Lol... yeah, I guess MDF would have sufficed but these laminates were only $60 more.
Lobbed this in the Tikka page too.
T3X 6.5 Creedmoor
Athlon Ares BTR
Greystone suppressor
Sterk shroud
MK Machining level
Used Norma 130gr match and Sirrocco rounds but preferred the match ammo running tight groups out to 335
T3X 6.5 Creedmoor
Athlon Ares BTR
Greystone suppressor
Sterk shroud
MK Machining level
Used Norma 130gr match and Sirrocco rounds but preferred the match ammo running tight groups out to 335
Can you explain what “shouldered, turned and inleted” means....just trying to learn
Turned is what is done on lath profiling the barrel could also include threading.
Inletting is making room in the chassis or stock to fit the action. Different actions have different sized recoil lugs some thicker some wider. Just because it is a Remington 700 foot print does not mean an exact fit.
Shouldered barrels come pre head spaced by the person/shop that cuts the barrel. If you have a tight tolerance action a barrel can be made without the action following the tenon print.
If I missed anything or spoke incorrectly I’m sure someone can step in and make a better explanation. Lots of much more knowledgeable people on the hide than myself. Hope that help clear it up a little.
Work in progress...have a MK5 HD 5-25 TMR ready to go on the Tac A1 .308, waiting on the 7-35 MK HD for the Bergara B17 6 creed.
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Just finished getting this one put together. Barreled action was built by Altus which is local to me.
Defiance Deviant Elite
Bartlein 6 Creed 8.25-7.5 LH Gain Twist Heavy Palma 26"
Area 419 Hellfire Brake
TriggerTech Diamond Flat Shoe Trigger
MDT ACC Chassis
NF ATACR 7-35 MIL-C
Ckye-Pod
Defiance Deviant Elite
Bartlein 6 Creed 8.25-7.5 LH Gain Twist Heavy Palma 26"
Area 419 Hellfire Brake
TriggerTech Diamond Flat Shoe Trigger
MDT ACC Chassis
NF ATACR 7-35 MIL-C
Ckye-Pod
Haven't shot it yet, but no issues with the little time I have spent behind it to get everything adjusted. I like that adding weight wasn't an after thought and was able to easily get it balanced right in front of the mag well. Haven't weighed it yet, but estimating around 20 lbs. Some have issues with the slightly longer LOP, but it fits me perfectly as it's currently setup. I think my favorite feature is the long forend with the integrated dovetail cuts.
Agreed! I feel my wallet getting lighter ever time I look at this thread...
Really nice rifles around here...
My latest build...
Bighorn Origin
Criterion barrel in 6.5 CM
XLR Envy chassis
Vortex scope with the new floating dot reticle (really like
)
It's little sister is bringing up the rear...
Savage action
Criterion barrel in .223
XLR Element chassis
Athlon Ares ETR scope (also like the dot reticle in it)
Given these barrels are fit with a barrel nut, I was able to do the work myself. Both were really fun projects. Still doing load development on the 6.5, but the .223 really enjoys 80SMK's and 24.8 gr. of Varget.
My latest build...
Bighorn Origin
Criterion barrel in 6.5 CM
XLR Envy chassis
Vortex scope with the new floating dot reticle (really like
)It's little sister is bringing up the rear...
Savage action
Criterion barrel in .223
XLR Element chassis
Athlon Ares ETR scope (also like the dot reticle in it)
Given these barrels are fit with a barrel nut, I was able to do the work myself. Both were really fun projects. Still doing load development on the 6.5, but the .223 really enjoys 80SMK's and 24.8 gr. of Varget.
Really nice rifles around here...
My latest build...
Bighorn Origin
Criterion barrel in 6.5 CM
XLR Envy chassis
Vortex scope with the new floating dot reticle (really like
It's little sister is bringing up the rear...
Savage action
Criterion barrel in .223
XLR Element chassis
Athlon Ares ETR scope (also like the dot reticle in it)
Given these barrels are fit with a barrel nut, I was able to do the work myself. Both were really fun projects. Still doing load development on the 6.5, but the .223 really enjoys 80SMK's and 24.8 gr. of Varget.View attachment 7065664
I really like the weight and design of the XLR chassis systems....I have the older element, but it’s been excellent.
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I have the front rifle's cousin. I love that thing.Really nice rifles around here...
My latest build...
