Garys4598 1,065 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Received my CNC Warrior freshly milled and heat treated Galil .223 receiver today. Now all I have to do is get it all boxed up with my complete parts kit, and shipped out to Tenngalil in Tennessee. Yippie-ki-friggen-aye! Get ready for some custom galil envy. Edited October 23, 2012 by Gary 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregomega 929 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Way cool Gary! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlenderWizard 12 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 A customer at my store had one of those transferred in. Nice piece Quote Link to post Share on other sites
obiwanbonjovi 337 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The receivers are beautiful and jeff does amazing work, you will be thrilled with that when you get her back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Heimdall 0 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I am still waiting on my 7.62x39 barrel so I can get my SAR built. I am still just thankfull Jeff got somone to make them. Do you know what your turn around time will be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I am still waiting on my 7.62x39 barrel so I can get my SAR built. I am still just thankfull Jeff got somone to make them. Do you know what your turn around time will be. Jeff received my galil receiver and AR parts kit on the 29th of October. I spoke to him two days ago regarding his projected completion. . . and he replied possibly mid-December or the end of December. So essentially a two month build turn around. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I received a telephone call from Jeff Miller (a.k.a., Tenngalil) of Hillbilly Firearms this morning while I was out at the rifle range. My Galil AR will be completed and ready to ship this coming week. HOW ABOUT THAT?! A professional gunsmith that completes an entire build within a 2 month period. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Received a telephone call from Jeff this afternoon. The Galil is finished! (Hell, I just spoke to him yesterday about the rifle's status.) Interesting thing: Jeff doesn't take credit card payments, so. . . gotta get a money order together and mail it to him. Soon as he receives it the Galil will be shipped with tracking info provided. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Wooohoooooo!!! My Galil AR arrived at my front doorstep today (. . . funny how the damned thing didn't require an adult signature; USPS simply left it sitting there for me to arrive home from work), and the rifle looks simply spectacular!!! (For a Galil anyway Such are my sentiments and I'm sticking to 'em.) There is no way to adequately give Jeff Miller of Hillbilly Firearms commensurate accolades for what I see in this rifle's craftsmanship and attention to detail. Plus, Jeff completed the entire build and got it shipped back to me in less than two months! So. . . now I gotta go pull out my digital camera and take a few photos of course. . . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) Wooohoooooo!!! My Galil AR arrived at my front doorstep today (. . . funny how the damned thing didn't require an adult signature; USPS simply left it sitting there for me to arrive home from work), and the rifle looks simply spectacular!!! (For a Galil anyway Such are my sentiments and I'm sticking to 'em.) There is no way to adequately give Jeff Miller of Hillbilly Firearms commensurate accolades for what I see in this rifle's craftsmanship and attention to detail. Plus, Jeff completed the entire build and got it shipped back to me in less than two months! So. . . now I gotta go pull out my digital camera and take a few photos of course. . . . . . . I'm ready to see it. Glad you got it before, well you know. Yes, the brainaics from UPS left a 5K MP5 on my porch! I told them pull that sh*t again and I'm calling the Sheriff and the ATF. Edited December 21, 2012 by U.S Praetorian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 (edited) Okay. . . below are the photos, hot off my cheap digital camera. (And naturally, the pics don't do the rifle justice by a long-shot!) She has an 18" 1:7 twist chrome lined barrel, PWS Triad flash suppressor, night sights with fresh trit H3 inserts, an internal South African recoil buffer (mounted to the receiver's backplate), and an IMI Galil feed ramp. One of Jeff's options is to have the appropriate Israeli Hebrew lettering engraved on the receiver, which I opted for. I specified that I wanted the "fire" position of the rifle's fire selector lever done in red (because I can't friggen read Hebrew! ) [Naturally, the photos enlarge if you double-click your mouse on them.] I shipped to Jeff with the parts kit, fresh trit night sights. The pictures below don't readily capture the radiance of the trit. Edited December 21, 2012 by Gary 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 That is splendid, especially the wood. What does he charge for the lettering? I have an IMI Galil and looks just like yours but poly instead of the wood and it sure would look righteous with that lettering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 That is splendid, especially the wood. What does he charge for the lettering? I have an IMI Galil and looks just like yours but poly instead of the wood and it sure would look righteous with that lettering. Thanks for the kind words Praetorian. Not sure exactly what Jeff charges for the lettering (although I'm sure he once told me; went in one ear and out the other). . . but I'm sure it is extremely reasonable. Hell, he built the entire rifle for me for under $680 (i.e., letter engraving, cerakote paint, etc., etc.). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Good deal. Kind of like another Jeff...........Walters.LOL. You will love shooting that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheDarkHorse 216 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Very nice!! I have the generic version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) If anyone is interested, below is what the South African R4 Galil Buffer looks like. It can be rotated once one side is worn, e.g., the top portion that the bolt carrier comes into contact with (interesting, no?), although I doubt my 5.56 Galil will wear it down any year soon The second photo has the buffer installed within the receiver's backplate (not my rifle). Edited December 22, 2012 by Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 OMG that is one beautiful rifle!!! Thank you for bringing such beauty into the world!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Hmmmm. . . . shaped like a "Liberty" tree, wouldn't you agree? Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!!! . . . Edited December 23, 2012 by Gary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeremiahisnaked 64 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Three of the most beautiful rifles I have ever seen. Thank YOU! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) I completed a little project today. . . installed a foam rubber tube around my Galil's rear stock top tube. NOTE: My Galil's rear stock top tube has a hard plastic sheathing tube around it. Prior to receiving my Galil from the builder Jeff Miller, I had mistakenly believed the rear stock's top tube was identical to the bottom tube (e.g., cerakoted aluminum alloy). I convey this because wrapping the top tube with some other material wasn't necessary; it is quite comfortable against the cheek when firing the rifle as is. Anyway. . .Plan "A" was to knock-out the vertical roll pin that holds the two stock tubes in place at the rear stock's hinge. . . but after placing my rifle in a bench vise and taking a few whacks at the roll pin with an appropriate sized punch and hammer. . . that pin just seemed to NOT want to move. So I opted for a safer yet not as 'clean' looking option; plan "B" which was to split the foam tubing and affix it in place with zip ties (something Jeff Miller recommended to me).The foam tubing used was 3/4" inner diameter, with a thickness of approximately 0.195". I purchased two pieces of tubing, both 15" long, in the event I screwed-up during the first attempt. The below photos pretty much depicts the stages of this quick project, and the results. Personally, I genuinely like and prefer the feel of the foam rubber on my check when I mount the rifle to my shoulder. . . and the slightly wider diameter of the top tube feels much more comfortable with this mod. I'm in the process of procuring several different examples of velcro strapping which I will replace the plastic zip-ties with. I believe the velcro straps will make the rear stock much more presentable.~Gary . . Edited January 2, 2013 by Gary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Garys4598 1,065 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) JARD AK47 Trigger System installed in the Galil AR The other week I received a second JARD Inc. AK47 Trigger Upgrade System for installation in my Galil. I've been so pleased with the JARD FCG's performance in my Saiga IZ-240 Rifle, that it seemed logical to give the FCG a go in my Galil. http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/82322-my-americanized-saiga-545x39mm-harpoon-rifle/?p=829744 This past weekend I took my Galil AR out to the firing range both on Saturday and Sunday. During Saturday, I shot the Galil with the builder's installed TAPCO G2 double-hook FCG just to sight in the rifle's iron sights and to see how the FCG performed. I fired 100 rounds of 55gr. without a hiccup. . . and was mildly impressed with just how far the spent brass was ejected out of the Galil during cycling (often twice as far as with my Saiga IZ-240). Additionally, I noticed with the TAPCO FCG I was receiving some mild "trigger slap," something that I personally find a bit annoying especially if I'm firing 200 to 300 or more rounds during a shooting session. After getting the rifle home on Saturday, I set about removing the TAPCO FCG and installing the JARD FCG. Sunday morning saw me back out at the firing range with the newly installed FCG and putting the Galil through its paces. Fortunately for me, I exercised caution and common sense by insuring that the first several magazines I loaded into the Galil only had two rounds loaded into them. Well. . . the damned thing only wanted to slam-fire; shoot full-auto. Clearly the trigger's disconnect lever was not engaging the hammer as it should. I field-stripped the Galil a dozen times out at the firing range, adjusting and re-adjusting the disconnect lever's adjustment screw. . . but all I could get out of her was either