Morris has completed the CNC run of all four barrels for this project. The last step for the barrels is the final polishing. Here is what the MasterCam solid looks like and some images of the actual barrels follow that.
These four barrels were intended to proof the fixtures that Morris has designed and created as well as test the feasibility of doing complex barrel contours using CNC. Morris' extraordinary machining skills and barrel artistry have not disappointed. This is simply top notch work that can be extended to the gun making trade.
Each of the barrels has a different sight configuration. The 5.6x50R will have a Fecker 10x scope as the primary sight. A longitudinal front sight dovetail is planned to support a pop-up front blade. Between the scope bases is a flat for cutting a cross dovetail for a standing rear blade.
The .17 HMR only has scope bases and a 6x Unertl Small Game scope will be affixed.
Although the .25-20 WCF and the .22 LR have scope bases they will use sights as the primary system. The .25-20 will have a Beech type front sight and a standing rear blade. The .22 LR will have a BSA #8 peep sight mounted on the rear of the action with a quick detach system and will have a Parker Hale #2 globe front.
I plan to build a cabinet for the rifle and its components and have a rough drawing that will get refined.
Within a week I hope to have a detailed description of the fixtures, the CNC setup and staged images of mill progress on the barrels posted to Morris' blog for anyone that is interested in more details of this project.
Dennis
