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re: New Custom Build What Caliber Rifle?
Posted on 1/12/20 at 5:37 pm to Judge Smails
Posted on 1/12/20 at 5:37 pm to Judge Smails
They just cut a new barrel burning 6.5 that I havent read up on much.
I'm a huge weatherby fan as well, more the mark V than the calibers though.
I'm a huge weatherby fan as well, more the mark V than the calibers though.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 9:21 pm to kengel2
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Have you Ever had a bolt face modified? 338 win mag would definitely be my "only own one caliber" choice
Nope, but ive never made a change like that. It shouldnt be a big deal for a gunsmith though.
Opening up the bolt face for a gun like the 700 is not a big deal for a competent gunsmith. I've had it done on 2 XP-100's. Both started life as 221 Fireballs but ended up being 22 BR and 6 BR ('06 size bolt head). A Sako extractor was also installed in both. IIRC, cost was approx $150/bolt head. That's a really nice thing about the Savage bolt actions. The bolt head can be changed by anyone w/ minor skills and $25 to buy the new bolt head.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 9:29 pm to bbvdd
Northland Shooters Supply is a good company. I bought a Shilen barrel in 20 Practical (223 Rem necked down to 20 caliber) from them a few years ago. I was converting a 221 Fireball to 20 Practical. They were very informative, reasonably priced and got the barrel to me fast. I'll use them again.
Posted on 1/12/20 at 10:42 pm to Rize
You short on .284 would be my only answer. If I were add to that caliber I would definitely go 28 nosler. Can't believe you don't have a nosler yet. If not that i would go 7mm STW.
If I had your cheese I would add both, 300 RUM, and a 6.5X300 just so you would have the hottest in every caliber that steps in the room with ya.
If I had your cheese I would add both, 300 RUM, and a 6.5X300 just so you would have the hottest in every caliber that steps in the room with ya.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 12:26 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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.375
If a .375 caliber round is what you're after couldn't you rebarrel your 30-06 in .376 Steyr?
The thing is, Hornady is the only one that makes rounds for it so you would have to order them online.
It only comes in 225 and 270 grain so if you don't reload that's it, but it's .375 and fits in a standard length action.
.376 Steyr
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Introduced in 1999, it is based on the 9.3×64mm Brenneke case, necked up to accept a 0.375-inch (9.5 mm) diameter bullet. The case is also shortened by about 4 mm to fit a standard length rifle action.
An additional motivation for development of the new cartridge was that authorities in certain areas of the world dictate a minimum caliber of round which may be used in hunting dangerous game such as cape buffalo and lion. In general the minimum is either .366 or .375 caliber, so to make the cartridge accepted in almost all African countries, the newly designed cartridge uses a 375 caliber bore.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 5:38 am to Duane Dibbley
I've never heard of it but I will check it out.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 10:08 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here's what I've got so far for my inexpensive all weather 30-06 build:
1996 Remington 700 ADL Synthetic 30-06
Removed original plastic stock and placed it in a Stocky's LRC Sporter Accublock (blem). I still need to do some more work on free-floating the barrel.
Removed factory trigger and put in a Timney Elite thin shoe. (This was my first time replacing a trigger-note to others-don't go too far on knocking out the bolt stop pin or you'll spend half an hour looking for the spring when it bounces onto the floor and another half an hour trying to figure out how to get everything back together).
Installed Magpul DBM bottom metal (polymer). It took some filing on the stock and the Magpul component, but it's in. I may do a little more adjusting on it.
I have some Warne bases and rings to install and a Burris Fullfield E1 to put on top. I also ordered some correct plug screws for the front and rear sight screw holes.
After that, off to the range to see how it shoots. If it's within 1.5 MOA, I'll bed the lug, then shoot it again. If it's within 1 MOA, I'm not going to mess with it, and will probably send it out to be Cerakoted. I'm thinking Midnight Bronze, FDE or Austrian Brown (or something similar) for the barrel, action and bottom metal, and Kryptek Highlander for the stock. This may all change when I wake up tomorrow, though.
1996 Remington 700 ADL Synthetic 30-06
Removed original plastic stock and placed it in a Stocky's LRC Sporter Accublock (blem). I still need to do some more work on free-floating the barrel.
Removed factory trigger and put in a Timney Elite thin shoe. (This was my first time replacing a trigger-note to others-don't go too far on knocking out the bolt stop pin or you'll spend half an hour looking for the spring when it bounces onto the floor and another half an hour trying to figure out how to get everything back together).
Installed Magpul DBM bottom metal (polymer). It took some filing on the stock and the Magpul component, but it's in. I may do a little more adjusting on it.
I have some Warne bases and rings to install and a Burris Fullfield E1 to put on top. I also ordered some correct plug screws for the front and rear sight screw holes.
After that, off to the range to see how it shoots. If it's within 1.5 MOA, I'll bed the lug, then shoot it again. If it's within 1 MOA, I'm not going to mess with it, and will probably send it out to be Cerakoted. I'm thinking Midnight Bronze, FDE or Austrian Brown (or something similar) for the barrel, action and bottom metal, and Kryptek Highlander for the stock. This may all change when I wake up tomorrow, though.
