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Experiment/demo project. Haven't shot it. Under 5.5 pounds as shown with the Redfield 2-7. 16.75" with 1/2-28" threads and LOP is 12.75"ish. Chopped rail butt barrel and forearm, hollowed butt, flip-flop pad, 'channeled' forearm, and aggressively slimmed throughout. Multicam Pale Green Cerakote. Might, or might not recoat stock top coat. Epoxy bedded at lug. Fit is snug. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/zG5Wr7SZ/Howa-SL-bases.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/1zb395hn/Howa-SL-left.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/9F1XDBHj/Howa-SL-Right.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/cLHxw8dt/Howa-SL-right-front.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/zXqXDcMj/Howa-SL-vertical.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/0yWNB0VC/Howa-Sl-weight.jpg) $EZ$
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Looks good boomer!
Now order yourself some JO metal …
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There is no bottom metal for the SL yet...
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Nice work boomer. What max COAL in that configuration?
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Rifle started bare at 5lb12.7oz. FWIW With a 180 ELD-M, COAL at kiss was 3.005". Not bullet of choice here, just one that was handy. Max mag length I'd go is about 2.825", and looks like there's damned little room to gain without modding the receiver. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/HLBpgQRx/20231008-170400.jpg)
Last edited by MtnBoomer; 10/08/23. Reason: Edits duhhh.
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You'll definitely know when it goes off!
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I love those old Weaver rings, too bad they're not matte!
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I love those old Weaver rings, too bad they're not matte! Uber rings for display only. 😁 ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/k4cP0ZMz/20231009-124828.jpg)
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Pretty sporting of you to go scopeless and sightless if it's truly staying as pictured.
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It's got to be top heavy with those fn rail sections. If it's staying that way, good luck..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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It's got to be top heavy with those fn rail sections. If it's staying that way, good luck.. You're dreaming. Top heavy because of an ounce of aluminum?
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LOL Been more in love lately, it's growing on me. Worked on the fit and float some more. Fixin to maybe even shoot it! Super top heavy now with steel rings and Leupy 2-7! LOL ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/qRcLy4YF/20231011-164024.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/hjRsXfCx/20231011-164146.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/Wz277xc1/20231011-164154.jpg)
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Nice carving job on that stock. I wish I had the skills to trim down the plastic on my howa minis.
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It's got to be top heavy with those fn rail sections. If it's staying that way, good luck.. You're dreaming. Top heavy because of an ounce of aluminum? LMAO! Sweet looking rig!
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LOL Been more in love lately, it's growing on me. Worked on the fit and float some more. Fixin to maybe even shoot it! Super top heavy now with steel rings and Leupy 2-7! LOL LOL Been more in love lately, it's growing on me. Worked on the fit and float some more. Fixin to maybe even shoot it! Super top heavy now with steel rings and Leupy 2-7! LOL LOL Been more in love lately, it's growing on me. Worked on the fit and float some more. Fixin to maybe even shoot it! Super top heavy now with steel rings and Leupy 2-7! LOL I’ll stop by and borrow it for a weekend 😁
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Boomer-
That really looks nice! Interested to know how it shoots once you get the kinks worked out. Very nice!
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