I am going to assemble a 6mm GT precision rifle. I am thinking of using a Douglas barrel on a Remington 700 action with a MDT chassis. Is this the best way to go. For instance is the barrel choice right; who are the top tier barrel makers.
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Unless you have that Remington action already, take a look at either the Zermatt Origin, ARC CDG, or Aero Solus.
Douglas makes good stuff, but my money on my last half-dozen barrels have all gone to cut rifled manufacturers (3 Krieger, 2 Bartlein, and a Brux).
MDT has a big following for a reason.
Douglas makes good stuff, but my money on my last half-dozen barrels have all gone to cut rifled manufacturers (3 Krieger, 2 Bartlein, and a Brux).
MDT has a big following for a reason.
Thank You for that information I will look at those actions I am just getting started with the long range.
I have a Savage elite 338 Lapua which is awesome. I had it out the other day for the first time. At 100yds I was putting three bullets in one large hole about 1/2" across. I want to get the a 6mmGT first because it has great technicals but it is a lot cheaper to put 100 rounds down range. The muzzle break, I have on it, actually makes it more of a pleasure to shoot than by bench rest 308.
I have a Savage elite 338 Lapua which is awesome. I had it out the other day for the first time. At 100yds I was putting three bullets in one large hole about 1/2" across. I want to get the a 6mmGT first because it has great technicals but it is a lot cheaper to put 100 rounds down range. The muzzle break, I have on it, actually makes it more of a pleasure to shoot than by bench rest 308.
Thank You for that information I will look at those actions I am just getting started with the long range.
I have a Savage elite 338 Lapua which is awesome. I had it out the other day for the first time. At 100yds I was putting three bullets in one large hole about 1/2" across. I want to get the a 6mmGT first because it has great technicals but it is a lot cheaper to put 100 rounds down range. The muzzle break, I have on it, actually makes it more of a pleasure to shoot than by bench rest 308.
I have a Savage elite 338 Lapua which is awesome. I had it out the other day for the first time. At 100yds I was putting three bullets in one large hole about 1/2" across. I want to get the a 6mmGT first because it has great technicals but it is a lot cheaper to put 100 rounds down range. The muzzle break, I have on it, actually makes it more of a pleasure to shoot than by bench rest 308.
I know you mentioned build, but if you're interested in buying a barreled action I listed one yesterday. Its built off a defiance rukus, 26" proof comp contour with an area 419 match break
I had it in an MDT and it shot great.
Either way can't go wrong. Im a fan of the 6gt. I would build off a better action though. So many good options out there
I had it in an MDT and it shot great.
Either way can't go wrong. Im a fan of the 6gt. I would build off a better action though. So many good options out there
Recently had a 1:7 26" bartlein #9 heavy varmint barrel spun up for a rifle, with 110gr Atip' and alpha brass, the worst group it's ever shot is around 1/2 MOA. It just shoots lights out and runs really well from AW mags. An excellent caliber.
Like some other have said, if you're building a rifle, spend a bit more and get a custom action... You'll appreciate that choice down the track, and also immediately.
Like some other have said, if you're building a rifle, spend a bit more and get a custom action... You'll appreciate that choice down the track, and also immediately.
If custom action is in your budget, the easy button is an impact action and proof prefit barrel.
Moving along with the above I am looking for a gunsmith to assemble a 6MM GT using a barrel an MDT chassis and an action to be determined; a Remington 700 would be OK but there are others out there better but availability is almost the deciding factor. Perhaps someone can recommend a Gunsmith or a Gunsmith might respond to this thread.
Otherwise have a good day.
I did not see the one you had for sale but if you are putting them together A Bartlein with an MDT chassis a good action does not have to be Remington what are we talking about price range. I would want to put the ATACR F1 MOA scope when my wallet recovers
