OK, here we go:

MOUNTAIN ELK RIFLE BLUEPRINT.



.338 Winchester Magnum
SS 700 ADL
Lilja #4, 1" shank, 22" 1-in-10 twist
Rifle Basix trigger (aluminum housing)
Tubb pin
Oversize lug
Pillar bedded and free-floated into
McMillan Mountain Hunter Kevlar Special
1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 14 LOP
Rick Bin custom camo
Williams steel triggerguard
Talley QD's with levers
Leupold VX3 2.5-8x36
Blued studs.

"Bean field blueprint"


7 mm Rem Mag
Remington 700 action
Steel ADL style trigger guard
Remington trigger tuned to a crisp 2.5 pounds.
Pac-Nor #4 sporter contour Super Match, 3 inch shank, bead blasted stainless. 1-10 twist, 24 inches.
McMillan Remington Hunter
Action bedded with Steel Bed, barrel floated.
Leupold 6.5 X 20 VXIII
Leupold dual dovetail basses, Burris Signature rings with +10 insert in rear and -5 insert in front rings.

I see your scales, but to others following your lead, whose rifle is not sitting on a scale in a pic, add the weight, which I feel is one of the most important of specs.

BTW, great idea!!! I'll see what I can round up.

I get lots of questions about the Bumblebee


223 Ackley Improved
Blued M7
Pac-Nor #1 S/S, 1" shank, 21" 1-in-8 twist (Mickey did the barrel work)
Rifle Basix trigger (aluminum housing)
PTG shroud/pin
McMillan Remington Mountain Rifle stock, free floated 13.5" LOP
60% Yellow/40% Black
Factory bottom metal
Talley Lightweights
Leupold VXII 3-9x40 with M1 turrets
Weight 7.5 pounds

Remington 700 Short Action, trued, Ceracoated.
Krieger #5 barrel, finished at 22"
Holland Recoil Lug.
McMillan Sporter, 50/50 red/black, 1" Decelerator, extra sling swivel stud, 13.5" LOP.
Willams trigger guard, Ceracoated.
Talley Lightweights.
Shown w/ Leupold Vari-X III 3.5-10 Tactical, but currently has Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44 w/ turrets.
8lbs, 13oz as shown.
All work perormed by Jim Myers of One Hole Gunworks.

Rick,
When you say 1" shank, is that measured from the face of the action to the start of the barrel radius, face of the recoil lug to start of the barrel radius, or does it include the threads to the start of the barrel radius?

GB

This picture is for all those that have inquired about Howa actions. The stainless steel is a standard Howa 1500, the blued is the Lightweight 1500.

The lightweight has the metal removed from both sides of the receiver from the azz end to the beginning of the front ring. You can see how the receiver has an angled look (I hate to say it, but ala A-bolt).



The other difference is the hollowed out bolt knob


Can't tell you how much weight this saves, can't imagine much more than a few ounces, but there it is for future reference.

The S/S will be another 223AI, the blued I have no idea yet.

Highly successful 1000 Yd BR "Light Class" Rig:

- 300 WSM, 220 grain Sierra Matchkings
- Stiller Python Action
- Benchmark barrel, 1.35" diax 3" shank with a straight taper to .890" at 30.5", 3-groove, 1x11 twist
- Vais brake
- 2 Oz Jewell BR trigger
- Shehane "Tracker" stock in the African Obeche Wood laminate
- Stiller rings with 20 MOA taper
- Nightforce 8-32x56 DD BR scope
- Weight: 15 lbs 2 Oz

Praire dog shooter, go back and add the weight if you got it.

All,
Feel free to add what you like about your rifle and what you would change if any. Maybe what role you see the rifle filling ie. mountain rifle, all arounder, standard dogzapper walking varmiter format, etc

Great idea

Bear Bomber



8x57 Mauser
Blued tang Ruger 77
Douglas CM, 21" 1-in-10 twist
Factory tweeked trigger
Pillar bedded and free-floated into
McMillan Ruger 77 stock
1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.5 LOP
"Coyote Bomber" pattern
Leupold VXII 2-7x Hevi-Duplex
Gunmetal teflon coated

THAT is a nice looking rifle, Steely.
I like that pattern on the stock-what kind of finish do you have on the action and barrel?

Moose flamer



30/06 Ackley Improved
Stainless Ruger 77 MKII
Pac-Nor #3, 22" with 2" shank, 1-10" twist
Rifle Basix trigger
Free floated in
McMillan Ruger 77MK II stock
1" Pachmayr Presentation @ 13.5 LOP
Medium green/white/turquoise flame
Leupold VXIII 3-10x40 (out for Target Turrets at the moment)
Beadblasted finish

Tactical Mauser



30/06
Belguim FN-98 military action
Douglas barrel, custom contour (.645 at muzzle), 25 1/4", 1-10" twist
Sunnyhill hinged bottom metal
Timney trigger
Free floated in
Brown Precision stock
1" Pachmayr Presentation @ 13.5 LOP
Leupold VXII 3-9x40 with M1 turrets
Black teflon

Ain't seen that one before......any others I ain't seen?

Yep, plenty..........

Put 'em up.....

Fight Stopper

(sorry, bad photo's)





416 Taylor
VZ-24 Mauser action
Douglas CM,# 5 contour 23" 1-in-12 twist
Timney Trigger
Fully bedded action/barrel in Laminated stock (can't remember maker)
1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.5 LOP
Leupold M8 2.5x
Matte black blued

This is the only '98 I held on to after owning several........





Mauser 98
30-06
24" Douglas #3
Timney trigger
Custom birdseye maple stock w/knurled walnut
Bausch & Lomb 3200 3-9x50

Steely, That looks like a heavy rig, but wouldn't want to shoot that cartridge in a lighter one.......

My version of lightweight:

Remington Ti short action
Schneider #1.5 10 twist in 25-284
Alloy Shroud
Tubb Ti Pin & Spring
Shilen Trigger
Brown Precision Kevlar Pound'r Stock
Closed cell foam recoil pad
Talley Lightweights
Leupold 6x36 Scope
Polane-T Paint
Cerakote Metal finish
Weighs 5lbs 15oz

Oldie









30/06
VZ-24 Mauser
Custom contour Douglas, 24" 1-in-10 twist
Canjar Trigger
Fully bedded barrel
Black walnut, wrap around checkering grip, forend. Inletted rosewood forend piece.
Steel butt, grip cap, hinged bottom metal, inletted studs, 2 position side swing safety
Blued
Currently wearing a FXII 4x Leupold (obviously not pictured)

The Mountain Hunter

Remington 700 Action, Blueprinted and Skeletonized
Rock #4 Fluted barrel, 11 twist, chambered in 300 WBY
McMillan Sako Hunter with EDGE Technology
Shilen Trigger
Kodiak Shroud
Tubb Ti Pin and Spring
Custom Talley bases and Talley rings
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Scope
Graphite Black Cerakote
Polane-T Paint
Weighs 7lbs, 5oz

Trifecta of 223 AIs

Rear Rifle, the Heavyweight:

Remington 700 action blueprinted
Rock #7 fluted 12 twsit barrel @ 24"
McMillan A5 stock in OD Green/Black/Tan Swirl, filled to 3.5lbs
Badger Bottom Metal
Jewell Trigger
Kodiak Shroud
Ti Pin and Spring
Badger Rail and Rings
Leupold MK 4 3.5-10x40
Cerakote Metal Finish
Weighs 13.5lbs

Middle Rifle, the Coleman Special

Remington 700 action blueprinted
Rock #6 fluted, 12 twist barrel @ 23"
McMillan HTG/TEX stock in GAP Camo
Williams Bottom Metal
Jewell Trigger
Kodiak Shroud
Tubb Ti Pin & spring
Leupold MK 4 Bases
Nightforce Rings
Leupold 4.5-14 LR Scope with Dogzapper Reticle
Weighs 10lbs

Front Rifle, The Blue Meanie (AKA Rip Off of Steve Timm's rifle)

Remington 700 action, blueprinted
Fluted bolt
Schneider #2 barrel at 23"
McMillan Mtn Rifle stock in Bright Blue/White
Alloy Shroud
Shilen Trigger
Talley Lightweights
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Scope
KG Gunkote on Action & Bolt
Weighs 7lbs 10oz

African Duo

Left Rifle:

Winchester Model 70 Action, Blueprinted
Rock #4, 10 twist barrel in 338 Win Mag @ 24"
Williams Extractor
Williams Bottom Metal
McMillan Supergrade Stock
Custom Talley Bases and Talley Rings
Leupold 3.5-10x40 scope
Graphite Black Cerakote on Metal
Polane-T Paint on stock
Weighs 9lbs 6oz

Right Rifle:

Winchester Model 70 Classic Safari in 416 Remington
Factory barrel with a cleaned up chamber and polished radiuses
Williams Extractor
Williams Bottom Metal
Custom follower
Mauser Mag Spring
Talley Bases
Leupold 1.75-6x32 Scope
McMillan Supergrade Stock
Polane-T stock paint
Weighs 10lbs

Motor City fight stopper..........

TOP: .223rem
Rem700 SS short action
PacNor SS supermatch 3 groove 1:9" twist remmy Varmint taper @ 24"
McMillan A5, 60/20/20 Black/OD/LiteGray, heavy filled
Williams SS bottom metal (old style)
factory trigger, tuned to 2lbs (thanks Jamison)
Badger 20MOA rail w/ Badger low steel rings
Leupold MK4 3.5-10x40 LRT/M1
(weighs approximately 15 pounds)

BOTTOM: 7mm-08rem
Remmy LVSF 7mm-08 bbl'd action
B&C remmy Ti-SAUM stock (pressure point removed)
Rifle Basix "hunter" trigger set at 2lbs
bbl'd action & trigger guard glass bedded
bbl re-crowned to 11 degree recessed target
Talley one-pice lightweight low rings
Leupold MK4 PR 3-9x40 w/ Premier Reticle #4a
(weighs approximately 7.5 pounds)

CAS---that 300 Wby is a badazz rig. Every time I see it I like it a little more........

Can't wait to get my GAP, that GAP of yours really turns my crank, that sounds kinda bad........

I've turned my crank in many GAPS.....

CAS,

The lightweight 25-284 is really a gorgeous piece and is the style I like best in any mid-weight caliber.

MM

Old Faithful:

Remington 700 Short Action
Blueprinted and Skeltonized
Lilja #2, 9 twist in 7mm WSM, at 24"
Kodiak Shroud
Tubb Ti Pin & Spring
Custom Mag box
Shilen Trigger
Factory BDL Bottom Metal
McMillan Mtn Rifle stock in Black/Tan/Brown
KG Gunkote metal finish
Talley lightweights
Leupold 2.5-8x36 Scope
Weighs 7.5lbs

Extremes:

Top Rifle:

Nesika Hunter C Action
Broughton #7.2 fluted barrel, 13 twist 5C in 22PPC @ 24"
Cerakoted flutes
Jewell Trigger
McMillan A5 stock in Dark Gray/Black/White
Nesika ADL Trigger guard
Now Wears Nesika Picatinny Bases, Badger Rings
Leupold 4.5-14x40 LR with Dogzapper Reticle
Weighs 12lbs

Bottom Rifle:

Winchester Model 70 action, blueprinted
Pedersen #4 12 twist barrel in 358 Norma at 24"
Williams Extractor
Williams Bottom Metal
Brown Precision Fiberglass stock
Talley Lightweights
Leupold 2.5-8x36 Scope
Graphite Black Cerakote metal
Brown Polane-T stock paint
Weighs 8lbs on the nose

Do you prefer cerakote or KG?

I foolishly no longer own this one. Hope the new owner doesn't mind:

Winchester Model 70 action, blueprinted
Rock #3 fluted, 10 twist barrel in 270 Winchester
Williams Extractor
Williams Bottom Metal
Brown Precision Fiberglass Stock
Talley Lightweihgts
Leupold 3.5-10x40 Scope
Graphite Black Cerakote on action
Titanium Cerakote on barrel
Polane-T stock paint
Weighs 7lbs 5oz, and is one of the best handling rifles I have ever known.

