Bangheadhere Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That's what I was after. Thanks! Have dremel, will grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks for the pics. Time to call Nordic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajunfighter Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Lol! I was hoping for a picture of the modification. I know they look great. I have one on my M2.Yeah, I thought I was making a funny but I think my humor can be a little dry sometimes. Here's what I did. Looks ugly but works pretty well. I didnt have to scallop the bolt handle just turn it down slightly. Granted I'm using the Taran benelli handle but should be the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 What's really funny is that unlike a lot of other guys on here, I don't have a workspace, don't have a garage, basement, or anything like that. I live in a high rise condo in downtown Chicago. My neighbors must think I'm a nutcase when they hear me grinding away in my kitchen with a dremel tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Lol! I was hoping for a picture of the modification. I know they look great. I have one on my M2.Yeah, I thought I was making a funny but I think my humor can be a little dry sometimes. Here's what I did. Looks ugly but works pretty well. I didnt have to scallop the bolt handle just turn it down slightly. Granted I'm using the Taran benelli handle but should be the same Well I tried to make it match the original handle which is where the scallop came from. It's sort of directional now, however, so I might get another one and just do a smooth turning all the way around and see if that works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think you're crazy for living in Chicago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I think you're crazy for living in Chicago! Yeah, understatement of the century. Not for long, though. Hopefully moving out of Chicago and Cook Country by next year. Trust me, though, it sucks. Not just because of the anti-gun hysteria but for the general liberal thought bubble that surrounds everyone and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan N Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I gotta say, I'm glad I don't live in Chicago. I did enjoy visiting there though. The bolt handle that came on my VM(Nordic) will fit into my Stoeger hole. The OD of the Nordic and Stoeger is nearly identical. The Nordic has a more blunt end on it and therefor is harder to get into the Stoeger bolt. But it will go and it does fit fine. The problem comes when you cycle the action. The rotating bolt has to clear the bolt handle(inside the bolt). Trimming one side like iswope did should work fine, but won't allow the handle to "spin". I would also be a little concerned about the handle rotating to a position that may not allow the bolt to cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Here was my solution to the rotation problem. I cut the groove all the way around the shank so it could spin freely without contacting the cam on the bolt head. Pardon the poor pic and the dirty part. This was the first prototype. I used 4140 so strength wouldn't be an issue. It is 12 grams versus the factory part's 13 grams. Edited February 25, 2014 by openclassterror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1094 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 That looks like a factory part. Good wook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Damn, that's pretty sweet and certainly much better than my crappy kitchen dremel skills could muster. Any word on selling one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Well got mine back from stoeger (replaced mag tube) now my nordic nut won't fit the damn gun, I guess I'll have to order one of those nuts from Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 THAT SUCKS!!!!!!! It fit the original one? And now it doesn't? They should have to pay for a new nut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Sent a pm for info on ordering that nut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 What was wrong with your gun that it was sent back to Stoeger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I bent the stock mag tube trying to take it off like a moron, any they wouldn't send a new one out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openclassterror Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks for compliments on the bolt handle guys! I am really enjoying working on these shotguns. It is way more fun to work on new designs than it is to do office work and supervise the guys on the shop floor. Here is the safety I have been working on as well. I developed a left- hand version also, since it is not reversible due to the trigger design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan N Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Awesome Tom. I will keep an eye out on the MOA vender page for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mertbl Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Is there an issue using a barrel clamp ? I noticed the edge of sticker was peeled back from the clamp I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephantrider Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I am probably going to pick on of these up, but I can't decide on a barrel length. I am thinking I will likely have the barrel cut down to somewhere in the 18-21" range and fitted with thin wall chokes at some point. Does anyone know if there is a difference in the barrel wall thickness between the different barrel lengths? I would be looking for the maximum barrel O.D. in the area where the new muzzle would be (18-21"). If anyone has some calipers and free time could they check their barrel O.D. in this area? I would guess that if there is a difference it would be the biggest between a 24" and 28"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.E. Kelley Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 IF the use is 3 gun why would you cut the barrel so short? Get a 24" and be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 ^^^What Pat said.^^^. Sticking a $100-200 barrel cut, rethread and new chokes into a $450 shotgun doesn't make much sense. Much like the Benelli M2 the Stoeger M3000 and other inertia guns it is very light weight even in 26,28, & 30" lengths. That $200 could be used to have all of the extras added to the factory gun and you'd be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswope Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 To this I'd also add that I have the 26" version and I have no problems with weight or swinging it around. Pick up a 24" and give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apexer Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Well, after all of the rave reviews, I picked up a 26" 3000 today. I am fortunate enough to be local to budsgunshop/thegunwarehouseandrange, nabbed it for 399 plus tax! Now to go see Mike and Chuck for a nordic tube! this is my first official 3gun shotty, and I'm super stoked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Ready to go just waiting on Toms bolt handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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