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 10:23 am
Posted on 1/15/20 at 10:43 am to DownSouthJukin
I was thinking about getting a stockys for mine. Hows it fit?
Posted on 1/15/20 at 12:31 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It’s heavy and the recoil pad is stiff as a board. It was marketed for $99 as a first run and just needing some channel work, but it also had a scratch on the butt and some places in the mag well inlet where the polymer separated from the bedding block.
That said, it seems to be solid as a rock and the fit is OK, but the tang doesn't seem to cover the aluminum underneath it. Not a big deal to me because it seems to fit flush enough.
If I wasn't attempting an inexpensive build, I would have sprung for at least a B&C.
That said, it seems to be solid as a rock and the fit is OK, but the tang doesn't seem to cover the aluminum underneath it. Not a big deal to me because it seems to fit flush enough.
If I wasn't attempting an inexpensive build, I would have sprung for at least a B&C.
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 1/15/20 at 1:41 pm to Rize
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Trigger Tech Special
Defiance Tenacity Action
McMillian Carbon Game Hunter Stock
Proof Research Carbon Barrel 24” 1:10
Bottom metal hinged floor plate
What was your cost on these parts?
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 1/15/20 at 4:56 pm to bbvdd
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A lot
I venture to say on the far end of the spectrum from my budget build. Way far.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 5:00 pm to anewguy
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What was your cost on these parts
$2799 shipped to my FFL painted and completely put together. Should be ready around May or June.
This post was edited on 1/15/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 7/27/20 at 11:42 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
DWSFT
How is the Howa working out for you? Wish they offered it in more calibers.
Finally going to pull the trigger and get one of the two rifles I want built. Need you fellas to help with choosing a caliber.
The main use for this rifle will be Elk and MuleD but the emphasis is elk. Was thinking of the 28 Nosler but a lot guys dont seem to like the 7mm/28s for elk.
I would rather not have to use a brake so cant go too crazy big on the 30s. ie 300RUM - 30-378
I know the 300 Win do what I want fine but I want to go with something a little nontraditional since I am spending the $ on a build.
Thinking 300 Weatherby,what other recommendations yall have?
How is the Howa working out for you? Wish they offered it in more calibers.
Finally going to pull the trigger and get one of the two rifles I want built. Need you fellas to help with choosing a caliber.
The main use for this rifle will be Elk and MuleD but the emphasis is elk. Was thinking of the 28 Nosler but a lot guys dont seem to like the 7mm/28s for elk.
I would rather not have to use a brake so cant go too crazy big on the 30s. ie 300RUM - 30-378
I know the 300 Win do what I want fine but I want to go with something a little nontraditional since I am spending the $ on a build.
Thinking 300 Weatherby,what other recommendations yall have?
Posted on 7/27/20 at 11:59 am to GREENHEAD22
I have a howa and a vanguard now. I like the hell out of them. Weatherby is taking orders for them out the custom shop too. Sign up for their emails, they run sales on the custom models if you think you might be interested.
Far as the caliber, .338 win mag is the right answer. It's the coolest. Dont worry about the recoil, I have a 7 pound .375 h&h and it's no worse than shooting a 12ga. You don't need a brake.
Some other cool elk calibers: .35 whelen, 9.3x62, .338-06, 300 weatherby, .300 h&h, 375 h&h, 325 wsm, .300 wsm, 8mm rem mag
Far as the caliber, .338 win mag is the right answer. It's the coolest. Dont worry about the recoil, I have a 7 pound .375 h&h and it's no worse than shooting a 12ga. You don't need a brake.
Some other cool elk calibers: .35 whelen, 9.3x62, .338-06, 300 weatherby, .300 h&h, 375 h&h, 325 wsm, .300 wsm, 8mm rem mag
Posted on 7/27/20 at 12:25 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
A Vanguard in like you bought a complete rifle or a barreled action? I didn't think they did just barreled actions.
I have a MarkV featherweight that is in 270Win which is a great rifle. Some of their Vanguard setups, BackCountry, Meateater, Firstlite are tempting.
I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on the Vanguards though, especially guys who try and hand load for them.
I have a MarkV featherweight that is in 270Win which is a great rifle. Some of their Vanguard setups, BackCountry, Meateater, Firstlite are tempting.
I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on the Vanguards though, especially guys who try and hand load for them.
This post was edited on 7/27/20 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 7/27/20 at 12:27 pm to GREENHEAD22
I bought a howa barreled action .30-06, and a complete vanguard 375 h&h
Posted on 7/27/20 at 12:36 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Which Vanguard did you go with? It grouping good? Is it real picky on ammo?
Sorry for all the question.
I may just get a Vanguard and get the AI-06 built instead.
Sorry for all the question.
I may just get a Vanguard and get the AI-06 built instead.
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