the stock fore and aft in the rear...
by admin | Jun 8, 2016 | F Class, Tech
It is always great to have new shooters enter the sport and even better when you can help them get on the podium. Below is a build by Mike T of Alberta. He entered his first F class match in May and came in 3rd!!!! But his story is even better so here is Mike’s Email to me… “Hey Jerry Well I did my first F Class this last weekend (300,400,500,600,700,& 800). Having never shot past 300 I was nervous. Had some organizational issues at 300m but I got my act together for the rest. Day two (700 & 800) was windy up to 5 MOA hold. At 700m they pulled the target before I shot so it was off in the white (the RSO asked if I wanted a redo but since I was sure I was coming in last I told him not to worry about it). So did not rank in the top 3 on day one or two, however I came in third overall with the aggregate score; 4 points below #1 – about what I lost on the pulled target! Should have redone it, my bad. Thanks for the help with the bullets, the scope, & the tips. I raised my scope rings as you suggested and keep my head up when I shoot! Mike” Ooops… it ain’t over till the last bullet hits the target and scored. There is always time to screw up 🙂 Mike put together a great looking rig “My F Open target rifle is: McMillan F Class stock w adjustable butt plate and cheek piece Borden Rimrock action Jewell...
by admin | May 27, 2016 | F Class, Rifle, Tech
Always great to get another of Robert (Bob) Fortier builds. Bob is a member of the PQRA and Team Mystic Precision. He does some very nice stock work and his current build is his new FTR rifle. Using a Fierce Action, Krieger barrel, and one of his homemade customs stock. This will be a photo journal of the build so you can see some of the many steps involved. I encourage anyone with the desire to build their own stock to just grab some lumber and have at it. I hope that the pics will give you lots of ideas and inspirations. A 2 part article so enjoy and let me know what you think – [email protected] or find me on facebook. Enjoy Jerry The new Fierce Single Shot action – 1.112 kg Bolt is DLC treated Jard Trigger at 12 ounces Machining of the receiver threads and receiver face. Good view of the recoil lug and front action bolt pillar Three lug with Sako type extractor The stock blank being glued up Ready to cut out the raw blank Side Layout Bob making his own pillars… nice Inletting Begins Some very nice wood work – this is the hardest part of a stock build. It is intimidating but if things aren’t as well done as Bob’s work, bedding compound will resolve alot of oops Action fitted to stock Smart “weigh” to get the bedding mixture correct Action is prepped for bedding. Voids are filled and release agent added. Note the pillars are held loosely in place so they will be glued into the stock but the action...
by admin | Feb 28, 2016 | F Class, Optics, Rifle, Tech
I have been waiting for these rings for many months and am thrilled by how well the concept is executed. For those into LR and ELR shooting, a big problem is maximizing the scope elevation travel. Many use a canted scope rail but what if you need more? What if you find that you are using up a lot of windage to zero the scope? The solution is surprisingly simple and has been used by shooters in the know… the Burris Signature Rings. The patented concept allows eccentric inserts to physically shim the scope within the rings for elevation and/or windage. You can align the scope with the barrel without touching the turrets. Great idea indeed and I have successfully used this for a very long time on all my competition and LR rigs. But scopes have gotten really heavy and large tubed over the last few years and the standard Burris 4 cap steel sig zee 30mm rings were starting to hit their limits. Burris answer was the XTR tactical rings… well made alum rings with a wide 6 bolt cap. Held very well but had the same problem of all solid rings… ring vs scope tube alignment and not being able to shim. For 2016, Burris has merged the concepts of both rings to make what may be the BEST ring set for LR shooters Welcome the Burris XTR signature rings… the size and brute strength of the XTR rings WITH the ability to shim the scope using the Signature style inserts… SMART. The rings arrive in the pelican of scope ring boxes. A plano waterproof container...
by admin | Feb 21, 2016 | F Class, Tech
Just got the final rooster for the 26 shooters (13 for Open and FTR) that will go through the final training and selection for the 2017 Canadian National F Class Team. A number of very experienced shooters and members from the 2012 team. Shooters from Coast to Coast too. From Head Coach, Eric Bisson: “Ladies and Gentleman, I am pleased to announce the Canadian team members that will continue on through 2016 as the official development team. F-Open 1) Greg Deleenheer 2) Darrell Pranke 3) Coty Pranke 4) Bruce Condie 5) Bob Raymond 6) Brian Sztym 7) Alexander Tkalitch 8) Ken Thiessen 9) Barry Price 10) Marc Thibault 11) Ralph Colgan 12) Cal Waldner 13) Jim Farrell F-TR 1) Jeff Wardlow 2) Armen Papazyan 3) Marcel Timmons 4) Darcy Spenst 5) Todd Sumner 6) Jerry Teo 7) Mark Iwanochko 8) Matt Wolf 9) Bob Galloway 10) Paul Kahnert 11) Gerry Wiens 12) Dave Harry 13) Bill Watts” I look forward to the training and final selection process that will happen throughout 2016. The final 20 shooter to be on the Cdn National Team will be selected this fall – 10 each for Open and FTR. All the best to everyone trying out… It is a huge commitment in both time and resources. See you are the practises....
by admin | Oct 16, 2015 | F Class, Gallery, Rifle, Tech
I am thrilled to have received my new Pierce Custom Titanium Rem SA type receiver. This will go into my new FTR rifle for the 2015 Season. As pictured – Long Tenon, Fluted Bolt, Timney Calvin Elite – Action is in the White. I swapped out for a Jewell BR in the final set up. Very impressed with the machining and tolerances of these Actions. I have seen them in action and they work very well. Can’t wait to get my rifle finished in the coming months. Weight of my receiver without base or lug as pictured… 23.5 ozs Pierce alloy base is about 1 oz Rear Square Tang. With this feature, you do not need to use a recoil lug in smaller chamberings. I added a precision ground oversized lug as I will be putting alot of rds through this receiver of heavy recoiling 308… Scalloped bottom reduces weight some more and adds more bearing surface in bedding. Notice that notch in the front of the receiver. I swap barrels alot and this allows me to us a lug with a pin. Ensures the lug is properly indexed in my bedding … sure saves a huge headache and I don’t need to pin the receiver. Not a fan of taking any metal out of receiver in a way that can weaken it. And there is never a risk of a pin breaking off inside the receiver… that’s a headache you just don’t need. Fluted Bolt Body, Tactical Bolt knob, Cone Breech Beautiful machining and chambering by Terry at Black Art Rifle Company. Min spec chamber and will...
