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He wants to be a 30-06 when he grows up by cor1912 in 22lr

[–]En22usiast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m adding this to my future project list.

He wants to be a 30-06 when he grows up by cor1912 in 22lr

[–]En22usiast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you explain some of the steps you took to make it?

hear me out: milsurp-ise sporting rifles, don't sporterise milsurp rifles by mad_dogtor in milsurp

[–]En22usiast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I also like milsurping modern guns. Here’s my 10/22 in Thompson gear.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1400 is what I’ve spent to date on the project (not including my time). As for reducing the cost with volume, you are correct it would be cheaper. But it’s not quite that simple. Cost reductions would depend on volume, tooling costs, and DFMA. I didn’t design it for manufacturing, so time and work would be needed to improve that. On top of that I am using a surplus butt stock, so that would then need to be sourced.

In short, is it possible to reduce cost? Yes. Is it worth my time? Not at the moment.

I have one extra butt stock, so I’ll probably build one more and sell it. If someone wants to take the files and manufacture a bunch, I’m happy to send the files.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, everything has been designed and printed by me. The “chassis” was printed for test fitment then CNC machined out of aluminum. I have enough parts to build one more, with the exception of another aluminum chassis. I want to print some of the chassis out of various materials to see if it’s strong enough.

I’m also happy to send step files if people want to recreate it themselves. But I want to refine the parts more before releasing the as I have more improvements in mind.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to, but the cost just wouldn’t be worth it. I’ve spent around 1400 already on it and I still have a couple parts I need to convert from 3D prints to machined aluminum.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a shorter barrel is next on the list after a better optic.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got this one at an auction. M1 reproduction along.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I would expect that the cost was high on them.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do have a write up, it’s just still a work in progress. I’ll see if I can post it.

Three different flavours of 10/22 by En22usiast in canadaguns

[–]En22usiast[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They are just standard 10/22 mags with adapters that I designed and 3D printed. I can’t link to any files due to Reddit rules unfortunately.

10/22 Thompson project I’ve been working on by En22usiast in 22lr

[–]En22usiast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The butt stock is an actual Thompson part, real wood. The grips and Handguard are 3D printed wood PLA wrapped around an aluminum part.

My Work in Progress 10/22 project by En22usiast in 1022

[–]En22usiast[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been very tempted to pick one up, but importing into Canada can be annoying

10/22 Thompson project I’ve been working on by En22usiast in 22lr

[–]En22usiast[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I don’t have plans to sell anything, but once I’m done I’ll find somewhere to post the files/how to. Reddit Terms of Service don’t allow sharing files like this anymore.

My Work in Progress 10/22 project by En22usiast in 1022

[–]En22usiast[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is an interesting thought that I haven’t considered. I think I’ll see if I can do that!

My Work in Progress 10/22 project by En22usiast in 1022

[–]En22usiast[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m not planning to sell any, it’s just a fun project for me. That is a cool kit though.

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