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Ruger MKII SS 338WM, 10 twist #4 SS PacNor at 24", blued, trued and rebarreled by PacNor, OR. McM Sako Hunter, 50% Purple, 50% Black (friend's choice) 1" Decelerator pad Leupold VarX III 3.5-10 matte black, SS factory rings 8.5lbs scoped (IIRC) Owned by a good friend. MtnHtr
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Rem 700 S/A, CM, BDL 223Rem CM Factory bbl'd action, recrowned at 22". CeraKote matte black McM Mtn Rifle stock, bedded in MarineTex. Leupold VXII 3-9 in Tally Lows ? weight MtnHtr
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here are few of mine, will have a couple more from Mr. Kampfeld in a few more weeks. Far left Mickey Coleman built 7/08 (thanks Cheaha) Rem 700 TI Douglas # 3 Banser stock painted by Rick Flip flop pad ( thanks Pullit) I think Callahan firing pin and pring Rifle Basix trigger Leupy 6x42 with ele turret 6lb 5oz with a full belly Middle Rem 700 260 parts gun Rem SS 260 take off Banser Sheep hunter Pink panther flip flop pad replaced shroud Leupy 2x7 6lbs all up Right Rem 700 300 Ultra Shillen Trigger lots of little stuff mostly factory but that will change
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MH,
I must have gotten a bunch of bad batches from KG then. I prep EXACTLY as they recommend, use K-Phos, and bake as they recommend. I have never had one single batch that would hold up as well, or was as hard as Cerakote.
I will try and find some pics of a test I did coating a couple bolts with Cerakote and a couple botls with KG, then comparing durability. Cerakote won by a mile.
I also have not noticed that Cerakote has a short shelf life compared to KG. In fact, all of the KG products save the gloss products use a flattenign paste in them that settles to the bottom rather quickly. If you leave it there for any length of time (much over a month), you really need to take the can to a professional paint shop and have them shake it up with one of their vibrators to ensure no clumping and consistent flatness.
I've not tried the newest KG stuff, but given my experience with their other products, I'm not too interested.
Duracoat is pretty darn good too, though it has an entirely different feel and hardness than Cerakote.
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My thoughts are KG Gunkote does not reach its full cure when it is brought out of the oven. Ditto for Duracoat. Some folks say it really reaches that ceramic hardness a year later. I dunno, I always bake KG GunKote an extra hour or so. Joe Fazio said it does not hurt a thing.........
I might add my experience is only with the KG GunKote 2400 series.
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30-06 SPR Rem 700 BDL G.A. Precision Bolt stop/release Rock #4, 24", 1-in-11 twist Tuned factory trigger - 3 lbs. Oversize lug Pillar bedded and free-floated into McMillan Rem. Classic - brown flame 1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.75 LOP Williams bottom metal Action, bbl. and bottom metal Cerakoted matte black Bolt fluted by Kampfeld Customs (thanks Karl) Burris mounts Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40 9 lbs. Assembled by GA Precision Lessons learned: For other newbies, make sure you do your homework and push back is something doesn't sound right. I was not after a light rifle to begin with (just wanted a pleasant shooter that would steady nice). I specified that the rifle was to weigh no more than 7.5 pounds clean (it was on the order sheet, typed by George himself), it came in at closer to 8. I voiced my concern with George during the spec'ing of this rifle that I thought the #4 Rock at 24" would come in heavy. He was quick to say that the weights displayed on Rock's website were only rough estimates and to trust him. In addition, I requested a 2.5 lb. trigger pull. not a 3 lb. as it turned out. I can live with the trigger and don't feel like debating this with George after a 6 month wait. BTW, the McMillan flame did not turn out even remotely like a flame. Having said all that, I can't wait to take it hunting next season. I might ultimately have the barrel fluted if I get tired of the weight (assuming I can have this #4 fluted). I wanted 24" vs. 22" for maybe a little more velocity, but most would probably argue 22" would be better. I realize a lighter scope and Talley Lightweights would also bring it down. I'm staying local on the next one - Karl Kampfeld will get my business.
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DB,
Still a pretty nice rifle, lots of potential in the weight savings dept.
Flute the barrel like you posted.
Skip the heavy recoil lug and opt for the factory pot metal if you want to save weight next time, maybe go Williams Ti bottom metal if Matt is producing them.
I like Lilja's sporter contours #2- #4 for most of my projects now, very trim but still accurate.
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Kip---this rig weighs exactly 9lbs as shown........ 270 WSM Win 70 classic stainless Trued/lapped/polished tuned factory trigger job H-S bedded stock 24" SS/fluted Pac-Nor super-match #4 Vari-XIII 4.5-14x40 AO Talley fixed rings It could be lighter if I flute bolt, Talley lightweights, 3.5-10x40 etc. But it actually came out exactly as planned.........
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Weatherby Mark V Fibermark Jap-Made 270 WBY Mag. 26" barrel Oldstyle bottom metal Factory everything, including McMillan stock Talley LWs Leupold FX 6X42 Thin white spacer between stock and recoil pad!! Yeah baby!! My favorite rifle! It may come out of its summer cacoon as a .338 Win Mag.
