I just did something similar in 6.5 Creedmoor on a short Rem 700,25" #3 fluted SS Benchmark,bedded by Alex Sitman in an Echols Shrike, Edge fill, with Sunny Hill BM. Alex finished it up this week. I should see it soon.
Guess I built it with the same intent as Matt. Sounds like a fun rifle.
Bob,
I was talking to Alex Sitman the other day about finishing an Echols Legend. He was working on your rifle and telling me how much he liked it... I don't know how much he will like the blank without the bolt cutout. That said his prices were very reasonable and he seems to genuinely like the Shrike. Funny you posted this... I called D'arcy over an hour ago to see what was left from last weeks Shrike delivery. Change the Creedmoor to the 6.5x47 Lapua and we have the SAME idea... Sunny Hill BM and all. Have a stainless Remington, however, Jerry Stiller wants me to try a Predator and the price is really right..
Would LOVE to see some pictures of your new rifle when you get it back... He truly did go on at length about how much he liked the pattern. Small world.
Regards, Matt.
