Fred's Flutes [Archive] - Page 3

319

03-11-2010, 12:49 AM

I want to see more pix of the fluted bolts!! I just ordered an LVT from SSS and would like to get one done to match the stock. Any way we can get some more pictures?

If I had seen this thread the day before yesterday I would have ordered one with the stock and the rest of the stuff :'(

kweeks10045

03-11-2010, 08:45 AM

I think everyone should keep Fred so busy, he can never work on a Remy!

McKinneyMike

03-11-2010, 08:46 AM

With Savage's growth rate, we might have to clone Fred :)

jo191145

03-11-2010, 10:03 AM

I want to see more pix of the fluted bolts!! I just ordered an LVT from SSS and would like to get one done to match the stock. Any way we can get some more pictures?

If I had seen this thread the day before yesterday I would have ordered one with the stock and the rest of the stuff :'(

I feel your pain. I have an action with Fred for T&T and Evo 2 right now. If I had known prior it would have one of those bolts and handles too :'(

axaviere

03-11-2010, 11:22 PM

i just signed on to do my part, but not til may. ill let you know about the T&T

jo191145

03-12-2010, 12:13 AM

Axeman

Nice work bud. Really nice work.
Quess you can't tell me how to do that at home with a Craftsmen drill press ;D ;D

Deserthunter

03-13-2010, 12:50 AM

Thanks, Fred

Mine came today, If I put the bolt back together correctly, lol, I've got a winner.... New stock ordered to match bolt and handle.....

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a230/UtahMike/2010-03-12FlutedBolts003.jpg

319

03-13-2010, 01:01 PM

OH, MAN!!! Now I really want one! I need more pix and info from Sharpshooter!!!

82boy

03-13-2010, 01:20 PM

How about a picture of one of the first ones done.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d145/82boy/HPIM1813.jpg

319

03-13-2010, 03:44 PM

I am pretty sure I don't want one now

I NEED one!!!

I take it a PM to Sharpshooter isn't the best way to get in touch with him?

82boy

03-13-2010, 05:09 PM

I take it a PM to Sharpshooter isn't the best way to get in touch with him?

Not always, I found it is best to call them in the late morning early afternoon. You can try and send them an e-mail, and ask for them to give you a call.

pdog06

03-13-2010, 07:35 PM

Got mine in the mail today, even though I told them they could wait and send it with my barrel when it is done. Sweet service from them to send it early. I had to put it together immediately, of course.
Mine has the flutes colored in a "smoke" color.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/pdog06_photos/gunpics.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t106/pdog06_photos/0313101739.jpg

Already have the SSS stock and trigger, now I just need the new 260 barrel and it'll be ready to put together.

319

03-14-2010, 12:52 AM

Any one know if the painted handles/fluting was a special one time thing, or does SSS do that regularly? I think a nice gloss orange to match my Black/Black/Orange VLT would look great! Did you guys send your bolt in for the service or are they brand new? Also, what is the price on this service? Thanks!

Nor Cal Mikie

03-14-2010, 09:59 AM

I just sent an Email and told them to send me 2 short action bolt bodies. (fluted)
Had to send in my "J" series bolt body to get it done. Turnaround was about a week or 10 days. And if you want it "tomorrow", you should have ordered it last week. ;) Email has "always" worked good for me. Place your order and they'll get to it when the can. Never a rush on my end.

If you want color on the flutes, try a "highliter" pen. Works slick. Want a color change? (We all like changes) Use a different colored pen. Just keep the gun cleaner off the flutes. It'll last as long as you want it to. ;) The color you like today may not be the color you like tomorrow. :)

pdog06

03-14-2010, 10:05 AM

The color you like today may not be the color you like tomorrow. :)

Thats what I thought, and why I went with a smoke gray color. It'll match anything I put it on. Was gonna go with Blue to match my stock, but figured "what if I change the stock down the road".....LOL

319

03-14-2010, 11:43 AM

Not a chance, I have been a member of "team orange" (a family thing) since I was in HS. I sent off my e-mail this morning so we will see what happens. Thanks for the info!

82boy

03-14-2010, 12:20 PM

Any one know if the painted handles/fluting was a special one time thing, or does SSS do that regularly? I think a nice gloss orange to match my Black/Black/Orange VLT would look great! Did you guys send your bolt in for the service or are they brand new? Also, what is the price on this service? Thanks!

That is not paint, but it is powder coating. SSS does powder coating upon request. I am not sure if they have orange, but they should be able to get it, make add to the time of your bolt being finished.

319

03-14-2010, 03:13 PM

oops, sorry about that. I am not experienced with things like this. Hopefully they have a powder coat that will work for me. How durable is that stuff? Not like I am going to be bringing it into the badlands hunting with me, but how does it handle the occasional bump and banging around?

82boy

03-14-2010, 03:27 PM

How durable is that stuff? Not like I am going to be bringing it into the badlands hunting with me, but how does it handle the occasional bump and banging around?

Very durable, (More so than paint) should take a licking and keep on ticking.

Rooster 50

03-15-2010, 06:46 PM

Here's my contribution to this thread. It's a left bolt right port built on a striker action Fred just sent the bolt back to me. I originally had him TT the action and install a trigger. My gunsmith and I then epoxied a flat botttom on the receiver and bedded it on a full length flat bedding block. It's is currently wearing a 22-250 take off but may be a 6BR by this time next week.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd42/vveltri/Riflepics003.jpg?t=1268692667