Cerakote by a mile, and then some.

Mauser Blueprints for them that like 'em

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Front:

280 Rem
1909 Argentine action
Douglas #3 barrel, 24"
Pacific Research stock
Mark X magazine & floorplate; trigger guard reshaped
Dakota bolt shroud w/ 3 position safety
Timney trigger
Jewelled bolt & follower
Conetrol mounts
Leupold VX II 2x7

Rear:

25-06 Remington
Spandau action (re-heatreated)
Douglas #2 barrel, 24"
Pacific Research stock
Reshaped bottom metal & trigger guard
Dakota bolt shroud w/ 3 position safety
Timney trigger
Jewelled bolt & follower
Conetrol mounts
Leupold VX II 2x7


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CAS,

Impeccable taste in your guns - all of 'em.

MM

Can we pleez have a lefty for Pete's sake? Hey Utah Lefty ...

Bettin Cusom guns
Mauser 98 270 WSM
Timney trigger (soon)
24" Shilen barrel
Richards Microfit thumbwhole stock
bolt trued, lugs lapped.
with bipod and Zeiss 4.5-14x50 W/turrets weighs about 10-12 lbs. shoots OK

Heres one:
D&D gunsmithe
Rem 600 bluprinted
Dakota Bolt Handle
Tubbs firing pin,spring, recoil lug
Heritage bolt release kit
Lilja #2, 10tw, 1.5"shank, 23"
Birdsong Black-t
708
McM MR coyote Bomber
S&K bases and rings

CAS - I'm really liking your taste in guns.

I'm in the works of converting my main hunting stable to a similar config - rifle wise, caliber choice is a bit different.

But I do like your platform and dress....................

Nice start to this area; it was originally the thought that maybe questions and compliments could be sent via PM or started as another thread. I'm sure most of these rigs could be the subject of a thread, and they definitely warrant compliments.

Just a though, but if we keep it limited to blueprints and photos, this will be a great resource.

BTW, I realize I just violated this principle! Thanks again for the contributions.

CAS let me wipe this druel off my chin.Nice stuff ya got.Would love to posts a pic of a semi custom in a factory wood stock.

Magic!

I almost feel like I stole your girlfriend



Roads

nice, nice thread; nicer pics and info.
good to see so many mausers.

Mike Bryant Built
.243AI
Stiller Predator Action Single Shot
Pac-Nor Fluted #5 barrel,12 twist 24"
McMillan Sako Varmint: 60%:OD- 20%:Black- 20%: White
Jewell HVR Trigger
Action NP#3 Coated By Robar
Stock Clear Coated
Talley Mounts W/ Lever Rings
Leupold VX III 6.5-20 x 40 LR
9 Lbs- 8 Oz.

Mike Bryant Built
.257AI
Sako 75 Detachable Magazine
Lilja Fluted #4 barrel,9 twist 24"
McMillan Sako Hunter: 60%:green- 40%: White
Factory Trigger
Action NP#3 Coated By Robar
Stock Clear Coated
Sako Optilock Rings/ Base
Leupold VX III 2.5-8 x 36
8 Lbs- 13 Oz.

Mike Bryant Built
.6BRX
BAT RB/ LP SV Action
Lilja Fluted #6 barrel, 9 twist 25"
McMillan Hunter BR: 60%: Red- 20%: Black- 20%: White
Jewell BR Trigger
Stock Clear Coated
BAT Bases/ Rings
Leupold 24X BRD
9 Lbs- 4 Oz.

Long Range Coyote Bomber
Rem 700 S/A, CM, KG GunKote Matte Black
Fluted Bolt (3 flutes)
243AI, 10 twist #4 SS PacNor at 23"
Blueprinted & Rebarreled by Darrel Holland, OR
McM Rem BDL Stock (ADL config), Weatherby fill in forearm, action. Holland pillars in Ciebe Geige epoxy and bedded in Marine Tex.
50% dark grey, 25% black, 25% med tan,
.5" Decelerator pad
Leupold Vari X III 3.5-10 Tactical, matte black (not pictured -swapped scopes awhile back)

9.3 lbs scoped

MtnHtr

Why.....details?
Thanks

Rem 700 S/A*, CM, KG GunKote Matte Black, alloy shroud
7-08AI, 11 twist #2.5 SS Pac Nor at 22.5", rebarreled by PacNor (Ernie)
RifleBasix Trigger
McM Mtn Rifle stock, ADL, 50% drk blue, 25% lite grey, 25% black
Pillar bedded in Ciebe Geige epoxy & Marine Tex, .8" decelerator pad
Leupold VXII 2-7, Leupold DDs

7.9lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Win 70, S/A, CM, KG GunKote
WSM S/A converted for 350RM, Featherweight Alloy TG, Williams Extractor
350RM, 12 twist #2 SS PacNor at 21.5", blueprinted & rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta CO. Recontoured floorplate.
Bansner stock, bobbed and pillar bedded, Polane T
Leupold 4X, Leupold DD mounts

7.5lbs scoped

MtnHtr

MtnHunter where's coyote bombers big brother the 300 WM?

Rem Mod 7
SS Factory bbl'd action in 7-08Rem, 20" recrowned, KG GunKote.
McM Mod 7 stock, Purple w/med grey swirls thruout, McM's choice,.
Leupold VX II 2-7 matte black, Burris Zee rings

6.75lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Coming soon!

MtnHtr

It's harder, slicker, tougher, wears better, goes on thinner, has less shine and won't peel, flake, or chip like KG will. Other than that, they are about the same.

Win 70 338WM*
SS Factory bbl'd action in 338WM, cut & recrowned at 23" by Mariovov's Gunsmithing, Woodland CA. William's extractor. Lauer's Durakote matte black
McM Supergrade stock, 50% dark blue, 25% med grey, 25% black, 1" Decelerator pad. Pillar bedded in Cibie Geige epoxy and MarineTex
Leupold VX II 2-7, Burris Zees

8.25lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

I have experience with 3 coatings (Cerakote, KG GunKote, Lauer's Durakote)

KG Gunkote has been around the longest of the 3 and is available in 4 different formulas for firearms. It has undergone several reformulations/improvements over the years and like any coating will peel, flake or chip especially if not prepped correctly. I think KG GunKote has received some bad press due to improper prepwork, early formulations etc.

I either parkerize or use KG's pretreatment: K Phos and have never experienced what I consider unacceptable performance (and I work my rifles hard - mtn pack trips)

KG just shipped me some 2400 series GunKote that I will be using on the next 5 rifles I am currently building. This stuff will definitely get a workout.

My thoughts on Cerakote? Excellent product, very rugged but short shelf life in the bottle, expensive and for some a challenge to mix (judging by my PMs).

Is Cerakote better than KG GunKote? Maybe but not that much better if KG GunKote is properly applied. The new KG Gunkote may be just as tough, maybe even tougher in some aspects. I have seen Cerakote chip and scratch too on some firearms.

MtnHtr

Weatherby Vanguard SS
SS Factory bbl'd action in 24" 300WSM, Cerakote matte black
Timney trigger (redesigned new model)
Bansner stock, pillar bedded in Ceibe Geige epoxy and Marine Tex, Polane T, Hogue 1" pad
Leupold 6X42, Talley Lows

7.7lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Rem 700 SS, LA, ADL, Alloy TG, KG GunKote
7RM, 11 twist #4 SS PacNor at 25.5", blueprinted and rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta CO.
RifleBasix Trigger
McM Rem Sporter, 50% Grape, 50% black. Pillar bedded in Ciebe Geige epoxy and Marine Tex. 1" Decelerator
Leupold VarXIII 3.5-10, Leupold DDs

8.6lbs

Currently on a diet, new McM Classic restock job soon.

MtnHtr

Ruger MKII SS
338WM, 10 twist #4 SS PacNor at 24", blued, trued and rebarreled by PacNor, OR.
McM Sako Hunter, 50% Purple, 50% Black (friend's choice) 1" Decelerator pad
Leupold VarX III 3.5-10 matte black, SS factory rings

8.5lbs scoped (IIRC)

Owned by a good friend.

MtnHtr

Rem 700 S/A, CM, BDL 223Rem
CM Factory bbl'd action, recrowned at 22". CeraKote matte black
McM Mtn Rifle stock, bedded in MarineTex.
Leupold VXII 3-9 in Tally Lows

? weight

MtnHtr

here are few of mine, will have a couple more from Mr. Kampfeld in a few more weeks.




Far left
Mickey Coleman built 7/08 (thanks Cheaha)
Rem 700 TI
Douglas # 3
Banser stock painted by Rick
Flip flop pad ( thanks Pullit)
I think Callahan firing pin and pring
Rifle Basix trigger
Leupy 6x42 with ele turret
6lb 5oz with a full belly

Middle
Rem 700 260 parts gun
Rem SS 260 take off
Banser Sheep hunter
Pink panther flip flop pad
replaced shroud
Leupy 2x7
6lbs all up

Right
Rem 700 300 Ultra
Shillen Trigger
lots of little stuff
mostly factory but that will change

MH,

I must have gotten a bunch of bad batches from KG then. I prep EXACTLY as they recommend, use K-Phos, and bake as they recommend. I have never had one single batch that would hold up as well, or was as hard as Cerakote.

I will try and find some pics of a test I did coating a couple bolts with Cerakote and a couple botls with KG, then comparing durability. Cerakote won by a mile.

I also have not noticed that Cerakote has a short shelf life compared to KG. In fact, all of the KG products save the gloss products use a flattenign paste in them that settles to the bottom rather quickly. If you leave it there for any length of time (much over a month), you really need to take the can to a professional paint shop and have them shake it up with one of their vibrators to ensure no clumping and consistent flatness.

I've not tried the newest KG stuff, but given my experience with their other products, I'm not too interested.

Duracoat is pretty darn good too, though it has an entirely different feel and hardness than Cerakote.

My thoughts are KG Gunkote does not reach its full cure when it is brought out of the oven. Ditto for Duracoat. Some folks say it really reaches that ceramic hardness a year later. I dunno, I always bake KG GunKote an extra hour or so. Joe Fazio said it does not hurt a thing.........

I might add my experience is only with the KG GunKote 2400 series.

MtnHtr

30-06 SPR
Rem 700 BDL
G.A. Precision Bolt stop/release
Rock #4, 24", 1-in-11 twist
Tuned factory trigger - 3 lbs.
Oversize lug
Pillar bedded and free-floated into
McMillan Rem. Classic - brown flame
1" Pachmayr Decelerator @ 13.75 LOP
Williams bottom metal
Action, bbl. and bottom metal Cerakoted matte black
Bolt fluted by Kampfeld Customs (thanks Karl)
Burris mounts
Zeiss Conquest 3x9x40
9 lbs.

Assembled by GA Precision

Lessons learned: For other newbies, make sure you do your homework and push back is something doesn't sound right. I was not after a light rifle to begin with (just wanted a pleasant shooter that would steady nice). I specified that the rifle was to weigh no more than 7.5 pounds clean (it was on the order sheet, typed by George himself), it came in at closer to 8. I voiced my concern with George during the spec'ing of this rifle that I thought the #4 Rock at 24" would come in heavy. He was quick to say that the weights displayed on Rock's website were only rough estimates and to trust him. In addition, I requested a 2.5 lb. trigger pull. not a 3 lb. as it turned out. I can live with the trigger and don't feel like debating this with George after a 6 month wait. BTW, the McMillan flame did not turn out even remotely like a flame.

Having said all that, I can't wait to take it hunting next season. I might ultimately have the barrel fluted if I get tired of the weight (assuming I can have this #4 fluted). I wanted 24" vs. 22" for maybe a little more velocity, but most would probably argue 22" would be better. I realize a lighter scope and Talley Lightweights would also bring it down.

