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My son will turn 10 next May and is chomping at the bit to chase bears with dad, so I wanted to put together a really nice first rifle for him that he could have for a lifetime if he wishes. Phase two is now complete and I am ready to send parts off to Karl Kampfeld to finish everything up.

Rem 700 SA - Chambered for 6.5 creedmoor
Bolt has been spiral fluted
Shilen #2 finished at 23" and fluted
Timney Trigger
B&C Mountain Stock

"Phase 2" had the barrel fitted, chambered, and fluted. I am sending all the parts to Karl for final work to include:
Install side bolt stop
Install Knurled Campfire Knob
Install Trigger and set at 2.5#
Bed action to stock and cut LOP down to 13"
Cerakote Barreled action Graphite Black

Should be a slick little rifle. I have a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 sitting in the safe for it. The 4" of eye relief should be great for a young shooter.

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Fun project and a gift that your son will never forget you did for him...........

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Sounds more like his fathers wet dream.
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Originally Posted by 1OntarioJim
Sounds more like his fathers wet dream.
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His father's wet dream has already came to fruition and killed many big game animals...

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I'm doing the same for my 9 yo son but 30-06 on a 721 action with a mountain barrel.

I had Karl flute the bolt and install a campfire knob. He did excellent work, just be aware that the campfire knob is large, significantly larger than i could tell from the pictures. I like it but it sticks out a bit, can get a good grip though!

I will probably have him retrofit an extractor at some time if the original ever fails and maybe the side bolt release as well.

Sounds like a great project and hopefully your son will have great memories of it and hold onto it!

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Cool deal. Any 10 year old would LOVE that!!


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Good on you. Hopefully he'll appreciate it for what it is.



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Your son will end up with a damn fine rifle.

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Moved to Dakota Visit thread. Sorry.

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