A Project 65 Million Years in the Making (Teaser)

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 3:56 pm

I've talked on the various iterations of the forum for close to a decade about a grail gun of mine, meant to serve as a more practical "in the spirit of" interpretation of a movie gun. Due to other obligations, as well as brand names exchanging hands a few times, that project has always taken a back seat to other ventures. However, recently I've been fortunate enough to be in a place where I could finally make it happen! More to follow, hopefully soon (my FFL runs mainly "by appointment" hours and my schedule is fairly erratic), but until then enjoy this teaser...

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Zee · Post by **Zee** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:26 pm

Nice. I’ve grown sick of popcorn waiting for you.

Wambli Ska · Post by **Wambli Ska** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 4:41 pm

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You gonna put a RDS on that ?

Post by **Admin** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:40 pm

its getting harder to find stainless finish scopes. You have one, or are you painting one?

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:38 pm

Admin wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:40 pm its getting harder to find stainless finish scopes. You have one, or are you painting one?

TBD. I may just deviate from the theme on that. I have a VX-2 2-7 earmarked for it, but it's matte black. Artistic license and all.

sakodude · Post by **sakodude** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:40 pm

It's about time! Range day tomorrow BTW

Elk Creek · Post by **Elk Creek** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:21 pm

Well that’s a great critter better!

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:40 pm

sakodude wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:40 pm It's about time! Range day tomorrow BTW

Working my second job or I would be there!

LMLarsen · Post by **LMLarsen** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 12:50 am

Ooh, mysterious. I love a mystery…

Chiro1989 · Post by **Chiro1989** » Fri Mar 21, 2025 3:24 am

shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:40 pm
sakodude wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 6:40 pm It's about time! Range day tomorrow BTW
Working my second job or I would be there!

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shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Tue Mar 25, 2025 7:28 pm

I pulled the Leupold VX-2 2-7x33 w/ Custom Shop German #4 reticle earmarked for this project out of storage. For now I don't think I will be painting it, but we shall see in the long run.

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Wambli Ska · Post by **Wambli Ska** » Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:07 am

That scope and THAT reticule are the perfect match for this gun! I

the German #4 on a gun meant for short to medium range. It is FAST and yet accurate

PFD45 · Post by **PFD45** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 4:03 pm

I see PSA has a stainless 1895, large ring lever in .45-70 for $1299 today.

Prolly a good deal if you're in the market.

GrapeApe · Post by **GrapeApe** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 5:27 pm

PFD45 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 31, 2025 4:03 pm I see PSA has a stainless 1895, large ring lever in .45-70 for $1299 today.

Prolly a good deal if you're in the market.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/marlin- ... 70478.html

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Mon Mar 31, 2025 6:32 pm

MSRP is $1600 IIRC, so that is a competitive price for sure.

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:11 pm

Got the product in hand but I've already ran into an issue: the rings I bought are too low. More to follow...

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Elk Creek · Post by **Elk Creek** » Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:29 pm

Giddy up!!

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 2:58 am

I got the correct height rings in and was able to get the scope mounted up today. With the high rings, the scope just barely clears the peep sight. I will probably end up with some kind of (not correct to film) leather cheek piece on it.

It will probably be next week at least before I can swing a range report, but I'm getting excited!

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Wambli Ska · Post by **Wambli Ska** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 7:26 am

Sweet!!!!!

Diver43 · Post by **Diver43** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:45 am

shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 2:58 am I got the correct height rings in and was able to get the scope mounted up today. With the high rings, the scope just barely clears the peep sight. I will probably end up with some kind of (not correct to film) leather cheek piece on it.

It will probably be next week at least before I can swing a range report, but I'm getting excited!

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Didn't the one in the movie have slanted rings? I remember thinking they looked crooked

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:50 pm

Diver43 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:45 am
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 2:58 am I got the correct height rings in and was able to get the scope mounted up today. With the high rings, the scope just barely clears the peep sight. I will probably end up with some kind of (not correct to film) leather cheek piece on it.

It will probably be next week at least before I can swing a range report, but I'm getting excited!

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Didn't the one in the movie have slanted rings? I remember thinking they looked crooked

It had those ridiculous see-through rings.

Diver43 · Post by **Diver43** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 1:05 pm

shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:50 pm
Diver43 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:45 am
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 2:58 am I got the correct height rings in and was able to get the scope mounted up today. With the high rings, the scope just barely clears the peep sight. I will probably end up with some kind of (not correct to film) leather cheek piece on it.

It will probably be next week at least before I can swing a range report, but I'm getting excited!

IMG_5855.jpeg
Didn't the one in the movie have slanted rings? I remember thinking they looked crooked
It had those ridiculous see-through rings.

Then yours are mo betta. Carry on

shotgunshooter3 · Post by **shotgunshooter3** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:47 pm

Diver43 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 1:05 pm
shotgunshooter3 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:50 pm
Diver43 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 9:45 am

Didn't the one in the movie have slanted rings? I remember thinking they looked crooked
It had those ridiculous see-through rings.
Then yours are mo betta. Carry on

Yep, I'm taking some creative liberties on the project to make it more useful. It's the thought that counts... I'm pretty sure the movie prop gun also had a scout scope mounted improperly.

Wambli Ska · Post by **Wambli Ska** » Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:01 pm

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Elk Creek · Post by **Elk Creek** » Tue Apr 08, 2025 1:39 pm

Wow did anyone ever tell you that you look an awful lot like Chris Pratt? Nice rifle by the way!

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