Checkering, Rigby Kit

[grey8833]

Anyone interested in checkering, here is a Rigby Kit from Pectonica that I just got the nerve to checker. Done in 45 degree diamonds for the forearm and 60 degree diamonds for the wrist. Pattern fill-in / semi-point pattern. Chose those diamond sizes and the patterns after looking at how the originals were done.

If you want all the ugly details, go to this link. Was a lot of fun to do, but you sweat every cut (and I messed a few up, not many, but I know where they are).

Enjoy.

Checkering album:
Link


Mike F

 

[F.G. Ford]

Thank you for sharing your fine work with us.
The checkering, is what sets the Rigby rifle from just another kit.
You must have the patience of a snake to do that fine and measured work.
Great photo work as well!
All the best!
Old Ford

 

[Roy]

:thumbsup: Nice.. :thumbsup:

 

[Mike Brooks]

Excellent, far better than any of my checkering. :thumbsup:

 

[jr06]

Truely outstanding. I've been lusting after this gun for some time. Could you share which moulds and loads you are using and what kind of accuracy you are getting. Thanks

 

[grey8833]

jr06:

I use the Pedersoli 535 grain Grease Groove mold. The GM barrel pin gauges out at .450 even. The mold throws a .449 to .450 bullet. I got a .449 sizer from Lee, special order. The sizer just insures the bullet fits the barrel, no tight ones. The bullets all but drop down the barrel. I sort the bullets to +/- 2 grains and use a beeswax and canola oil lube. The lead is soft right now, but my next load will be one part tin to 30 parts lead > a common alloy for the gun.

Powder is currently 90 grains of Goex 2F over an ox yoke felt wad. I have ordered Swiss 1.5 and can not wait to try it - supposed to be cleaner and more consistent than Goex.

I have Lee Shaver Super Soules on the back and a Distant Thundner globe on the front. Shoots about 2 to 3 MOA, but I think I need to start weighing the powder > after I switch to the Swiss.

The stock that comes with he kit has a bit too much drop in the heel for easy prone shooting (the standard position for this gun) so I added a "Cheek in Stock" lifter to the stock - nice leather one, actually looks good (not shown). The nipple is platnium lined because of the pressures involved. Oh yea - I also use a standard military sling.

Anything else? Yes, its a lot of fun outshooting the scoped high power moderns at the range - really gets 'em muttering " how in the 'ell did I just get beat by an iron sighted antique?"

Minus the checkering I just got done with.

And if you are a gun building nut, try this link, just remember - I warned you.
Match Rifle Build - Many pictures long.

Mike F

 

[hawk]

real nice :thumbsup:

 

[grey8833]

Thank you all for your kind comments. Means something coming from you guys.

Mike F

 

[Lonstar]

You are a better man than I. :bow:
I can carve; do a nice job on wire inlay along with scrimshaw. I CANNOT DO CHECKERING AT ALL. :surrender: It seems to start out OK but never finishes that way. I even bought the book by Monte Kennedy. I guess I should have spent the money on someone to do it for me instead of the book. Excellent book but I guess my pea brain could not absorb what it was telling me. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.