The Hobbit Rifle

[roosiebull]

that's a sweet little rifle! it's refreshing to see kids being raised this way too, what a cool way to grow up!

i'm following a similar concept with my savage ultralite in the hipster magnum/gender bender/6.5 creed... whatever of the many nicknames, i like it and everyone can shoot it. i'm putting mine in an xlr magnesium element 4.0 so i can fit it to most

 

[RS3579]

Very nice setup. Now I’m going to be broke again. Thanks for the materials list!

 

[RedRidge]

What's the weight on your's with the factory stock and the SWFA ultralight? Thx!

6.79 lbs

 

[packer58]

To the OP,

I'm totally jealous on every level.......That's all I got to say bout that........

 

[ahlgringo]

Awesome write up and idea. I have been thinking of putting something like this together for my two girls. Question though- why did you end up piecing together the stock assembly rather than just getting a commercially available such as below? weight? quality? Thanks

Choate Adjustable Stock Thompson Center Encore (Only) Rifle Steel

Take your Thompson Center rifle to the next level with Choate's all new telescoping stock. This stock is made of a tough polymer material for a lifetime...

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[SLDMTN]

Awesome write up and idea. I have been thinking of putting something like this together for my two girls. Question though- why did you end up piecing together the stock assembly rather than just getting a commercially available such as below? weight? quality? Thanks

Choate Adjustable Stock Thompson Center Encore (Only) Rifle Steel

Take your Thompson Center rifle to the next level with Choate's all new telescoping stock. This stock is made of a tough polymer material for a lifetime...

www.midwayusa.com

Weight. I’m rusty on the numbers but I think our setup is a 1lb lighter than the Choate.


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[Clintopher]

I’m in process of working a deal on a TC encore with 30-06 and .50 ML barrel. Can’t wait for the end product

 

[Clintopher]

I just realized that grip is plastic. Have you experienced any durability issues? Seems like the pic rail would be the weak point.

 

[SLDMTN]

I just realized that grip is plastic. Have you experienced any durability issues? Seems like the pic rail would be the week point.

Zero issues so far and I’ve beat the snot out of it.


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[Clintopher]

That’s good to hear. Just based on pics in this thread I prefer that setup to choate setup.

 

[Clintopher]

Got my donor rifle. Worst case, it takes forever to complete the project and I’m stuck with a bellm 30-06 barrel and a .50 ML

 

[SLDMTN]

Got my donor rifle. Worst case, it takes forever to complete the project and I’m stuck with a bellm 30-06 barrel and a .50 ML

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Awesome man! If nothing else do the trigger.

 

[Clintopher]

Awesome man! If nothing else do the trigger.

Lucky for me the previous owner was on the Navy rifle team for most of his career…trigger has already been done.

 

[mt100gr.]

Got my donor rifle. Worst case, it takes forever to complete the project and I’m stuck with a bellm 30-06 barrel and a .50 ML

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How long is that '06 barrel? It already looks pretty compact compared to my 28" '06

 

[ransomedsoul]

Very nice setup! And I am a big fan of the 7mm-08 also!

 

[Themic86]

I haven’t brought myself to redo the stock yet to a folder but currently getting it threaded for a can. Both rifles 18” so can see the benefit. Should have a suppressed encore same length as my non suppressed bolt rifle.

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[Lilchpin]

That’s a pretty awesome rifle setup thanks for sharing

 

[Clintopher]

How long is that '06 barrel? It already looks pretty compact compared to my 28" '06

23”. It’s a stock barrel cut down and tuned by bellm.

 

[Clintopher]

Would someone be willing to weigh the grip/stock combo? My rig is a little heavier than I anticipated. I know some of that is the barrel but wondering how many ounces, if any, will be shed or gained by the hobbit stock.


The factory butt stock is 19.2 ozs according to my kitchen scale.

 

[cmahoney]

You guys convinced me to put one of these together down the road. Check out smoke composites for a stock option.

STOCKS & BUFFER TUBES | smokecomposites

www.smokecomposites.com

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