Building a precision rifle that I can hunt with

[SWThomas]

So here's the plan... I want to send my REM 700 SPS chambered in .30-06 to the boys at GA Precision for surgery. My goal is a very accurate precision rifle that I can hunt with. Hunting for me consists of walking 1/2 mile or less to a tree stand or ground blind. So weight isn't the #1 issue, but I also don't want a 20# rifle either.

Here's what I'm currently thinking:

- 24" Bartlein barrel in #5 contour
- Manners Elite Hunter MCS-EH2 or MCS-EH3 stock
- Oversized bolt knob
- X-Mark Pro Trigger (Tuned)
- One piece base for scope mounting
- CeraKote action and barrel matte black
- Possible GA Camo paint job on the stock
- True action, piller bedding/skim glass, all the other magic GA does, etc...

I'll be handloading the ammo for this rifle and I consider myself a pretty good shooter. My intent with this thread is to see what you guys think about how my plan for this rifle fits its intended purpose.

Thanks!

 

[SWThomas]

Here is my 308 precision hunting rifle... Just bought it from Meredith

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/firearms-sale/223793-meredith-308-multicam-$2500.html

Stiller Tac30/ 20 Moa base/ .300 lug
24" Bartlein 1-11:25 rem varmit
Manners EH1/ BDL chassis, Hydro dipped multicam
Rifle basix trigger @ 2.5lbs
BDL bottom metal
Threaded muzzel 5/8x24 with knurled protector
Metal finished in burnt bronze cerakote
Rifle weighs 8.4lbs

I'm not too savvy on Bartlein's contours. How does the Varmit compare in thickness to a #4 or #5?

 

[SWThomas]

Thanks! That explains it very well.

Anyone else have any comments?

 

[wrhunter]

Will it still be a 30-06 or are you changing caliber?

 

[SWThomas]

Will it still be a 30-06 or are you changing caliber?

Leaving it .30-06.

 

[JB02]

If it was me, I would get the two piece NF LA base set and the BDL chassis, if available, so I wouldn't have to bed the rifle. OTW, looks pretty good to me!

 

[SWThomas]

Interesting. I may look into that.

 

[mdmorrow]

I too have a remmy rig with a rem varmint bartlein in 24". It's in an HS precision and weighs in just over 10 lbs with glass and all.