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My Winchester M70 Featherweight(pushfeed)270Win: McMillan FWT stock Talley lightweights Kahles 3-9X42 TDS One of my favorites! [img]http://[IMG] http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p79/timdbrose/IMG_0403.jpg[/img][/img]
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The Twins Rex Hinman Remington M700 with No. 3 Shilen 9" twist barrel 23.6" 6.5-'06 chamber cut with Red Elliott reamer McMillan camo stock with aluminum pillars Marine Tex bedding ADL triggerguard Jones reworked Remington trigger all metal parkerized Talley steel two-piece mounts Pentax Pioneer 3-9X40 Rex Hinman Remington M721 single-shot with No. 4 Douglas air-gauged 9" twist barrel 23.6" .280 Remington chamber cut with Red Elliott reamer McMillan camo stock with Aluminum pillars Marine Tex bedding ADL triggerguard Canjar trigger ADL triggerguard Talley steel two-piece mounts Pentax LightSeeker 3-9X40
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Very nice, but everyone here knows Douglas barrels don't shoot.....
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Almost forgot one of my favorites: Remington 700 Stainless short action Blueprinted and Holland lug pinned by Mike Bryant Broughton #2, 9 twist 5C in 7-08 at 22.5" Remington factory laminated Mtn Rifle stock Factory bottom metal Graphite black Cerakote Talley lightweights Leupold FX-III 6x42 weighs 7lbs 13oz
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This is like looking (not reading) at a Playboy magazine. Great post!!!
I don't always venture out into the sub-freezing darkness, but when I do, it is deer hunting season, and I carry a Remington. Stay hungry my friends.
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GENERAL UTILITY BEATER: .30-06 M77 action trued McMillan Ruger Classic 13.5" pillar bedded 60%black/40%med.gray Krieger 22" factory contour 1-10" Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8 trigger worked 3# S/S floorplate barreled action and bottom metal bead blasted weight 9+
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Urban Deer Rifle 300 Whisper Rem 700 ADL Hart #4, Stainless, 18" Thredaded McMillan HTG, Bedded and Floated Leupold M8 6x42, Premeir 4e Mossy Oak Forrest Floor Dip ETS 30 Cal can Deadly queit. Pmc
shhh. be vewy vewy quiet. i'm hunting deer. uhhh uhhh uhhhh.
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My idea of reliable rifles for elk, moose and big bears, buffalo. Top: - 338 Win Mag built by HD Rifles - Lightened Rem 721 w/early 700 bolt - Sako extractor - Timney trigger - Lothar Walther 24" #4 SS barrel - HD Coat - Bansner stock, pillar bedded - Leu vari X-III 3.5x10x40 AO (I'd rather have a 2.5x8x36 here) - Weight w/scope: 8 lbs Middle: - 375 H&H - Win M-70 SS Classic barreled action - 24" factory barrel, about #5 contour (.710) at muzzle - McMillan Supergrade stock bedded and painted by me - Leu Vari X-II 2x7x33 (temporary scope--want a 2.4x8x36 with Heavy Duplex reticle) - Weight w/scope: 9lbs, 2 oz Bottom: - 416 Rem built by Benchmark Barrels - CZ 550 Safari American - Benchmark SS #5.5 contour 24" barrel - Factory stock with aluminum "bedding bar" installed - Leu VX-III 1.75x6x32 - Weight w/scope: 10 lbs, 10 oz
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My idea of varmint, deer, black bear/hog/back-up rifles. Top: - 223 Rem - 700 ADL Short barreled action - LVSF stock, bedded by me - Leu Vari X-III 4.5x14x50 AO - Weight w/scope: 8 lbs 2 oz Middle: - 270 WSM built by CAS and his gunsmith - Rem 700 BDL Short Action - Rock #3, 24" SS barrel - Shilen Trigger - Bansner stock, pillar bedded - Leu VX-III 4.5x14x40 AO with B/C reticle - Weight with scope: 7 lbs 7 oz Bottom: - 30-06, assembled and headspaced by me - 700 BDL action, "home brew" accurized - 24" SS factory takeoff barrel - Lone Wolf stock, bedded by me - Leu Vari X-III 3.5x10x40 AO - Weight w/scope: 8 lbs
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300 yard prone blueprint! Rem 700 LH, blueprinted, recoil lug ground Robar plating Shilen #7 24" 22-250 1x14 twist bead blasted Jewell trigger H.S. PST 25 LH conversion, with forend rail, 13 3/4 pull Creedmore forend hand stop Leupold Mark 4 Rings and Bases Weaver 6 x 20 Grand Slam, target dot Total weight 13 lbs.
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Short 700, ADL McMillan Sako Hunter 250 Savage Ackley Improved Hart #2 1:10 @22" Davidson alum. bolt shroud Shortened/modified ADL mag. box Leupold dual dovetails Weaver K6 8lbs/2oz. Same blueprint can go 6 oz. lighter with minor tweaks.
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