I'm staying local on the next one - Karl Kampfeld will get my business.

DB,

Still a pretty nice rifle, lots of potential in the weight savings dept.

Flute the barrel like you posted.

Skip the heavy recoil lug and opt for the factory pot metal if you want to save weight next time, maybe go Williams Ti bottom metal if Matt is producing them.

I like Lilja's sporter contours #2- #4 for most of my projects now, very trim but still accurate.

MtnHtr

Kip---this rig weighs exactly 9lbs as shown........





270 WSM
Win 70 classic stainless
Trued/lapped/polished
tuned factory trigger job
H-S bedded stock
24" SS/fluted Pac-Nor super-match #4
Vari-XIII 4.5-14x40 AO
Talley fixed rings

It could be lighter if I flute bolt, Talley lightweights, 3.5-10x40 etc. But it actually came out exactly as planned.........

Weatherby Mark V Fibermark
Jap-Made 270 WBY Mag.
26" barrel
Oldstyle bottom metal
Factory everything, including McMillan stock
Talley LWs
Leupold FX 6X42
Thin white spacer between stock and recoil pad!! Yeah baby!!

My favorite rifle! It may come out of its summer cacoon as a .338 Win Mag.

My Winchester M70 Featherweight(pushfeed)270Win:
McMillan FWT stock
Talley lightweights
Kahles 3-9X42 TDS
One of my favorites!

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The Twins

Rex Hinman Remington M700 with No. 3 Shilen 9" twist barrel 23.6"
6.5-'06 chamber cut with Red Elliott reamer
McMillan camo stock with aluminum pillars
Marine Tex bedding
ADL triggerguard
Jones reworked Remington trigger
all metal parkerized
Talley steel two-piece mounts
Pentax Pioneer 3-9X40

Rex Hinman Remington M721 single-shot with No. 4 Douglas air-gauged 9" twist barrel 23.6"
.280 Remington chamber cut with Red Elliott reamer
McMillan camo stock with Aluminum pillars
Marine Tex bedding
ADL triggerguard
Canjar trigger
ADL triggerguard
Talley steel two-piece mounts
Pentax LightSeeker 3-9X40

Very nice, but everyone here knows Douglas barrels don't shoot.....

Almost forgot one of my favorites:

Remington 700 Stainless short action
Blueprinted and Holland lug pinned by Mike Bryant
Broughton #2, 9 twist 5C in 7-08 at 22.5"
Remington factory laminated Mtn Rifle stock
Factory bottom metal
Graphite black Cerakote
Talley lightweights
Leupold FX-III 6x42
weighs 7lbs 13oz

This is like looking (not reading) at a Playboy magazine. Great post!!!

GENERAL UTILITY BEATER:

.30-06
M77 action trued
McMillan Ruger Classic 13.5" pillar bedded 60%black/40%med.gray
Krieger 22" factory contour 1-10"
Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8
trigger worked 3#
S/S floorplate
barreled action and bottom metal bead blasted
weight 9+

Urban Deer Rifle



300 Whisper
Rem 700 ADL
Hart #4, Stainless, 18" Thredaded
McMillan HTG, Bedded and Floated
Leupold M8 6x42, Premeir 4e
Mossy Oak Forrest Floor Dip
ETS 30 Cal can

Deadly queit.

Pmc

My idea of reliable rifles for elk, moose and big bears, buffalo.



Top:
- 338 Win Mag built by HD Rifles
- Lightened Rem 721 w/early 700 bolt
- Sako extractor
- Timney trigger
- Lothar Walther 24" #4 SS barrel
- HD Coat
- Bansner stock, pillar bedded
- Leu vari X-III 3.5x10x40 AO (I'd rather have a 2.5x8x36 here)
- Weight w/scope: 8 lbs

Middle:
- 375 H&H
- Win M-70 SS Classic barreled action
- 24" factory barrel, about #5 contour (.710) at muzzle
- McMillan Supergrade stock bedded and painted by me
- Leu Vari X-II 2x7x33 (temporary scope--want a 2.4x8x36 with Heavy Duplex reticle)
- Weight w/scope: 9lbs, 2 oz

Bottom:
- 416 Rem built by Benchmark Barrels
- CZ 550 Safari American
- Benchmark SS #5.5 contour 24" barrel
- Factory stock with aluminum "bedding bar" installed
- Leu VX-III 1.75x6x32
- Weight w/scope: 10 lbs, 10 oz

My idea of varmint, deer, black bear/hog/back-up rifles.



Top:
- 223 Rem
- 700 ADL Short barreled action
- LVSF stock, bedded by me
- Leu Vari X-III 4.5x14x50 AO
- Weight w/scope: 8 lbs 2 oz

Middle:
- 270 WSM built by CAS and his gunsmith
- Rem 700 BDL Short Action
- Rock #3, 24" SS barrel
- Shilen Trigger
- Bansner stock, pillar bedded
- Leu VX-III 4.5x14x40 AO with B/C reticle
- Weight with scope: 7 lbs 7 oz

Bottom:
- 30-06, assembled and headspaced by me
- 700 BDL action, "home brew" accurized
- 24" SS factory takeoff barrel
- Lone Wolf stock, bedded by me
- Leu Vari X-III 3.5x10x40 AO
- Weight w/scope: 8 lbs

300 yard prone blueprint!
Rem 700 LH, blueprinted, recoil lug ground
Robar plating
Shilen #7 24" 22-250 1x14 twist bead blasted
Jewell trigger
H.S. PST 25 LH conversion, with forend rail, 13 3/4 pull
Creedmore forend hand stop
Leupold Mark 4 Rings and Bases
Weaver 6 x 20 Grand Slam, target dot
Total weight 13 lbs.

Short 700, ADL
McMillan Sako Hunter
250 Savage Ackley Improved
Hart #2 1:10 @22"
Davidson alum. bolt shroud
Shortened/modified ADL mag. box
Leupold dual dovetails
Weaver K6
8lbs/2oz. Same blueprint can go 6 oz. lighter with minor tweaks.

Short 700
McMillan HTG
223AI
Broughton #6, 8 twist, 22"
Badger shifter
Leupold 4.5-14
Leupold DD's
12#'s

My take on a Walking Varminter /Deer Rifle

Remington Model 7 SS action
22 inch #4 contour 1 in 10 twist SS Douglas XX barrel chambered in 6BR

Remington Laminated Stock

SS 2-10x38 Weaver V 10 scope

Burris Signature mounts

8.25lbs field ready.

HBB

Steelhead, Nice Bomber.

Rem 700 S/A
McMillan HTG
H.S. Bottom metal
22-250
Rock #7, 8 twist @ 22"
Leupold DD's
Currently wears a Varix III 4.5-14
12.5#'s

-338 Allen Mag chambered
-BAT 8.5" M receiver, left hand
-BAT 40 MOA rail base
-Rifles Basix 8 to 20 oz trigger currently set at 1 lb
-Lilja 35" 1.450" straight cylinder 1-10 twist 338 barrel with very large 7/16" flutes
-APS compact 4 port muzzle brake
-McMillan MBR Tooley stock
-Hybrid ABS Barrel bedding V-Block bedding system
-Nightforce rings
-Nightforce 8-32x 56mm NP-R1 reticle
-Scopelevel

Is this all you guys do with your time???

I've been wasting my life!

Would that be D&D Gunsmith in Troy, MI?

Yes, they do most of my work, great guys to deal with!

here is the Kampfeld 300wsm:







Specs are as follows:
REM 700 S/A trued by Kampfeld
MCM Rem Hunter stock
Hart # 4 ss 1-10 fluted by Kampfeld
HS DBM
Leupy 3.5x10 with M1's
bolt fluting by Kampfeld
KG gunkote by Kampfeld
Shillen trigger
Talley lwts
Weighs right at 9 pounds with full belly

Will bed this week and range reports to follow.......Blake

CSA that is one fine Rifle how do you like that stock David

Please would you do me the favor and explain "blueprints" or "blueprinted" in relationship with guns to me? Thank you! I can't imagin because I'm from Germany.

blueprint in this case means favorite recipe for a custom or semi-custom rifle.

340:Like your M70;got one JUST like it,stock and all,cept mine's a classic.;it's out for a new Douglas in 270 Win.How do you like the Kahles?

Bob

Some great looking rifles.

That rig is SWEET!

Rem 700 SS L/A ADL
7RemMag
Bolt Fluting by Twisted Bolt
Alloy Shroud
Action & bolt KG GunKote 2401F Flat Black
Holland Lug
PacNor SS #4, 11 twist at 25"
McMillan Classic 50% Purple, 25% Lite Grey, 25% Black (lite fill)
Pillar bedded, Ciebe Geige & Marine Tex
Leupold VariX III 3.5-10, Tally Alloys (low)
8lbs, 4oz.









MtnHtr

Great looking rifle!

MM

This rifle is nowhere near the quality of the others in this thread, but I am proud of her.



NEF Handi Rifle
243
Swift Premier 4-12x40

Remington 700 ADL action
Sandblasted Pac-nor in 25-284, 23" #2 contour, 3-groove, 1-10"
Holland SS lug
Steel ADL triggerguard
McMillan Mountain rifle stock w/pillars and Decelerator
Callahan shroud/pin
Leupold DD lows
Leupold 3.5-10 PR MkIV

Colors are 50% blue, 25%gray, 25% black.

Very nice, beautiful stock btw.

MtnHtr

I was thinking the same thing about your purple classic shown above. You sure know how to pick 'em.

Texas Hawg Whacker

9,3x62mm
CZ550 20.5" barrel 1-9.5 twist
CZ supplied Iron sights
HCR Accurized into a McMillan CZ AHR stock
(50% Tan 25% Olive 25% Dark Gray) LOP 13.5 over 1" Decelerator
Burris Signature Select Safari 1.75-5x32mm LRS Fast Plex in Talley QD rings
All-up with five rounds of 286gr. NP: 8lbs 12.7oz

All-'rounder



.30-06 Springfield
Talley LW lows
Remington 700 SPS Stainless barreled action
Bansner High Tech Stock (painted and 1/2" Decelerator installed by RickBin)
Bolt fluted, deep Ti pattern, hunter knob installed, and aluminum oxide blast to bolt, action, barrel, and Talleys by Kampfeld Custom
IOR Bucharest 6x42 MP8 reticle
Uncle Mikes Mountain Sling, slung hasty twist.

Weighs 7.6 lbs., all up, with a belly full of 150s.

SS LH Winchester M70
Pac-Nor 3 groove, chambered in 30-06, fwt. contour
McMillan Edge stock
Williams Oberndorf bottom metal
Williams extractor
Talley Lwt. mounts
Leupy 6X42 scope

Dave Gentry 270 Wby with Blackburn bottom metal, 3-pos wing safety, 24" octagon barrel tapered to .60" @ crown, Brown Prec Classic stock on a Rem 700 action. DG's Featherlight rings and bases, Leup VXlll 4.5-14x scope. It's on its second barrel and the stock, its third paint job.

Shilen 340 Wby on a Rem 700; Blackburn bottom metal; 3-pos wing safety; Shilen prem barrel, 24" with fixed single leaf rear sight and hooded, post front puts 250-gr Nosler to POA at 100 yds; barrel band; all Black-T finish; Brown Prec Classic stock; Leup QR rings and bases with Leup 2.5-8 VXlll; 8.5 lbs.

Gdv

The last but no pic yet. Smoothed, tuned all steel stainless MRC barreled action 458 Lott; Williams bottom metal incl trigger guard; Black-T finish: NECG island, single leaf rear with hooded, fiber-optic beaded (3/32")post front; barrel band on 22" barrel; Talleys, QR r & 8x40 b's Micky Supreme stock.
Optics: Leup 2.5 Comp, HD reticle. Weight 9 7/8 lbs.

