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CORRECTION - can't think of an excuse as i know his shop name......but HiredGun's shop is Straight Shooter Supply in North Bend, Oregon. Not Sharpshooter....

1. 20 Practical
2. 6mm Remington- Switch Barrel ( Model 70 )
3. 6.5 x 57- Switch Barrel ( Model 70)

Starting a couple and should be receiving a couple started last year.

1. 6.5x55- HVA 1640 trued, Timney, Pachmayr pad, SS Lilja HVA contour 8tw 3groove @24, NECG sights, Leo 2.5-8x36, Old style Warne qd rings, Metal cerakoted black (starting)

2. 7x57- HVA 1600 trued, Timney, Pachmayr pad, CM Douglas #1 9tw @22, Talley LW, Leo 6x36 LRD, Blued (starting)

3. 454- Rossi 92, Action job, 3/4 loop, Steel follower, Ashley SX receiver sight, Flush plug safety replacement, Red fiber optic front sight, Dovetail slot blank, Glass bedded, Sling studs, Pachmayr pad, blast finish (done soon)

4. 338LM- Rbros LWLRH, Defiance action, Jewell, Broughton 9.3tw 5r fluted @28, DE muzzle brake, Seekins DBM, Manners EH-1 standard fill, NF 5.5-22x50 MOAR, NF rings, Gunkoted metal black (done soon)

5. 223AI- Sucks, Timney, Mcm Mtn rifle edge, Douglas 8tw Rem sporter @21, Leo 6x36 LRD (planned)

Probably not what the spirit of this thread is about but this is my next rifle purchase/ project.

Tikka T3 Lite stainless 223 1-8" twist if I can still find one
B and C aftermarket stock from Stockys
Replacing as much plastic as possible with aftermarket pieces

After seeing all the positive feedback on the T3, I can't help but try one out.

I don't know if it will happen this yr, but...

Early Rem 700 trued up, jeweled ptg bolt
Deeeeeep blued, #5 BRUX cm bbl finished at 21"
Chambered in 338/06 AI with express sights
Bedded Rem safari grade/custom shop stock
Warne qd rings
Leupold vx-hog 1x4x20 pig plex reticle
Smithed by Bruce Baer

I'm currently putting the finishing touches on my first ever build that has been a work in progress for over two years: Interarms Mark X (originally in '06) converted to .376 Steyr by McGowen. Barrel is 20 1/2" #5 contour. Sent it to NECG for Masterpiece rear sight with H&H style front. It is currently at Robar being NP3 plated. Stock is Bell & Carlson Medalist that will be dipped in "Reaper Black". Scope will be Leupold VX-R 2-7x in Warne QD mounts. Should be ready to roll by March.

Next project will probably be a Remington 78 sent to Shaw to become a 8mm-06. Also want to round up another commercial Mauser to become a 7.65x53 Argentine.

Finish Up My 7 Lrm, Scope It, Learn It, Blood It!

Have a 6 dasher f classer trying to finish up. Another 300wm I'm hoping to get the barreled action soon. Both kelby atlas actions and barreled by them

Dasher is straight 1.25. Looking to max the 23 allowable pounds. 300 is going to be main hunting arm. 4 contour or so. Both Jewell's. Have a NF and a march topping them off

Glass was my biggest upgrade of 2013. Looking to use it in 2014. Not sure I'm sold on the nightforce yet. Not for quality, just the size on my 7saum. It's a 56mm 5.5-22. Again love the scope, just not positive the fit for "my" rifle

Lastly a couple ar15 builds. Waiting on parts for a 6.5 grendel. While I'm waiting on that figured I'd put together a 223 upper too. Used to have one. Sold it for gas money years ago to get to AK. Canada has some issues running a SA through. But have a nephew who is wanting to shoot. Have a 22lr. But thought he might enjoy a 223 too.

338 Edge (300 RUM necked up to. 338)
Rem 700 SS LA
30" Bartlein StraightJacked barrel by Teludyne Tech.
Accuracy International 2.0 Hybrid folding stock in Dark Earth color.
Jewell 1lb trigger.
Farrell 40 moa base
ADM Recon ring mount
Nightforce 5.5-22-56mm, MOAR reticle, .25 moa adj,zero stop.
Nosler 300 RUM brass necked up.
Berger 300 gr OTM Hybrid
Barnes 280 gr LRX
H1000, Retumbo (to start)

A .284 win for 1000 yd steel matches is my project right now.

Stiller Predator V action, single shot, RBLP, coned bolt
with supplied 20 moa base.
Bartlein 33 inch 9tw,1.250x5 straight taper to 1.00, finished at 32" 1" at muzzle .323 nk, .200 FB
Harrels' 4 port tactical brake
Jewel trigger
Bobby Hart LRT stock, non V block.

Should be a real thumper on those plates with the 162s-180s...:)

Pulling the tube off my 22-250AI, and installing a 6XC.

The gunsmith has the barrel. Two weeks to get the barrel and probably another month +/- to get the rifle back. At least that's what I'm hoping.

A 30X6.8 SPC wildcat. A 243 LBC Savage and at least three more 6.8 variants.

Greg

~GRADOUS~ 300WSM
Pierce TiTanium Long Magnum Action
Bartlein #3, 1-10 @25"
McMillan Remington Classic EDGE Black w/Gary Speckletone
APA Micro Bastard Break
HS Precision DBM
Jewel Trigger
Black Graphite CeraKote
Swarovski Z5 3.5-18x44
Murphy Percision TiTanium Rings

~BEANLAND~ .308 Winch
Defiance Rebel Action
Bartlein #3 1-11 @24"
Manners MCS-EH3 in Forest Camo
HS Precision DBM
Huber Trigger
Earth Brown OR Coyote Tan CeraKote
Undecided on scope and rings

ALL barrel fluting done by FeldKamp!!!!!

Couple of nice sounding builds. You'll have to report on how you like that Pierce Titanium action. If I ever get the ambition "aka $" to build again I think I would use that action or a McMillan G30 action.

Will do Sir looking forward to getting that particular rifle done.....waiting for stock and it's OFF to Georgia!

Boring 300 Wiztucky, no assembly required.....

On its way back to me tomorrow

280AI
700 stainless, trued
Broughton 24", finished at .660
McM Hunters Edge, olive, bedded
Timney trigger
Talley LW lows
FX3 6x42 with CDS

Test fired with Nosler's factory 140 Accubond load, outside spread with clean bore fouling shot was just over 1/2"

300 WSM
Borden built barreled action
Hart barrel
McMillan Edge fitted by Meredith
Jewell trigger
Talley Q.D.'s
Swarovski or Nightforce 3-10x 42