New build! first build!!

[Matt_3479]

I am hoping to get this build started as soon as possible. In the past few years my ranges have expanded, my interests and goals have grown. Im looking for a rifle to shoot and hunt from ranges 500-800 yards on big game. Targets such as Whitetail, Moose, Elk, Black Bear and Caribou will be included. This is what im looking to get done,

Caliber: 300. win mag

Action: Remington 700 BDL

Work:
-blueprint action
-Holland recoil lug
-brux barrel (26 or 28"-#4 or #5 contour barrel. Undecided)
-pillar bed
-bolt flute
-timney trigger
-McMillan a3 stock
-KMW grenade style bolt knob

Im hoping this rifle to be relatively light. This will be my first build and will be my primary long range hunting rifle. What is everyones thoughts and opinons on this build?

Few questions i would like help with;
1.) Which length barrel and which Contour (would prefer to keep weight down)
2.) thoughts on McMillan a3 stock for a hunting rifle?
3.) barrel twist? looks like 10 and 11 are popular?


I will be reloading and will be concentrating on Berger 210 VLD's, Nosler 200 Accubonds. thoughts and comments would be highly appreciated!!

 

[buckey]

Re: New build! first build!!

#4 Contour

25" finished length

1-10" twist

Check out McMillan's new "Game Scout" stock!!!!

 

[Pusher591]

Re: New build! first build!!

I have always been impressed with the Barnes TSX line of bullets. The BC is not there like with the Bergers but terminal ballistics are very impressive in every caliber I've shot.

I say #4 barrel finished at 24-25"

 

[Matt_3479]

Re: New build! first build!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have always been impressed with the Barnes TSX line of bullets. The BC is not there like with the Bergers but terminal ballistics are very impressive in every caliber I've shot.

I say #4 barrel finished at 24-25" </div></div>

Ill be trying the accubonds, and its funny cause yesterday my neighbor suggested me trying the TSX bullets as well. I will be firing the bergers and will see which one shoots the best in my gun.

Why do you guys suggest the #4 with 25" barrels? I was thinking #4 with 26" barrel.