The oven in which I live (North Texas) FINALLY cooled to a point where I got to the range to start the break-in for my (...there are many like it, but this one's mine...) Custom Rifle…
THE PROJECT
Build a “ranch rifle” primarily for hunting, night operations (hog/yote) and occasionally executing paper/cardboard/steel at 500+yds.
THE SPECS
Action
REM SA RH 700 – user supplied takeoff 700 PSS
Replace REM bolt with tactical bolt.
Install BADGER 20MOA Picatinny rail.
Trigger
Replace REM with TIMNEY
Tune to 2.0 – 2.5 lbs
Bbl
BARTLEIN 18” 1 in 10 twist.
Chamber to .308.
Thread 5/8-24, Include thread cap/protector.
Stock
MANNERS T hunting/tactical stock.
ATLAS front rail
Bottom Metal
BlackOps, Detachable Bottom Metal
Pillar bedded.
Include 5rd AI magazine.
Colors
Stock: Flat Black
Bbl Action: Cerakote Flat Black
TURNAROUND
Bbl action sent to BlackOps: 6/28/2013
Completed rifle received: 8/30/2013
USER ADDITIONS
Scope: LEUPOLD 8.5-25x50 M5 TMR
Rings: BADGER
Bipod: LARUE
Can: SHARK
PORN
QUIET OPS
BARREL BREAK-IN FIRST 15 SHOTS @ 100yds
Using hand loads developed for the REM 700 PSS
42.0 IMR4895
SIERRA 168g HPBT
KUDOS
Hats off to Tim(builder), Chris, and Colton.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I believe it’s a keeper. Impressed with fit, finish and attention to detail. Rock solid, relatively lightweight and maneuverable, drop the bi-pod and it's balanced enough to shoot offhand. Looking forward to trying out some “Hide” recommended loads and seeing how it performs at longer ranges.
Cheers,
gap
THE PROJECT
Build a “ranch rifle” primarily for hunting, night operations (hog/yote) and occasionally executing paper/cardboard/steel at 500+yds.
THE SPECS
Action
REM SA RH 700 – user supplied takeoff 700 PSS
Replace REM bolt with tactical bolt.
Install BADGER 20MOA Picatinny rail.
Trigger
Replace REM with TIMNEY
Tune to 2.0 – 2.5 lbs
Bbl
BARTLEIN 18” 1 in 10 twist.
Chamber to .308.
Thread 5/8-24, Include thread cap/protector.
Stock
MANNERS T hunting/tactical stock.
ATLAS front rail
Bottom Metal
BlackOps, Detachable Bottom Metal
Pillar bedded.
Include 5rd AI magazine.
Colors
Stock: Flat Black
Bbl Action: Cerakote Flat Black
TURNAROUND
Bbl action sent to BlackOps: 6/28/2013
Completed rifle received: 8/30/2013
USER ADDITIONS
Scope: LEUPOLD 8.5-25x50 M5 TMR
Rings: BADGER
Bipod: LARUE
Can: SHARK
PORN
QUIET OPS
BARREL BREAK-IN FIRST 15 SHOTS @ 100yds
Using hand loads developed for the REM 700 PSS
42.0 IMR4895
SIERRA 168g HPBT
KUDOS
Hats off to Tim(builder), Chris, and Colton.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I believe it’s a keeper. Impressed with fit, finish and attention to detail. Rock solid, relatively lightweight and maneuverable, drop the bi-pod and it's balanced enough to shoot offhand. Looking forward to trying out some “Hide” recommended loads and seeing how it performs at longer ranges.
Cheers,
gap
