The weight of this 1st prototype is about 2/3 that of a full wooden number (by volume), if I recall correctly. Putting this one on the scale is right about 500g (with recoil pad, pillars & new trigger guard)
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There were a number of issues with this design, some which were expected, some not:
- I got the palm swell bit really wrong - this required a fair bit of filing & adjustment. Unfortunately this resulted in breaking into the internal void - not a huge issue, as the inside is sealed before the halves were glued together.
- The foreend was REALLY hollow - fine as far as deflection & stiffness, but it had the result of resonating when you cycled the bolt
- I also screwed a sling stud into this, which obviously ripped out after not very long
- The LOP was a little short, so I added a big dumb heavy bit to the back
- The comb height was too low - something I reckon I should fix with the stock design, rather than the rough foam & tape solution
So, on with redesigning for the P2 prototype:
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