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Shaen Rifles .223 AI #14087053 08/29/19
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell.... xverminator OP Campfire Tracker
OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	All work was done by Shaen Rifles.... Trued up Rem 700 Brux #2 @22", 8" twist, .080" freebore for 75 ELD's McMillan Mountain Rifle Bushed and turned firing pin .250" Lug Timney trigger set at 2lbs Nightforce NXS 2.5x10x42 MOAR/MOA Talley LW lows Cerekote Satin Mag on the reciever and Cerekote Elite Blackout on everything else. X-VERMINATOR Last edited by xverminator; 08/29/19. Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087093 08/29/19
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DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611	Slick rig right there sir.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087137 08/29/19
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,237 Southwest VA Holston Campfire Regular
Holston Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,237 Southwest VA	Very nice. Shaen's cerakote work is top notch. I'm really digging that stock.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087138 08/29/19
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fredIII Campfire Outfitter F Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,423 Wa west 🇱🇷	How’s it shoot?

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI fredIII #14087642 08/29/19
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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Just got it back today. I'll be shooting this weekend! X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087659 08/30/19
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,163 Northern California Hammerdown Campfire Ranger
Hammerdown Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 17,163 Northern California	That's a sweet rifle. Randy NRA Patriot Life Benefactor

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087728 08/30/19
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,475 NC - work / SC - play S ShortMagFan Campfire Tracker
ShortMagFan Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,475 NC - work / SC - play	What’s it weigh before scope? I’m about to do something similar

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087864 08/30/19
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K22 Campfire Ranger K Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 24,363 Western North Carolina	I see a barreled action, bolt handle, and a scope, but where is the stock???? Awesome setup. Cain't wait to hear the range report.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14087872 08/30/19
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,861 Oklahoma	Very sweet rig. Can’t wait to hear range report. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14088181 08/30/19
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TDN Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 4,065 West Mitten	That looks like an awesome rig! I'll bet it shoots - my Shaen built 6.5 PRC is smoking bugholes these days. "You know why nobody panic buys 30-06 ammo? ... Because men with 30-06's don't panic"

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Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI ShortMagFan #14089005 08/30/19
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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Originally Posted by ShortMagFan What’s it weigh before scope? I’m about to do something similar It weighs 8lbs exactly, as pictured. So knock 20oz off that for the scope. Handling is perfect, with a little weight forward for stability. Balance point is halfway between the front action screw and recoil lug.... Break in and range report will be coming this weekend but I won't be able to stretch it out until I get back down to the farm in about a month. X-VERMINATOR Last edited by xverminator; 08/30/19. Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14089156 08/30/19
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,475 NC - work / SC - play S ShortMagFan Campfire Tracker
ShortMagFan Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,475 NC - work / SC - play	Originally Posted by xverminator Originally Posted by ShortMagFan What’s it weigh before scope? I’m about to do something similar It weighs 8lbs exactly, as pictured. So knock 20oz off that for the scope. Handling is perfect, with a little weight forward for stability. Balance point is halfway between the front action screw and recoil lug.... Break in and range report will be coming this weekend but I won't be able to stretch it out until I get back down to the farm in about a month. X-VERMINATOR Thanks I’m doing a similar one in 22-250. My target weight is 7 pounds but I’ll use a model seven action, an edge fill stock and a lighter scope so my weight should be achievable I bet yours is an absolutely hammer and easy to shoot. Love it

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14089249 08/30/19
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,915 Lubbock, Texas H Huntr Campfire Outfitter
Huntr Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 10,915 Lubbock, Texas	Very nice! Shaen does great work!

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14089562 08/30/19
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joshf303 Campfire Tracker J Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,531 South TX	Nice rifle bud! Dibs when you flip it....grin...

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI joshf303 #14089667 08/30/19
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell.... xverminator OP Campfire Tracker
OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Originally Posted by joshf303 Nice rifle bud! Dibs when you flip it....grin... Cartridge consolidation is definitely a current event around here but I'm not sure I could give up this rifle. I've owned the receiver for about 20 yrs, I think. It has a high body count including my daughters biggest buck. Just revitalizing it a bit, so don't hold your breath pal! A new 7 twist .22 Creed from Shaen is due soon. If it can't hold 1/2 MOA I'll give you a call! I know how you hate accurate rifles..... X-VERMINATOR Last edited by xverminator; 08/30/19. Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI ShortMagFan #14089675 08/30/19
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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Originally Posted by ShortMagFan Originally Posted by xverminator Originally Posted by ShortMagFan What’s it weigh before scope? I’m about to do something similar It weighs 8lbs exactly, as pictured. So knock 20oz off that for the scope. Handling is perfect, with a little weight forward for stability. Balance point is halfway between the front action screw and recoil lug.... Break in and range report will be coming this weekend but I won't be able to stretch it out until I get back down to the farm in about a month. X-VERMINATOR Thanks I’m doing a similar one in 22-250. My target weight is 7 pounds but I’ll use a model seven action, an edge fill stock and a lighter scope so my weight should be achievable I bet yours is an absolutely hammer and easy to shoot. Love it Ya, your weight loss goals are realistic.... X-VERMINATOR Last edited by xverminator; 08/30/19. Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14089916 08/30/19
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Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,281 Durham, CA	Sweet build ya got there! Screw you! I'm voting for Trump again! Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the 24HCF.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14090452 08/31/19
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Hondo64d Campfire Tracker H Joined: May 2003 Posts: 5,792 The Big Country	You have him do any mods to the magazine for increased OAL? 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