Bighorn Origin
Criterion barrel in 6.5 CM
XLR Envy chassis
Vortex scope with the new floating dot reticle (really like
It's little sister is bringing up the rear...
Savage action
Criterion barrel in .223
XLR Element chassis
Athlon Ares ETR scope (also like the dot reticle in it)
Given these barrels are fit with a barrel nut, I was able to do the work myself. Both were really fun projects. Still doing load development on the 6.5, but the .223 really enjoys 80SMK's and 24.8 gr. of Varget.View attachment 7065664
WOW!!! These pics you guys post are amazing. My shooters are great, my skills with the iPhone not so much. Sako TRG in 6.5 and Wilson Combat Super Sniper in .308.
B17 XLR 6 creed w/ mk5 HD 5-25
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Big Horn TL3
MPA BA Competition Chassis
Bartlein 6.5x47 Lapua Barrel
Harris Bipod
Kahles k525i Scope with Spuhr mounts
Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger
Insight Arms Heathen Muzzle Break
The gun was built by gunsmith Jon Beanland of Beanland Custom Rifles.
The group is a 4 shot group at 100 yards.
And finally, the speeds and SD I'm getting. I did some long range verification after getting these measurements, and found that I was shooting closer to 2900 fps.
Big Horn TL3
MPA BA Competition Chassis
Bartlein 6.5x47 Lapua Barrel
Harris Bipod
Kahles k525i Scope with Spuhr mounts
Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger
Insight Arms Heathen Muzzle Break
The gun was built by gunsmith Jon Beanland of Beanland Custom Rifles.
The group is a 4 shot group at 100 yards.
And finally, the speeds and SD I'm getting. I did some long range verification after getting these measurements, and found that I was shooting closer to 2900 fps.
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Sold my 700/AICS a few years back, decided to get back into bolt guns on the (relatively) cheap recently. Bought a slightly used Howa, found a deal on a B&C stock on ebay to replace the original Hogue, and picked up a Vortex Strike Eagle on closeout.
Still need (want) to replace the DNZ Game Reaper mount with a rail before I take it to the range to see what it will do.
Eventually the metal/scope will get Krylon rattlecan camo.
Still need (want) to replace the DNZ Game Reaper mount with a rail before I take it to the range to see what it will do.
Eventually the metal/scope will get Krylon rattlecan camo.
Spartan Precision Rifles built 6XC
Defiance Deviant Tactical
McMillan Adjustable A-10
Hawk Hill 28" Medium Palma barrel
American Precision Arms Fat Bastard brake
Vortex Optics Razor Gen II
Spartan Precision Bottom Dweller DBM (has an extended mag well and the mag release is integrated into the trigger guard)
Henderson Precision Universal 10" "D" rail
Harris bipod w/ Really Right Stuff SOAR bipod adapter
WieBad stock pad and mini-fortune cookie
Yes sir. Trying it out this weekend at a local match.
How are you liking the A-10? Being blessed with short arms, I like the concept. Considering it against a MCS EH1. Do you have any straight side pictures? What is the min/max LOP?
I can get those pics for you. Min LOP is 11.75" and max would be around 15" I think with a spacer system. The shell comes out of the mold at 13".
Nice rig, Gina. I find few things more satisfying than using something I designed and/or built. I hope you win a lot of matches with that thing.
I’d appreciate it if you could, just trying to compare a few dimensions to the Manners.
6.5 Creedmoor
Tangent Theta 5-25x56 Gen3XR reticle
Mausingfield Action
Proof research barrel
Area 419 side winder brake
Spuhr Mount
TriggerTech Diamond Trigger
MPA competition Chassis
Ckye pod Bipod
H4350 43.7gr
Lapua brass
140gr Berger Hybrids Coated with Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN)
2833 pfd
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As nice as your rifle is, this pic makes it FAR sexier! Almost irresistible.
I may need kleenex. And a cold shower.
I may need kleenex. And a cold shower.
Thompson Center Performance Long Range Rifle
6.5 Creedmoor
stock except for trigger work ( 1 lb. 2oz.)
Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50
Vortex Matched rings
Targets: Paper 100 yds.5 shot groups circle is 1 inch, steel 625 yds.
6.5 Creedmoor
stock except for trigger work ( 1 lb. 2oz.)
Vortex Viper HS-T 6-24x50
Vortex Matched rings
Targets: Paper 100 yds.5 shot groups circle is 1 inch, steel 625 yds.
