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« on: March 10, 2010, 05:00:43 PM » |
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Still need butt pad and some optics and my 34 will be perfect. Only took 5 inches off the barrel and after filing and sanding the the end it is a hair under 14.5 inches long. I used a brass wood screw with some lapping compound to recrown the barrel and she shoots the same groups at short range as before the chop. I do not notice a difference in cocking the rifle with a shorter barrel but there is always the option to add a muzzle brake to help.
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gamo2hammerli
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2010, 08:56:36 AM » |
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Hey junglelarry, a big welcome to the GTA forum and family. You did a great job on chopping the 34`s barrel......I don`t have a RWS 34....but I always thought it`s barrel was way too long.
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junglelarry
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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2010, 03:20:43 PM » |
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Thanks for the welcome. I had the opportunity to pick up the 34 at a bargain price so I jumped on it. I knew full well that the length was too long for my taste but I couldn't pass on the rifle. I had originally planned on getting the 34 pro compact which has a shorter barrel but the price was more than I had wanted to initially spend even though I know I would have been just as satisfied with the purchase. The cheap bastard in me won the contest and I picked up the model 34 instead. Truth be told I was more hesitant to paint the gun than to chop the barrel. I am glad I did both because it suits me better. Unfortunately I think is just going to be my new addiction air rifles not chopping barrels that is.
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gamo2hammerli
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2010, 09:47:18 AM » |
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We think alike!!!! I like the Pro Compact`s length better too.....either the Panther 34 Pro Compact or the regular RWS 34 Pro Compact.
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2010, 10:20:46 AM » |
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Welcome to the GTA FAMILY junglelarry an the 34's are great shooter's, got two myself. Looking forward to your future post with updates on your shooter there.  Ed |
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Gene_SC
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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2010, 10:41:52 AM » |
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A great big welcome Jason. Great project you have going there. I did the same thing except only took off 3" with a new custom cherry wood stock from Tim Merideth. I love the way it balances now. Thanks for sharing. Here is pic of mine.. All finished. |
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THE ONES I SLEEP WITH: BSA Lightning XL, AA TX-200, AA ProSport, BSA Ultra, HW-97K, Crosman NPSS .177, FX Cyclone, HW-30 Nicle Plated, AA-S200, Crosman Marauder, CZ-634, R-9 DG, Webley/Scott UK Tomahawk, Benji Kantana, Benji Marauder, Benji Discovery.....
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Springer Tunin
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junglelarry
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2010, 01:33:03 PM » |
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Ugh, I want that stock. Haha it looks great but I don't think I would be brave enough to handle it for fear I would ruin it.
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Gene_SC
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2010, 02:08:31 PM » |
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Well I shoot off the bench so I do not have to worry about carrying it around in the brush. I have synthetic shooters for that... I also have one in walnut.. |
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THE ONES I SLEEP WITH: BSA Lightning XL, AA TX-200, AA ProSport, BSA Ultra, HW-97K, Crosman NPSS .177, FX Cyclone, HW-30 Nicle Plated, AA-S200, Crosman Marauder, CZ-634, R-9 DG, Webley/Scott UK Tomahawk, Benji Kantana, Benji Marauder, Benji Discovery.....
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Springer Tunin
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junglelarry
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2010, 02:49:16 PM » |
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One in Cherry Wood and one in Walnut...OK I hate you now, haha j/k.
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djmyers
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« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2010, 05:00:42 AM » |
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Good job on the chop. I still dont think I would attempt that one.
I was wondering where you are going to get you muzzle break from? I just got a 350 mag and that giant hooded sight is going to go.
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RWS 350 mag PG2 leapers 4-16x50ao
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2 European break barrels.
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