The Hobbit Rifle

[RobertLosekamp]

Anyone done this with a Blaser K95 or a Bergara BA13? Thoughts on each as a starter.....

BA13 is the same rifle as the CVA Scout, just imported to the US under a different name (to our benefit, if it was sold under Bergara I'd fully expect to pay more for the name).

 

[ozyclint]

BA13 is the same rifle as the CVA Scout, just imported to the US under a different name (to our benefit, if it was sold under Bergara I'd fully expect to pay more for the name).

Yeah Ok thanks for that info. The Bergara seems to be available here in Australia for a reasonable price. .308 with 16.5" pipe would be my pick. compactness and portability being criteria for selection.

The Blaser would be nice but it's a $10k gun.

Almost certain we can't pimp them out with your naughty little folding assault stocks either.

 

[RobertLosekamp]

Yeah Ok thanks for that info. The Bergara seems to be available here in Australia for a reasonable price. .308 with 16.5" pipe would be more pick. compactness and portability being criteria for selection.

The Blaser would be nice but it's a $10k gun.

Yessir they're super handy and surprisingly accurate! Can't go wrong.

 

[Fordguy]

I've listed this in the classifieds as of lunchtime, if anyone has interest check out the post. Dang flintlocks have stolen my gun-heart.

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I have to ask, how did you manage to get the midwest industries folding adapter to work? The one they sent me is so stiff that it's flexing the sharps bros nylon pic rail when I try to fold it. I've tried pushing in and up to free the catch, but it doesn't help. Tried removing the adapter and pressing against a 2x4 to check pressure requirements to let the folder pass the raised portion on the hinge and with most of my upper body pressing on it, it barely moved. Looking at the pic rail, there are already wear marks from my attempts, so it looks like this will be a non-folding stock after all. Not going to shell out the cash for. Second sharps bros grip, much as I like this one.

 

[RobertLosekamp]

I have to ask, how did you manage to get the midwest industries folding adapter to work? The one they sent me is so stiff that it's flexing the sharps bros nylon pic rail when I try to fold it. I've tried pushing in and up to free the catch, but it doesn't help. Tried removing the adapter and pressing against a 2x4 to check pressure requirements to let the folder pass the raised portion on the hinge and with most of my upper body pressing on it, it barely moved. Looking at the pic rail, there are already wear marks from my attempts, so it looks like this will be a non-folding stock after all. Not going to shell out the cash for. Second sharps bros grip, much as I like this one.

It's really tight on this one too. Give it some lube and work it on the edge of a workbench, it'll loosen up some. Rather it be too tight than too loose eh.

 

[RedRidge]

Still enjoying my hobbit, this coyote not so much. 20” .223 Wylde.

 

[Fritz D]

I can’t even find Hobbits in my state’s hunting regs? No jackalopes either!

 

[gtriple]

Converted my old 45/410 Contender to the carbine with a 6.8spc barrel. Fully intended to chop the 23” barrel to 16-18 but after shooting it decided to leave it as is, balance is very slightly to the barrel which makes it easy to shoot offhand very well. OAL is 37”.
Have an encore prohunter in 308 with a 26” fluted barrel, spoke with Mike Bellm about cutting and porting the barrel, said 20” is the ideal length.
Currently shoot a Ruger American 243 with an 18”, shoots better than the shooter with the 18”.

Have you updated any of this build? I'm considering starting a 223 Rem or 6ARC Contender build if I can find a donor.

 

[yfarm]

No, my attention has been drawn towards bolt rifles and the formi advised shooting drills.

 

[Southernfried]

Have you updated any of this build? I'm considering starting a 223 Rem or 6ARC Contender build if I can find a donor.

Just an FYI, I went down this road few weeks back. Be careful on the Thompson twist rates on their 223, 22-250 etc. I almost bought one for my Encore till I found it was 1 in 12.......

 

[Pilsner]

Have you updated any of this build? I'm considering starting a 223 Rem or 6ARC Contender build if I can find a donor.

Still looking for a donor?
Might have one for sale.

 

[PLhunter]

Didn’t even know this was a thing when this all started. Here is my hobbit. 6 arc 20 inch barrel total length with can 41.5 and 7 lbs 13.5 oz.

300 blackout mode 5.5 pounds. Yes I have a stamp it’s legal.

 

[ElPollo]

Thinking this thread might kick back up now that T/C is a functioning company producing these guns again.

 

[PLhunter]

Thinking this thread might kick back up now that T/C is a functioning company producing these guns again.

Hopefully there will be some cheaper modern twist barrel options. Even used the modern custom barrels are same or more than a new cva scout.

 

[Sadie]

Nice rifle.

 

[Steve O]

Hobbit masters…

I’m looking to make something light and compact out of one of my Encores to stuff into my pack say for early season muzzy deer or elk hunts.

Will this work?


Grip






Folding 1913/Tube Adapter





And the stock I would like to use:

UL Carbon Fiber Stock



I think those will all work together; is there a better folding adapter?

 

[SLDMTN]

I think those will all work together; is there a better folding adapter?

Looks to me like the only thing you’d still need is a castle nut.

 

[coast2coast]

I think those will all work together; is there a better folding adapter?

https://www.sskfirearms.com/ssk50-contender-mx3-rifle-and-pistol-flip-grip.html

This one should be a little more compact.

 

[SLDMTN]

https://www.sskfirearms.com/ssk50-contender-mx3-rifle-and-pistol-flip-grip.html

This one should be a little more compact.

I don’t see that they make an Encore grip, am I missing it?

 

[coast2coast]

I don’t see that they make an Encore grip, am I missing it?

You are correct, SSK does not make a grip for the Encore. I read right past that part of your question.