IBA 300 WM

[slothlacrosse]

So I purchased a Rem 700 barreled action in 300 WM.

I don't need a 300 WM, but the price was right and I thought it would make a nice addition to the collection.

So I sent the barreled action off to Norm Chandler @ Iron Brigade Armory.

I had him do the Master Accuracy Tune Up

Work Performed:
•Perform "LTI" Inspect Headspace, Bore Erosion and all Trigger Parts
•Chase all threads on the Receiver
•Recrown Muzzle with diameter of Bore for more consistent shots
•Polish Feed Ramp, fit Magazine Box
•Clear Aluminum Bedding Block to allow proper Receiver / Bedding contact
•Epoxy Sling Swivel Studs to prevent loosening
•Re-paint Barrel Channel to help eliminate Oils and Solvents from penetrating the Stock
•Disassemble, Clean and re-lubricate all trigger parts
•Set Trigger Pull to 3 3/4 lb's, Set Sear Engagement and Overtravel and re-seal screws
•Install HK 3/16 torque bolts. Torque set rifles provide shot to shot consistency
•Install IBA One Piece Target Mount (20MOA of Built in Elevation)
•Install/Re-install customer scope and boresight
•Test Fire and rezero for 100 yards
•Completely Clean and lube all moving parts
•Includes all features of the Basic Tune Up (Shown above) plus:
◦Installation of the IBA Tactical Steel Trigger Guard and titanium barrel pad forward of the recoil lug.
◦The Tactical trigger guard replaces the alloy sporter guard making the rifle more resistant to damage due to field combat/tactical conditions. It also assists in maintaining "Battle Sight Zero" [BZO] as it anchors the receiver firmly in the bedding.
◦The titanium barrel pad positions the barreled action in the stock for consistent removal and re-installation without shifting the BZO.
◦Note: Stock must be routed and bedding material (Titanium Devcon ) applied. The entire weapon is re- parkerized in dark gray for added durability.

*I got the Man O War finish

And this is what it looked like:

I used a Weaver 4-20x50 (I really like the 3-15x20 so I figured I'd really like the 4-20x5)

The trigger is heavy (3.75 lbs) but has a very clean break. The action is slicker than greased whale snot (that's very slick for you non-cetacea experts)

So how does it shoot?

Very well if you ask me (shot @ 100 y). I haven't had a chance to take it any further but plan on zeroing the rifle @ 200 y

 

[diggler1833]

Re: IBA 300 WM

Glad to hear that you like your rifle, but I wish you would have done some searching on Chandler rifles here on this board before hand. Good luck with your rig.

 

[JSTARSZ]

Re: IBA 300 WM

Just curious but what did that cost you for the service? The rifle looks nice. Did you shoot before sending it off for a before and after service.

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: IBA 300 WM

i vetted a lot of builders before i sent it off to IBA.

Front runners were:
GA Precision
IBA
Suarez Tactical Rifles

i know a lot of people get wrapped around the axles over the price of the XM3. $9k for a rifle is a lot to most people, but it's pocket change for the military (you'd probably shit yourself if you knew how much an M24 costs when it's all said and done).

and as for the $18.8k version, you can't buy it (unless you're military/LE) so it's not really worth getting upset over.

the biggest factor in going with IBA was a recommendation from a retired Army sniper. if he says that IBA is "good to hook," that's good enough for me.

regarding the cost, it's all on their website. it was $1090 for the build w/o the stock.

i didn't get a chance to fire it before i sent it to IBA. I received the barreled action w/ the trigger in a plastic bag.

 

[johndoe]

Re: IBA 300 WM

First glance looks like you might be on to something accuracy wise.
Anxious to see how it shoots at 200 yds. Please update thread once
you stretch the yardage out some more.

 

[johndoe]

Re: IBA 300 WM

Just curiosity have you considered a muzzle brake?

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: IBA 300 WM

i've considered a muzzle break, but i probably won't get one.

i don't plan on shooting it that much. like i said in the original post, i picked it up because the price was right.

once i get all the dope out to 1000y, it'll sit in the safe most of the time.