Woodman Brux .45 Omega Build

[LBAhunter]

Cool....options....

 

[LBAhunter]

Finally got the new Brux barrel for my Omega build. Mark Woodman did a fantastic job as expected. I put it in a Boyd’s Pro Varmint, bedded the recoil lugs, free-floated the barrel (ahead of the forward lug), bedded the rail and slapped an SWFA SS 16x scope on it. I also installed a second steel recoil bar horizontally through the stock immediately behind the rear lug for added strength. (I’ll make a separate post about this but it seems that the stock is weak in that area.)

26” Brux .45 barrel 1:20 twist nitrided
1.1” shank -.890” at muzzle
Woodman adjustable 209 plug (.035” stainless bushing)
Woodman picatinny rail
MZ Rex brake
Boyd’s Pro Varmint stock w adj comb
Trigger 1.75 lb
Nitrided swing breech/trigger guard
SWFA SS 16x42
Spartan bipod

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I shot some H4198 and N120 with smooth-sized Fury 250, 275, 300 and 325 gr bullets. The first two rounds out of the rifle (250 Fury/51 gr H4198) went into the same hole at 25 yards as I was checking the bore sighting/scope, so I was optimistic right off the bat.

The wind, however, was terrible today at 15-25 mph, so none of the groups at 50 yards were anything to write home about. Best was a three shot group with Fury 300 gr and 52.8 gr of H4198 at about .43” with a couple other combos in the .5” range. I had fun learning the rifle and sizing bullets.

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Can’t wait to do some more shooting today or tomorrow when the wind calms down.

I fired about 25 shots then cleaned the bore and plug. Here’s a pick of the plug and you can see the carbon build-up (plug) on the back side of the bushing. This is typical in these plugs, IME.

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That's a good looking gun. What's the weight on just the gun?

 

[JeffB1961]

what's the difference between direct ignition vs a primer ?

 

[ronlaughlin]

Look here

 

[ElDiablo]

Shot a few strings of 275 gr Parker BEs today with 60 gr N120. These little sub .5” groups are showing promise at 50 yards.



And testing a prototype cleaning tube. Works well.

 

[ENCORE50A]

And testing a prototype cleaning tube. Works well.

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Do yourself a favor and knurl the end of that cleaning tube. Makes it a WHOLE LOT EASIER to install and remove.

 

[ElDiablo]

Do yourself a favor and knurl the end of that cleaning tube. Makes it a WHOLE LOT EASIER to install and remove.

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Yes, I quickly discovered that and added some traction tape. I’ll recommend that the machinist knurl them in the future.

 

[ronlaughlin]

Here is a cleaning tube Jeff Fisk (Bestill Creations) Sent along at no cost, when a couple of purchased Omega breech plugs were mailed. The cleaning tube, and the breech plugs are top tier.

 

[Boonechaser]

Shot a few strings of 275 gr Parker BEs today with 60 gr N120. These little sub .5” groups are showing promise at 50 yards.

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And testing a prototype cleaning tube. Works well.

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I had sent him an email about a cleaning tube a couple months ago! Sure hope he decides to make them…

 

[Boonechaser]

Here is a cleaning tube Jeff Fisk (Bestill Creations) Sent along at no cost, when a couple of purchased Omega breech plugs were mailed. The cleaning tube, and the breech plugs are top tier.



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He sent me one last year when i ordered a BP too, works great!

 

[Dieselden454]

That's a dam SWEEEEET Gun !!

 

[Dieselden454]

That's a dam SWEEEEEET GUN !

 

[Ga.Smokey]

Nice hardware there buddy!!

 

[ElDiablo]

Working with the Brux-barreled Omega again today. Shot about 20 sized 327 gr Parker Black Max with 56-59 gr IMR 4198. The 59 gr is looking promising. Also shot a few 300 gr Ballistic Extremes and some Fury 225 gr in HLBS. Both shot great.

 

[Outdoornut1]

Looking like it's coming together

 

[LHR]

Very nice !

 

[Outdoornut1]

We're you shooting Sabots or BB?

 

[ElDiablo]

Were you shooting Sabots or BB?

Both. Sized 327 gr BMs and 300 gr BEs. The .40 Furies in a HLBS. The 225 Furies were real nice to load and shoot. Very little recoil. Those 327s with 59 gr I4198 are pretty punchy.

 

[Outdoornut1]

I noticed no brake, why I asked

 

[Dieselden454]

Thats some real good shooting !