Finally got my max put together. Bought the barrel here in September from Eskimo36, and picked up a .223 Handi (with a mannlicher stock)at a gun show a couple weeks ago. Put the max barrel on the new receiver, and it locked up perfectly (first time for that). Had a Sightron scope sitting around waiting for a new home, so that got mounted.
Took it to the range today, and at 50 yards, I have bullet holes touching with the 38 sp loads. Little bigger groups with 357 magnum loads. I only had a few 357 max loads, so I don't really know how they will group, but it really shows promise.
This is the first rifle my wife has ever shot that actually put a smile on her face. I also had to remind my son that, no matter how well he shoots it, it is still my rifle.
Here's a photo of it.
Now to get some components and load up some max rounds.
Tim
