short action customs build

[Killswitch Engage]

here is my m40a3-ish boolet spitter that mark from short action customs built for me. it is not a true spec but has all the main ingredients

mark did a fantastic job for me. he was great to communicate with. i can't say enough about his work. i highly recommend SAC!

blueprinted 700 action
mcm a4 w/ sniper fill
schneider m40 contract barrel finished @ 24" .920
dd ross lug
badger m5 bottom
badger 20 base
badger usmc rings
finish is mil spec od green cerakote
sac bolt knob

you know the rest.

 

[Goin'Hot]

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Nice looking build. I hope to see it at TVP soon.

 

[Belisarius]

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Nice setup!

 

[hunter223]

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ahhhh wish my second SAC rifle would come in so I could start my own "short action customs build" thread siiiiiiigggghhhhh.

 

[rundm]

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What kind of accuracy do you get with SAC builds? I have seen threads here on his work but have not come accross any at mine or other ranges. Very sweet looking rigs and I'm sure they shoot as good as they look.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Goin'Hot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice looking build. I hope to see it at TVP soon. </div></div>

i'll be down soon. looking forward to the rest of the year.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rundm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of accuracy do you get with SAC builds? I have seen threads here on his work but have not come accross any at mine or other ranges. Very sweet looking rigs and I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. </div></div>

i will throw up a range report asap

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ahhhh wish my second SAC rifle would come in so I could start my own "short action customs build" thread siiiiiiigggghhhhh. </div></div>

what are you having done and what have you had done?

 

[wnroscoe]

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Nice build. I talk to Mark on the phone from time to time, he's really a down to earth, good guy.

 

[flounderv2]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rundm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of accuracy do you get with SAC builds? I have seen threads here on his work but have not come accross any at mine or other ranges. Very sweet looking rigs and I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. </div></div>

Well I can tell you that a few weeks back I was up at Marks (SAC) hanging out and doing some shooting with him and he was doing some load dev for his personal tactical rifle. We had a target set up at 285 yards and he shot a 3 shot group that probably measured right around .65 of an inch so you do the math..

Im sure he could measure and post the target if you really wanted. Im sure he kept it.

 

[Mgordon]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flounderv2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rundm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of accuracy do you get with SAC builds? I have seen threads here on his work but have not come accross any at mine or other ranges. Very sweet looking rigs and I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. </div></div>

Well I can tell you that a few weeks back I was up at Marks (SAC) hanging out and doing some shooting with him and he was doing some load dev for his personal tactical rifle. We had a target set up at 285 yards and he shot a 3 shot group that probably measured right around .65 of an inch so you do the math..

Im sure he could measure and post the target if you really wanted. Im sure he kept it. </div></div>

Thanks guys for the posts.

Aaron, I actually accidentally destroyed that target with some other trash. I measured it from outside to outside and one group was 1.100" and the other was 1.010", that is with out subtracting the caliber.

Specs are Blueprinted 700
Similar treatment to bushing the bolt, but easier and cheaper
Krieger 1-12" 308 finished at 26"
APA recoil lug.
Manners MCS-T4 bedded
Badger M5
Badger 20 MOA
Leupold Mk4 rings and Mk 4 ERT 6.5x20x50
Tuned Rem 700 Trigger

Here are some more pictures of Doug's Build.

Checking Clearances, ensuring this tactical rifle will not run too tight.

Measuring the extraction travel.

Hogging out the old bedding. Doug did a really nice job with the bedding before this build, he used William Roscoe's method, and so did I.

 

[7mmRM]

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Looks nice!!

 

[hunter223]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dgunn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hunter223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">ahhhh wish my second SAC rifle would come in so I could start my own "short action customs build" thread siiiiiiigggghhhhh. </div></div>

what are you having done and what have you had done? </div></div>

Had a 6.5 Creedmoor built on a M2008 and a manners T4A. Now im getting a 6.5 Creedmoor on a Surgeon 591 and a manners t4 Carbon

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rundm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What kind of accuracy do you get with SAC builds? I have seen threads here on his work but have not come accross any at mine or other ranges. Very sweet looking rigs and I'm sure they shoot as good as they look. </div></div>

RAH-TARDED good accuracy. I shot several .5" 5shot groups at 200yds with the M2008-6.5Creedmoor. Im sure the new surgeon will be just as accurate.

 

[flounderv2]

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

Thanks guys for the posts.

Aaron, I actually accidentally destroyed that target with some other trash. I measured it from outside to outside and one group was 1.100" and the other was 1.010", that is with out subtracting the caliber. </div></div>

Tough to complain about groups like that..
(1.01-.308)/2.85 = .24 MOA at 285 yards.
(1.10-.308)/2.85 = .27 MOA at 285 yards.

 

[oneeyedmac]

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Not to go off topic, but I'm going off topic. Seems to be a lot of Ohio boys in this thread, check out the member link up section and join us in May at Rayner's.

Beautiful rifles.

 

[Mgordon]

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I would love to, I'm out of town May 2nd to the 8th.

Mark

 

[Mgordon]

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I wonder how this thing shoots?????

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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man i know....i need pictures. i am sorry. i have been spending more time shooting the shit outta this thing than taking pictures. i will tell you once i found my node load it has been printing in the .3's@100. i have been spending plent o' time at distance more than 100yd groups. i am very pleased with this rifle. it just keeps getting better the more i shoot it. anyhow, here is the only picture i have from my phone. 5rds@325yd-that is a one inch paster on the steel.

 

[flounderv2]

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Looks like youre going to need some better steel if you keep shooting the same holes.

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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yeah it's an inch thick so i gotta little time. need to get some good steel one of these days. see you tvp soon?

 

[buckey]

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Very nice work Mark!!! How far are you from Pittsburgh, Pa ???

 

[avd]

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Here is some of Mark's work. Great dude, great commnication, and he does excellent work at a more than fair rate.

 

[long range dogr]

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Congrats on your build!

I envy your rifle!

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: long range dogr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats on your build!

I envy your rifle! </div></div>

thank you! i am very pleased with it. it is rugged, robust and repeatable. all i need and nothing i don't.

dg

 

[Mgordon]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice work Mark!!! How far are you from Pittsburgh, Pa ??? </div></div>

I'm about 2 1/2 hours north west of Pittsburg, Pa.

Mark

 

[Denn1911]

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What a tack driver- nice groups! Looks like you have a keeper there. Great work, Mark.

 

[van]

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dgunn-

Nice rifle.


van

 

[Killswitch Engage]

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thanks karl. good shooting yesterday!

 

[264Charlie]

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Always like the machining pics, thanks for posting.

 

[Charliehorse794]

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You went first class with the USO. I never get tired of seeing those.

 

[bsp212]

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Very nice looking rifle. Post a range report when you get the chance.