ordmm Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Rec'd this back from Tim Shufflin a couple of weeks ago. Used a .308 Winchester barrel which Tim cut to a bit over 16 1/4 inches. The overall length comes to 26 3/4 inches. Weight is a touch over 9 1/2 pounds (figured the folder would be lighter). Mag conversion uses M14 mags. Turn time with Tim is fast. This was back in my hands in less than two weeks. The machine work is positively excellent! Have not had any time to get to the range with it, but will report back when I get some rounds thru it. Know this is not a real Beretta BM59, but with prices on the Beretta's getting really high, figured this might be an alternative for people sitting on some Garand parts. Here's Tim's contact info: http://shuffsparkeri...mag-fed-garand/ Greg Edited November 19, 2011 by ordmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebaker1129 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Greg, I have a very similar build done by Shuff also.His work is some of the best I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ryan Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Great looking rifle. Even though have 2 I still consider another ( damn those spares). Can one of you weigh in on how Tim approaches the receiver conversion. Carbide milling or grinding? JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebaker1129 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 John ,Tim uses carbide endmills. If I remember correctly they are wore out after only 2 receivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebaker1129 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Greg what make barrel did you use for that build ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordmm Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Tim Shufflin chopped down a Citadel .308 barrel. Worked out real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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