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Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

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#1
This is an 18" version of the Underground Skunkworks INFIDEL. The specs are:

Remington 700 SA Receiver--Skunkworked (Stress Relieved, Single Point True Threads, Face, Lug Abutments. Open Base Screws to 8-40, Ream/Finish Lap Boltway to .705")
Underground Skunkworks Precision Ground Recoil Lug--Pinned to Receiver
Custom Tapered Bolt with Skunkworks Bolt Knob (Precision fit to receiver for tight lock-up but functions incredibly smooth in field conditions)
Underground Skunkworks Side Bolt Release
18" Broughton SPECTER Contour Barrel
Chambered in .308 with Skunkworks Reamer
AAC Brake/Adapter
Re-Worked Remington Old Style Trigger (Narrowed and Re-contoured Shoe, tuned to 3 lbs)
Badger Ordnance 20 MOA Rail
AICS 1.5 (full bed job)
MilSpec OD Cerakote with Graphite Black Accents

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#4
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Very nice rifle, I really like the bolt handle. You are making some very tempting rigs!! Any news on your takedown?

Also Do you install that handle on a customer supplied remington?
 
#8
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ben777</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats nice. I would love to try that chassis system with my 5R. </div></div>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ccollier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

That's one nice looking rifle! </div></div>

Thanks Guys....I have a couple of 2.0's in stock but I'm out of 1.5's.
 
#9
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sandbogg</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice rifle, I really like the bolt handle. You are making some very tempting rigs!! Any news on your takedown?

Also Do you install that handle on a customer supplied remington? </div></div>

Thanks Sandbogg, and the CRUX will be showing up here pretty soon.

I can/do install that handle/knob on supplied Remington bolts....
 
#10
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Would you mind showing the precision tapered bolt a little more? </div></div>

Oddball,
I'd be willing to share a little more detail via e-mail or phone, but there are some details that I won't share. There's a bit more that I do to the receiver and bolt than I've listed here that contributes to how smooth the action operates but not be too tight for field conditions. Give me a call or shoot an e-mail....
 
#11
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alaskaman 11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That is what I'm going to have you make me mike. Just with the other color on the stock. Now we just need to talk Michelle into it. </div></div>

Just let me know when and it might be time to bite the bullet and sign up for those square dance lessons....
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#12
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: long-shot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What speeds are you getting with the average 175 and 155 class bullets. Great build.

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I haven't shot through a chrono with this one yet, but if/when the rain let's up a little I can do that and get back to you. Ping me in a few days if you haven't heard from me....
 
#14
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Is the price the same with the Remmy action. Like the color scheme. When you get close to coating the metal work on the builds let me know. Now if i could only get my hands on a KMW folder for you to build off of i would sleep better at night.
 
#15
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: long-shot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What speeds are you getting with the average 175 and 155 class bullets. Great build.

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I haven't shot through a chrono with this one yet, but if/when the rain let's up a little I can do that and get back to you. Ping me in a few days if you haven't heard from me.... </div></div>

Now that does not look like a rifle that is afraid of a little rain. J/K Mike! Another very nice piece from your shop!
 
#16
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Red Belly</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This man doesn't sleep. Again very nice work Sir. </div></div>
Thanks RB and on average, about four hours a night....
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dan Tucker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the price the same with the Remmy action. Like the color scheme. When you get close to coating the metal work on the builds let me know. Now if i could only get my hands on a KMW folder for you to build off of i would sleep better at night. </div></div>

Dan,
If I use a Remington action with the factory bolt, the price is the same. I try to build on less Remington's these days as I have to invest quite a bit more time to get them where they should be for a quality build that I can put my logo on. My Model 911 actions couldn't be a better platform to build on right frm the start.

The typical INFIDEL build will run $2995 without optics, but the one pictured here with all the extra work, tapered bolt, side bolt release, AAC adapter, etc. is $3300.

Thanks Dan and I'll be in touch prior to putting the finish on your builds....
 
#17
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pimpgun</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: long-shot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What speeds are you getting with the average 175 and 155 class bullets. Great build.

</div></div>

I haven't shot through a chrono with this one yet, but if/when the rain let's up a little I can do that and get back to you. Ping me in a few days if you haven't heard from me.... </div></div>

Now that does not look like a rifle that is afraid of a little rain. J/K Mike! Another very nice piece from your shop! </div></div>

Thanks PG and you're right, but I hate tracking mud into the shop....
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#19
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Mike, I see you have here listed a full bed job on this rifle. How much extra is it. I do not see any mention of it on your web site on the Infidel. Will you do 300 or 7mm WSM builds on those?...Thanks
 
#20
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dan Tucker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike, I see you have here listed a full bed job on this rifle. How much extra is it. I do not see any mention of it on your web site on the Infidel. Will you do 300 or 7mm WSM builds on those?...Thanks </div></div>

Dan,
The full bedding is part if the INFIDEL Package and I'll do the INFIDEL in the WSM's....
 
