Custom .357 Magnum Single Shot Rifle: Part 1

This guide details the gunsmithing process for creating a custom single-shot rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, built on a CVA Hunter platform. The process involves significant machining, including re-barreling with a custom octagonal barrel and installing specialized sights. The resulting rifle demonstrates impressive accuracy.

Quick Summary

A custom .357 Magnum/.38 Special single-shot rifle was built on a CVA Hunter platform. The process involved machining a new octagonal barrel and installing Skinner sights. This custom build demonstrated impressive accuracy, achieving "one-hole groups" at 35 yards and hitting targets at 80 yards.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Custom Build
  2. 00:15Technical Modifications and Sights
  3. 00:30Performance and Caliber Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is involved in building a custom .357 Magnum single-shot rifle on a CVA Hunter platform?

Building this custom rifle involves removing the original barrel, salvaging the locking block, machining a new octagonal barrel, and installing a Skinner rear sight and a custom front sight. The original .243 Winchester chamber is modified for .357 Magnum/.38 Special.

What kind of accuracy can be expected from a custom CVA Hunter rifle chambered in .357 Magnum?

The speaker reported excellent accuracy, achieving a "one-hole group" at 35 yards and successfully hitting targets at 80 yards with this custom build, showcasing its precision potential.

What are the key components of this custom single-shot rifle build?

The custom rifle is built on a CVA Hunter action, features a newly machined octagonal barrel, and is chambered for .357 Magnum/.38 Special. It is equipped with a Skinner rear sight and a custom front sight.

What modifications were made to the original CVA Hunter rifle?

The original CVA Hunter, chambered in .243 Winchester, was significantly modified. This included replacing the barrel with a custom-machined octagonal one and re-chambering it for .357 Magnum/.38 Special, along with installing specialized sights.

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