I recently came to the conclusion that I no longer shoot my H-S thumbhole stocked heavy gun as good as I shoot a hunter stock. My last few years scores prove I consistantly score higher with a common sporter stock. So, I placed an order with Stockys Stocks for another H-S Precision PSS-001 ADL green/black web sporter stock. Should be here friday. I will have to inlet the channel a bit to fit the #5 contour 7-08 that was in the thumbhole stock. It is a single shot with a glued in adaptor tray so I went with an ADL style stock. A steel trigger guard and screws are on the way , too.

Years ago I cut the bolt handle off and made my own which were better suited for that stock. But they do not look so good on a hunter stock. What to do ? Make another one! (yes JB, I'm tooting my horn again. Deal with it. ) I looked at all the handles on the guns in my safe and came up with a design based on a hybrid of them all. Slightly longer than stock,and a bit larger diameter ball. A couple of lunch hours and some "free" time when the boss was not around and voila. That 's the ticket. Looks much better in a hunter stock.

Coming soon to a range near you:

morning bob

i like them all. are you keeping it in the white? when your boss in not looking it would not kill you to make me some bottom metal for my cz452 if you are doing it on the clock that makes you professional right?

best

dave

I'll tell you McAlice, you really get one thinking about moving next to you just to get your cast offs

I'm starting to think we need to make a new rule that you aren't allowed to show off your work on here unless you are willing to take orders, Bob.

That bolt handle looks great! I'm curious how the two pieces are attached?

The handles are 6061 aluminum so they will stay natural in color. I originally did this to help bring the rifles weight under maximum. A 5/8" long 1/4-20 threaded steel stud is on the bolt stub. They screw on and are loc-tited in place. Heat is applied to soften the adhesive to unscrew them.
I will keep the thumbhole stock cause I know someday I will go back to using it. For now, using the same stock and hold should bring my heavy gun scores more inline with my hunter scores.

I agree with Jason on this one Bob. I would like two of them please. If you would kindly send me your address so I may send you my bolts Just kidin ya. Those are really cool!!!

McAlice, We have a guy from our club that everytime he turns on his lathe, he takes a picture of at least something and sends it to everyone on his contact list, do you want me to give him your e-mail address so you to can impress the tears out of eachother?

Oh..let me guess. His initials are XXXX..XXXX and he used to shoot HP but due to back troubles now only runs the line at the AZ state HP. NO..JB, NO!! I'm beggin ya, please dont do it. I swear, I will never post another picture of anything I make... I promise.

I'm going to save your above post, in hopes that you won't forget. If you do forget I have a picture of a sugar scoop that I made in shop class when I was in the 7th grade. If you make us suffer, then you will suffer!

JB...some of us appreciate fine artwork, sorry that you can't think with that side of the brain. Oh yeah, I forgot that your ear plugs touch in the middle!!

Innocent

Only question...Which one did you make for Mini-Kity's Stiller??? Thanks.

Kitty

John, it would be an honor and privilege to rip into that Stiller bolt. I would lovingly craft and fit a titanium handle with a contour that of which pleases the little lady's senses.
Long may she stay mini, Mini-Kitty ........and damn straight I would post a picture of it.


Oh crap, what the hell am I getting myself into. Long day at the salt mine, John.....and I am only just into my second beer.

Mary, I thought that you only gave the guys on the Lever posts a hard time!

Wow, solid work. Truly, if you are going to start taking order, please post on here. I dig your work.