...I'm coming for ya!!
Here's my latest pride and joy; and it only took my selling 75% of my collection to be able to fund it.... Here's the rundown of parts for those interested:
Stock: Eliseo RTS http://www.competitionshootingstuff.com/id26.html According to CSS (the manufacturer), this stock is currently being tested by OTF Quantico. It's practically infinitely adjustable, and mine is for the short action R700.
Receiver/Bolt: Standard Rem. 700 short action. It started life as a bare-bones .243 ADL youth model that I picked up on the cheap from WM (closeout, $325 + tax).
Barrel: Krieger 30" (actually finished out at 30.25" measured from the bolt face), S.S., 6.5mm, 1:8 twist, standard Palma contour.
Front/Rear Sight Bases: Phoenix Precision http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889165&cat=545&page=1
http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889707&cat=360&page=1
I chose the rear sight to be in service rifle clicks so that it's what I'm used to using.
Front sight: Gehmann adjustable iris http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889558&cat=547&page=1
Rear sight: Gehmann adjustable iris http://www.champchoice.com/prod-GEHMANN_IRIS__0_5___3_0_MM_-780.aspx
Mags: 10 round short action AICS http://www.triadtactical.com/Accuracy-In...d-magazine.html
Handstop: http://www.champchoice.com/prod-CHAMPION_S_CHOICE_JUMBO_FORE_END_HAND_STOP-1128.aspx
The front sight has an anti-glare tube on the front for the sunny days at the range. The sling was made by a local guy (can't remember his name, but he sells good stuff at the local matches).
After purchasing the R700, I promptly took it over to a friend's house and he removed the barrel for me. Then, I dropped the receiver and bolt off with Allen Elliot to have it chambered in .260 Remington; throated for use with 142gr. SMK's loaded to mag length. While in Mr. Elliot's hands, I also had him perform the works on the action/bolt to include: squaring the front of the receiver, truing the lugs and lapping them, chasing the threads, bushing the firing pin, clean up the face of the bolt, and square the lugs on the bolt too. After MUCH research and questioning folks in the know, this is a VERY exciting cartridge. Here's a little info on it if you have the time and are so inclined:
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
Anyway, on to the pics:
This rifle was actually setup for bipod use, and it came with three rails that attach to the forearm. I took the rails off for now, as I don't plan to use them anytime soon. I needed to be able to use a hand stop, but the forearm wasn't slotted for one....so I slotted it myself.
The stock has a "bag-rider" bar on it for shooting with a rear bag, or it can be moved vertically for use as a rear handle.
Sights:
Action pic: The RTS came with an extended knob, so I ground down the old one and epoxied it on. I'm sticking with the stock A2 grip since that's what I'm used to.
All tucked neatly inside a new Boyt case. It was only marginally cheaper than an equivalent Pelican, but built just as solid with the same foam. But as an added bonus, it's slightly larger than it's Pelican brother, and I needed every little bit to get this monster to fit inside. I still have to take off the stock to get it to fit, but it's not really a problem; it's meant to be quick-detach.
Now to get it all to the range and work up a nice load... 8)
-WRM
Here's my latest pride and joy; and it only took my selling 75% of my collection to be able to fund it.... Here's the rundown of parts for those interested:
Stock: Eliseo RTS http://www.competitionshootingstuff.com/id26.html According to CSS (the manufacturer), this stock is currently being tested by OTF Quantico. It's practically infinitely adjustable, and mine is for the short action R700.
Receiver/Bolt: Standard Rem. 700 short action. It started life as a bare-bones .243 ADL youth model that I picked up on the cheap from WM (closeout, $325 + tax).
Barrel: Krieger 30" (actually finished out at 30.25" measured from the bolt face), S.S., 6.5mm, 1:8 twist, standard Palma contour.
Front/Rear Sight Bases: Phoenix Precision http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889165&cat=545&page=1
http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889707&cat=360&page=1
I chose the rear sight to be in service rifle clicks so that it's what I'm used to using.
Front sight: Gehmann adjustable iris http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=889558&cat=547&page=1
Rear sight: Gehmann adjustable iris http://www.champchoice.com/prod-GEHMANN_IRIS__0_5___3_0_MM_-780.aspx
Mags: 10 round short action AICS http://www.triadtactical.com/Accuracy-In...d-magazine.html
Handstop: http://www.champchoice.com/prod-CHAMPION_S_CHOICE_JUMBO_FORE_END_HAND_STOP-1128.aspx
The front sight has an anti-glare tube on the front for the sunny days at the range. The sling was made by a local guy (can't remember his name, but he sells good stuff at the local matches).
After purchasing the R700, I promptly took it over to a friend's house and he removed the barrel for me. Then, I dropped the receiver and bolt off with Allen Elliot to have it chambered in .260 Remington; throated for use with 142gr. SMK's loaded to mag length. While in Mr. Elliot's hands, I also had him perform the works on the action/bolt to include: squaring the front of the receiver, truing the lugs and lapping them, chasing the threads, bushing the firing pin, clean up the face of the bolt, and square the lugs on the bolt too. After MUCH research and questioning folks in the know, this is a VERY exciting cartridge. Here's a little info on it if you have the time and are so inclined:
http://demigodllc.com/articles/the-case-for-260-remington/
Anyway, on to the pics:
This rifle was actually setup for bipod use, and it came with three rails that attach to the forearm. I took the rails off for now, as I don't plan to use them anytime soon. I needed to be able to use a hand stop, but the forearm wasn't slotted for one....so I slotted it myself.
The stock has a "bag-rider" bar on it for shooting with a rear bag, or it can be moved vertically for use as a rear handle.
Sights:
Action pic: The RTS came with an extended knob, so I ground down the old one and epoxied it on. I'm sticking with the stock A2 grip since that's what I'm used to.
All tucked neatly inside a new Boyt case. It was only marginally cheaper than an equivalent Pelican, but built just as solid with the same foam. But as an added bonus, it's slightly larger than it's Pelican brother, and I needed every little bit to get this monster to fit inside. I still have to take off the stock to get it to fit, but it's not really a problem; it's meant to be quick-detach.
Now to get it all to the range and work up a nice load... 8)
-WRM
