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Wicked lol.

How much does it weigh ?

Better question how much did the build set you back and where can we get some of the parts?

knoxvilles_joker wrote:

Better question how much did the build set you back and where can we get some of the parts?

Parts list is in the OP.

Hudson Arms is making pretty good SPAS cages, stocks and barrel vents. I understand they are working on shrouds too.

HGC shrouds are unicorns, but you can 3D print a set - the Paul's Boutique 3D print files are pretty nice. You can also 3D print the SPAS cage and some other parts.

Paid for about 20 hours of gunsmithing work, and my best guess is about 30-40 hours work in it so far.

So is the 760's receiver tapped to take the bolts securing it?

That is the thing I am most hung up on and don't see many clear descriptions of how people are mounting the GL guts. Someone told me you have to weld nuts on the top of the receiver to avoid altering structural integrity, but I can't see there being enough room for that. Tapping the receiver seems most logical but I'd hate for it to crack the whole thing after one shot if it did mess up the structural strength.

Clever idea to use a .30-06 Remington 760! Is everything besides the barrel OD the same?

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Fri May 31, 2024 7:26 pm ]
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We're getting ready to test fire my live-fire Pulse Rifle this weekend. I can't recall what I've posted so far, so here are the details of the build: Base gun - Auto-Ordinance M1 Thompson (semiauto) with shortened barrel (Registered "Short Barreled Rifle). Only mod besides shortening the barrel was to turn down the barrel and add wrench flats for easier assembly/disassembly. Launcher - Remington 760 in .30-06, also registered as an SBR. We went with the 760 instead of an 870 to get around prohibitions on short-barreled shotguns in Minnesota law. Added a Troy Claymore linear comp to increase the outer diameter of the barrel to closer to 12-gauge. SPAS cage is from a Tokyo Marui Airsoft, front block from SD Studios and pump from a Snow Wolf Airsoft. Shrouds - HGC, milled to fit the Thompson Barrel Vent - Matsuo (customized to fit the Thompson barrel) 10-hole Stock - SD Studios Still some additional work to do but it is coming together nicely and function checks have been successful. Weights in at 18.6 pounds unloaded in its current configuration. Test firing this weekend! Attachment: 243449113_394582315445293_8095180825728656264_n.jpg [ 238.7 KiB \| Viewed 5129 times ] Attachment: 246357800_409974020572789_9219129440590019910_n.jpg [ 185.73 KiB \| Viewed 5129 times ] Attachment: 20211029_181454.jpg [ 1.18 MiB \| Viewed 5129 times ] Attachment: 20211101_191424.jpg [ 696.56 KiB \| Viewed 5129 times ]

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Fri May 31, 2024 7:30 pm ]
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Author:	metalalien [ Sat Jun 01, 2024 10:25 pm ]
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Let's rock!

Author:	septic [ Tue Jun 04, 2024 3:44 am ]
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Nice!

Author:	SulacoBoy [ Tue Jun 04, 2024 8:46 am ]
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Love it!!

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Author:	Erik_MAA [ Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:42 pm ]
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Successful test fire! https://youtu.be/BOGaFMu_vEA?si=MUak6BhqkOTyXdv-

Author:	bigbisont [ Wed Jun 05, 2024 7:31 pm ]
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That is AMAZING. Would love to see more detailed images of the connection points.

Author:	Osmotic [ Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:39 pm ]
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Wicked lol. How much does it weigh ?

Author:	knoxvilles_joker [ Sun Jun 09, 2024 8:52 pm ]
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Better question how much did the build set you back and where can we get some of the parts?

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:34 pm ]
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Osmotic wrote: Wicked lol. How much does it weigh ? 18.6lbs unloaded. I expect that may increase by a pound or so as I finish the build.

