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Never was able to find a .222 that I really liked in factory form so I decided to have one built to my liking. I really like how this one turned out and I’m hoping it’s a shooter. The only thing I need to do is lose that plastic garbage trigger guard for an aluminum one and install the TriggerTech that I’m currently waiting on. Blueprinted 700 12 Twist Hart @ 22” (.222 Rem) Bedded into a McMillan Classic ADL Forest Camo/Red Decelerator Tuned Walker Triggger ![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/9t7bqFv/75-B80-BA2-CB00-473-D-8-EB3-8683-E13-BB645.jpg) free image hosting![[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]](https://i.ibb.co/Xb1xpHY/79498471-30-D7-4-A11-8-D2-C-59729-F2-B1-EE7.jpg)
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Looks great. Love the 222.
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That’s gonna be fun! Factory Sporter contour?
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I did the same, had a 222 made, mine is-
REM 700 action, BDL, blued matte
Shilen 24”, number three contour, blued matte
Glass bedded into McMillan hunter, in tan/brown pattern.
Trigger tech, primary trigger
Zeiss conquest 3.5-10-50, in Leupold rings and bases
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That’s gonna be fun! Factory Sporter contour? Funny. It was suppose to be a factory sporter contour. That’s what I had the stock inletted for..but when it arrived it was a bit heavier. More like a mag contour. Smith had to open the stock up a bit. After it was all said and done I’m glad it shook out the way it did because the balance is perfect.
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I did the same, had a 222 made, mine is-
REM 700 action, BDL, blued matte
Shilen 24”, number three contour, blued matte
Glass bedded into McMillan hunter, in tan/brown pattern.
Trigger tech, primary trigger
Zeiss conquest 3.5-10-50, in Leupold rings and bases
Have a pic of that? Would love to see it.
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I had a .223AI and a .22-250AI spun up similar to yours, Ky221. It's a good blueprint!
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I like that. I need to find an old short action McMillan just like that.
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Sweet, always wanted a 222.
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Classy build. The red pad finishes it off perfectly.
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A classic rig, correctly done (no man-bun bottom metal). Well done!  -Al
Last edited by Al_Nyhus; 01/13/21.
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Take your responsibilities seriously, never yourself-Ken Howell
Proper bullet placement + sufficient penetration = quick, clean kill. Finn Aagard
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You will be pleased, and I think the 12 twist will do all you want with most bullets you will shoot.
700 Sporter contour? Any idea on the weight? Looks about like a 221 SG&Y built that I once owned, got 2nd hand. PLENTY beef in that countour, for accuracy and holding.
Enjoy.
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I made a 222 a few years ago too. I began with a Ruger #3 in 45-70. Put on a Schelen barrel in 222 and replaced the #3 wood with wood for a Ruger #1.
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Ky221: That is a cool looking Rifle - I hope it shoots as good as it looks!
And the caliber is simply "one of the best".
I have a BUNCH of Rifles in caliber 222 Remington - ranging from the humble Remington 722's and Remington 788's on up through a pair of Remington 700 Classic's and a wonderful Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special and an uncanny accurate Sako L 46 Varmint and my top of the line (accuracy wise) Remington 40XB-BR.
Every Rifle I have ever owned in 222 Remington has shot at least VERY well.
Its sad to me that factory Rifles in 222 Remington are not more readily available today.
Again best of luck with your new custom Rifle and let us know how it shoots.
Hold into the wind
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You will be pleased, and I think the 12 twist will do all you want with most bullets you will shoot.
700 Sporter contour? Any idea on the weight? Looks about like a 221 SG&Y built that I once owned, got 2nd hand. PLENTY beef in that countour, for accuracy and holding.
Enjoy. As it sits right now 7.4# I was thinking it would come in around 7.5 without scope and rings. I got pretty close lol Thanks for all the kind words, much appreciated.
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