We also fit and ground a recoil pad for the new stock. In order to match it to the receiver, we inletted the stock by removing material until they fit together. The customer ordered a new Richards Microfit Laminate Stock for this Arisaka. After that, we cut off the original bolt handle and welded a new one on at angle so it could clear the scope. We also installed a rail and mounted a scope. We also glass bedded the gun with a free floating barrel. We lapped the bolt lugs to improve the fit of the bolt to the receiver. Next, we set out to improve the accuracy of the gun. To finish up the barrel work, we chambered it in the original 6.5x50mmSR caliber. Then, we profiled the barrel and threaded the shank to fit with the receiver. We cut the barrel blank down to 24 inches (significantly shorter than the original 31.4 inch barrels) and crowned it. We removed the original barrel and ordered a Kreiger barrel blank. So let’s get started!įirst, the customer wanted a new barrel installed. We put a lot of time into this gun and can’t wait to tell you more about it. This week’s gunsmithing feat is a custom Arisaka Type 38 rechambered in its original caliber.
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