Hello Sniper's Hide
I am fairly new to the Sniper's Hide so bare with me. I have been shooting since I was in the Corps back in 1975. Throughout the years I have had several firearms and enjoyed every one for there specific purpose. For a long time I have always wanted to build my own custom built rifle. I am now in the position to do this and the rifle I am building is a .338 Lapua Magnum. As I said I wanted to build my own and by this I mean I will be doing everything myself including machining the barrel. I am not a machinist by trade but I do know my way around a machine shop and I have my own Lathe and Mill so the machining work will be no problem. Over the last year I have read and watched numerous article and videos on chambering, threading and crowning the barrel so I have a fairly good understanding on what and how to do this. I also have all the tools and jigs to do barrel and action work.
For this build I will be using the following:
Action: Deviant SS from Defiance Machine
Barrel: #10 Heavy Bull SS w/ 1:9.35 Twist from Krieger
Bottom Metal: .338 Lapua CIP Detach Mag w/ 5 Round Mag from Pacific Tool & Guage
Stock: Adjustable A-TH w/ Spacer System, Adj. Clamp Bar Cheek Rest, 3 Studs (2 frt., 1 rear) and 2 Flush
Mount Cups on Left Side From McMillan
Trigger: Timney Remington 700 w/ Saftey from Timney Triggers
Muzzle Brake: FatBastard from APA
I just ordered everything and the Action will not be here for 7 months and the Barrel & Stock will be 6 months. So I have plenty of time to make my final decisions and that is why I am seek out help from the experts here on Snipers Hide. I just have a couple of questions.
As I stated above, I am going to use the APA FatBastard and they come in 5/8 x 24 and 3/4 x 24. The muzzle of my barrel is .930 so my question is, should I use the 5/8 or the 3/4?
The other question I have is once I am finished, what type of finish should I put on everything? Should I just Hot Blue it, Parkerize, Duracoat or Cerakote it? Or is there some other type of coating. This will be used in the field, not just at a range so it will be subjected to all elements.
I think I have covered everything but if I have left something out, please feel free to let me know. I look forward to hearing your advise and opinions.
I am fairly new to the Sniper's Hide so bare with me. I have been shooting since I was in the Corps back in 1975. Throughout the years I have had several firearms and enjoyed every one for there specific purpose. For a long time I have always wanted to build my own custom built rifle. I am now in the position to do this and the rifle I am building is a .338 Lapua Magnum. As I said I wanted to build my own and by this I mean I will be doing everything myself including machining the barrel. I am not a machinist by trade but I do know my way around a machine shop and I have my own Lathe and Mill so the machining work will be no problem. Over the last year I have read and watched numerous article and videos on chambering, threading and crowning the barrel so I have a fairly good understanding on what and how to do this. I also have all the tools and jigs to do barrel and action work.
For this build I will be using the following:
Action: Deviant SS from Defiance Machine
Barrel: #10 Heavy Bull SS w/ 1:9.35 Twist from Krieger
Bottom Metal: .338 Lapua CIP Detach Mag w/ 5 Round Mag from Pacific Tool & Guage
Stock: Adjustable A-TH w/ Spacer System, Adj. Clamp Bar Cheek Rest, 3 Studs (2 frt., 1 rear) and 2 Flush
Mount Cups on Left Side From McMillan
Trigger: Timney Remington 700 w/ Saftey from Timney Triggers
Muzzle Brake: FatBastard from APA
I just ordered everything and the Action will not be here for 7 months and the Barrel & Stock will be 6 months. So I have plenty of time to make my final decisions and that is why I am seek out help from the experts here on Snipers Hide. I just have a couple of questions.
As I stated above, I am going to use the APA FatBastard and they come in 5/8 x 24 and 3/4 x 24. The muzzle of my barrel is .930 so my question is, should I use the 5/8 or the 3/4?
The other question I have is once I am finished, what type of finish should I put on everything? Should I just Hot Blue it, Parkerize, Duracoat or Cerakote it? Or is there some other type of coating. This will be used in the field, not just at a range so it will be subjected to all elements.
I think I have covered everything but if I have left something out, please feel free to let me know. I look forward to hearing your advise and opinions.