[Boomer03]

I was torn between this and a G36 conversion, but in the end this rifle was such a great shooter I could not bring myself to have the barrel chopped. So I had some help from Tbostic(stock) and added a DokRak rail, harris bipod, and a Leupold MR/T 2.5x8. I'm going shooting this weekend rain or snow, so I'll toss some action shots in the range report later.

 

[Mark71]

Looks great! Looking to the range report.

 

[billybop90]

Wow, great work on the rifle. Have to keep us updated on the range results.

 

[koldt]

Which side rails did you use on the foreend?

 

[scottoe]

Boomer,

did you use the necessary u.s. made parts, seeing that when you cut the stock and essentially make a pistol grip, ATF usually considers this not fit for "sporting purposes". I was thinking of doing the same thing. I wanted to keep the 10 rd capacity, but swap the original thumbhole stock with a G36 one and add a G36 lower, just for looks. Everyone told me it not compliant because of the above.

Let me know.

Scottoe

 

[Boomer03]

Boomer,

did you use the necessary u.s. made parts, seeing that when you cut the stock and essentially make a pistol grip, ATF usually considers this not fit for "sporting purposes". I was thinking of doing the same thing. I wanted to keep the 10 rd capacity, but swap the original thumbhole stock with a G36 one and add a G36 lower, just for looks. Everyone told me it not compliant because of the above.

Let me know.

Scottoe

I coughed up the extra $200 to put it on a form 1. Some say a little rediculous since I have no plans on actually shortening the barel but well worth it to me for the look acheived. (Thanks for pointing that out scottoe.)

EDIT... On a side note... A $200 stamp was cheaper and quicker than trying to come up with 10 US made parts.

 

[Boomer03]

Which side rails did you use on the foreend?

I used the G36 rails, purchased them from ML security products(vendor from this site)

 

[Chopstix Kid]

Looks great Boomer! That's the what the SL8 SHOULD have looked like.

 

[USMCMP5A3]

Wow Wow Wow
Awesome Job!
I really like the looks that rifle. Almost makes me want to die and tweak my SL8-1.

Don't forget the range pics!

 

[scottoe]

Damn it Boomer!

I thought there might be a loophole. But good point about the tax stamp. I'll think about that. beautiful rifle.

Scottoe

 

[NonConformist]

Thats an awesome looking rifle!

 

[Sorin Petrica]

SL8-G36 conversion

Nice work my friend, beautiful rifle!

 

[Gunsablazing]

Boomer, looks like what I plan to do with mine but using a Leupold Mk4 MR/T 1.5x5. How did you do the hand grip and if glued what did you use.

 

[Boomer03]

Boomer, looks like what I plan to do with mine but using a Leupold Mk4 MR/T 1.5x5. How did you do the hand grip and if glued what did you use.

A member here (Tbostic) did the work on my stock. Excellent work, and almost have 1K rounds through it with no cracking, chipping, or flaking of material.

 

[Gunsablazing]

Just received a stock reworked by Tbostic and the workmanship is amazing.It's as if it came from the factory that way.Thanks Tom

 

[carlson]

how much does he charge to rework the stock? and turn around time?

 

[tbostic]

Thanks guys, I usually turn around a stock in a week to 2 weeks depending on what you need done. I sell them complete less fire control parts for $375.00. I have one in house now that I an finishing up.I can also add the wood grain so it looks like a PSG1 for an additional $60.00. You can check out www.myspace.com/tommybuilt look in the Guns album I have a few pictures of my conversions posted up there.

 

[Gunsablazing]

Got the trigger group in and can't wait to get it to the range but I'll wait until it gets warmer the -27C. My Babe fell in love with my AR and took it but the size and weight of the SL8 will keep it in my hands.