SAC did it again!!

[GardDog]

I shipped off a Plano case full of pieces to Mark Gordon from Short Action Customs ( His website ) and below are pictures of the result of his toil. It was a .308 700P that now resides in a USMC Spec McM A4 with Badger bottom metal. He trimmed the barrel to 20" and threaded it to 5/8"-24 for the YHM Phantom 7.62 QD.

He had done a fantastic job with my Win 70 project (Thread Link), so it was a quick decision to send the job to Mark.

I'll be impatiently waiting for the FedEx truck, until it arrives. I can't wait to get it to the range.


Here are some teaser pictures that Mark sent me.

 

[GardDog]

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Plus, I have the Seekins SRS in hand, waiting my turn for the Atlas V8 to arrive. Add in the NXS and I will be finally done with my 308.

 

[savage110]

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Very cool!

 

[sudnit5]

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Very nice looking rifle, if my bottom metal will ever get here I will be sending mine off to him also.

 

[elkkid3]

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Looks great.

 

[GardDog]

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Thanks. I had been gathering the pieces for almost a year. It feels great to finally have it all come together.

Someone of vast experience on this forum made a post to the effect of "One rifle, one scope, one load." I had kind of lost specific direction and was working on multiple rifle projects, with several handloads each. Now I can focus on improving my skill sets with this rifle and continue to work on becoming a better shooter.

 

[jfc5t]

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Yeah Mark does great work. I see that you have the YHM Phantom QD. I have the same can and a SAC rifle, as I'm sure you already know you will be awestruck with the performance of your rifle! Congrats!

 

[GardDog]

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No doubt. It's all up to me now.

 

[jfc5t]

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I just figured out how to upload pics in here so here is mine that he built.

I love this gun.

 

[GardDog]

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Good looking rifle.

 

[Jon Lester]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dudeman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just figured out how to upload pics in here so here is mine that he built.

I love this gun.</div></div>


Now what <span style="color: #FF0000">WE</span> really need to do is for <span style="color: #CC0000">YOU</span> to invite some of your Va. brethern out to blast some of the numerous Groundhogs.

 

[11ZuluB4]

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Those are a couple of good lookin rifles. Hopin to save my pennies and get myself one here in the next couple years

 

[jfc5t]

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Well I would love too blast so g-hogs with you but I'm currently with the use of only one arm right now because of shoulder surgery. So we will have too see how quickly I get through rehab.

11B3B4- If you are serious about getting a rifle like this get it all done at once through Mark. Piecing the parts together over time sucks. I think its a better investment to just get it done at once. Probably cheaper too.

GardDog- Your rifle looks pretty sick as well! You will have to give us an update as to how well it shoots when you get it.

 

[redrider308]

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You all should check with Mark when starting a build.He usually has some rifle parts hidden somewhere.May be able to save yourself time.

 

[Chiller]

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good looking rifles

 

[GardDog]

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I got my package from the FedEx man today. Outstanding work and fantastic transaction.

Thanks again Mark!!

 

[NONDO284]

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Sweet rifle!!! Let us know how she groups..

 

[sudnit5]

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Definitely let us know how it shoots

 

[GardDog]

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I mounted the NXS and wanted to show you how she looks:

Just waiting on the Atlas V8 and I'll be done.

 

[sudnit5]

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Looks good, you take it shooting yet?

 

[GardDog]

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Not yet. Between the rain and being laid up after surgery, I haven't made it out to the range yet. I'll post some pictures of the range results, hopefully next week.

 

[head2h2o]

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Glad to hear about another good smith out there. I always like when the guy doing the work for me is a good communicator and let's me know about the status of the work that I have requested.

 

[redrider308]

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Communication is Mark`s second strong point after being a smith.I`ve had my share of work done by Mark.And couldn`t be happier.As you may have scene I throw his business on as many threads as I can.Two of the biggest things people want are quality an turn around time....All that at the right price...You can`t beat Short Action Customs.

 

[Mgordon]

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Guys, thanks for the kind words. This is what I love to do and I'm here to serve the shooters. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

John, thank you again for your business.

Mark

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: US Handgunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

John, thank you again for your business.

Mark </div></div>

You're welcome. I hope that you get swamped with business. Hahaha, you are a victim of your own success. That's what you get for doing such great work.

 

[gunner91]

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Mark,

Please check your e-mail. You've got some more business headed your way..

 

[jfc5t]

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Where is the range report?

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dudeman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where is the range report? </div></div>

Sorry for the delay.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NONDO284</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sweet rifle!!! Let us know how she groups.. </div></div>

I finally refined my suppressor POI shift and got to run 5-6 loads through it last week. I went back today and only shot two loads: 168gr FGMM and 175 gr SMK over 46.0 gr of Varget.

175 SMK's

168 FGMM (Forgive the flyer, low & left. Heartbeat got me.)