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Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12493100 12/25/17
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,197 K keith Campfire Tracker
keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,197	I have known more than one gunsmith that would offer no accuracy guarantee with no less than a #4 contour, and a #5 is preferable. They just said that you take your chances. The shooter's skill sets...........

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Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12493417 12/25/17
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA T Tom264 Campfire Ranger
Tom264 Campfire Ranger T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 24,851 USA	Why build when one can buy. When they first came out I bought a Remington 700 TI first gen in .308 and put some aftermarket aluminum parts on it with a Leupold 2.5x8 vx3 on it and it weighs 6 lbs .03 oz That thing consistently places three shots touching on pretty much every load I’ve ever tried. I love that rifle and when I get the chance to go to Alaska for moose that’s what’s going with me. .

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? K22 #12493659 12/25/17
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 11,736 SE WASH STATE Daveh Campfire Outfitter
Daveh Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 11,736 SE WASH STATE	Originally Posted by K22 Let me offer another direction to go. I built 2 customs on Kimber actions. The first one was to be a lightweight rifle to carry up and down the mountains where I live in pursuit of Coyotes. The very cheapest way for me to go was to buy a new Kimber Montana utilizing the action, trigger, and stock. Then I had the action squared, lugs lapped, a new Lilja barrel installed matching Kimbers contour and I rebedded it. 6lbs. 4oz. ready to hunt. Brand new rifle $1000, barrel plus machining and installing $750. I find these to be easy to shoot from a bench and more accurate than I can shoot nowdays. This^^^ I’ve built two on Kimber Montana’s. One is a little heavier than original as Rock missed the contour and the smith didn’t notice. One is right at 5lbs bare (7-08AI) the other is like 5-8 bare (6XC) both shoot under inch with several loads. But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13 I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12494213 12/25/17
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STS45 Campfire Regular S Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 1,126 Las Vegas	Just buy a Barrett and quit overthinking this. "Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? STS45 #12494352 12/25/17
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama R R_H_Clark OP Campfire Outfitter
OP R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama	Originally Posted by STS45 Just buy a Barrett and quit overthinking this. Probably good advice.

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Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? STS45 #12494571 12/25/17
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by STS45 Just buy a Barrett and quit overthinking this. I wouldn't expect a Barrett to to offer the same level of consistency and accuracy of a well built custom!

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? Ackleyfan #12498912 12/27/17
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jeeper Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,635	Originally Posted by Ackleyfan Originally Posted by STS45 Just buy a Barrett and quit overthinking this. I wouldn't expect a Barrett to to offer the same level of consistency and accuracy of a well built custom! I think it could well be possible. Hopefully some Barrett owners with many rounds down range report. The preliminary reports look promising

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12499143 12/27/17
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 318 J JimD. Campfire Member
JimD. Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 318	I own 2 GAPs and a Gre'Tan, so Im not easily impressed. The Barrett is a giant killer. I shot mine in a CM today at 1K and it is amazing what this little rifle will do.For the money they are a steal.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? JimD. #12503192 12/29/17
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OP R_H_Clark Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 10,972 NW Alabama	Originally Posted by JimD. I own 2 GAPs and a Gre'Tan, so Im not easily impressed. The Barrett is a giant killer. I shot mine in a CM today at 1K and it is amazing what this little rifle will do.For the money they are a steal. Barrel length on your Barrett?

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12503332 12/29/17
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 318 J JimD. Campfire Member
JimD. Campfire Member J Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 318	Its 21" in 6.5 CM. Im using RL26 @ 47.9 grains with a 147 Hornady and getting 2790fps, 8.2 Mils @ 1013 yards, no signs of any pressure at all. I haven't found a fast powder with the 130's yet. Using RL 15 I'm around 2760 fps with a 129 Hornady and a 130 Berger. Not fast, but 1-1/2" three shot groups @ 300 yards.

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Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12503336 12/29/17
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger
dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado	I'll never build another custom unless it is in a unique cartridge or platform. I just don't think its possible to outperform a tikka, sako, etc when it comes to basic rifles.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12503722 12/29/17
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Ghostwalker Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,611 Nebraska	Looking at the Barrett website....pretty well thought out rifles.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? dogcatcher223 #12504153 12/29/17
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 I'll never build another custom unless it is in a unique cartridge or platform. I just don't think its possible to outperform a tikka, sako, etc when it comes to basic rifles. With your luck I wouldn't either...........

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12504180 12/29/17
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dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado	A lot of people would have my luck if they actually shot their guns, rather than just taking them out of safe for a photo shoot.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12504320 12/29/17
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	You could always try and change your luck ..............try some better builders! I have friends with Tikkas and there not all that impressive but they are "cheaper"....................

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12504420 12/29/17
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger
dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado	Greg Tannel just built my SLR, and I used a Krieger...it should shoot.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12504438 12/29/17
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SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,643 Midwest	dc- Any one deciding factor in going SLR this time around vs. the 6mm Creedmoor? WWP53D

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? R_H_Clark #12504458 12/29/17
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado D dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger
dogcatcher223 Campfire Ranger D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,527 Colorado	I built the SLR on a Ruger so I had 2.900" to work with. Already had a Creed, and the SLR does offer a touch more velocity. This gun was a 7 twist 243 before I burned up the tube.

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? dogcatcher223 #12504505 12/29/17
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,643 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,643 Midwest	Works for me. I've actually been toying with the idea of an SLR. Did you go the no-neck turn route? WWP53D

Re: How easy is it to build a 6 to 6.5 lb custom tack driver? dogcatcher223 #12504509 12/29/17
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Ackleyfan Campfire Outfitter A Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,130	Originally Posted by dogcatcher223 I built the SLR on a Ruger so I had 2.900" to work with. Already had a Creed, and the SLR does offer a touch more velocity. This gun was a 7 twist 243 before I burned up the tube. That's the problem....you built on a Ruger! Try a custom like Borden or Defiance and things may just start looking up!

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