Gdv

Very Slick Rig

HBB

338 Win Mag - All Around Alaska Rifle

Trued 700
Sako Extractor
Holland Lug
Pacnor 3 groove barrel
Borden Rimrock stock
Timney Trigger - 2.25 lbs
Leupold 2.5 X 8
Leupold PRW rings
Warne Rail
Paint by Borden

Haven't shot yet - just finished.

Borden Timberline action
Hart #4 @25"
Holland lug
Rifle Basix trigger
Mcm Classic 13 5/8 pull
Factory bottom metal
119 oz w/o scope and rings

7mm WSM
Mod70 Classic trued/lapped
Williams bottom metal
McM HTG in GAP Camo
Broughton #5 - 1/9 5C @ 24.5
Talley LW mounts (High)
Swaro 4-12x50 w/TDS ret
Eagle Stock pack
TIS sling

Just a shade over 11 lbs as listed (sans bipod)

All smithing work was done by Patriot Arms. In hindsight, I would have gone with the adjustable comb HTG or a Manners MCS-T. The front ringmount had to be flipped to get proper eye relief (after this pic was taken) and the stockpack had to be used to get comfortable comb height. I may go to a scope with 40mm obj and try to go down a ringmount height. Still working up loads for 140s and 160s...she's a pussycat to shoot from a bench/rest.

Kampfeld Custom...
22-250AI
Totally trued up M700, KG'd in Titanium Gray.
Rifle Basix trigger.
Pac-Nor 12 twist, 3 groove, aluminum oxide bead blasted.
HS Stock.
Burris Signature rings, 5moa inserts.
Burris Xtreme bases.
Kampfeld knob, KG'd bolt/handle, bottom metal in matte black.
Sightron 4.5x14.

New guy is in love with this rig. Never make room in the safe by getting rid of this one. PM me if you do.

260 Remington
SS 700 BDL
Gaillard 23" 1:8 twist
Factory trigger
factory 700 LSS Mtn laminate w/ custom barrel channel
Leupold Dual Dovetail silver base w/ matte medium rings
Leupold VX-II 3-9x40mm matte

That pic is 18 months old, currently wears a FXIII 6x42 wide duplex matte, with an elevation turret, in Talley low mattes. Oh and I've swapped out the factory trigger for a new XMark Pro trigger

Tod,

Have really liked that rig since the first time I saw it. What's the barrel contour? Is the forend getting kinda thin towards the top of the barrel channel? How does it shoot?

John

All Weather Backpack Rifle Blueprint:






Rem 700 Titanium
30/06, 22" recrowned factory barrel
X Mark Pro Trigger
GreTan Alloy Shroud
GreTan Liteweight Firing pin
Alloy TG, ADL (Numrich Arms?)
Leupold FXII 6X36 LR reticle, matte
Leupold DDs, lows
KG GunKote on action, scope mounts & studs
McMillan Hunter's Edge, Olive, 1" Decelerator, SS studs, Marine Tex bedding
5lbs 14oz as pictured

Special thanks to Dick Davis of McMillan Fiberglass Stock Co.

MtnHtr

I'm thinking that'll hunt...! WOW!

Mtn Hunter
Along with your 350 Remington Mag, that rifle is one of my favorites on here.

CAS did RockCreek flute this #3 for you.

I am not worthy (I bow to the preceding rifles), but this is the most custom rifle I own:

Remington Custom Shop KS in .350 Rem Mag. Kampfeld bedded, free floated and recrowned. Cerokote, Hunter knob, Talley's. She weighs in at a shoulder thumping 6.5 lbs with a full belly. My kids call this daddy's swamp slammer.

.20 Vartarg
Wasatch Single Shot action
Shilen #5 barrel,12 twist 24"
McMillan McClassic
Jewell HVR Trigger
Talley LW Mounts
Leupold VX III 2.5- 8 x 36
9 Lbs- 1 Oz.

Mike Bryant Built
.20 PPC
Sako 75 Detachable Magazine
Pac- Nor Fluted #6 barrel,10 twist 24"
McMillan Sako Varmint:
Factory Trigger
Action NP#3 Coated By Robar
Sako Optilock Rings/ Base
Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14 x 44
10 Lbs- 4 Oz.

Greg Tannel Built
.20 PPC-.150" short
BAT RB/ LP SV Action
Pac- Nor straight taper barrel, 9 twist
McMillan Hunter BR
Custom Paint bt Mike Riklefs
Jewell BR Trigger
Weaver 6-20 x 40mm
Kelby Rings/ Bases
10 Lbs- 8 Oz.

Greg Tannel Built
.20 Badger Buster (.20x 47 Lapua AI)
stiller Diamondback RB/ LP Action
Pac- Nor straight taper barrel, 9 twist
McMillan Nesika Varmint
Jewell BR Trigger
Nightforce 5.5-22 x 56mm
Seekins Rings 20 MOA Base
12 Lbs- 4 Oz.

Remington M700 in .308 Winchester
Douglas 10" twist #1 finished at 22"
Williams BM
Remington M700 CDL stock
Talley bases and rings
All metal finished w/ matte bluing
Leupold 2.5-8x36 duplex

Sneaks Barnes 168gr TSX's into itty bitty clovers when pushed by Varget and Fed 210M's.

I call it my traditional rig. Now, to build a wild one. . .

Blacktail Slayer Blueprint:









Rem 700 S/A CM in Graphite Black CeraKote
Lilja SS #2, 9 twist in 7-08Rem. Crowned at 22.5"
Blueprinted and rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta Co.
Fluted bolt by Twisted Barrel
Riflebasix Trigger LV-1 at 2.5lbs
SS Safety Lever, trigger, bolt stop/release and clips in KG GunKote for all weather protection.
GreTan Liteweight Firing pin
Gretan Alloy Shroud
Alloy Triggerguard from Bruno's SS
Leupold Vari X III 2.5-8X36 in Cerakoted DD lows
McMillan Hunters Edge Stock, brown paint, .5" Decelerator
Marine Tex bedding
6lbs, 14oz as pictured

MtnHtr

Very, very nice Mtn Hunter

The big brown truck finally delivered my McMillan today so that I could give the custom a new home. It still has to be bedded and then the load developement starts.

Here are the details.
Remington 700 Action, Blueprinted, Lugs Lapped and bolt face squared.
Douglas #5 Fluted barrel @ 24�, 1-9 twist, chambered in 280 Remington by Mickey Coleman
McMillan New Remington Varmit 33% OD, 33% Black, 33% Light Tan, 1% Invisible UFO Mojo glitter.
Pre lawsuit Factory trigger set at a crisp 2.5#
Mil Spec OD Cerakote
Ti Fluted bolt and 2.5 bolt knob by Kampfeld
Talley Lightweights
Swarovski AV 6-18X50mm TDS Plex Scope

The pics aren't the greatest but I broke my finger on Saturday so my normally bad picture taking skills are worse than normal.

The pics make the stock look lighter colored than it really is.

Pics are here.
Custom Rifle





_________________________

Objective:
The most reliable go-anywhere all-around gun I could affordably build.

Components:
LH Winchester Model 70 Classic action
Williams extractor
Remington ADL triggerguard
McMillan MTN Rifle kevlar stock intended for a LH Reminton 700
Lilja stainless barrel turned to featherweight contour 1-10" twist
Kimber (of Oregon) bases and rings
Winchester pad
Metalwork coated by Karl Kampfeld

Specifications:
30-06
22" barrel
7.5#, with Leupold 2.5-8 VX-III
Shoots honest 1" shot groups.




It took a fair bit of work to get the stock to work for a Model 70. The location of the bolt notch and loading port needed to be changed. The grip area needed to be altered to accomodate the longer and flatter Model 70 tang. I also bobbed the forend about 1.5" because it was too long to be in proportion with a 22" barrel. The action screws and the magazine box both needed to be shortened to accommodate the shallower stock. And of course the action bedding area needed to be completely reinletted and filled as needed.

But I prefer the lines of this stock to those that McMillan offer for the Model 70s (the compact excluded), so the project was worth it.

Rem 700 C/M BDL with Graphite Black CeraKote
Straight Fluted Bolt by Holland's Gunsmithing, OR
#4 Lilja SS, 11 twist in 300WM, crowned at 25"
Blueprinted and rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta CO
RifleBasix trigger, LV-1 at 2.75lbs
Davidson alloy shroud
McM Classic painted w/Polane T
Magnum fill in the action area
Pillar bedded in Ceibe Geige and MarineTex
1" Decelerator
Leupold VXII 3-9X40mm w/LR reticle
Tally Alloy Lows in Cerakote
8lbs even

MtnHtr

LSR Built 300wsm
Mcmillan htg in campfire camo
Broughton 5.5 24in 1-11twist 5c barrel
Stiller Predator Action
Rifle Basix trigger
Wyatts mag box w/ Williams trigger guard
coated in mill spec od
weighed 10lb no scope

*no longer own

Patriot Arms built 223 Ackley Imp Tackdriver
Remigton s/a 700
Mcmillan Htg Mag filled Red/Black Swirl
Broughton fluted #6 1-8 5c barrel
Williams bottom metal
Rifle Basix Trigger
Custom Red/Black metal coating
Seeking base and rings
Patriot Bolt knob
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22-50 R1
Weighs around 12-13lbs

Coleman 243 Ackley

Remington 700
Mcmillan Classic in Mtn Hunter's Coyote Bomber Pattern
Douglas Fluted #5 1-10 24in
William bottom metal
Talley lightweight
Leupy 4.5-14-40
Karl's new style ringed bolt mod
9lbs as she sits

SUCKS CM receiver
Pacnor SS 25", fluted, in 300Winnie, close to a SUCKS mag contour
Mcmillan Mtn Rifle, bbl channel opened up for the Pacnor (fits real nice), Rick Bin paintjob
Zeiss Conquest 3.5x10x44mm

Balance is great.

Shoots 180 Accubonds into tiny groups @ 3100+
(RL22, IMR7828)

Nice semi-custom pattern :





SUCKS factory SS BBL'd action in 7SHAMU
Bansner stock, painted by CAS
Talley LW
Zeiss Conquest 3.5x10x44mm

Shoots 140 Accubonds about .75 @ close to 3200.

Great carry rifle.

Tony

Kampfeld Custom .300 Win Mag
Remington 700 BDL Action Trued by Karl
Kampfeld Custom Recoil Lug and Double Pin
26" SS Sendero Spiral Fluted Lilja Barrel
Bolt Ti Fluted
OD Cerakote w/Black Flutes
Talley Lapped LW High Rings opened for 8-40 Screws
HS Precision Stock painted by Karl
Stock Bedded by Karl
1" Decelerator Pad
Swarovski 4x16x50 TDS

Hey hicountry, how much does the 300Winnie weigh as pictured?

Didnt see a DARK CAMO in all of these pages...
This is my 1st custom and I really like the blueprint. Balances great, shoots even better, gotta love that Sako palm swell!!



Mickey Coleman built 308 Win
Stiller Predator
McMillan Sako Hunter ADL Dark Camo 1" Decelerator
22" Rock #4 5R 11.27" twist
Jewell trigger @ 2 pounds
Williams Trigger guard
Talley LW low
weighs 8lbs 11oz
Conquest 3-9x40
CERAKOTE black

SAKO75:

Nice package there. I like the SAKO style stocks myself.

Next time you have it out of the safe would you do me the favor of measuring in inches the distance between the balance point and the trigger? Thanks.

TJM

i'll sure try and let you know

GAP barreled action, all other work done by Kampfeld Custom......

Remmy 700 action--fully blue-printed....

Cooper Precision (Accuracy Int'l) #7 5R cut-rifled 24" barrel--twisted 1-12" and chambered in 308 Win....

Remmy trigger---re-sprung and set at 1.5lbs....

McMillan A5 stock---sniper fill, glass and pillar bedded...

Badger Ordnance shifter, recoil lug, scope mounts, and bottom metal....

All metal cerakoted matte black, with gray flutes....

