New hunt rig

[18Echo]

My best friend and I had been wanting to plan a hunting trip for 2011 somewhere in wyoming or idaho, but it looks like it'll be 2012 before we get to go. Anyways, I had Accuracy Speaks from Mesa, AZ but together this rig for that purpose. I chose this specific caliber after much research because it will easily handle everything from white tail up to brown bear if need be.

Specs:
.338-06 (PT&G standard reamer)
Stainless Winchester CRF action blueprinted
Williams stainless extractor claw
Brux Stainless 1-10, Krieger #5 contour, fluted, finished at 24"
Factory stainless 2pc bottom metal
Manners MCS-T with pillars
Luepy bases, rings, vari-x II 3-9

My only disappointment, and it's purely cosmetic, is that the manners stock does not follow the contour of the rear tang of the winny action.

My bullet of choice for this rig will be the Nosler 210gr partition over varget or IMR 4064, I still need to develop the load.

 

[RobG]

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Nice rig. Not a fan of silver stuff on a hunting rig personally. See what you mean about the tang/stock mating. Probably would not have noticed if you had not brought attention to it.

 

[NTK]

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Minus the silver I like it.

 

[18Echo]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobG</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rig. Not a fan of silver stuff on a hunting rig personally. See what you mean about the tang/stock mating. Probably would not have noticed if you had not brought attention to it. </div></div>

More noticeable in person.

 

[Guest]

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I like the silver, Id opt for a little bigger scope, really nice gun.

 

[bowstryder]

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My cousin is building a 338-06 for an elk hunt this fall. Very nice. If you are not going until 2012 I might suggest calling manners up and seeing what they could do or suggest. They are fine folks to work with!

 

[Lowe Left]

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I really like the silver and green. I just had a 280 AI barreled action built and am waiting for my OD green Manners T2 to arrive. Send that picture to Manners, I'll bet they can do something about that for you. They are all about making it right for the customer. Nice rifle.

 

[Jcas2012]

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I think it looks great. I personally like a stainless/silver look for a hunting rifle, scope and all. Black is my tactical look but for hunting that is a very nice looking rifle.

 

[puncher]

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I have three rifles put together by Derrick and crew at Accuracy Speaks and all are great.

 

[ogonzalez13]

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How do you like the contour of the #5 barrel? I am looking to build a new hunting rig and having some trouble deciding between a #4 or #5 contour barrel.

 

[18Echo]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ogonzalez13</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How do you like the contour of the #5 barrel? I am looking to build a new hunting rig and having some trouble deciding between a #4 or #5 contour barrel. </div></div>

It's a really nice contour for the .338. With it fluted it weighs as much as a #4. If I were having another hunting rifle built, anything .300 and below I'd choose a #3 or #4 fluted.

And besides the ill fit in the tang area of the Manners, I have to say the MCS-T is a fantastic handling stock. It just feels REALLY comfortable in all positions.

 

[Captain Moroni]

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Idaho is selling wolf tags, just sayin

 

[18Echo]

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For an update, I sent Manners pics and Tom Manners called me up personally. He's having me ship him the rifle, went out today, and he's going to fix things for me free of charge.

 

[jhedg]

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Now that is good stuff right there. My next stock will be a manners, T5 (Thank tucsondave)for letting me sit behind yours

<span style="font-weight: bold">For an update, I sent Manners pics and Tom Manners called me up personally. He's having me ship him the rifle, went out today, and he's going to fix things for me free of charge. [</span>/quote]

 

[jeffersonv]

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Nice rig.

Please wack a wolf if you get a chance.

 

[i_rep]

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I don't see how this is a Manners problem. I would think it is a pillar/bedding problem.


It great that they step up and fix something that is most likely unrelated to them. I am sure their product was perfect when it left their hands.


I know I have picked up several Manners this year and like the product.