Some time ago I touched on using compressed air .. the pressure needed for complete forming I discovered was 12,000 psi ( 828 Bar )
This idea caused a lot of concern as compressed air is dangerous - as dangerous as the gas from a fired cartridge ( in a rifle ) - 65,000 psi ( 12,000 vs 65,000 )
Anyway
The other method is .. Hydraulic forming using water - one can purchase special dies for this purpose

Please see here

Hydraulic Forming

Especially post no #20

I am sure my machinist buddy could make one of these
I am quite sure one could easily reach more than 12,000 psi
Although hydraulic oil under big pressure is as bad as compressed air

Another item to put on the list of experimental things to make  ...

Something that integrates into the fore end like a Steyr Scout would be quite a trick. I'm sure there'd be a way to do it if it hasn't already been done.

I was thinking along the lines of bipods that are more ergonomic/less sharp edges to carry compared to the Harris 6-9" or equivalent.

Alternatively, getting a bipod with a quick release system, or something that slips to the side?

Quote from: janfred on May 11, 2024, 06:29 PMAny idea when the 6-pack Pro will be back in stock?

New shipment is in Durban harbor, just waiting to clear so stock should be available next week +/-

These may be part of what you need
https://safarioutdoor.co.za/catalogsearch/result/?q=Chamber+Length+Gauges

here's how to make your own way
https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2018/03/how-to-craft-your-own-chamber-length-gauge/

Cleverrrrrrrrrrrr ! I never thought of that myself

Quote from: Newton on May 13, 2024, 12:53 PM

Quote from: Shotofrank on May 12, 2024, 09:50 PMIts is so to say a way of finding out if you need to or not have measurements done professionally.

Purchase the right gauges and measuring instruments and learn how to use them
No need for "professionals"

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Any idea what this would cost for 8-9 calibers, just as a once of use, to get a once off answer, even for just an answer on this one rifle once off ?

Quote from: Againstthegrains on May 13, 2024, 08:10 PMI hunt a lot in those situations, where most of the time a bipod is what is needed. But there are occasions where I like to take my rifle for a walk. It is at these times, that I find the bipod doesn't carry very comfortably (digs into my back /shoulder). I have a standard Howa stock with a short Harris bipod and sling attached to it.

I was wondering if someone has worked out a more comfortable way of carrying a rifle with bipod over ones shoulder?

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And Cody carries his bipods mounted from day one with his rifle, only way for him. Ya know, from the day cody saw a bipod he liked it and liked the idea, its obviously worth every quibble to him, he prefers his bipod over and above anything. So much so, that when we bakkie shoot of x-bags he still uses bipods over roof.

As to your question, I can only suggest trying different sling strap settings.

I hunt a lot in those situations, where most of the time a bipod is what is needed. But there are occasions where I like to take my rifle for a walk. It is at these times, that I find the bipod doesn't carry very comfortably (digs into my back /shoulder). I have a standard Howa stock with a short Harris bipod and sling attached to it.

I was wondering if someone has worked out a more comfortable way of carrying a rifle with bipod over ones shoulder?

Here is another mehod to give a "close enough" measurement.

Size 5 cases to minimum, trim to minimum spec, load a moderate charge and shoot them in a clean chamber. Now compare case length before and after firing.