Boomstick Bruce Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 As some of you may know, I've been running a Stevens 315 single trigger for CAS since my 3rd match but unfortunately, unlike it's cousin the 311, it's not quite built like an anvil. Every 5 matches or so I have to bend the firing pins back straight to keep it from doubling. It's a design flaw and really there isn't much anyone can do to stop it. Don't get me wrong, it's a great shotgun but it's not built for the rigors of CAS. I had been trying for months to decide on a new shotgun and eventually settled on a Baikal. I shot one that was slicked up and really liked it. So I bought myself a brand new in box engraved Baikal izh43-e single trigger 12 gague sxs for Christmas. Man, was that thing rough! I got on YouTube, got on the wire, asked some questions and after a ton of work. I finally have a shotgun that I think is going to do me good! First thing I did was pull it completely apart and clean it out. I went to the shotgun range and put 200 shells through it to break it in. That didn't help in the least bit. I remember someone saying "the good thing about the Baikal is it's built like a Russian tank, the bad thing about the Baikal is it's built like a Russian tank." So I again took it completely apart, polished all the moving parts, deactivated the ejectors, welded the two extractors together and using my welder and grinder, I modified the now 1 piece extractor to engage the lug and do it's job without the springs. Next I got on the wire and started hunting for new hammer springs. As y'all know the best thing to use is stock vaquero hammer springs. Yule lose send me a bunch of springs and I found a set that worked out perfectly. I then cut the hammer cocking cams so the barrels will stay open further for reloading. Next I cut the hourglass extractor in half and epoxied the top half down. Finally I decided it was time to cut the barrels. This I had a hard time doing to this beautiful brand new gun with it's gorgeous wood, deep bluing, amateurish engraving and threaded barrels. Everything up until now is reversable. But I marked the barrel at 20", got out my metabo, plugged it in, and was just getting ready to turn it on when a voice in my head said "checkkk eeebaaayy". So I did. And what do you know? A 20" Bounty Hunter II barrel for $115 shipped! I couldn't turn it doqn!!! Well it showed up today and after about 4 hours of grinding, filing, sanding, welding and cussing here is the final result: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Nice looking gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 How do the new barrels fit ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Bruce Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 13 hours ago, Yusta B. said: How do the new barrels fit ? After about for hours of measuring, gringing, filing and testing fitment, they are a perfect fit... Due to minor differences between my izh43 and the bounty Hunter II, which is what the barrels are from, I had to add metal to the extractor rod. The gun works in the workshop with snap caps and primed empty shells but I haven't tested it with live ammo yet. My better half gets a little upset when I fire shotguns in the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Nice work - wish I had those talents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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