the rifle would shoot one round and the trigger not reset for a second pull, or the rifle would continually slam-fire. Yesterday I telephoned and spoke with the Galil's builder (Mr. Jeff Miller of Hillbilly Firearms) as well as a Technician from JARD Inc. After much discussion from both gentlemen (although Jeff Miller was/is not familiar with the JARD Trigger System, he has installed several Red Star Arms trigger systems in Galils that he has built). . . I was readily able to determine just what I had done incorrectly during my JARD FCG's install. It turns out I had screwed in one of the three adjustable set screws on the trigger too deep, and that set screw was preventing the trigger from teetering backward far enough to allow the trigger's disconnect lever from appropriately engaging the hammer when the rifle's bolt cycled during firing. So, just a few revolution twists of this set screw; backing it out of the trigger approximately a 1/16th of an inch, and the trigger functioned perfectly. I won't know for sure that I've fixed the issue until I get back out to the firing range this coming weekend, but I feel highly confident I've corrected the trigger's slam-fire issue. In closing I wish to convey that I really, really like the JARD AK47 Trigger System. Although it requires multiple adjustments to get the FCG set correctly, once done IMO the shooter reaps the rewards of a trigger that signficantly reduces the trigger creap experienced with the TAPCO FCG, while also obtaining what I perceive to be a smoother and possibly lighter trigger pull. ~Gary Edited January 8, 2013 by Gary 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) FWIW to anyone, below are photos of the JARD FCG installed in my Galil AR: NOTE: It is difficult to see in the first and second photo below, but I've replaced the interior pivot cross-axis pins' retaining E-clips (or whatever they are called) with an AXIS PIN RETAINING PLATE "UNIVERSAL" purchased from Carolina Shooters Supplies. It works perfectly, and will allow me easier FCG removal in the future when I want to thoroughly clean the receiver's interior. Edited January 10, 2013 by Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Courtesy of Shannon (a.k.a., Cobra 76 two), a manual BHO device arrived in the mail yesterday. I'm going to install it in my Galil. . . after I cut a slot in the receiver's bottom. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Got'r done this weekend. Cut the slot in the bottom of my Galil's receiver and installed the manual BHO. It works perfectly, just as the one in my Saiga IZ-240 rifle (AK-74). I initially thought I would have to remove a little wood on the pistol grip to accommodate the BHO tab, but such wasn't needed. I did have to remove some metal from the top of the BHO due to the thickness of the Galil receiver's CNC machined internal rails, in order for the catch to extend high enough to appropriately mate with the bottom of the bolt assembly. Here are a few photos. Thanks so very much Cobra 76 two for the BHO device. It works perfectly! Edited February 18, 2013 by Gary 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2ndAmendican 23 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Brother, that is one more beautiful Galil. I'd love to have a pair of twins. One 5.56x45, and one 7.62x51. While I like my Golani, and for a Century product, the fit and finish are pretty good, it isn't even in the same ballpark as yours. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uzitiger 193 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks so very much Cobra 76 two for the BHO device. It works perfectly! That's a cool toy you had built. The Hebrew letters say ר.ס. גליל Assault Rifle Galil (I'm not sure what the תת letters stand for but I'll ask my cousin who was an ordnance officer in the IDF and his three sons are pilots.) The next line 5.56ממ mm and the last has the תצ Military Industries initials. The safety letters are safe and auto. Edited February 23, 2013 by uzitiger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 That's a cool toy you had built. The Hebrew letters say ר.ס. גליל Assault Rifle Galil (I'm not sure what the תת letters stand for but I'll ask my cousin who was an ordnance officer in the IDF and his three sons are pilots.) The next line 5.56ממ mm and the last has the תצ Military Industries initials. The safety letters are safe and auto. Thank you uzitiger, I appreciate the direct translation. What you've conveyed is essentially what the rifle's builder, Jeff Miller, informed me of regarding the Hebrew script. But it is always good to hear it from someone else; receive verification from a separate source. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Pate 478 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aaand another gorgeous rifle for Gary! Damn you, sir! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Garys4598 1,065 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aaand another gorgeous rifle for Gary! Damn you, sir! Yea. . . it sucks to be me. Hey, nothing "ventured", nothing gained, right? Wait till you see my Springfield Armory FAL once I've got the custom wood installed on her, and a few other things added. She'll most definitely be "the princess of the ball." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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