30mm Super Sniper 10x42 side focus mil-dot scope(for now)...

Sinclair Int'l anti-cant device...

Harris bipod....

finally got a new pic up

High Plains Deer Rifle

Specs are:

Stiller Predator LA coated graphite black. Bolt and handle are titanum grey and the flutes were polished out and Campfire knob added.
1.5 lb Jewell.
Lilja SS #3 3 groove 10 twist fluted by Karl and crowned at 25".
Kampfeld lug.
Talley LW's coated titanium grey.
Bansner High Tech ADL, pillar bedded and painted in Lilth Charcoal Zolatone bt Karl.
7lbs as pictured.





X-VERMINATOR

Dang!

Wow! That is one good looking rifle!!

Beanfield/Sendero blueprint....




SS Rem 700
Lilja SS match factory Sendero contour (26") 10 twist chambered for 300 Ultra
McMillan Sako Varmint
1.5# Jewell trigger
Nightforce 20 MOA base
Nightforce Alloy rings (4oz.)
6.5x20x50 LRT Leupold

Also doubles as an effective coyote rifle (grin).....


X-VERMINATOR

Blaine
Can you tell me about the aluminum bedding bar on your 416 Remington?
thanks
rimshot

.350 Rem Mag

MRC 1999 SS action (drilled and tap to 8x40)
Lilja #4 1:12 SS 20" barrel
Williams Claw Extractor
Bolt Polished and Jewelled
NECG Banded Front Sight
Brockman Pop-up Peep
Leupold VX-III 1.75-6x32mm Post & Duplex with Talley QD Rings
McMillan EDGE Winchester Supergrade accurized by HCR
External metal Robar and internal metal NP3 coated

Weighs in at exactly 8 pounds with three 225gr. Nosler Partitions.

William,

Is it a 338 Federal or 358 Win?

Neither. It's a .350 Rem Mag

Forgot to add that originally, so it's now edited. Thanks for the heads up!

My two Remington 600 sisters.

Top:
Remington 600 7mm-08
21" Douglas air-gaged CM #1 Contour
McM EDGE in the Mountain Rifle pattern.
Timney Trigger w/ Williams ADL TG.
2950fps with Hornady 139gr Interbonds.
Weight is 6lbs/11oz as pictured with 4 rounds

Bottom:
Remington 600 338 Federal
21" Douglas CM #2 Contour
Richards Microfit in Old Classic #102 pattern.
Timney Trigger w/ Heritage Blued Steel TG.
2550fps with Hornady 200gr Interlocks.
Weight is 7lbs/8oz as pictured with 4 rounds.
I have a McSwirly ordered for it. Should be here in March.

The only thing left for me is to replace the factory shroud and firing pin on both the rifles.

RH

Himmelrr, my trilogy of terror is almost complete. Picked up my liteweight 257 Bob, and Mickey emailed me and my 223AI is almost done, those 2 will go with my 7-08 all built on 600 Mohawks and McM mountain rifle stocks.

Africa Battery





Top Rifle:

AHR Safari 550 DGR .458 Lott

AHR re-worked double square bridge CRF CZ-550 Magnum Action Integral dovetail scope mounts
Match grade 22" SS barrel using AHR contour
Glass bedded AHR AA Fancy English walnut stock
African Blackwood fore-end tip and grip cap, 2 cross bolts
NECG Banded Front & Classic Leaf Express Island Base Rear Sights
NECG Classic Barrel Band Swivel Stud
AHR 3-position safety
AHR Single Stage Trigger
Talley QD Rings
Leupold FX-II 2.5x20mm Heavy Duplex
All Metal GunKote

Fully loaded with five 500gr. TBBC Sledgehammers 11 lbs 7.1 oz

Bottom Rifle:

AHR Safari 550 DGR .375 H&H

AHR re-worked double square bridge CRF CZ-550 Magnum Action Integral dovetail scope mounts
Match grade 23" SS barrel using AHR contour
Glass bedded AHR AA Fancy English walnut stock
African Blackwood fore-end tip and grip cap, 2 cross bolts
NECG Banded Front & Classic Leaf Express Island Base Rear Sights
NECG Classic Barrel Band Swivel Stud
AHR 3-position safety
AHR Single Stage Trigger
Talley QD Rings
Leupold VX-III 1.75-6x32mm Post & Duplex
All Metal GunKote

Fully loaded with five 300gr. TBBC 10 lbs 10.9 oz





Chapuis Armes RGEX 9,3x74R DR

Double parallel lumps breeching design
Scalloped with sideplates and sculpted all steel action
Ejectors
Single Trigger
Hand-rubbed oil finish AAAA Fancy walnut
English-style bouquets and game scenes on both action faces as well as action bottom, case colored

Weighs 7 lbs 14.2 oz with two 286gr. Nosler Partitions

Welcome back to the real world. Nice trilogy! Mine will stay a pair for a little while. If my son gives up his 600 in 6mm, it may have to become a 257 Bob. I've looked long and hard for a 600 in 222 at a decent price to make it a 223 - so far no luck. I bought a cheap 700 ADL in 223 to paly with until I find one. All will be in McM MR stocks too! If only the 338RCM could fit into a 600 action, my 338WM may have to find a new home...

FOS, Awesome looking rifles. I especially like the double!

RH

My 12 yo son's 7mm-08

Remington 700 LSS 7mm-08
Laminated stock cut to 12 3/4 LOP with 1" Decelerator pad
Williams SS 1-pc BDL assembly
Timney trigger
Talley LW Rings
Leupold VX-III 2.5-8x36mm Duplex with Alumina flip caps
Metal inside and out coated with NP3

Tips the scale at exactly 8 pounds with four 140gr. Nosler Ballistic Tips

Here's my newest - just got her on the books with Patriot Arms Inc.

-Sako 75 V stainless action - .300 Win Mag

-Action and bolt trued and squared

-PAI precision ground recoil lug installed

-Broughton 5C barrel - 25" long, #5 contour, 1-10 twist

-Vais muzzle brake installed

-McMillan Sako 75 stock - GAP camo, 14" LOP, stainless sling stud pillars installed, Declerator Pad

-Pillar bedded and free floated

-Sako trigger tuned to a crisp 2.5#

-Sako bottom metal and magazine

-All metal coated in KG Gun-Kote in matte black

-Sako Opti-Lok bases and rings (with new case hardened screws)

-Will be topped w/ a Schmidt & Bender Zenith 1.5-6X42

Borden Alpine short action
Lilja #3- 9 twist
23" barrel
Williams BDL bottom metal
Jewell HVR trigger
Talley LW rings/ bases
Leupold 2.5-8 x 36 B & C reticle
Borden Rimrock pillar bedded stock
8 lbs 3 oz complete

MRC CM LH 358 Win. Action polished and squared
MRC CMR #4 22" barrel 1/12 twist, recessed crown
Matte blue finish
Trigger set at 2.5#
Serengeti Merlin laminated AA Claro stock w/ basic checkering
Ebony forend tip and crossbolt plugs
Metal grip cap
Decellerator pad
Glass bedded by Serengeti
Semi custom oil finish
Leupold VX III 2.5-8X, Leupold rings and base

Here are a couple that Karl just completed for me.
http://www.exoticguns.net/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=23684
223 Ack Imp
243 Ack Imp
Both turned out great....thanks Karl!

Here is one that came back from Mickey Coleman about a month ago...
http://www.exoticguns.net/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=23685
6.5-284
Great work Mickey.....thanks

Karl continues to put out unbelievable work.

300 Maggie,

excuse me for digging this out but what are the percentages for the black/red swirl on the stock?

Thank you

ElmerKeith

.257 Weatherby..."WidowMaker"

Remington 700 action trued
#3 contour stainless 1:10 Rock barrel fluted by Rock (finished at 25")
McMillan Edge Classic BDL
Bolt Ti Fluted
Campfire Bolt Knob
Cerakoted...Matte Black and a mix of Federal Brown,Coyote Tan and OD Stock Cerakoted same color with black webbing
Weight scoped 7.38 lbs

One of the coolest custom hunting rifle I ever seen!!!

I can't wait for my Kampfeld Custom...

Remington 700 action with Douglas #3 contour barrel at 24" in 223. Cerakoted in black. All work done by Mickey Coleman. McMillan Mountain Rifle stock-60% woodland beige, 20% medium tan, 20% black. Currently topped with Talley Lightweight rings/bases and a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40. Weighs in at 8lbs 5oz.

I know this post is about a year old but ...

Is there a website or some contact info for this D&D Gunsmithing?

No web site but the number is 248.858.1512

CAS,

First, I like to compliment you on your spectacular collection of rifles - they are all great looking and well thought out.

I have a Reminton Ti, I'd like to customize.

Like probably every rifle extemist who buys a Ti - I'd like to make mine even lighter. I hope you can tell me a few things and help me with some decisions I have to make.

I find the 284 family of wildcats interesting - with my rifle presently being a 7mm-08 would the feed rails need changing? With the 25-284 is the magazine long enough for optimum loading?

Your alloy shroud, pin and spring you changed - was it for lock time - or did it actually lighten your rifle? How does the Brown stock you have compare to a McMillan "Edge" in weight? Is the Shilen trigger lighter? How much weight difference is there between a 1.5 contour barrel and a 1 ?

What is the "closed cell" recoil pad? How much weight does it save? Where can a person get one?

I know I've asked a lot of questions, but if you could, I'd sure like to learn more about what you did, and what I could do with my own rifle to make it unique.

Finally got this one finished:
Remington 700, matte blued, Rem floorplate, Rem trigger/Holland springs(2 lb pull), speedlock firing pin & spring, Leupold dual-dovetail bases, Bushnell Signature rings, Leupold VXII 4-12, Butler Creek caps, A.R.D., Holland lug, Lilja #3 SS 26" 1/9 twist .264 Win mag, McMillan "Hunters Edge" olive with white/black web by Rick Bin, Pillars, AcraBed, free-float barrel, action blueprint & thread & chamber by Steve Baldmin (Jones, OK), bed by self, 8 lb 8oz empty.

Darn, pictures didn't go thru, will work on it and get back

Finally got this one finished:
Rem 700, matte blued, Rem floorplate, Rem trigger/Holland springs(2 lb pull), Speedlock fir pin & spring,Leu dual-dovetail bases, Bushnell Signature rings, Leu VXII 4-12, Butler Creek caps, A.R.D.,Lilja #3 SS 26" 1/9 twist .264 Win mag,McMillan "Hunters Edge" olive with white/black web by Rick Bin, Pillars, AcraBed, free-float barrel, action blueprint & thread & chamber by Steve Baldmin (Jones, OK), bed by self, 8 lb 8oz empty.

The rifle in these photos was built on a Remington 700 ADL action with a stainless steel super match grade Pac-Nor barrel that has 3 grooves and a 1 in 9" twist barrel. PT&G built the reamer and it is for a .1945" tight necked chamber. I had my gunsmith add the flutes to the 24" barrel and he did his "thing" on the barrel so it looks like scroll-work on it. He said he used fairly course sandpaper on an orbital sander and spins the barrel at a very slow rate of speed in his mill.



The business end of the barrel:



Here is the rifle set up in an H-S Precision Varminter stock wearing a Sightron II 6.5-20x50mm scope with a duplex reticule. The bipod is a Harris swivel model in 9-13" length with leg notches and I added the Pod-Lock accessory on the bipod.



Here's a photo of the rifle as it looked last summer after I gave it a camo paint job using the Krylon Fusion camo colors. I hand cut some stencils to make the patterns on the stock after giving it a base coat of Krylon Khaki. I have not been able to convince myself to do a camo paint job on the scope, barrel or the action!!

The prairie dog in the photo was very satisfied with the way this rig shoots. The bullets I use are 27.8 gr. BTHP Hammetts and they leave the muzzle at around 4,000 fps with bare bullets. I have begun to use Danzac on my bullets and the velocity has dropped a wee bit. I am still working on finding the magic load with the coated bullets, but I think I'll be able to find a load so the bullets will leave the muzzle at somewhere between 3,900 fps and 4,000 fps.



