Photos of my build...

[jimdvan]

Its almost done. I'll do the second test firing today. If it works like I want I'll blue it soon. As you can see some of the weld I'll just leave as is.

[Michael J]

very nice looking! I was contemplating a 34 build also... but the m53 costs way less, and sells for just as much as a 34 would here . Ah well... i might end up doing the build one day anyways .

[www.Prussia.us]

Great job Jim on the re-weld , nice receiver proofs as well, the rest of her looks pretty good also.

Once she is blued, it will look ready for service

Anyone ever use duracoat on the '34 receiver?

Of course with its 1mm thickness you would only want to do the outside.

[Embalmer]

looks really nice. x2 on nice proofs. You going to mount it on a tripod at all? if so might want to grind down the welds in that area a it. I know ming fits very snuggly in my mg3 mount.. just my .02

[jimdvan]

I will not be mounting it on a tripod.

The gun was short stroking using 1950's Yugo ammo. The bolt was catching the empties before they could drop out. When I changed to 1970's Romy it worked very well. The Romy must have more umph to it.

Prior to getting the gun built I found that the booster cone was 9.5mm for .308. I drilled it to 11mm and that may be the problem with the Yugo. I have a 10mm cone on the way.

So, it looks like with Yugo I use the 10mm cone and with Romy I use the 11mm. The gun is quite accurate. A little high at 100 yards but the windage is right on.

I wish I could take credit for the welds but I had a local guy, who is an awesome welder, do it. He only charged me about $75. Thanks to Bil for renting me his jig.

[42rocker]

Nice Job Real nice welding. Hope to do as well someday..

Later 42rocker

[shinsoku]

Jim, your 34 is lookin' super nice. And thanks for your help with mine.....................Del

[BELTLEAD]

Very professional looking welding.Looks strong!

[dewat]

Nice looking shooter, great job !

[exec]

Very nice.

[rocco1911]

Very nice.

Hey Exec nice to see you showed Up