white thunderbolt

[flatland hunter]

Just remember UC it isn't the barrel on the Thunderbolt that was bad... it was the 209 action and even that was a breech plug issue. So if you get a Thunderbolt get a S91/M98 plunger action and you would be GTG.

 

[Anonymous]

Don't forget the pack mule to carry it.

 

[flatland hunter]

Don't forget the pack mule to carry it.

Did they have a 26" barrel? An extra 2 inches doesn't add that much weight... My M98 Elite Hunter .451 is pretty heavy but when stand hunting it is not that big a deal.

I prefer to call Bat's conicals "Fireplugs" in honor of his profession! Now if he was a garbage man I can see calling it a "trashcan".

 

[MLKeith]

My T-Bolt has a 26 inch Criterion barrel. With the laminated stock and the T-Bolt action it weighs just short of 9 pounds (actually 8 3/4 pounds). I weighed my Omega with a synthetic stock and it weighs the same. The Omega has a light shotgun scope and the T-Bolt does not but the difference is very small. I don't know why there is so much concern about the weight. I did know about the early 209 problems so when Doc put mine together I bought a 98 action and breechplug as well as the 336 primer system. Not sure which I will finally use. The 336 probably seals better but may be more difficult to prime and deprime as the case has to be removed with some kind of tool. I also have a couple of 97 WTH's so I am not just a T-Bolt guy. The 97 stocks are laminated and feel short to me but I am 5'11" and weigh 160 pounds. I extended one 97 stock 1/2 inch with spacers and a limbsaver pad. The T-Bolt feels better but is a little more barrel heavy. They are all stainless. There were some T-bolts with 24 inch barrels but I do not know how many. It is still too hot to shoot them here yet. We just set a new record for 31 days over 110 degrees for one year.

 

[Underclocked]

That heat must be the reason your arms hang to your knees. :wink: I'm just shy of 6'3" and have no trouble with the LOP - but then again I do shove scopes forward as much as possible.

Robbie, I don't recall your being there when I was trying one of the early Tbolts, or when Bob and I were trying redesign the rifle so it would WORK and so nobody got killed by one. I do remember the Rat singing the praises of the wonderful new White without ever laying eyes on one. I remember a lot of BS but apparently forgot the rifle's "strong points". Sure glad you smart guys are around to keep this senile old man straight. oke:

 

[MLKeith]

Yes I guess I do like the longer LOP. My Omega is a full inch or maybe a little more than the Whites and the first time I shot a 100 gr. T-7 with a 348gr. bullet I cut my eyebrow with the scope. Had to push it forward some more. I guess I just love those rifles so much I hug the stocks too much.

 

[cayuga]

I was just about to fire up the lead pot when company pulled in the drive. So I had to be sociable and not ignore them. Other wise I get in trouble. Then they stayed to eat, and finally left (9:35 pm) so I did not get to make any bullets. Hope to cast tomorrow.

Probably a good thing I was not casting. As we were sitting outside in the sun shine, all of a sudden rain drops started falling for about five minutes. That could have got exciting, casting outside like I planned on doing and have it suddenly and without warning.. rain on me.

I did order a new caliper from Harbor Freight and it should be here any day. I will measure a few. As for the sizer, I am going to wait until I measure some, and if I need it, call LEE and order the whole works from them, along with the custom made sizer I want. I am too lazy to sit with a wood dowel and some sand paper and open up a dye.

I also want to cast some to .502 diameter for the Knight and other rifles.. should be an interesting project. I will let you know what they measure out to Bat.

 

[flatland hunter]

rayer: Hey a lot of your's and Bob's suggestions got incorporated into a redesign but I don't recall them having to redesign the barrel... I remember that is how you felt, maybe a little of this to uke:

 

[MLKeith]

Flatland Hunter: PM sent. (White Rifle in Illinios)

 

[Anonymous]

Dave,,,get you a .502 and a .504 sizer from Lee. They won't do one in .5025 or .5045,,,so make sure you know what you want. They round their numbers off on their sizing dies. I ordered a .504 and mine size out to .5038, which is close enough.

 

[Underclocked]

Batchief made it out this morning and tried some of the UC Shorts. These are his first 5 shots at 50 yards.

 

[Anonymous]

Dang,,,yer quick..... :lol:

 

[Underclocked]

Nawt reely. There have been several hours elapse since you uploaded that target - you just didn't realize because of the Vicodin and drool. :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

:wink: The bleeding has subsided too...... 8)

The load was 70gr. of Swiss 3F under an unlubed felt wad,,from a White Super 91. The bullet will fly,,,,but further tweakings at longer distances are needed. Either that,,or I just need to recuperate for another couple weeks.... :cry:

 

[cayuga]

Well that sure makes me want to cast some bullets.. I will call LEE tomorrow and order all of that. Since they are out of Wisconsin, it should not take too long for them to ship them. Maybe I could drive to Hartford and stand there until they make the dye for me. What kind of press do I need to use them dies?

Nice shooting there Bat. For five rounds to just make a big hole must have made you a happy camper.. bad nose and all.

How is the nose feeling? Better I hope.

 

[Anonymous]

The nose is still there,,,,thanks, Dave.

This is all the press you need for sizing. I use an RCBS press, since I do some reloading,,,but for sizing work,,this top one will do you fine.

http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog ... ress1.html

I think it takes 4-6 weeks for Lee to get the custom sizing dies to ya..... :cry: