Just IN - Underground Skunkworks .308 Rifle

[chillindrdude]

My first precision bolt gun! Just got her in yesterday and thought I share some quick pics with you.

It's their 'Infidel' model rifle with..
- 20 inch barrel with AAC brake/adapter
- AICS chassis in Tan, 5 round detachable magazine

I've added...
B&T Industries ATLAS bipod on a spigot mount

I will be adding...
-Nightforce rings
-Leupold Mark4 scope
-AAC 762-SD-N6 suppressor

More detailed and sharp pics to be added soon...

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[mark5pt56]

Looks great! What ammo are you going to try with it?

[chillindrdude]

i've got 200rds of Southwest Ammunition match ammo coming in.

they're supposedly handload quality and consistent good performance.

$16 for a box of 20. once fired, reprocessed Lapua Brass with SMK 175gr bullets. Pretty good deal i thought.

can't wait to mount that scope and get to the range to zero. Don't think i'm gonna do a formal barrel break-in. Plan is run a couple patches through every 5 rounds for the 1st 100.

I was very surprised about how hefty this rifle was, either that, or i need to get to the gym more. :p

[mark5pt56]

The weight thing all depends on what you want and will use it. Reference the ammo, I don't have experience in that brand, hear good things though. I would suggest no more than a box or two of different ones and see what works best, balance needs and price, etc. and run with it. If you are going to load, same thing, don't chase that "golden egg"

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

They must have made a mistake its left handed. Just kidding very nice please let me know what you think of the stock I have been toying with the idea for some time.

[mark5pt56]

Get the AICS, You'll like it. -or the AI:D

[chillindrdude]

updated with better pics and i mounted the scope.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s4GmTDQ88ac/Tgx0iPsIWCI/AAAAAAAAARI/b-f7zR6gMoc/s800/IMG_1927.JPG

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[BIGUGLY]

That thing should make one ragged hole for you all day long. Congrats.

[BaileyMoto]

Looks good!

I'll be doing something similar when I get back to the states, but I've decided to go more of a 'budget' route. Going to drop a Remington 700 SPS tactical (probably the AAC model) into the AICS 2.0 along with the Leupold 6.5-20 FFP M5

Post up some range reports ;)

[AmericanGunWorks]

So about how much does it weigh? I have a B&C full adjustable stock and I'm about ready to swap the stock for a lighter one since its too darn heavy.

[orkan]

Tactical rifles are heavy by design. Heavy means stiff and unlikely to shift POI. My lightest setups are around 10lbs, and they sometimes shift POI if I'm rough on them.

This isn't a rule or anything, as some light rifles can shoot just as well as heavy ones. (for the first few shots anyway) However, just something I've seen with my light rifles.

[mark5pt56]

Not exact, but an AICS is right about 5 pounds itself.

[orkan]

Closer to 6lbs isn't it?

My 18" 308 in AICS with suppressor attached and PR 5-25, with atlas bipod was right at 19lbs. Pig.

[mark5pt56]

Closer to 6lbs isn't it?

My 18" 308 in AICS with suppressor attached and PR 5-25, with atlas bipod was right at 19lbs. Pig.


I think so, it's been a while. I hope to get my stuff back from Bartlein this week, I can try and remember to weigh it. I just stood on the bathroom scales.

[chillindrdude]

as pictured complete, the rifle is 15.9lbs unloaded.

[markm]

You can't get a Tactical 308 heavy enough for me.

After shooting Pappabear's Lightweight 300 WSM hunting bolt gun, getting back on my Heavy ass Rem 700 is a true pleasure.