• Watch Out for Scammers!

    We've now added a color code for all accounts. Orange accounts are new members, Blue are full members, and Green are Supporters. If you get a message about a sale from an orange account, make sure you pay attention before sending any money!

First Custom Rifle

xphunter

xphunter

Sergeant
Full Member
Minuteman
Oct 17, 2005
332
52
Wyoming
I have not owned a rifle in a number of years, and this is definitely my first custom.
DSC00448.jpg

DSC00458.jpg

DSC00459.jpg
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

24" Krieger 8.5T, Mac Brake
Chambering: 6.5x47 Lapua (match chamber/no-neck turn)
Rem 700 SA LH, which has been trued.
McRee stock.
Using 40.7 grains of H-4350, CCI sm primer, and 130 Berger at 2838 fps.
Rifle was built and cerakoted by Mac's Gunworks.
Recoil is about nothing.
Started confirming drops at 500 yards on Thursday, but didn't get to 1200 yards. Wind and mirage made it to hard to see.
Will try to get out on Tuesday morning-Wind is supposed to be down some by then.
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

xp...nice rig and good to see another lefty..btw those are some blue skies in the background, looked like a nice day to be out shooting.
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Got her out again and took it to 1100 yards on steel and did very good.
I did modify my drop chart after my first outing and it seems to be spot on, but still waiting for one of those ideal days for confirming drops again.
I did spy an unsuspecting rock @ 1674 yards and took five shots.
Scared it really bad on two occasions, but no hits.
She is definitely a keeper!
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Thats just gorgeous. Nice build! Really like the color on the metal and the camo pattern on the stock.
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

I know I am spoiled when it comes to good shooting places.
Love living in WY.
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

That's hot! We'll need a range report now.
smile.gif
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Once I get some conditions and time I intend to run it from 500-1200, maybe a tad further.
Usually, I only confirm drops out to 1200 yards.
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Maybe for the second rifle, you'll have them put the bolt on the correct side? It's a good looking stick and definitely one of a kind. Nice choice on the colors!
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Thanks guys!
My other two rifles that I had 15-20 years ago were RH. I can run a RH rifle OK, but this is my first lefty and my first custom.
I let Chuck MacIntosh (Mac's Gunworks) choose the color combo.
I was looking for something different though, and he knew that.

Maybe you guys can help me on a grip question.
I am looking for an AR grip (work with the McRee) that comes down more vertically, not at such an angle as the one I have on there.
I know I won't find one completely vertical, but one more so than the one I have on there.
Any suggestions?
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

I don't know how some one could mess up and put the bolt on the wrong side,sorry "lol" Love the hole package
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20 FFP with Holland's ART Reticle
http://www.hollandguns.com/
Click on "Advanced Reticle Technology"

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 07zx6r</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what scope is that? thanks </div></div>
 
Re: First Custom Rifle

If any of you guys are shooting a 24" 260 Rem., in a short action I would be interested in knowing what kind of MV's you are getting, especially with 130's.
Thanks!
E
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Off the shelf, build or custom shop???
Replies
19
Views
785
LRI
LRI
G
Getting a custom rifle built. Short action or long action 300 wsm
Replies
12
Views
767
jbuck88
jbuck88
T
Custom action with 3 - position safety?
Replies
18
Views
933
TheOE800
TheOE800
S
Great customer service at Protektor Rests and Bags
Replies
3
Views
146
Holliday
Holliday
T
First custom rifle build
Replies
17
Views
979
GeoHog
GeoHog
Top Bottom
Back