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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
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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!
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A friend did the smithing. I coated the action with Norrell Moly Resin
Screw yotes! This thing is going after some antelope this fall
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It really is an all arounder and with all the accuracy you could ask for...we need some target pics!
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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.
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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.
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Great looking build brother! Curious about the weight too as one of my buds is considering a manners on a build.
Nice!
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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
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Very nice rifle, I like the Manners SL stock. I had one and sorry I sold it.
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Nice rig. You will enjoy it.
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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!
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Oh, an M1 elevation knob is planned. Just want to shoot it 1 more time before it gets shipped off
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Good plan - think you can utilize it in that set up.
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Very Nice Rig.
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Fantastic looking rifle!
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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.
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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.
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Darren, have you ever played with the Dasher or any other BR variants?
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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. Sweet gun! I have actually been intrigued lately with the 6BR. Tempted to try one once my 243 is shot out.
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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.
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