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Defiance XM build #8892612 05/25/14
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,891 Frisco TX R RHutch OP Campfire Regular
OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,891 Frisco TX	Last year I decided to build a true custom, using something other than a reworked factory action, and had a burr in my arse to do another 300wsm. Had built a 300 before on a 700SA and was not pleased with the limited space that platform afforded. The WSM needs more room to breathe with the longer heavy bullets and the XM action from Defiance allows for 3.2 inches of mag space. Took my time, gathered all the parts, sent them to GAP in January, and received the finished product Friday. I have owned a couple of second hand GAP rifles in the past but this is the first one I had commissioned. The fit and finish is excellent. My goal was not some featherweight minimalist rifle. It was to come in at 9lbs or less, scoped. The rifle weighs dead on 9lbs as it sits, scoped with the Talley LWTs, sans bipod. The plan is to shoot the 190 Berger at 2950 - 3000fps. Load development starts now. Parts list: Defiance XM action Defiance XM bottom metal McMillan Hunter, Edge fill, 1/2" decel, 2 studs, tan w/green specs Bartlein #3 fluted, 10 twist, 24.5", 1.25 shank Vais micro brake Jewel trigger at 2 lbs. Titanium ceracote on all metal, microslick on bolt body. Talley lows Bushnell LRHS [img]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y76/rbhutch/IMG_0949_zps69925f63.jpg[/img]

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Re: Defiance XM build RHutch #8892631 05/25/14
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner.. scenarshooter Campfire Tracker
scenarshooter Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,197 Montana......NE Corner..	Beautiful rifle! I'll bet it drills.... You're gonna love that scope! Luck....is the residue of design...

Re: Defiance XM build scenarshooter #8892689 05/25/14
Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS B Buzzaw Campfire Regular
Buzzaw Campfire Regular B Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 775 Frisco, TEXAS	sweet hammer time

Re: Defiance XM build Buzzaw #8892736 05/25/14
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,470 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,470 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon	Really a fine looking rifle, like everything about that one - congrats to you!! "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Defiance XM build RHutch #8892999 05/25/14
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country H Hondo64d Campfire Tracker
Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	Well done. Be mighty hard to improve on that� John If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

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Re: Defiance XM build Hondo64d #8893012 05/25/14
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana 65BR Campfire Ranger
65BR Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 16,512 Louisiana	Well it could be necked to six five Nice rig - maybe I missed it - weight? Should be a handy meat stick

Re: Defiance XM build Hondo64d #8893016 05/25/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,357 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna
Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,357 Likes: 9 Oregon	Nice nice nice. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Defiance XM build Fireball2 #8893253 05/25/14
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,596 UT Gledeasy Campfire Regular
Gledeasy Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,596 UT	Dang, I really like that one! Congrats on a nice rig! I bet it shoots lights out!

Re: Defiance XM build Gledeasy #8893285 05/25/14
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,789 Buffalo, Wyoming Sendero_man Campfire Regular
Sendero_man Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,789 Buffalo, Wyoming	Very nice specs !! You are gonna like it! Very similar to X hunters

Re: Defiance XM build Sendero_man #8893296 05/25/14
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130 A Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter
Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Hutch you hit a home run......sweet rifle!

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Re: Defiance XM build Ackleyfan #8894027 05/25/14
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker
KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR!	Should be a heck of a rig! Your post help clear a few things up for me. I've been thinking on a 7 WSM build on a Defiance action, but there's so many options that I was a little overwhelmed. At least I have action length somewhat straightened out! Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Defiance XM build Ackleyfan #8894097 05/25/14
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,361 D drano 25 Campfire Regular
drano 25 Campfire Regular D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,361	Sexy Don't speculate when you don't know, and don't second guess when you do.

Re: Defiance XM build KDK #8894473 05/26/14
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,891 Frisco TX R RHutch OP Campfire Regular
OP RHutch Campfire Regular R Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,891 Frisco TX	Originally Posted by KDK Should be a heck of a rig! Your post help clear a few things up for me. I've been thinking on a 7 WSM build on a Defiance action, but there's so many options that I was a little overwhelmed. At least I have action length somewhat straightened out! Glad I could help I considered building another 7 since I had stocked up with brass but wanted to try something different. The 7 is badass. Been hunting with one built by APA on an FN SPR action for years.

Re: Defiance XM build RHutch #8894510 05/26/14
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker
300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	Damn nice rifle!!

Re: Defiance XM build RHutch #8895545 05/26/14
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR! KDK Campfire Tracker
KDK Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,293 home in OR!	Originally Posted by RHutch Originally Posted by KDK Should be a heck of a rig! Your post help clear a few things up for me. I've been thinking on a 7 WSM build on a Defiance action, but there's so many options that I was a little overwhelmed. At least I have action length somewhat straightened out! Glad I could help I considered building another 7 since I had stocked up with brass but wanted to try something different. The 7 is badass. Been hunting with one built by APA on an FN SPR action for years. A .300 certainly makes sense from a brass viewpoint. For whatever reason the 7 really appeals to me, and I'm not a big 7mm fan. I have already bought a Winchester Coyote and a Howa I dropped in a Mickey Sako Classic 7 Wizzums, but if I ever get around to building a custom, it will be a 7 WSM (if a WSM case is used). Originally Posted by ingwe This is a shooting forum, there is no place here for logic.

Re: Defiance XM build KDK #8895931 05/26/14
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN S slg888 Campfire Outfitter
slg888 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 10,102 Knoxville,TN	That's nice Rhutch.

Re: Defiance XM build slg888 #8900024 05/28/14
Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 23 Glasgow MT hartshot New Member
hartshot New Member Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 23 Glasgow MT	Very nice build I'm good with being a sheepdog

Re: Defiance XM build RHutch #8900026 05/28/14
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,657 Likes: 3 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,657 Likes: 3 Midwest	Splendid shootin' iron!!!! WWP53D

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