If you look real close at the barrel, you will see the mirage shield I usually have on the barrel on prairie dog shooting outings. There are many times on hot summer days that the barrel gets so hot just from the sun beating down on it that you can't touch the barrel--even BEFORE you begin shooting bullets down the tube. So, the mirage shield helps fight mirage AND helps keep the sun from beating down on the barrel too.

Montana Model 1999
22-250 caliber
22-in. #5 fluted S.S. barrel - 6 flutes
Match grade Montana barrel - 1 in 10 twist
S.S. action
Ken Farrell picatinny scope base
Badger ordinance rings
US Optics SN3 1.8x to 10x scope - (Micrometer with lenses)
30-mm tube - 44-mm ERGO reticle
EREK elevation knob - (1) revolution 0-1000 yds.
11 position illuminated recticle
McMillan stock
Pachmayr 1" Presentation recoil pad
Action custom bedded
Barrel free floated
custom trigger job - clean break @ 2-lbs.

TVan, great gun, great scope, great group.

I've never seen this type of scope before. Who is the dealer?

Which model did you chose from McMillan and what percentages of which colors?

What is the purpose the gun is made for? Hunting or target shooting?

Elmer,
I bought this scope from someone else who never used it. You can call US Optics and buy direct I believe, (714-582-1956) send questions to [email protected], website is usoptics.com and there are some sites on the Internet that sell them as well. They are very high end scopes that are primarily used by military & law enforcement snipers. They don't advertise and that is why most people have never heard of them. They are located in Brea, California. This scope with the options on it lists for $2,211.00. They can be custom ordered with many different options from the factory. Of course price is a drawback and they are a heavy scope because they are built to take the heavy punishment they may see in military situations.
The McMillan stock is the Winchester pre 64 Monte Carlo in 80% Forest Green, 10% White & 10% Black.
I built it for primarily hunting coyote's but took a Whitetail buck last fall using Nosler partition 60 grain bullets. The deer dropped instantly. I also have a 100 & 200 yard rifle range on my property that I target shoot on.

Best Regards,
Tom

Geez, TVan, your post threw me for a loop - I'm in the process of building a very similar rifle, and I felt like I was having a premonition...Win M70 stainless action, 22" fluted #5 Rock barrel in 308, McMillan Supergrade swirly stock, USO 1.8-10 low profile scope with EREK. Great minds must think alike! If I ever get all the parts together (currently waiting on the stock and barrel), I'll post some pics.

Gasman,
Your gonna love it. What do you think of the US Optics scope? From your message it sounds like you already have that piece of the puzzle. Pics when you have them would be great....

Love 'em on my "long-range precision rifles". Excellent glass - just spoils you for most anything else. I like that fact that you can customize the reticles and turrets, and the folks at USO are great to deal with. You'll find out...ya can't just buy one!

Gasman,
I know, I am already planing my next custom rifle just so I can buy another USO scope for it. It's a bad habit....

TVan

Here is one that I have shown some time back, but never where anybody could find it.

LH MRC 338 WSM, #3 Montana Rifleman barrel. The wood stock is a Accuracy Innovations stock (with the aluminum bedding rail), that I then trimmed up and finished with Art's epoxy method. The second is McMillan featherweight contour, 50% dark blue, 25% dark gray and 25% white. The McMillan is set up as a blind magazine, using the Williams trigger bow. Between going to lighter stock, and eliminating the need for the MRC floorplate assembly, it is almost a pound lighter in the McMillan. That configuration is my elk rifle--falls between the 338-06 and the 388 Win Mag in terms of performance, in a short action rifle. Why Winchester went with the 325 WSM rather than this cartridge is a mystery to me.

UPGRADED SHEEP RIFLE - 280 Ackley

I've made some changes to my sheep rifle and thought I'd post it.

Rem 700 ADL L/A, stainless
Slabbed action, turned down shroud, bolt handle trimmed to Ti bolt style. Vertical milling on mag box. Safety modified to lock bolt down. Williams steel guard. Shilen trigger set at a dead crisp 2 1/4 pounds.

Ted Gaillard stainless 1-9 twist 24" barrel, M700 mountain rifle contour. Blueprinted & barrel work done by Ted Gaillard. Floorboard crown.

McMillan Hunters EDGE olive stock. Black and white webbing added. FL neutral bedded. 13 3/4" LOP and 1" decelerator pad.

Talley Lightweight rings modified to 8-40, glass bedded to receiver and lapped.

Leupold M8-6X42 matte scope with Premier Reticles #4 reticle. If Leupold ever gets their hunter turrets on the market, I'll have an elevation turret installed.

6 pounds 9 oz all up with Butler Creeks. It balances on the front guard screw. Through 20+ 3-shot groups at 100 yards, it has averaged 0.58" with 140 accubonds. With 150 TSX's at 3060 fps it shoots a bit better than that.

It's my ultimate backpack rifle, I can't think of a single thing that I'd change.

Rick

Incredible rifle Rick.....You Ultra-light rifle [bleep] are about to cost me some money....In fact you already have! Hoping to add to the Ultra-light rifle blueprints shortly!!


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RickF- I like it! Just curious if you weighed the action before/after having it slabbed?

Thanks.

Here's the best advice you'll get all day. Buy a M700 LSS in the caliber you like. Assuming the barrel is a good one, sell the laminated stock. Put the barreled action in an EDGE.

You're within a half pound of this rifle and saved over a thousand bucks.

I can't remember, I had the metal work almost 2 years ago.

It wouldn't have saved more than 3 oz or so, but slabbing at least was cheap, $80 or so. That's why the bolt isn't fluted, for the sake of an ounce I couldn't justify it. More than getting lighter it LOOKS lighter.

Very nice!!

Thanks! It surely looks great! Now if I could just talk myself into spending the money on a 3pos wing safety (to match the one on my MKII) I'd be set on a Remington.

To late...(grin) already have a .532" Ti on the way!


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That'll work too!

Fine looking rifle, RickF. Well done!!

Blueprint:

Action: Savage 16 LH--Detachable Box Magazine.

Stock: McMillan Classic Gap Camo (RickBin).

Chamber: 308 Win-Match.

Barrel: PacNor 23 Inch #3 Contour Stainless Super Match.

Color: Cerrakate (Armor Black) by CAS: http://www.riflestockpainting.com/

Optics: Leupold 3.5-10x40 VX-III with Boone and Crockett (from RickBin).

Mounts: Talley Lightweights--Low (again RickBin).

Balance: RIght in front of the fronth action screw--PERFECT.

Nickname: S.O.S. Which stands for "Serious Old Savage"--A serious working rifle.





BMT

Remington 700 CM SA
Rock Creek M24 Contour chambered in .308 and finished at 26"
Smithed by Harold Fredd
Bolt work by Karl
McMillan A5 Desert Camo
Williams Bottom Metal
Burris Xtreme bases and rings (mediums)
Leupold Mark4 4.5-14x50 Illuminated TMR

First range trip shooting Black Hills Match 175gr Match...oh yeah, that's at 200 yards.

Remington 700 SS SA
Rock Creek #3 Contour 1:10 twist 21"
McMillan Compact painted olive
Factory "stainless" bottom metal
Talley Lightweights
Leupold FXIII 6x42 w/No. 4 reticle
Weighs 7lbs 10ozs
Smithed by Harold Fredd

Rem 700 S/A CM CeraKote Graphite Black
Factory BDL bottom metal
Fluted bolt by Twisted barrel.com
GreTan alloy shroud, GreTan alloy/SS firing pin
RifleBasix Trigger at 2.25lbs
Lilja #2 SS, 260Rem at 22"
McM Mtn Rifle 50% Olive or Dark Green 25% Dark Brown, 25% Black
Marinetex Bedding
1" Decelerator
Leupold VXIII 3.5-10X40
Talley Alloy-Lows
7lbs, 5oz as pictured

MtnHtr

This rifle started off as a Charles Daly LEFT HAND action. I had a buddy of mine put on the Douglas barrel cut to 23" & chamber it for 35 Whelen. I then sent it to Gentry for one of his left hand 3 position safeties. I wrapped it all up along with a great chunk of Turkish walnut that I bought here from Ray Atkinson and took the works to Gary Stiles a gunmaker who loves working on mausers.

Gary Put on a new bolt with a nicer angle then the original. It also has 3 checkered panels. He got rid of the push button magazine release & made a new, in the trigger release that is much cleaner in appearance than the original. He smoothed up the action & made it feed perfectly. I now know what CRF is supposed to feed like. None of my Winchesters feed this way, they all push the cartridge along for 1/2" before it snaps behind the claw. My mauser goes from the magazine to the claw....no free wheeling at all. Gary added Talley quick release rings & I have a Talley peep sight to use as back up should a scope go bad on a hunt. I also had him install a NECG Banded front sight. For blueing I went with a matte finish.

Garys stock work is truly a work of art. The stock is classic & trim. Checking is 24 LPI in a Fler de Le (sp?) pattern. The inletting looks like it was done with a laser.

I have shot this rifle at the range with some extra boxes of factory ammo I had around. I will be working up some hand loads this spring. It has to be ready for elk season this fall! I will be using 250 grain Nosler Partitions.

The Left Hand Daly action worked better than I could have imagined for a custom. I have another action with Gary now that will eventually be my "mountain rifle". But that rifle is a ways off. For now....I will have to enjoy the whelen.

WJU, Awesome gun. I have the same action(LH also), laying here. Not sure which route I want to go. What does the whole rig weigh? Again, very nice. Tom

The whole thing ready to go, scope & all is just a bit over 8 lbs. To have a left handed mauser is a dream. I am glad that I bought my actions when I did. I will pick any up I run across in the future. They clean up well. This action feeds like a dream & is super slick.

When I first thought of this project I was just goung to get a synthetic or lami stock. Have a quick hunter. But NO ONE offers over the counter stocks for a left hand mauser. McMillian would make one but it was going to run about $600. I thought about it and decided to take advantage of the walnut blanks I had and go for my first full blown custom. I am pleased with the end result.

I hear you about stock selection. Other than McM, MPI also can make one. About the same price though. Glad to hear about the action cleaning up the way it did. I must have worked mine about 500 time so far. Hard to tell if it's better or not but it is still not the smoothest. Still debating on what caliber. A 30-06 makes the most sense to me, but then again lefty 6's are easy to get. Am thinking 280 or 9.3x62. Depends on which day of the week it is. Really was leaning towards the 9.3, but I already have a LH M70 338. A little over lape there. 280 makes the most sense for me, but when does that ever have anything to do with it. A mauser kind of screams for a metric caliber. Tom

I feel your pain! I am torn between a 7x57 & 280 for my second action. it will be built as a light(er) weight mountain rifle. Like a cross between the Winchester Featherweight & the old mauser pattern "B".

I agree about wanting to do something different. You cabn always run across left handed 06s & 270s.

What kind of specs are you looking at for the light rifle? Barrel, stock, etc.?

The barrel will be a custom contour by Gary Stiles. It will be half round & half octagon. It will be made trim, but will not be a flyweight. Looks are important in this project. I am looking for "a lighter" rifle, not really fly weight. Besides, I am starting with a mauser, far from being the lightest action. The barrel will be made like this one that is in the white. It will be cut to 22"



The stock will be done in a similar manor as the picture above. A cross between the mauser pattern B & the Winchester featherweight stock. Schnabel forend & all. Very trim with the same open grip that Gary used on my Whelen.

I am looking at getting the rifle in the 7 lb + range. Plenty easy for me to carry all day.

It will have bottom metal from an old mauser with trim trigger guard & the lever magazine release. Looks great! And it will save a bit of weight.

I will have the same 3 position safety added, along with a new bolt.

My goal is a calassic "mountain rifle" that would look as if it were made 70 years ago. Somthing that I could never find over the counter in a left hand gun.