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Tue Jun 11, 2024 4:57 pm ]
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knoxvilles_joker wrote: Better question how much did the build set you back and where can we get some of the parts? Parts list is in the OP. Hudson Arms is making pretty good SPAS cages, stocks and barrel vents. I understand they are working on shrouds too. HGC shrouds are unicorns, but you can 3D print a set - the Paul's Boutique 3D print files are pretty nice. You can also 3D print the SPAS cage and some other parts. Paid for about 20 hours of gunsmithing work, and my best guess is about 30-40 hours work in it so far.

Author:	knoxvilles_joker [ Sat Jun 15, 2024 7:24 am ]
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Erik_MAA wrote: knoxvilles_joker wrote: Better question how much did the build set you back and where can we get some of the parts? Parts list is in the OP. Hudson Arms is making pretty good SPAS cages, stocks and barrel vents. I understand they are working on shrouds too. HGC shrouds are unicorns, but you can 3D print a set - the Paul's Boutique 3D print files are pretty nice. You can also 3D print the SPAS cage and some other parts. Paid for about 20 hours of gunsmithing work, and my best guess is about 30-40 hours work in it so far. So based on the parts list about 10k in the build or there abouts?

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Mon Jul 01, 2024 2:30 am ]
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Figured out the locking mechanism for the stock and an optic mount. Going to start finishing and painting soon! Attachment: 20240630_194255.jpg [ 401.91 KiB \| Viewed 4732 times ]

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:53 am ]
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Some progress. Re-profiled the pistol grip Got the stock locking mechanism figured out Swapped the plastic Tokyo Marui SPAS cage for a metal reproduction Tested a coat of OD paint on the shrouds, will probably Cerakote most of the parts when the work is done. Still a lot of finishing to do. Attachment: 20240718_183438.jpg [ 438.47 KiB \| Viewed 4565 times ]

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Author:	Erik_MAA [ Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:36 am ]
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Still some work to be done, but it's coming together nicely. Attachment: 20240910_203221.jpg [ 218.06 KiB \| Viewed 4193 times ]

Author:	metalalien [ Wed Sep 11, 2024 4:51 am ]
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Amazing sight to behold!

Author:	DarthWilder [ Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:21 pm ]
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Clever idea to use a .30-06 Remington 760! Is everything besides the barrel OD the same?

Author:	bigbisont [ Thu Dec 19, 2024 2:31 pm ]
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So is the 760's receiver tapped to take the bolts securing it? That is the thing I am most hung up on and don't see many clear descriptions of how people are mounting the GL guts. Someone told me you have to weld nuts on the top of the receiver to avoid altering structural integrity, but I can't see there being enough room for that. Tapping the receiver seems most logical but I'd hate for it to crack the whole thing after one shot if it did mess up the structural strength.

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:51 am ]
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bigbisont wrote: So is the 760's receiver tapped to take the bolts securing it? That is the thing I am most hung up on and don't see many clear descriptions of how people are mounting the GL guts. Someone told me you have to weld nuts on the top of the receiver to avoid altering structural integrity, but I can't see there being enough room for that. Tapping the receiver seems most logical but I'd hate for it to crack the whole thing after one shot if it did mess up the structural strength. That's correct, the receiver is tapped for bolts that mount the gun to the Thompson's foregrip bracket. There is a spacer between the two guns. This is identical to the 870s I've seen. Pics I found of other builds, while doing research for mine: Attachment: 217693012_4044010039049855_8530590550337018906_n (1).jpg [ 53.1 KiB \| Viewed 3792 times ] Attachment: 217641456_4044009682383224_5298472457195194948_n.jpg [ 60.68 KiB \| Viewed 3792 times ] Attachment: spasblk2.jpg [ 21.48 KiB \| Viewed 3792 times ]

Author:	Erik_MAA [ Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:53 am ]
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DarthWilder wrote: Clever idea to use a .30-06 Remington 760! Is everything besides the barrel OD the same? For the most part. The 760 has smaller dimensions so fitting it to the SPAS cage was a little different. The SPAS cage cuts also need to be different to account for the 760's magazine. The 760's pump tube (where the magazine is on the 870) is also a smaller diameter.