Pseudo Scout Rifle - Custom Build Single Shot

[matefrio]

Far enough along where I'll post these pics and write a bit what I'm doing.

Thompson Pro Hunter (Swing to Side Hammer) Encore Pistol Frame Stainless.
MGM Stainless 16.25in threaded barrel with thread protector in 7mm08 drilled and tapped for normal and scout scope mount. - On order 2 weeks left?
Shotgun "fire" sight
Williams Peep Sight
Evolution Gun Works T/C Encore Picatinny Rail Scope Mount 0 MOA
Warne 1in Low QD Scope Rings
Choate M4 Pistol Grip - Accepts M4 buffer tubes\stocks
MagPul CTR - Watch this space.
Scope - TBD

OAL - Estimated 29in stock closed.
Weight - TBD

 

[Charlie]

Interesting! Caliber info? Usage?

 

[matefrio]

Interesting! Caliber info? Usage?

7mm08, Deer Hunting Wisconsin this season.

 

[acorneau]

7mm08, Deer Hunting Wisconsin this season.

Ah, so the wind-up teeth are used to approximate the chattering of your teeth while sitting in a deer stand in sub-zero temps for hours on end.
Got it.

 

[matefrio]

Ah, so the wind-up teeth are used to approximate the chattering of your teeth while sitting in a deer stand in sub-zero temps for hours on end.
Got it.

Yep, already getting cold here.

 

[40Arpent]

Does the threaded bbl mean you're going to run a suppressor on it?

 

[matefrio]

Does the threaded bbl mean you're going to run a suppressor on it?

Planning for one as more states allow hunting with a threaded barrel.

 

[benenglish]

I like the WGRS rear sight in concept but I find the aluminum a bit soft. I've stripped out the screws on more than one. If XS sights makes a rear ghost ring sight that fits, you'll find it to be a much more rugged, all-steel unit. They probably won't list anything for this particular use case but you can usually go to their blackpowder rifle listings and choose a part number based on barrel diameter. They also make a low-profile unit that extends from the rear of the picatinny rail. You just lose one slot. I actually find that mounting their large-ring ghost rear aperture that far from my eye works well. YMMV; some folks can't stand that set-up.

Just some thoughts on alternate parts if you find the WGRS sufficiently painful to zero that you get frustrated and break it. Been there, done that.

Looks like you're building a nice rig. Congrats.

 

[TheDan]

Any ideas on the scope yet? There's some lightweight fixed 2.5x options, and a couple heavier variable power options, but I really wish someone decent would make a lightweight fixed 4x scout scope.

 

[acorneau]

Any ideas on the scope yet? There's some lightweight fixed 2.5x options, and a couple heavier variable power options, but I really wish someone decent would make a lightweight fixed 4x scout scope.

Don't know what you consider "decent" but Weaver makes the K-series 4x 28mm scout scope...

Weaver Classic K-Series Scout Rifle Scope 4x 28mm Dual-X Reticle Matte

 

[matefrio]

Don't know what you consider "decent" but Weaver makes the K-series 4x 28mm scout scope...

Weaver Classic K-Series Scout Rifle Scope 4x 28mm Dual-X Reticle Matte

This scope is what I went with. Should have it in and will review along with range report.

 

[matefrio]

Any ideas out there for a bullet holder? Looking for something that'll keep another 2 or 3 rounds handy to reload.

 

[TheDan]

This scope is what I went with. Should have it in and will review along with range report.

Nice! Looking forward to the review.

 

[acorneau]

Edit: Never mind, wrong butt-stock.

 

[Vaquero]

Any ideas out there for a bullet holder? Looking for something that'll keep another 2 or 3 rounds handy to reload.

Cartridge pouch with belt loops.
Mini bandolier would be very quiet.

 

[Dawico]

Butt cuff or wrist cuff. There are slings available that hold a few rounds also.

Or just hold a few between your fingers like dangerous game hunters shooting doubles do.

 

[benenglish]

Any ideas out there for a bullet holder? Looking for something that'll keep another 2 or 3 rounds handy to reload.

Some ideas.

To hold just two rounds on the wrist, if you can find some NOS somewhere: Thompson Center Wrist Rifle Ammo Carrier 2-Round Nylon Black

Holds six and, like the above, you'll have to find some NOS somewhere: Uncle Mikes Wrist Band Cartridge Carrier

Holds six attached to the buttstock: Uncle Mikes Shell Holder Rifle Butt w Flap Black | eBay

Holds five attached to the buttstock, but a lot classier than the previous one: Western gun holster and accessories - Rifle Shell Holder RSH

Holds ten, bottom of page 30: Hunter Catalog 2014

Look for the "bullet caddies" about one third of the way down the page: Logos Leathercraft - Cowboy Add ons

Holds ten on the belt: 10 Round Rifle Cartridge Slide With Flap

Relatively unobtrusive belt pouch that could be pressed into service: Leather Belt Pouch

Or just give in to your inner Bandito :

http://www.frontiergunleather.com/index.php/accessories#!/The-Bandito/p/24614889/category=2239132

 

[grumper]

Any ideas out there for a bullet holder? Looking for something that'll keep another 2 or 3 rounds handy to reload.

I heard a magazine like a Scout Rifle is supposed to have does that

Or yeah, go with the Frito Bandito look. Two crossed bandoliers ^^

 

[Jakashh]

Dang, that looks tiny, almost SBR like, but it's not...

 

[matefrio]

Dang, that looks tiny, almost SBR like, but it's not...

That's the idea.

Found a place for some extra bullets....