Sounds like it will be an awesome rifle when done. You'll have most of the bases covered with that set. Wish I would have bought two when I got the one I have. I've considered wood also, but will most likely go with a McM. I have a couple of other rifles that need some attention first so I have pleanty of time to change my mind. Tom

There are a lot of really great looking rifles on here. I figured I would put a few of mine up.

First is a 458 Lott built by Stan Jackson here in Anchorage. Built on a winchester 70 classic action originally a 300 Win mag. 24" douglas barrel with muzzle break and cap so I can take the muzzle break off to hunt with. Accurate innovations stock with full aluminum bedding block. Gold blade sourdough front sight and brockman pop up peep bases with QD talley rings and Leupold 1.5-5 illuminated VXIII, german #4 dot reticle.

I haven't worked up much in the line of heavy loads thru it but have around 250 rounds of 350gr Speer mag tip @ 2760fps. Mild to shoot and very accurate. I have shot several 5 shot groups at 100 yards 1" or less. The pop up peep and sourdough blade dead on at 25 yards and hits a couple inches high at 100 yards. That sourdough blade is very easy to place shots with.

Winchester M70 classic
24" douglas barrel
Leupold VXIII 1.5-5 Illuminated german #4
10.5 lbs with scope.

The second one is a lightweight 375 H&H done on a winchester 70 classic. In its factory configuration with a hogue overmolded stock it was a heavy SOB. After just one trip moose hunting I knew something had to be done about it. I sent it off to Extreme rifle works, out of Palmer alaska. I told him to make it as light as possible. They turned down the factory barrel contour, trimmed all possible metal from the action and the bolt and then bedded it into an ultra light kevlar stock. Cut the barrel back to 20" and installed a tritium bead front and brockman pop up peep rear. I originall had the 1.5-5 leupold VxIII that is now on my lott but have since replaced it with a ziess 3-9x40 conquest. It is one brutal SOB off the bench but is a joy to carry and is my go to gun whenever travel is involved. I'm going to work up a lot for it with the 270gr TSX for this years hunting season.

Winchester 70 classic
weighs right at 6 lb 4 oz without the scope and weight with scope is a little over 7 lbs.

My Go To..... .338 Winchester Magnum

Sako AV magnum action
#3 Douglas Chrome Moly barrel finished at 25"
McMillan Fiberclass sako hunter
All metal finished in ROBAR NP3
Sako Conetrol Mounts
Leupold FX-III 6x42 matte

7 pounds 12 ounces

The wifes .243 Winchester

Remington 700 SA
Bolt fluted by Karl Kampfeld
Factory Mt. Barrel 22"
Mcmillan compact hunter BDL 1inch decel pad
Factory aluminum bottom metal
Factory tuned trigger 3 pounds
Talley lightweight lows
Leupld VXII 2-7 x33
Graphite Black Cerakote done by Charley Santoni (CAS)

6lbs 9oz

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MRC M1999 barrelled-action in .458 Lott by Roger Ferrell.
22" barrel crowned
NECG banded front ramp & hood with fiberoptic bead - soldered and screwed (rear also)
Talley bannded swivel base
NECG adjustable rear sight
Pillar bedded McMillan stock
Action polished and smoothed, trued and blueprinted
Trigger & sear Honed. Adjusted to crisp 3.5 lbs
Williams triggerguard
Black -T finish
Leupold 2.5-20 scope with Talley rings & bases
Action drilled & tapped for 8-40s. Bases soldered and screwed to receiver.


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Gdv

Husqvarna 1900 action
honed action and trigger worked by Griffin&Howe
Hart #4 24" 1-12 twist
McMillan Remington Mountain Rifle stock (bedded by them)
Black-T by Birdsong
2pc. Buehler mounts (Black-T)
2.5-10x40 B&L Elite 4000

Satterlee Arms Titanium Mauser Action
7x57
MPI Kevlar Stock
HEYM octagon Barrel 23"
Integral bases & Talley Rings
Leupold LPS 2.5-10x45

7 pounds, 0 ounces as it sits.

Still needs coating.

Seet, Satterlee is finishing a Mex Mauser for me.

Those Satterlee actions are very nice.

For $6500 FOR THE ACTION ALONE, they better damned well be.....

Hey, WTF, Echols can get something like 12G's for a completely reworked Model 70. I'll bet the total on that other one is much less. I sure they work like a dream, but seriously, 12G's????


Roy

I think not....

Kampfeld Custom-- Karl did all the work to this gun, except the camo dip
Rem 700 SA TI,Factory recoil lug
.358 Win, 1 in 12", 1" shank, Lilja #3 SS, 20" barrel measured from gas port
McMillan EDGE Rem Mod 7, 1 " Decel. (From Rick)
Bedded/Floated stock
Callahan Bolt Handle, Bolt Knob, and Bolt Shroud. (Karl also modified this handle to accomodate my scope.)
Tubb pin/spring
Factory BDL bottom metal
Factory Trigger worked on, 40 ozs.
Trued bolt
Kahles AH 2-7x36 4a Reticle Scope w/Butler Creeks
Conetrol Custum Low Rings and Bases Fluted by Karl (weigh 4 oz total for pair)
Barreled Action and Scope bases Cerakoted Titanium
Scope Rings Cerakoted Graphite Black
Stock Camo Dipped at http://www.camoent.com
5.5lbs bare
6 lbs. 13 oz. as you see it unloaded.

Rem 7 SS 7SAUM
Mcswirly Rem Classic, 50/50 black/white
6x36 & talleys from Midway
just waiting on an ADL trigger guard and gre-tan shroud/pin to delete the gaylock.

7.25 with 3 in the belly, balance is halfway between the trigger and the front action screw.

Rem 700 Mtn Rifle

Rem 700 S/A*, CM, KG GunKote Matte Black, alloy shroud
7-08AI, 11 twist #2.5 SS Pac Nor at 23", rebarreled by PacNor (Ernie Boardman)
RifleBasix Trigger
McM Mtn Rifle stock, ADL, 50% Olive, 25% med tan, 25% black
Pillar bedded in Ceibe Geige epoxy & Marine Tex, .8" decelerator
Leupold VX-III 2.5-8, Leupold DDs

MtnHtr

Specs:

Winchester classic action
McMillan Edge Super grade stock, 13.5" LOP, painted olive, 1" pad
Pac-nor 26" #3 fluted barrel. 1 in 10 twist. 3-groove.
Factory trigger adjusted to 3 lbs.
Williams one-piece bottom metal.
Talley low rings & bases
Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x40 with B/C reticle.

Rifle is chambered for 300 RUM.

As pictured, comes in under 8 lbs.

Mtnhunter,

what is the wieght on that rig? Curious as I'm building an almost exact copy with exception of edge stock and 22" tube.

recently restocked this Cooper .20 Vartarg after having Kevin Weaver rough out the blank of Bastonge I sent him.

Cooper M38- .20 VT
Talley LW Rings
Leupold: 12X
9 lbs 8 oz as it sits







ML

Just under 8lbs IIRC, it was for a friend in OR. I built another one on an Edge - it's posted earlier in this thread under "Blacktail Slayer Blueprint".

MtnHtr

Montana 1999 CM LH action
24-inch Krieger #2 Standard Sporter contour chambered in 7mm-08
Williams one-piece bottom metal
Williams extractor
VX-III 2.5x8 in STD bases and rings
McM Classic stock painted gray (obviously)
Built by Mark Penrod of Penrod Precision

A very boring rig. Largest group shot thus far measured 0.951" at 100 yards, smallest was 0.366" using a load consisting of a Sierra 140 grain Game King over 40.5 grains of VV N140 in R-P brass and a Remington 9 1/2 primer. (Average velocity 2733 FPS.)

My first custom,



Weatherby Vanguard action
Timney Trigger
Hart barrel, chambered for .30-06, 23" length, 1-10" twist
McMillan swirly stock, 80% forest green, 20% black
Leupold bases and rings, VX-III 3x9x40mm scope

My first custom, just picked it up today (sorry for the giant pics)







Rifle's Inc. Titanium Strata
Titanium M700 lightened/blueprinted
Lapped/face trued Spiral fluted bolt w/ titanium firing pin
Teflon Coated
Green Camo Lightweight Kevlar Rifle's Inc. stock
Trigger worked at 2.5 lbs
23" Lilja chambered in .270 Wby + slim brake II
Talley LW Rings and bases
Swaro Z6 2-12x50 Ballistic Reticle

Not sure of exact weight yet, but should be 6 lbs +/- as pictured. It's darn light with great feel and balance.

Test target: .4" with weatherby factory 140 gr. Nosler Accubond (I requested it shoot factory ammo)
Avg muzzle vel: 3275

Very nice! Is the bolt shroud an off the shelf item or custom?

thanks big. custom by Rifle's Inc.

What a beautiful rifle.I have always heard great things about Rifles Inc as far as weight, performance and all around quality.Can't be a better all around NA Hunting set up!

McWhorter Custom LH 300wsm. Jewell Trigger, HS Precision Varmint Stock, 26" PacNor SuperMatch barrel, Wyatt Ext. Mag box. S&B 4x16x50 with TDS Reticle. Shoots bug holes(.19) with 180AB's.

Here is one Shawn Carlock at Defensive Edge built for me some time ago.

30-naught 6, trued, tubb lug, Harris #5 24 inch barrel in an HS Precision stock. Did the paint myself.

Mauser vz-24 action, A&B F14, 22in barrel in 6.5 x 55. Hi tech stock, Talley LW with Leupold VX11 2-7 scope, Timney trigger.
Weighs 7 lbs loaded.

Couple new ones:




Details:
257 Weatherby
Remington 700 SS LA
Rock Creek No. 3 Contour fluted by Karl and finished at 25.5"
1:10 twist
McMillan Mountain Rifle Pattern in Edge fill
ADL
Talley LWs
Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40
Weighs 7lb 5.7oz as you see it, and 6lb 5.5oz bare (no scope/rings)



Details:
280 Ackley Improved
Older model (no prefix) Remington 700 LA
PacNor No. 1 Contour 1:9" twist finished at 23"
McMillan Classic in GAP Camo 13.75" LOP
Williams ADL Triggerguard
Talley LWs
Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40
Sprayed with Matte Black Duracoat.

Redneck aka Lee Christianson did the barrel/chamber work.

Weighs 8lbs 5.5oz as seen here...

I'm in. Sort of a M70 "Win-dero"
.300 Winchester Magnum
Winchester M70 Classic Super Grade Donor Action, Blueprinted
Ron SMITH (RKS)Stainless barrel, 29" 1-in-10 twist Cerakoted Black
Nightforce +20 MOA Rail and Rings
Leupold Mark4 3.5-10x40 TMR

Bottom metal and trigger are stock with only a trigger job done years ago. Trigger may get changed some day, but for now it's fine. Stock is the original stock as well.

All work performed by Rick Timmins of Alberta Tactical Rifle Supply in Calgary AB. Finished at 12 lbs, give or take. My postal scale only reads to 2 lbs!

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1910 Mexican Mauser, completely reworked by Stu Satterlee in 338FED.

Love that gun, I have a 1936 Mexican being built right now. What kind of stock is that?

Thats a Sako Classic, in was inletted by the smith. All work as done by Stu Satterlee. I'm going to take her for a test run this weekend. Bought some 185gr TSX and 210 Noslers. I have 2 more mexs in the works, not sure what they will grow up to be.

Finally got around to getting these completed and scopes mounted.

Sako- 75
6mm BR
Lilja 10 Twist
Leupold 4.5-14 x 40
Eddie Harren Did the chambering


20 Dasher
Bat- SV
Jewell HVR
Hart 9 Twist
McSwirly Mchale
Leupold 6.5-20 x 40 LR
Greg Tannel Chambering.




.17 Javelina Improved
Cooper- 38
Pac- Nor 10 Twist
Leroy At Canyon Creek did the stock Work
Blank from Cecil Freddi
Eddie Harren did the chambering
Leupold 6.5-20 x 40 LR
Need a more classic scope on it.