#22
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Mike,

No bullshit, I steal all of your pics and put them into a folder on my desktop so I can go through 'em every once in a while. I love the lines and looks of your work.

I talked to Rescigno today for a while, and he has nothing but praise for you and your work. Awesome stuff man.

D
 
#25
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: medic103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

No bullshit, I steal all of your pics and put them into a folder on my desktop so I can go through 'em every once in a while. I love the lines and looks of your work.

I talked to Rescigno today for a while, and he has nothing but praise for you and your work. Awesome stuff man.

D </div></div>

Thanks D and I don't mind rife stalkers at all....
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Mike and I talk pretty frequently and you'd be hardpressed to find a more down to earth guy. If you ever make to his neck of the woods, make sure he takes you to my favorite Sushi place....
 
#26
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: medic103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

No bullshit, I steal all of your pics and put them into a folder on my desktop so I can go through 'em every once in a while. I love the lines and looks of your work.

I talked to Rescigno today for a while, and he has nothing but praise for you and your work. Awesome stuff man.

D </div></div>

Thanks D and I don't mind rife stalkers at all....
grin.gif


Mike and I talk pretty frequently and you'd be hardpressed to find a more down to earth guy. If you ever make to his neck of the woods, make sure he takes you to my favorite Sushi place.... </div></div>

I'll be visiting him in December. Last time I was there, I stayed at his house for a week and he cooked Italian for me ( the guy makes a spicy crab/pasta dinner that's as awesome as his rifles ). I'll bring up the sushi place for sure. Next time you're there, ask him to take you to my favorite taco place ( bring a gun and lots of mags, the indigenous personnel wear colored bandanas ).

Back on topic, what's the wait like on a Infidel build?
 
#27
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: medic103</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Skunkworks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: medic103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

No bullshit, I steal all of your pics and put them into a folder on my desktop so I can go through 'em every once in a while. I love the lines and looks of your work.

I talked to Rescigno today for a while, and he has nothing but praise for you and your work. Awesome stuff man.

D </div></div>


Thanks D and I don't mind rife stalkers at all....
grin.gif


Mike and I talk pretty frequently and you'd be hardpressed to find a more down to earth guy. If you ever make to his neck of the woods, make sure he takes you to my favorite Sushi place.... </div></div>

I'll be visiting him in December. Last time I was there, I stayed at his house for a week and he cooked Italian for me ( the guy makes a spicy crab/pasta dinner that's as awesome as his rifles ). I'll bring up the sushi place for sure. Next time you're there, ask him to take you to my favorite taco place ( bring a gun and lots of mags, the indigenous personnel wear colored bandanas ).

Back on topic, what's the wait like on a Infidel build? </div></div>

I missed out on the spicy crab pasta on the last trip because the schedule was a little tight and I've heard about the taco joint....

The INFIDEL were being cranked out pretty quickly but the backlog has grown a bit....Looking like eight to ten weeks right now....
 
#28
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Mike,

Nice work brother! Cant wait to get my hands on the 18" you are building for me! Just shot at the CT SWAT Challenge and would have loved to sport that thing there!!

PIC
 
#30
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike,

Nice work brother! Cant wait to get my hands on the 18" you are building for me! Just shot at the CT SWAT Challenge and would have loved to sport that thing there!!

PIC </div></div>

Thanks PIC....I'm waiting for a few things on your rifle and then the finish work can begin. How did you do at the Challenge?
 
#32
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

Our Team came in 15th out of 40 teams. I got 6th on the sniper shoot which i had to shoot with another shooter who had to use a carbine and he dropped four targets so that brought us down a few. Overal i think i did ok with 6 out of 40.

As always it was a good time at the comp.

PIC
 
#33
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Our Team came in 15th out of 40 teams. I got 6th on the sniper shoot which i had to shoot with another shooter who had to use a carbine and he dropped four targets so that brought us down a few. Overal i think i did ok with 6 out of 40.

As always it was a good time at the comp.

PIC </div></div>

Very nice. I typically go to the SWAT Roundup in FL. You guys going this year?
 
#35
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

No we dont have the funds for FLA although that would be nice!!

Next year Ill be shooting my SKUNK so Ill have to try a little harder to represent your weapon!!

And Ill be sure to show it off to the other snipers there.

PIC
 
#36
Re: Underground Skunkworks 18" INFIDEL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PIC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No we dont have the funds for FLA although that would be nice!!

Next year Ill be shooting my SKUNK so Ill have to try a little harder to represent your weapon!!

And Ill be sure to show it off to the other snipers there.

PIC </div></div>

Thanks PIC....The barreled action is done and I'm waiting for the stock and I have to finish your DBM....Shouldn't be much longer....
 
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