Dust cover for the 15-22

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Well, got back home (roads suck) and have started to work on my cover. I will post some pics of the progress later today.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Okay, I guess I am more or less done, save small details and fixes. It works pretty good so far. The spring only throws the cover about 110 degrees, but it will go all the way down and as is the spring opens it enough that it won't get in the way of any ejecting cases. I am going to put some gun oil on the hinge and spring to see if that helps. The magnet holds the door closed until you pull back on the charging handle.

 

[tylerrybkowski]

wow man thats awesome good job!

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Thanks! I wish I could upload a video of it in action....

 

[tylerrybkowski]

I know im trying to download one on my first outing with the gun today Darn phone is not working right

 

[Citoriplus]

Very nicely done. I don't think you'll have to worry too much about the opening, it probably just needs to break in a bit more.
If it bothers you at all you can always try to put another turn on the spring, and you should if its slack when fully open.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Very nicely done. I don't think you'll have to worry too much about the opening, it probably just needs to break in a bit more.
If it bothers you at all you can always try to put another turn on the spring, and you should if its slack when fully open.

Thanks man, and thank you for all your input and for answering my dumb questions about the AR.

I'm sure this thing will need tweaking but your magnet idea works great so far. We'll see how it holds up to some shooting Etc.

I hope this mod will catch on....

 

[singlecamfan]

i hope somebody starts to make those and sells them! I would def buy one! good job sir!

 

[Citoriplus]

Glad I could help, but you did all the work and like I said it looks good.

 

[GeoffSFAs10]

looks great! Do you plan on doing some sort of a write up on it and how to make one?

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

looks great! Do you plan on doing some sort of a write up on it and how to make one?

I can definitely put something together if people want me to. I unfortunately didn't photograph the process, so I'd have to make another to show people.

Also, though I haven't made an attempt to contact him, I'm sure he's seen this thread. I was hoping to instill some interest in Belt_fed (or anyone), who has machining capability, to look into producing a professionally machined version for people to buy.

Mine came out considerable well, especially considering the tools I had at my disposal. Which also means if I can do it with **** for tools, anyone can!

@Citoriplus: The gun oil worked wonders! the cover now gets thrown all the way open by the spring.

 

[Citoriplus]

I can definitely put something together if people want me to. I unfortunately didn't photograph the process, so I'd have to make another to show people.

@Citoriplus: The gun oil worked wonders! the cover now gets thrown all the way open by the spring.

Definitely make another if you can, I'm sure a lot of guys would like it. They just don't have the experience to fabricate parts from scratch. But they can follow a plans directions just fine.

I guess that just proves the old expression.
If it moves and its not supposed to duct tape it, if it doesn't and it should, use WD-40.

 

[GeoffSFAs10]

I would like to see some sort of write up. you dont even need photos, some paint drawings would work nice as well. Id really like to make one.

 

[tacticool22]

If it's easy enough to make, then the tinkering crowd probably would not want a manufactured dust cover.
A machined and anodized few would be expensive for each one. Molded ones would match the look and feel of the rifle, plus they would be pretty light. Another option would be having them stamped, just like the AR dust cover. I can do any of those. If someone has some cash and you want to start a new business, contact me and we can get the details ironed out.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

If it's easy enough to make, then the tinkering crowd probably would not want a manufactured dust cover.
A machined and anodized few would be expensive for each one. Molded ones would match the look and feel of the rifle, plus they would be pretty light. Another option would be having them stamped, just like the AR dust cover. I can do any of those. If someone has some cash and you want to start a new business, contact me and we can get the details ironed out.

PM sent...

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

I would like to see some sort of write up. you dont even need photos, some paint drawings would work nice as well. Id really like to make one.

I'll do a write up and try to have it up b the weekend...

 

[Shooting Padre]

I'm starting to drool here. This has really been a journey watching the development of the dust cover. I will eventually take one, I'm waiting for all the ideas to stop. It seems the more you think you got it, newer ideas come to mind and then comes modification #xxxx. I can't wait to see the final product, PainterlyShot Group. I am following this closely and counting my change. Best of luck with a great idea.

 

[PainterlyShotgroup]

Hey guys, I posted a video of the dust cover in action so you can see how it works. I can do other videos of it if this one isn't detailed enough. Let me know what you think.

Untitled 5 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[tacticool22]

That's pretty simple and clean. I like it a lot.

 

[tylerrybkowski]

Hey guys, I posted a video of the dust cover in action so you can see how it works. I can do other videos of it if this one isn't detailed enough. Let me know what you think.

Untitled 5 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Love it man great job on the video now start cranking those things out for everyone