[topa9495]

Hello,
I am thinking of getting a custom part machined. Specifically the main housing (not really sure what it's called) where the bolt slides in and out to cycle each shot.
Any ideas what material I should use? Stainless, Steel, Aluminum and also their designation?
Thanks!

- Topa

 

[wesley810]

I'm not sure what material would be best, but you should talk to madhellsing (he's on this forum). I'm sure he would be able to make it and recommend a material all for a better cost than taking it to a machinist.

I think the stock portion is just made of crappy zinc metal, but not positive.

 

[MGunner]

The receiver? The part that has the scope on top of it? Your description was a tad fuzzy.

Steel would by fine. I would get it Duracoated after.

 

[topa9495]

Thanks Wesely for the reference!

The receiver? The part that has the scope on top of it? Your description was a tad fuzzy.

Steel would by fine. I would get it Duracoated after.

Ah yes. It is the receiver. It just slipped my mind when I wrote this post. But yes I agree to Duracoat it. Any specific steel I should use (aren't there different alloy types)?

-Topa

 

[MGunner]

Errr....

You dont need a super hard, high carbon steel. Somthing in the middle of the road. I couldnt give you numbers, sorry.