Gunsmithing 300 WM with lots of pics

[STR]

Here is a build very similar to the one I did last week. This 300 was built with one of my signiature actions made by Stiller, which is the same as a TAC 300. I used a Bartlein Barrel with an MTU contour. The stock is a McMillan A5 with molded in colors, 60% Tan, 20%olive, and 20% black. The bottom metal is APA, which will be my go to guys for that part from now on. I also put an APA Little Bastard break on it, and it makes all the difference in the world. Last, but also very important, was the Timney trigger.

Here is what I started out with.

First thing is to take mesurements

Here is a pic of the barrel stamp. These guys are first class.

Ok, so first thing after cleaning the barrel up is to indicate it in with in .0001 to .0002 inch.

Next up is to face off the chamber end, and start cutting the tenon to its required length. After that comes threading to a proper fit on the action.

Now the bolt nose relief and a little polishing.

I used a standard PTG match reamer for the chamber with less than .001 inch between the bolt face and brass when bolt is closed. Norma brass is what I used.

After the action was fit, and the barrel reamed, I moved to the muzzle end. There I cut an 11 degree target crown. I threaded the barrel 5/8-24 for the little bastard break, which timed, and contourede to the barrel.

Now it's time for a little fitting of the metal to the McMillan stock. A little hand relieving, and checking, and we are ready for the messy stuff. The pillars were supplied with the APA bottom metal, and fitt perfect without trimming at the lathe.

Just before bedding, I like to assemble the rifle for a function test.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNg1RFC3XqM

Now for the Marine Tex

A little clean up on the mill, and the metal at the parts washer, and we are ready for the Armor Black Cerakote.

Etching of the caliber

Here I have applied the Cerakote, and 2 1/2 hours later I am ready for final clean up and assembly.

This first pic is of the parts

 

[ugsly]

300 WM with lots of pics

Very nice Ozzie

Kc

 

[STR]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

Thanks Kc, I'll have the rest of the story shortly. The function check was suppose to be a video. Guess I have to work on that.

 

[STR]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

OK, so this is how it turned out.

 

[x ring accuracy]

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As usual, another master piece. Let Tony shoot it and he will want too as a mate with his 260 : ).

 

[hero's machine]

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It is safe to say that I am beyond jealous of your oven.

Looks great.

 

[STR]

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LOL on the oven statement. When I closed shop, I tried to sell it, damn near giving it away, with no luck. Now that I got over the hurdle of powering it at home, I'm glad I kept it. Thank you.

 

[cuffm4615]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

Badass Ozzie !! But I still hold firm that the best rifle you ever built was mine.

Gonna have to plan a trip to Manatee to watch her perform. I'll twist Tony's arm.

 

[STR]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

Trip to the range. Fired a four shot group feeding from the mag without taking to much time between rounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ruehKG2uu8

Here are the test targets, the first is the one you see me shoot of four.

This one is a 3 shot group

This one is a 5 shot group. All groups were fired using 208 A Max, with 70 Grains of Vit N560.

 

[x ring accuracy]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuffm4615</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Badass Ozzie !! But I still hold firm that the best rifle you ever built was mine.

Gonna have to plan a trip to Manatee to watch her perform. I'll twist Tony's arm. </div></div>
Let me know when you guys are going and I'll meet you there.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

Ozzie,

That is one awesome rifle! I'm in the process of gathering my parts now for a .300 win mag and I hope it turns out half as good as that one.

Bob

 

[STR]

Re: 300 WM with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: X Ring Accuracy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuffm4615</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Badass Ozzie !! But I still hold firm that the best rifle you ever built was mine.

Gonna have to plan a trip to Manatee to watch her perform. I'll twist Tony's arm. </div></div>
Let me know when you guys are going and I'll meet you there. </div></div>

You guys don't have to twist my arm to much. Just make a phone call, and I'm there. I won't be bringing this one, as it will be for sale soon here in the firearms for sale section. This will be the last of my signiature long actions that will be for sale. I only have two more actions that I will build off of, and sell, but one is a TAC 338, and the other is Stilller P1000. Everything else will be for my personal collection. Can't ever get my name on an action again as the manufacturer, so I will keep 5 of them.

 

[Oregonmuley]

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Sure enjoy your build threads thank you!! Really a fine looking rifle - and it shoots

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

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My favorite part of this build is that is going to be MINE!!!!

 

[Skyking]

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How do you like that bottom metal? Going to run in my next build

 

[STR]

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I will be using that bottom metal for all my future builds. I emailed them to see if they make one for the 338 LM like Badger does. If they do, I will have all my bases covered. If you watch APAs You Tube video on this bottom metal, you will see that it was well thought out. It worked great for me. Some might say the release is too narrow to find, well, I had no problems once I used it a couple of time. Highly recommend it.