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223AI is finally done... #15092468 07/29/20
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 OP Campfire Ranger
OP Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon	What started out as a fast, 3-4 week turn around, ended up being almost 7 months of delays, mostly due to Covid. Got my proof of life, teaser pics today that it’s done. Build Rem 700 action I provided. I asked Robert, one of the owners of Alamo Precision Rifle to work his magic on the receiver by printing and slicking the action, turning the bolt - making spirals, cutting in a side bolt release, then change out the bolt handle to a tactical version. Barrel originally was going to be a Bart with a 2b contour. That had some timing issues on the front end, so I ended up with a Mueller Works cut barrel 1-8 chopped and threaded at 23” in a similar contour. Added a HS Precision dbm. I may not get the leg room in the box compared to other dbm’s, but, I like the low profile mag box for my hunting needs. Triggertech Primary 20 MOA rail Stock is a CF Alamo Precision Hunter. For me this stock is the most comfortable hunting frame I’ve owned. Color paint was whatever they wanted to do that would work for field use. As for curb appeal...I’m stoked. Should have my paws on it when I get back from vacation. 😎 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

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Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15092490 07/29/20
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	Fuggin badazz! Paint job is sweet.

Re: 223AI is finally done... jackmountain #15092570 07/29/20
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 OP Campfire Ranger
OP Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon	Originally Posted by jackmountain Fuggin badazz! Paint job is sweet. Thanks brotha! 😎 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15092602 07/29/20
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country	Nice Beav... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15092836 07/29/20
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 95,929 Southern New Mexico E elkhunternm Campfire Oracle
elkhunternm Campfire Oracle E Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 95,929 Southern New Mexico	Sweet! Life Member SCI Life Member DSC Member New Mexico Shooting Sports Association Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard Ken

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Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15092916 07/29/20
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,157 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Nice I’d like to get my pecker tongs on that handle, does look compfy 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: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15093030 07/29/20
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,646 Coues Country	Pecker tongs? Even for a west Coastie that is quality...grin. - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15093036 07/29/20
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA J jackmountain Campfire Ranger
jackmountain Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23,685 western VA	What bullet you using Beav? Haven't tried them on game yet but the Sierra 77gr TMK is extremely accurate in my Hawk Hill barreled Montana. Last edited by jackmountain; 07/29/20.

Re: 223AI is finally done... jackmountain #15093112 07/29/20
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 OP Campfire Ranger
OP Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon	Originally Posted by jackmountain What bullet you using Beav? Haven't tried them on game yet but the Sierra 77gr TMK is extremely accurate in my Hawk Hill barreled Montana. I’m going to try them...Higgins, I think had some success with them. I also have a pile of 55 grain Vmax bullets for turning small fur inside out. 😎 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15093825 07/30/20
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,462 jennings lodge, oregon	Looks like another nice build - congrats! "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

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Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15093996 07/30/20
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,946 Washington D dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter
dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,946 Washington	Looks sweet!

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15094003 07/30/20
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA 300MAG Campfire Tracker
300MAG Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,446 GREENSBURG, PA	Leave it to Beaver....NICE RIFLE!!!

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15094029 07/30/20
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,288 Durham, CA Higginez Campfire Ranger
Higginez Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 17,288 Durham, CA	Hard not to like a .223ai and 75 eld’s 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: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15094230 07/30/20
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,297 Northeast USA	Awesome build Beav. That’s a wicked 223! Semper Fi

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15094522 07/30/20
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,016 CA 8 805 Campfire Tracker
805 Campfire Tracker 8 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,016 CA	Great build!! Bolt shroud looks pretty cool on that one also.

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15095430 07/30/20
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 937 NJ/PA B BurninDupont Campfire Regular
BurninDupont Campfire Regular B Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 937 NJ/PA	Congrats on a nice build!

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15095994 07/30/20
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon Beaver10 OP Campfire Ranger
OP Beaver10 Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 23,506 Oregon	Appreciate the replies...I always hope the cool packaging meets the accuracy expectations. 😎 Curiosity Killed the Cat & The Prairie Dog “Molon Labe”

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15096425 07/31/20
Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 122 S sloone Campfire Member
sloone Campfire Member S Joined: Jun 2017 Posts: 122	extraordinary stick.you will not be dissapointed in anyway with the barrel and its extreme accuracy.have used dans barrels on 2 of my last 3 builds.i needed a 25 cal for the most recent 257 bee and the wait for a 8 twist would of been a while.got one in stoch from benchmark.anyway super nice and range report with pics asap.

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15096568 07/31/20
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,437 Ct L lone wolf Campfire Regular
lone wolf Campfire Regular L Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,437 Ct	Looking good Mark! Last edited by lone wolf; 07/31/20.

Re: 223AI is finally done... Beaver10 #15126789 08/11/20
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana pointer Campfire Outfitter
pointer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana	Very nicely done!

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