Well, finally done!
I took a little ride on a rifle I picked up(700 with Sendero stock, varmint barrel) Was supposed to be a tack driver, but that is another story.
So, I decided that why not do some custom work.
Never having done anything custom in regards to a precision rig other than buying an AI, I was hesitant on this but went with it.
Contacted Bartlein Barrels to discuss options on it and thought if their barrels are an upgrade to an AI, they have to be good.
Frank was a great help and right on the money with time estimates. He said 6 months, well it was correct and a great birthday present decided upon 6 months prior
Although I didn't do some of the voodoo, I'm happy with it and working on testing some various loads. I asked him to check the receiver, etc and only do work that needed to be done, at least I got a good receiver from that "deal".
Anyhow, 18 pounds as seen here. I wanted it heavy, not carrying it further than up and down the 1200 KD range.
Unaltered AI stage 2.0 chassis(I took this off another 700 which will be a project for Mr Smith)
Bolt handle re enforced by Hooper Ordnance(check his site)
1n 11.25 MTU contour, 24" with Badger FTE brake.
NF 20 moa base, NF med rings, NF 3.5-15x50, MLR reticle with HS mil adjustments and ZS.
Atlas V8 bipod with AI spigot
Cerakote by GAP(that's who Barlein uses)
The cartridge holder is my design, made by Vel-Tye, a local shop.
Timney trigger(3.5 pounds from them, unaltered) This is nice, of course the old trigger was hosed as well since some clown before me worked the internals)
I've had it out once so far to work on some things. Out of the 13 5 shot groups fired, averaged to .696. I can do better than that, a lot of variables that day affecting accuracy, including me.
Right now the front runners are FGMM 168 and 175, for some reason, it is ok with the Black Hills 175. I may work on some reloads, depending.
I do want to get a case made by Grand River Tactical as they will make a case to your specifications.
Mark
(dang dust bunnies converged again!)
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