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14090489 08/31/19
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,244 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,244 Paradise,Alaska	I got build pics from The Kali Kid,as it unfolded. Was always gonna try a 223AI................(grin) Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI Big Stick #14090797 08/31/19
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by Big Stick I got build pics from The Kali Kid,as it unfolded. Was always gonna try a 223AI................(grin) Very cool!!! You lucky cuunt you!!! 🤣🤣 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14091149 08/31/19
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Shooter71 Campfire Regular S Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 795	Looks good, the two tone turned out better than I thought it would. Originally Posted by jackmountain I’m not an organ donor. I don’t believe in an afterlife, but I’d rather cover my bases in case there is and I need everything. You just never know.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI Hondo64d #14091506 08/31/19
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell.... xverminator OP Campfire Tracker
OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Originally Posted by Hondo64d You have him do any mods to the magazine for increased OAL? John Ya, the magazine block was removed, shortened and tig welded back in. Looks factory, helluva job Shaen! X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,737 Maryland woodson Campfire Tracker
woodson Campfire Tracker Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,737 Maryland	Awesome rifle. Well thought out. Nothing better than a MR stock paired with a #2 contour.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14091746 08/31/19
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ingwe Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 78,300 Southwestern Montucky	Thats a NICE rig! "...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14092014 08/31/19
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GeorgiaBoy Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,749 Georgia	Very nice Sir. Well thought out. Some physical issues are forcing me to give up heavier rigs. I need a light (null recoil) rifle for ground blinds. You have provided food for thought my friend. Well done!

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14092199 09/01/19
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SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,627 Midwest	Nicely done - great overall package. WWP53D

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14093696 09/01/19
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,156 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Shaen has shiit figured out, and is a good guy to boot, nice shootin iron and nice work Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14094571 09/02/19
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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Well it shoots...Full report this evening! X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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GeorgiaBoy Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,749 Georgia	Originally Posted by xverminator Well it shoots...Full report this evening! X-VERMINATOR OH YEAH!

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14102426 09/05/19
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Rustyzipper Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,216 Misery	Welll?????? Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14102438 09/05/19
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Rustyzipper Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,216 Misery	I might have to send this M600 action back to him. Bought it from him a while back and didn't have him put the rifle together. It was my indecision that caused it, not Shaen. Be Well. Rustyzipper Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14123711 09/13/19
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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Sorry fellas, been busy as hell but found a little time this afternoon to shoot. Shot 2-10rnd groups to adjust zero. Sorry for the s#!ty pick, the top group measured about 1.6" with a flyer that was 3/4" out, not typical for this rifle. The bottom group is very representative of what I'm seeing so far. While doing load work up, I shot several 5 shot groups in the .3's and .4's from sandbags and the bench. Very happy with the way it turned out and how it shoots! Got about 800 Amax's leftover that I'm gonna put through this rifle before moving on to Eld's... Edited to add: Barrel was allowed to cool between groups but not between shots. X-VERNINATOR Last edited by xverminator; 09/13/19. Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Oh, it should go without saying but I'll mention it anyway... This load is safe in my rifle but may not be in yours, WORK UP ACCORDINGLY! X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Shaen knows how to bush a bolt and turn a pin! These loads are most definitely north of 60K psi........ X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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Holston Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,237 Southwest VA	Hard not to like that! Another one very well done by Shaen.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14125016 09/14/19
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OSU_Sig Campfire Ranger O Joined: May 2011 Posts: 15,861 Oklahoma	Very nice! Thanks for updating us. There are 2 rules to success: 1. Never tell everything that you know.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI xverminator #14137085 09/19/19
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MontanaMan Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 23,616	Great looking rifle; glad to see you are shooting 10 shot groups instead of the usual 3 shot BS groups we see so much of here so that everyone can have a "MOA" rifle. MM

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MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana	Very nice Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Shaen Rifles .223 AI MontanaMan #14146352 09/22/19
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell.... xverminator OP Campfire Tracker
OP xverminator Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,291 Edge of Hell....	Originally Posted by MontanaMan Great looking rifle; glad to see you are shooting 10 shot groups instead of the usual 3 shot BS groups we see so much of here so that everyone can have a "MOA" rifle. MM Agree 100% MM. I could have cherry picked several 3-shot groups in the .2's and 5-shot groups in the .3's and .4's but 10-shot groups are far more representative of the true accuracy of a shooting system, IMO.. I've since shot enough 10 shot groups, prone from a bipod to say it's easily a sub MOA rifle..... X-VERMINATOR Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)

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