Test fire ready.
Posted by DMTLTD@reddit | GunnitRust | View on Reddit | 39 comments
Posted by DMTLTD@reddit | GunnitRust | View on Reddit | 39 comments
lukas_aa@reddit
You guys now get our rifles again? What’s changed, does your ATF now allow them to be imported again? Also, how does a rewelded receiver hold up, doesn’t that need a new heat treatment? Anyway, congrats and enjoy!
DaSandGuy@reddit
Could always get them imported torch cut, they are just expensive and niche so not a huge demand
lukas_aa@reddit
I thought the ATF also required the barrels to be cut up for a couple of years now, and that getting replacemenr barrels was the real dealbreaker?
DaSandGuy@reddit
Correct, that has changed recently for dual use barrels
lukas_aa@reddit
Ah, good times then 🤗.
I’m at the opposite end, I’m planning on importing a Bren Mk2 barrel to Switzerland, the necessary permits here are no problem to get, my problem is to first find one in a country that can export. The ones I find in the UK are all demilled, and I can’t get one from the US due to ITAR. Maybe I can work something out from Canada.
tgpussypants@reddit
ITAR is so dumb
GunnitRust@reddit
https://old.reddit.com/r/GunnitRust/comments/1nt61e5/summer_rust_2025_complete_year_2025_winter_rust/
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DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
Not sure, I've kind of run out of projects.
GunnitRust@reddit
Did you already post this one?
I know how you feel in renovating a house my gun stuff is all packed.
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
Its been posted to the board but not the comp.
Yeah, I've been so busy that my leisure projects have gone into boxes and tucked away.
GunnitRust@reddit
My wife always says I’ll work more when I retire because it will be on projects I want to do.
Itsivanthebearable@reddit
Random question. Do you think anyone is going to be making receivers for those Turkish Hotchkiss parts kits that came in recently? I’m debating on picking up a kit
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
People have been talking about it, but people also talked about stamping Franchi LF57 halves. I'll believe it when I see it.
CultureThis9818@reddit
Sorry but I have no idea what this is and want one already.
juver3@reddit
Let me make sure you really need it
https://youtu.be/fBQUjEhoMlM
CultureThis9818@reddit
Absolute cinema. Love that one commenter saying "The Swiss really just cherry picked all the best cold war gear and mashed it all together, really the best." Sums it up well.
juver3@reddit
Can i interest you in some flying carrots of doom https://youtu.be/J646gZ56wQ4
CultureThis9818@reddit
Why yes of course sounds really cool.
juver3@reddit
There's a three part series for you https://youtu.be/fELuYr6ZWjI https://youtu.be/l0HljMyid8k https://youtu.be/nqLz5BAAY5A
Also https://youtu.be/c8V48g8Kzuc https://youtu.be/KpoxiXEJZXw https://youtu.be/9r0KXRVW3Gg
Loud_Consequence1762@reddit
So awesome
DaSandGuy@reddit
What's the move on barrels for these?
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
I have surplus barrels in stock.
Red-Faced-Wolf@reddit
Close enough, welcome back 08/18
FreedomMachineWorks@reddit
Awesome looking rifle!
ted3681@reddit
Omg... PE57
konigstigerii@reddit
Nice. Reweld?
Jager_rifleworks@reddit
There's also someone that makes new receivers for them
CultureThis9818@reddit
Who does? If its okay to ask. Reddits been odd about pews lately.
Jager_rifleworks@reddit
Honey creek mfg, they're on gunbroker, you still need a mill and a welder to finish it though, thats also not including how to properly put it together
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
Of course.
konigstigerii@reddit
How did you tackle the charging handle slot/flange? Seems like it would be a pita to weld and clean up
DMTLTD@reddit (OP)
Welded it the same as the rest, used a keyseater to clean up the underside and dressed the outside with files and stones. It takes a long time but it's worked for me.
konigstigerii@reddit
cool thanks. I built one off a new receiver, but the RTG kits are taunting me...
staffma@reddit
Beautiful warms my cold dead heart. Bravo Sir.
ruckertopia@reddit
Dang, you're quick. My kit just showed up today, a little bit of surface rust, and very dirty, but overall pretty good condition. Even still has the hand written name tag.
I've got so many other projects going, I have no idea when I'm going to get to this one
TheRealLarryBurt2@reddit
I’m not even positive what this is but I’ll take two please.
fuddadjacent@reddit
Oh HELL yeah. I really should buy one of those kits
joeeee321@reddit
Man I really want to pick one of these up but don’t want to get in to 7.5x55 lol
Brandon_awarea@reddit
I just hopped on the Swiss straight pull train and lemme tell you I don’t wanna get off