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My newest addition to family:
ARC Nucleus w/ Barloc
26" IBI 6.5CM Savage Prefit barrel
Trigger Tech Special
KRG Bravo in FDE w/ arca spigot
Insite Arms Heathen
Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27x56mm
Vortex lo pro bubble level
Switchview mag lever
Vortex Defender caps
MDT 34mm Elite rings (low height)
Atlas CAL
My 'everything rifle':
Tikka CTR 308win
KRG Bravo in Sako Green with arca spigot
Sterk swept handle and shroud
Insite Heathen muzzle brake (lightweight aluminum version)
MDT 20moa scope base
Vortex Precision matched rings (These are 1 inch in height if memory serves me correctly)
Vortex PST gen II 3-15x44mm
Vortex lo pro bubble level
MKM mag lever
Vortex Defender caps
Atlas PSR
ARC Nucleus w/ Barloc
26" IBI 6.5CM Savage Prefit barrel
Trigger Tech Special
KRG Bravo in FDE w/ arca spigot
Insite Arms Heathen
Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27x56mm
Vortex lo pro bubble level
Switchview mag lever
Vortex Defender caps
MDT 34mm Elite rings (low height)
Atlas CAL
My 'everything rifle':
Tikka CTR 308win
KRG Bravo in Sako Green with arca spigot
Sterk swept handle and shroud
Insite Heathen muzzle brake (lightweight aluminum version)
MDT 20moa scope base
Vortex Precision matched rings (These are 1 inch in height if memory serves me correctly)
Vortex PST gen II 3-15x44mm
Vortex lo pro bubble level
MKM mag lever
Vortex Defender caps
Atlas PSR
The thread title is a bit confusing. My rifles definitely arent for PRS, but definitely are precision rifles. I shoot belly benchrest aka F Open. The savage i guess could be a PRS rifle by putting the DBM back in and removing the bag riders.
My first F Open rifle a savage 12 LRP 6.5 Creedmoor with a Shilen select match barrel, Boyds At-One stock with homemade aluminum bag riders, Nat lambert bolt lift mod, sharp shooter supply sigle shot adapter, and a konuspro M30 10-40×52 scope. Best group i ever had at 1k was 10". Loads are 140 eldms, H4350, cci br2 primers, in peterson brass. 2840 fps
My new to me F Open rig is a 284 win Kelbly panda action with 20 moa base, brux barrel, jewel trigger. Precision rifle and tool lowboy stock, and a Nightforce br comp 12-42×56 scope. Load is berger hybrid target 180s, H4831sc, cci br primers, and lapua brass. 2900 fps.
My front rest is a bit different now, sent my shadetree engineering top in to butch. He went through it and swapped out the post. I put that topper on my bald eagle base. Lots better course adjustment than the homemade base i bought the used se&a coaxial topper in.
My first F Open rifle a savage 12 LRP 6.5 Creedmoor with a Shilen select match barrel, Boyds At-One stock with homemade aluminum bag riders, Nat lambert bolt lift mod, sharp shooter supply sigle shot adapter, and a konuspro M30 10-40×52 scope. Best group i ever had at 1k was 10". Loads are 140 eldms, H4350, cci br2 primers, in peterson brass. 2840 fps
My new to me F Open rig is a 284 win Kelbly panda action with 20 moa base, brux barrel, jewel trigger. Precision rifle and tool lowboy stock, and a Nightforce br comp 12-42×56 scope. Load is berger hybrid target 180s, H4831sc, cci br primers, and lapua brass. 2900 fps.
My front rest is a bit different now, sent my shadetree engineering top in to butch. He went through it and swapped out the post. I put that topper on my bald eagle base. Lots better course adjustment than the homemade base i bought the used se&a coaxial topper in.
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Another day at the range.
Tikka T3 Varmint 308 winchester with KRG W3 chassis, S&B PM2 US 3-20x50, Spuhr, Sterk, ATLAS PSR, Ase Utra.
Remington 700 6.5x47 Lapua with KRG W3 chassis, S&B PM2 5-25x56, Nightforce UL, Harris, Stalon.
Sako TRG22 308 winchester with KRG folder, usually has a S&B PM2 5-25x56 but this is a spare Vortex in Badger rings, Harris, Stalon.
The rifles are real neat. What do the targets look like? TRM137 nice 5 shot group. What...distance?
