Getting started on my M2HB build

[SPOOK331945]

Awesome project. Building your own seems much more rewarding than just buying one. I’ve eyed the 50 cal, but have no where to really stretch out the capabilities. Kind of what is keeping me away from the 338 Lapua

I dont really have anywhere to really stretch it out either, more about the build and experience for me.

If I ever move back out to Montana I will haha

 

[DocIndy]

I dont really have anywhere to really stretch it out either, more about the build and experience for me.

If I ever move back out to Montana I will haha

i kind of feel bad... I was offered a Barrett M107 with optics and accessories for a steal. I knew I didn’t have a place to shoot it, so I told a friend about the deal knowing he had a .50 on his wish list. He bought it... now when he finds a place to shoot it, I will still get some trigger time. Of course, I will bring my own ammo...

 

[SPOOK331945]

i kind of feel bad... I was offered a Barrett M107 with optics and accessories for a steal. I knew I didn’t have a place to shoot it, so I told a friend about the deal knowing he had a .50 on his wish list. He bought it... now when he finds a place to shoot it, I will still get some trigger time. Of course, I will bring my own ammo...

That's my number one rule with the M2. If you want to shoot it, it's BYOB lol

Didn't mind sharing a few rounds here and there with my bolt action, but not the M2. They disappear too quick.

 

[SPOOK331945]

Got the receiver parkerized over the weekend, along with a few other thing, an 1100 and a .50 beowulf barrel. Put a few small things together, like the top cover, pawl brackets and extractor cam. I've got to order a couple small things today to finish it up. Nearing a close to this build..

 

[88E30M50]

Got the receiver parkerized over the weekend, along with a few other thing, an 1100 and a .50 beowulf barrel. Put a few small things together, like the top cover, pawl brackets and extractor cam. I've got to order a couple small things today to finish it up. Nearing a close to this build..

That’s looking really good.

 

[SPOOK331945]

Well tonight I finished up the M2 and will be bringing this thread to a close... Maybe one more post if I can figure out how to load a video up of it shooting. I started this build about 4 years ago not knowing very much about the M2 itself. Learned a lot, and have been very fortunate to be able to have the opportunity to do this, especially in my 20s. With a lot of hard work, sweat and blood (literally, she bit me pretty good) it all finally paid off.

I appreciate everyone that has tuned in and thank you. If anyone ever has the opportunity to build a Semi-auto variant like this, I hope that you find this thread helpful and insightful. But caution I am no expert and will never claim to be, these are simply the methods I used and worked best for me.

happy plinking Ingoers

whoopss

 

[jwamplerusa]

Congratulations! By the way, nice safety wire job...

 

[SPOOK331945]

Congratulations! By the way, nice safety wire job...

Thank you. Actually my first time with safety wire lol

 

[bobjones223]

DOES IT ACTUALLY FUNCTION??.

 

[SPOOK331945]

DOES IT ACTUALLY FUNCTION??.

Dry run yes. Only the range will tell

 

[bobjones223]

Dry run yes. Only the range will tell

Can't wait for an update.

Let me know when you head up to Shoot Point Blank with it. (Really just want to see the look on their faces.)

 

[SPOOK331945]

Can't wait for an update.

Let me know when you head up to Shoot Point Blank with it. (Really just want to see the look on their faces.)

hoping to get a tripod soon so I can test her out

 

[SPOOK331945]

So I finally got a tripod, pintle, T&E and went to the range over the weekend to test the m2 out. She worked great, had a couple minor adjustments first couple rounds but after that ran like a sewing machine. We'll as close as a semi-auto would allow hahaha.

Thanks everybody that followed along through this thread. Trying to figure what my next project will be now that the M2 and glock are done.

 

[praff]

Great project buddy. This will be on my plate in the next couple years. I REALLY want to build a post sample. Parts kits look like they are becoming a little hard to find, but I'm sure an occasional one will pop up from private sellers.

Thanks again for sharing.

 

[Alamo]

That's awesome! Well done.

 

[SPOOK331945]

Great project buddy. This will be on my plate in the next couple years. I REALLY want to build a post sample. Parts kits look like they are becoming a little hard to find, but I'm sure an occasional one will pop up from private sellers.

Thanks again for sharing.

That's awesome! Well done.

Thanks guys. That's my ultimate goal one day also praff. I'd really like to find a transferable side plate though. They're definitely starting to dry up, that's one reason why I went ahead a did the project. Kept watching the prices go up over the years, figured better now than later.

 

[Hellfrozeover]

Great thread! Can you post pics of the "bolt stop"? The little rivet that goes on the LHSP near the top over? I cannot figure out which way the notch in the rivet is supposed to go. Thxs!

It is this guy:

 

[SPOOK331945]

Great thread! Can you post pics of the "bolt stop"? The little rivet that goes on the LHSP near the top over? I cannot figure out which way the notch in the rivet is supposed to go. Thxs!QUOTE]

I apologize for the delayed response. Haven't been too active the past month or two.

The notch should face towards the rear. When the bolt is back you can "seat" the extractor in the notch to keep the bolt held back.

I will get a couple pictures of it for you in the next day or so.

I do caution using a press to install that piece. In all honesty, a press all the way around on the rivets vs. torch and air hammer.

The hole for that particular piece is located very close to the edge of side plate. It will bulge the material out if pressed too much and will cause top cover fitment issues. This is also true with almost all the rivets on the M2 using a press to "crush" the rivets. If I was to do it again I'd use a torch and air hammer. The rivet material would flow more freely, taking less force to form the rivet than crushing it. It would not put so much stress around the hole so to speak.

 

[Hellfrozeover]

Ah that makes sense. My first build I never used one and it ran fine without so I wasnt sure what its purpose was. This second build is kicking me in the pants lol. When I fire it, the bolt doesnt want to unlock, so barely moves back.
Many thanks man. Again, awesome build thread!

 

[SPOOK331945]

Ah that makes sense. My first build I never used one and it ran fine without so I wasnt sure what its purpose was. This second build is kicking me in the pants lol. When I fire it, the bolt doesnt want to unlock, so barely moves back.
Many thanks man. Again, awesome build thread!

No prob, Thank you! Ya it isn't really needed, makes it nice at the range though when you want a good visual of an empty chamber.

curious, is your breech lock facing the right direction?