Ugly/Unique Rails

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Jeff Welker

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OK, here is the deal. Thanks to the generosity of Lou Murdica and Walt Berger, I shot my first UL match with a rail this weekend. I had more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

I've always thought rail guns were very interesting; however, most look very similar in design. As I walked the benches this weekend taking photos, I noticed two rails that stood out from the crowd. Some say they are unique, others simply ugly - I'll let you decide.

I'll post a couple of photos and ask others to post their photos of ugly/unique/weird looking rails.

Enjoy.

The first belongs to Bob Brackney - I affectionately call it the "Torpedo".

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The second belongs to Tom Libby and I believe it was designed/built by Skip Otto.

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While they may look weird/different, both shoot very well. Tom shot a world record with his rail for UL 10-100 in 2004 of .097 :D
 
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There is no doubt about it the "HELP LOST" sign does add color..!!!!

Is the action on Tom's bench a "spare" in case the is a action meltdown. :O

Jeff thanks for the pics. I always like to look at rail guns.

Hal
 
Here is a photo of Gary Ocock's rail. I made the mistake of touching it and suffered 2nd degree burns on my right hand - this sucker is hot :eek:

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Jeff you are one lucky guy to have mentors like these guys helping you get started. Del Bishop did the same thing for me. For two years I used Del’s second top for his rail, shooting off his base in the following relay. Not only did he share his equipment, at the same time he taught me the finer points of setting up and shooting a rail gun that normally takes years of experience to accumulate. That kind of help is invaluable. I owe him quite a debt of gratitude for introducing me to one of the most fun things a guy can do, and that is shooting a rail gun!

Sounds like you guys had quite a time down there! That Ocock guy is tough with that rail isn’t he?!?

Rick Graham
 
RJG said:
Jeff you are one lucky guy to have mentors like these guys helping you get started.

Sounds like you guys had quite a time down there! That Ocock guy is tough with that rail isn’t he?!?

Rick Graham
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Rick:

I am very lucky indeed. I got started with great people (Libby, Ocock, etc) and it just keeps getting better. Ocock and his rail are functioning as one. I keep playing with the nobs when he is reloading; however, it doesn't make any difference. :rolleyes:
 
I know Libby's rail is unique; however, is Doc trying to determine where the bullets come out?

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Probably one of the prettiest rails I have ever seen is Tom Dixon's (formerly of BAT). Also one of the best thought out concepts for a rail, at least in my way of thinking.
 
Dixon's rail

eatures in the Leupold cataloge.I'm with you on that David it's sweeeeeeet
 
Stan Buctel was seen shooting a rail very similar to the one Tom Dixon has 15 years ago at Holton. I only saw it once, and didn't have a camera with me to get a picture of it. It is (next to Skip Otto's) one of the best designs I have ever seen.

Paul
 
Would it be this gun?
 

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The late Butch Fisher....

...had a state of the art rail that he built. It was painted a bright yellow...if anyone remembers and has a picture, please post it. James
 
Attached is a pic of Butch's rail. (now owned by John Parrish)

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Mr. Benchrest,
Was the picture of that rail taken at Seymour Texas? What I can see of the range looks familiar.

Best,
Dan Batko

"Where are we going and why am I in this basket?"
 
Attached is a pic of Tom Dickson's 1st rail he made in this configuration. (now owned by Fran and Cindy Ito) He has since made two more, one of which is the black one pictured above (in a previous post) that belongs to Mustafa Bilal.

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I don't know who's Rail that is but it isn't the same one I saw Stan using in Holton. The one he had was bead blasted and maybe even Hard Chrome finished, I would call it an underslung design because the barrel was below the slides, I was hung from like a truss system and over the rails were what looked like vented guards, not that it needed venting there but it was a nice touch. It kind of looked like the front forks on a bike. Great looking gun and it shot well too THAT"S IMPORTANT!

Paul
 
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