Thanks, knew it has been a long time since these kits were available for less than $400. I am in the middle of finishing an Izzy clone carbine on a Conan receiver. Need a few nice days that I can get out to my shop and finish. I have an Imbel receiver that I bought on a Falfiles group buy last...
Received my kit today, ordered $325 kit no extras on 12/23/13. Box had torn open, my mail carrier put a piece of tape on it to keep parts from falling out. Good news is it didn't lose any parts on the way and kit appears to be OK. Pitted FH and spots of surface rust on barrel. No finish left...
How about a Dallas Cowboy build? I built this for my daughter who is a huge Dallas fan. Yes, sad but the rifle came out pretty good. Duracoat blue with satin stainless furniture.
Not a hard build on a quality receiver. Most common method to barrel is using a barrel vise with soft jaws and a receiver wrench to torque the assembly. I made my barrel vise using a pattern from gunthings, welded angle iron and poured inside with lead. Receiver wrenches can be purchased from...
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My first build, Imbel kit and receiver, gun-kote over parkerize, finish applied in my shop
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My second for a friend, black izzy clone.
Currently working on an Imbel Izzy clone carbine, will post picture when finished.