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Thought you might want to see a quick pic of my new 6mmBR. The 6mmBR is one of my favorite rounds. I have a heavy one, so I thought it was time to build one a little easier to carry.



Remington 700 SA, trued
PTG knob
Brux 1:8 twist #3 at 23"
Manners MCS-SL in Molded-in GAP camo
Shilen Trigger
Leupold VX3 2.5-8

So far, I'm feeding it out of an unmodified mag box. Feeding has been perfect with only a couple down. I will run it some more, and do a Bryant mag box conversion if I feel it is warranted. But for now, it is staying like this

Very nice, who did the smithing? I really like the colors, did you use cerakote on the metal?

I'd hate to be a coyote!

A friend did the smithing. I coated the action with Norrell Moly Resin

Screw yotes! This thing is going after some antelope this fall

It really is an all arounder and with all the accuracy you could ask for...we need some target pics!

I'll get some when I can get out again. I took it out a few weeks back, but had not tightened the ring screws down and forgot my screwdriver set at home. The groups I did fire were all vertical, but in nearly a perfectly straight line.

Now, with the rings tightened, I expect the vertical to disappear and am anticipating the 105 Bergers to be clustered together ni a neat little hole.

Darren,
Bout time you posted up the new rifle - I like it!! Should work just fine on a nice antelope buck - we'll be sure to find a good one:) Did you get a chance to weigh it yet??

I'm liking the Manners, may need one of those someday.

Great looking build brother!
Curious about the weight too as one of my buds is considering a manners on a build.

Nice!

I'm right around 8lbs all up without the bipod based on my bathrom scale.

The Manners stocks are around 27 ounces, which makes them a few ounces heavier than a McMillan EDGE, but lighter than a McMillan Gel-coat stock

Very nice rifle, I like the Manners SL stock. I had one and sorry I sold it.

Nice rig. You will enjoy it.

Don't be afraid for venison - killed one at 400 yds w/mine...105 amax 2850, double lunged, golf ball exit...

23" 8 twist #3 is a PERFECT BR sporter config - Kudos - enjoy!

Thanks for sharing, any info on accuracy yet?

Might warrant a CDS or M1....Good Hunting Darren!

Oh, an M1 elevation knob is planned. Just want to shoot it 1 more time before it gets shipped off

Good plan - think you can utilize it in that set up.

Very Nice Rig.

Fantastic looking rifle!

Mike

Got to the range this morning. It was sunny, but we were having 15mph gusts.

Best group of the day: 1st 3 into 0.217"
The next two shots opened the group up to 0.53" and 0.78", respectively. Not bad considering the conditions and the 8x scope. I was going to stop at 3 shots, but my shooting buddy kept egging me on. Friggin' 5 shot groups!

FWIW, I was shooting 105 Berger VLDs over 30.5 Varget in virgin Lapua cases with Wolf small rifle magnum primers.

Very nice... I just finished a very similar build. I too went with a Brux #3 (but in 8.5" twist) and was surprised how much bigger it was than my #3 Broughton, but have grown to like it very well.

I have another Remington 700 6BR repeater that I done the "Mike Bryant" conversion & after finding the "perfect" spring placement (epoxy'd into place) it feeds 100%, slow, fast, whatever. For the new build I bought a Wyatt's "BR Box" & have been less than pleased with it.

You will be pleased with the 105VLD hunting on antelope. I have killed several whitetails with that combo (but with 30.8gr varget) & it works very well.

Darren, have you ever played with the Dasher or any other BR variants?

Sweet gun! I have actually been intrigued lately with the 6BR. Tempted to try one once my 243 is shot out.

Coleridge - I recall your posts on 6mmBR about the BR box. unfortunate that it isn't working out as hoped. I really wish someone would make a more reliable box for the little BR cartridges.

I have another 6BR using AICS mags that feeds great with 105s. However, for this build I wanted a more streamlined stock, hence the BDL box. My other BR went to Wyoming last year and claimed an antelope. I know that the BR/105 VLD is a potent enough round indeed.

Tanner - honestly I don't want to deal with the additional prep for the modified BRs. The range I shoot gets to about 550 yards. For that distance, the BR is perfect.