Damn cool man!

Very good to know!

Out of curiosity, how has this build performed for you? The SCS version I mean - I know the SS design itself works. I don’t feel like I ever saw many reports on its actual performance, but I hope it’s good!

These should work, although you may also be interested to know I’m selling a complete kit with barrel at 3D Print Freedom for quite a bit less: https://3dprintfreedom.com/product/vz-61-complete-parts-kit/

Ain’t it nice to be able to post direct links to stuff like this!

I recall that Jeffrod was working on a more precise method of ECM that may be similar to what you’re describing. No idea where that ever landed.

There’s a question I feel that should be asked more - why aren’t chamber reamers used more widely as part of the “DIY barrel” process? Are these reamers unobtainable outside of the US? I recall looking at that a while ago and it did appear they could be shipped worldwide.

I would suspect the right way to work our way towards a fully DIY intermediate caliber design is to handle one part at a time. So start with a design that only DIYs the barrel, or the bolt, etc., then progressively step towards turning more parts from commercial to DIY.

I’d be curious to hear more about your ECM taper idea. What can you share about that?

I’m so excited for the 9mm version.

I fully support upgrading the wiki tech on the Guncad Index. Can confirm that the editing experience is less than stellar.

I don’t believe Albert ever actually released his work and it’s not clear it’s actually being actively worked on any longer.

I do think that @notsuspekt is correct that if you want the recipe for practical purposes, and you’re in the US, it makes little sense to DIY it. But I do think it’s a worthy area of research and I’d like to see someone revive the project.

Thanks much man! Just did so.

Ha! I knew I was going to do that someday. Fixed.

For what it’s worth there is already a wiki on the Guncad Index, https://guncadindex.com/wiki/. It is currently focused more on being a wiki for GCI proper vs. a general guncad wiki, but perhaps it could someday evolve into a general wiki.

I’m proud to announce that we have parts kits for the Warden at 3D Print Freedom!

And because we’re on a forum, I can actually post a link to the kit! Here it is: https://3dprintfreedom.com/product/warden-308-complete-kit/

Go get building!