Some cool ideas there.. except the compass... lol.
I'm going to suggest the simplest and possibly best mod you can do to the M6.
Remove the trigger guard so that the rifle will fold all the way without ever having to take out and potentially lose the take down pin. The M6 was designed without the (useless) trigger guard to fold up nice and small.
@Jack70903 I'm thinking a slug would be okay because of the "rifling" on a foster type slug. The rifling is there to be allow the slug to collapse when using a full choke, it doesn't actually impart ANY spin on it, well maybe a little...
@Jack70903 I have not had any problems with slugs in mine. And have not seen any reviews that anyone has had problems with them. If I find any, I will post it.
hey,great gun and vid,turn that little mag lite solitare over so its pointing down and if you hold the rifle/gun at the ready position it points at the ground in front of your feet to light your path at night,I keep one on most of my rifles.
Decent review. Do a search for "Vshrake M6 article", he's the original king of modifying the M6. DO NOT wrap the barrels, even if you put a wegde between them, horrible idea. i use nylon folding knife sheaths to carry silva matchbox/compass, CS Pocket Bushman knife, GI magneisum firestarter, and a spare, home made pivot pin incase the original gets lost.
Yea, planning on getting a back up pin for sure. I have seen his article many times, and have it bookmarked already. You can wrap the barrel, but they can not, at any time be to each other, only independently. The heat from weather and the weapon will cause the barrel to swell, and the cord could pull them out of true. But wrapping them independent of each other, gives a larger, cooler surface for the hands. Would like to see pics of yours.
"Many people question whether you can fire a .45 Long Colt through it, and be advised that Springfield Armory says "NO"! It has a "full-choke" barrel, and they also do not recommend a .41 Magnum either! " - from The Packing Rat
@oodamnagain My understanding is that only the shorter barreled military version can shoot .45. The steel barrel on the civilian versions could blow up. The factory said don't do it.
@oodamnagain 45 LC does not work. It works in the judge because it is chambered in 45long colt and the plastic on the 410 expands to fill the .04 gap.
How good is a scope on an M6 ? Does the 410 slug have the same point of impact as the 22 or can you still use the flip sight for the 410. I have the M6 in 22 Magnum and although there is a dovetail slide for windage adjustment I had to file down the front sight to adjust elevation and then had to file a deeper V in the flip sight for the 410 to get them both trued in at 45 metres.
When I first shot the rifle it was shooting way off aim but with the adjustment it is remarkably accurate.
I think that a scope would be up to you. I personally feel comfortable in my shooting abilities, that I would rather have that weight put into a first aid kit, or more ammo. No, they do not have the same point of impact, that is why it has the dual sights. I have been very happy with my scout and am starting the build/mods right now.
Metal "can" affect the compass, but not all metal will. it is accurate all over the gun, except the area where I would mount it. Some compasses are in metal housings...military ones for example. But, since it is being affected, I will not put it on the rifle, I was showing that so no one else would either. Cheers!
thumbs up!! great video,thank you.
flanjt13x3 14 hours ago
Some cool ideas there.. except the compass... lol.
I'm going to suggest the simplest and possibly best mod you can do to the M6.
Remove the trigger guard so that the rifle will fold all the way without ever having to take out and potentially lose the take down pin. The M6 was designed without the (useless) trigger guard to fold up nice and small.
jimrbsn 1 month ago
ok, i have a question. can the M6 scott except a 45 long colt like the turus judge??
nitewolf3369 3 months ago
@nitewolf3369 Springfield Armory says "NO"! It has a "full-choke" barrel, and they also do not recommend a .41 Magnum either! "
TodaysBushcraft 3 months ago
@TodaysBushcraft what about a 410 slug?
Jack70903 2 months ago
@Jack70903 I'm thinking a slug would be okay because of the "rifling" on a foster type slug. The rifling is there to be allow the slug to collapse when using a full choke, it doesn't actually impart ANY spin on it, well maybe a little...
308Sharpie 2 months ago
@Jack70903 I have not had any problems with slugs in mine. And have not seen any reviews that anyone has had problems with them. If I find any, I will post it.
TodaysBushcraft 2 months ago
@TodaysBushcraft Inaccurate as all get out but up close a slug will do . Try some of the Wincester round for the Judge, they work great !!!
Coverbuster 2 weeks ago
hey,great gun and vid,turn that little mag lite solitare over so its pointing down and if you hold the rifle/gun at the ready position it points at the ground in front of your feet to light your path at night,I keep one on most of my rifles.
rustycarver1966 4 months ago
Looks like a fun project!
Lookinformemarbles 4 months ago
Decent review. Do a search for "Vshrake M6 article", he's the original king of modifying the M6. DO NOT wrap the barrels, even if you put a wegde between them, horrible idea. i use nylon folding knife sheaths to carry silva matchbox/compass, CS Pocket Bushman knife, GI magneisum firestarter, and a spare, home made pivot pin incase the original gets lost.
mrborrowedtime 5 months ago
@mrborrowedtime
Yea, planning on getting a back up pin for sure. I have seen his article many times, and have it bookmarked already. You can wrap the barrel, but they can not, at any time be to each other, only independently. The heat from weather and the weapon will cause the barrel to swell, and the cord could pull them out of true. But wrapping them independent of each other, gives a larger, cooler surface for the hands. Would like to see pics of yours.
TodaysBushcraft 5 months ago
Very Nice. Haven't seen anything like this. Keep it up!
ryanjcus 5 months ago
I am pretty sure that u can also shoot 45 colt long out of the 410, not rifled but should still work
oodamnagain 5 months ago
@oodamnagain
"Many people question whether you can fire a .45 Long Colt through it, and be advised that Springfield Armory says "NO"! It has a "full-choke" barrel, and they also do not recommend a .41 Magnum either! " - from The Packing Rat
TodaysBushcraft 5 months ago
@oodamnagain My understanding is that only the shorter barreled military version can shoot .45. The steel barrel on the civilian versions could blow up. The factory said don't do it.
chantananda 5 months ago
@oodamnagain 45 LC does not work. It works in the judge because it is chambered in 45long colt and the plastic on the 410 expands to fill the .04 gap.
trackerscott 3 months ago
How good is a scope on an M6 ? Does the 410 slug have the same point of impact as the 22 or can you still use the flip sight for the 410. I have the M6 in 22 Magnum and although there is a dovetail slide for windage adjustment I had to file down the front sight to adjust elevation and then had to file a deeper V in the flip sight for the 410 to get them both trued in at 45 metres.
When I first shot the rifle it was shooting way off aim but with the adjustment it is remarkably accurate.
wayndunn 5 months ago
@wayndunn
I think that a scope would be up to you. I personally feel comfortable in my shooting abilities, that I would rather have that weight put into a first aid kit, or more ammo. No, they do not have the same point of impact, that is why it has the dual sights. I have been very happy with my scout and am starting the build/mods right now.
TodaysBushcraft 5 months ago
ya its a cool idea!, just considering what mods to do with my scout as well!
TheReman5000 6 months ago
@TheReman5000
I think I also found a way to add Molle attachments, which would allow me to change what I have on the stock. Good luck with yours!
TodaysBushcraft 5 months ago
wouldnt the metal of the rifle disrupt the magnetic action in the compass?
TheReman5000 6 months ago
@TheReman5000
Metal "can" affect the compass, but not all metal will. it is accurate all over the gun, except the area where I would mount it. Some compasses are in metal housings...military ones for example. But, since it is being affected, I will not put it on the rifle, I was showing that so no one else would either. Cheers!
TodaysBushcraft 6 months ago