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ML

Very Nice!

Ruger #1



.17 Killer Bee
Octagon barrel
Custom, safety button
Custom Rib with Talley QD rings
Leupold fixed 12X with .067" dot
Bedded/ free floated forend
Flush mounted swivels
9 lbs. 10oz.

ML

These got moved from the previous post

Sako- 75
6mm BR
Lilja 10 Twist
Leupold 4.5-14 x 40
Eddie Harren Did the chambering


20 Dasher
Bat- SV
Jewell HVR
Hart 9 Twist
McSwirly McHale
Leupold 6.5-20 x 40 LR
Greg Tannel Chambering.

Stiller Predator Short Mag
Lilja #2 Contour 1 in 10 23"
Muzzle Break
.300 WSM
McMillan Hunter EDGE Stock
Jewel Trigger
Talley Lightweight Rings
Leupold 2.5-8 B&C
6lb 15oz Loaded

Got another back today.

Sako- 75
.20 Duster By Greg Tannel
23" Pac- Nor Factory Contour
Bedded Factory Stock
Factory Trigger
Zeiss Conquest 4.5 - 14

9 Lbs 6 Oz










ML

This rifle has been a long time in the making, but it's working out pretty well.





The action is a NULA Model 20 with a Douglas #1 22" barrel in 308. The barrel and action are cerakoted. Timney trigger with a three postion safety. 3" magazine box and long throat.

The stock is an MPI microlight kevlar/carbon fiber built by Rick Steinhour. He did a great job and the stock came out great, a hair over 16oz finished. The pistol grip and fore end 'handle' help with shooting a rifle this light off hand (it shoots very well off hand)

The bare rifle weighs 4# 9oz. With Talley 1-piece bases, Leupold 2-7x33 VXII and flip up caps it tips the scales at 5# 6 3/4oz.

It seems like it's going to shoot really well. At this point I've tried Hornady 150 Interlocks, Hornady FMJs and Nosler 150 Etips. All have shot under an inch (the Etip gave me a little trouble, but at least two loads went well under MOA).

How do I find Rick Steinhour? I have a NULA that needs thumbhole stock.

Caliber: 6.5 x 47 Lapua, .293" neck
Gunsmith: Kevin weaver
Action: Sako- 75
Trigger: Factory
detachable magazine
#7 23" Pac- Nor SS
McMillan A-5
Near Manufacturing 20 MOA Base
Seekins Rings
Nightforce NXS 30mm 5.5-22 x 50mm with NP-R2 reticle
15 lbs 2 oz

Bad Ass rifle. Nice!!! (along with the trophy it is sitting on). Did you take that with this rifle?

Thanks AHM,

No, the sheep was taken with another rifle, this rifle hasn't been hunted with, yet. The sheep wasn't a planned part of the picture, but I was looking for something in the room on which to prop the rifle and it worked out better than anything else.

223 AI
Rem 700 SA
22" 1-8" #3 Rock 5R
Mcmillan classic
tallys
vari-x111 3.5-10 40mm M1 elevation.

mpwolf,

What camo is that?? Looks like GAP camo?? What colors involved??

I love it!!

I don't know what they call it- I bought the stock from SKane here in the classifieds. I'd call it urban camo. I'll try to get some pics in better light this weekend.

More pics would be great - thanks!!

I think urban camo has blue in it somewhere. Maybe where this one is black? Looks great and since it don't have the blue you should be able to kill more stuff- grin.

Both are the pattern with blue and with black are urban camo, actually.

Passport - That is a nice looking rig. Good work!

Remington 700, 264 Win Mag, Lilja #3 barrel, Holland lug & trigger springs
Leupold VXII 4-12, Leu DD bases, Burris Signature rings
McMillan Hunters Edge, olive with black & white web by Rick Bin
Barrel & blueprint by Steve Baldwin (Jones,OK), 8#6oz
Will be my all-around rifle for anything less than Elk

smy1, I like that new rig! What barrel length did you use?

Also, would you use it on Elk or larger?

Thanks! 26" barrel. I would use it on Elk, but I have a 300 Weatherby and a 338 Win Mag as well. Probably need to post those here someday.

I've got something similar to that last .264 Win Mag, and yes Blargon, I've used mine on elk. She's no safe queen, I actually do take her out hunting.






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Blueprinted Remington 700 (Single Point method)
Lilja #3 27", .264 Win Mag
Curly Maple Stock from Great American (Laurel Mountain Forge Honey Maple stain reduced 80% with denatured alcohol, two coats LMF Sealer, many coats of LMF Permalyn Finish)
Glass bedded
Teflon Coated
65 gr. IMR 7828 SSC, 140 gr Nosler Partition, Federal 215 Match
Killed two elk and a doe deer with her this year, but wasn't quick thinking enough to put her into the cow elk picture.

Very classy build Mr. Ex. Where does it balance with that 27" barrel?

And congrats on breaking it in on some fine animals.

Thanks Yukonal,
She's pretty front heavy, balances around the middle of the forearm. But it helps her swing nicely on running deer like that doe I shot in the Maine woods. Kinda out of her element, she belongs here in Colorado, but I wasn't about to leave her at home for my buddy's first deer hunt.

Caliber 30-06
C/M 700 Action
Stainless 24 inch Lilja
1" Shank 1~11 Twist 3 Grove
Shilen Trigger
Ti Pin
Alum. Trigger guard.
Bedded Free-Floated in a Ti Stock
One Inch Pachmayr Decelerator
2.5-8 Leupold Scope W/ B-n-C Ret.
S-n-K Mounts
Weight 7-2oz.

A man after my heart........

338 RUM
C/M Action 700 Rem.
24" Shilen # 4 contour
1" Shank 1~10" Twist
Bedded & Free-Floated in a Micky Stock
1" Pachmayr Decelerator
1.5-5 Leupold Talley Mounts
Weight 8-0

300 Win. Mag.
S/S 700 Action
#3 Countour Shilen S/S 24" 1-10" Twist
Bedded Free-Floated in a Micky Stock
1" Pachmayr Decelerator
3x9 Zeiss Diavari
Talley Mounts
Weight 8-0

Hammerdown - WOW! Well done sir. Who painted the stocks on your 338 and 300?

Mark Brown

He put these together for me.
All but the 06

338-06
C/M 700 Action
23" S/S # 3 Contour Shilen Barrel
1" Shank 1`10" Twist
Bedded Free-Floated in a Micky Stock
Shilen Trigger
Leupold 2.5-8 B-n-C Ret. Talley Mounts
Weight 7-10oz.

You got good taste fella...

What did he coat the last action with?

7 Rem. Mag.
700 C/M Action
24" # 2 contour Shilen
1" Shank 1~9 Inch Twist
Bedded Free-Floated in a Brown Stock
Leupold 2.5-8 w/ Cone Trol Mounts

Its a mix of colors Black and white ? Tefflon finish. Its holding up real well. Its been on Moose hunts, Elk and Deer Hunt. In and out of gun scabbards.

Randy, some really sweet rigs!

I can't decide which I like best, but I really like the 338 RUM and especially the 338-06.

Mark Brown did a 257 WBY for my best friend on a SS Ruger MKII and a Shilen no. 3... that thing absolutely shot the smallest groups of any BG rifle I've ever seen!

Thanks Brad

Mark does do good work, as far as I know. All the stuff I have seen in his shop has been top shelf.

Yes they all shoot very well.

That 338RUM is about as good as it gets.

double tap

How do you like these mounts?

Ted

Excellent assortment of shooting irons there Randy!

Scott

257 Weatherby
Remington 700 trued action / blind magazine
Broughton SS 26" tube, 1in10, (3.1 Contour, .615 @ the muzzle)
Marine Tex bedded in a Banser Stock (13.75 LOP)
Cerakoted Action
Ti-style fluted bolt
Bolt handle and shroud tweaked
VXIII 3.5x10 in Talley Lightweights
7.9lbs with scope/rings(target was to be a couple ounces under 8)


All work done by Nathan Chesney @ Hillbilly Rifles (picts courtesy of Nate)
http://www.hbrifles.com/

Neat touch on the bolt handle. Was the checkering milled, or ground off, as it appears in the pic? Flat on both sides now, I take it?

Thanks for all the great looking rifles guys! New in here but just wanted to say great pics!

Bansner 338 Win Mag
Win 70 Action
26 inch
Fluted

Can't believe I hadn't put this up yet.



Rem Seven SS
7SAUM
Black/white swirly
Talleys
FX-II 6x36
(yes, it has the bottom metal installed now)

3 TSX 120's over Varget:

338 Win Mag
26 inch Schneider Barrel 1x12 twist
Pre 64 Win Action
McMillan black & white swirl stock
9 # with 3x9 Zeiss

338 Win Mag built by John Bolliger
26 inch Krieger Barrel 1x12 twist
Pre 64 Win Action
9# with Leupold 4x14 scope (shown with 8.5x 24 target scope while I was doing load development)

Rifles Inc. Strata.
270 Weatherby. Short throat, handloads only!
24" Lija barrel.
Leupold 3.5X10 40mm Vari-X 3. Reticle by Premier Reticle With Stadia lines at 400, 500, and 600 yds. Unfortunately they no longer do reticles for Leupold.
Splitfire sling with Mikes swivels.
Shoots sub 3/4" groups with 130gr TSX loaded by Superior Ammo.
Weight with 3 rounds, Scope, and Sling 6lbs 10ozs.
Weight with Scope, no ammunition or Sling 6 lbs. 6 ozs.
Fruits of Labor 3 bull elk. 1 Mulie.

Obvious a lot of thought has gone into the projects on this forum. Here's mine, all work performed by McWhorters;

270 WSM
Kimber Montana action and stock
Hart fluted 24" light #4 contour with muzzle brake
Custom bedded and trigger job
DuraCoat all metal surfaces
Zeiss Victory 2.5-10x50mm with #8 reticle
Stock lengthened to 14 1/4"
One of the slickest (imho)camo Polane paint jobs I've seen
Total weight with scope 7lbs 14oz.

Sixpoint that is HOT! I am going to PM to talk about the build! PM sent!

Just got my finished titanium 7x57 back.

Here it is in the white.


And here it is after coating.






Here's the load development at 100.



Here are three 160gr partitions at 350-yds.



Barrel is 24" and it weighs 7-lb 0-oz as it sits.

Nothing to not love about that build. Outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

Trued Remington 700
Fluted 23' Gaillard barrel
McSwirly Remington Hunter
Talley lightweights
6.5x55

MarlinXTR in .50Alaskan, made by french gunsmith, total rebuild of the action for perfect feeding and function, Lothar Walter barrel, 47cm, Clymer reamer, Recknagel battue rear and front sights.
450grs Hawk bullets with .035jacket, Starline brass, VN133 powder for almost 2000fps. We call it the Boar and Stag Crusher....

I call it "Bad Medicine". Wow! Very nice.

.300 Win Mag Model 70
Mark Penrod Rifle
Blueprint your receiver

Install Lilja 30 cal, 1-10� twist, approx #4 contour, 26� finish

Hand polish barrel ripple free

William�s extractor installed, modified so a round can be dropped into chamber, and bolt closed

Re-contour tang

Build up and checker bolt release

William�s 1 piece bottom metal, SS

Shorten factory box for use with bottom metal

Stainless bolt handle installed, longer with less sweep and built up root.

3 panel checkering 30 lines per inch

Re-cut loading port, and cut side of bridge for ejection clearance

Drill & tap for 8 X 40 screws, Talley rings & bases stainless, 2 pairs of rings

Fit bases to receiver, Polish & de-burr rings

Polish mag follower

Jewell bolt body

Trigger re-pinned, sears surface ground & polished. Safety wing timed properly

Install Echols stock, 14� LOP, machine screw swivel studs front and back both

Paint stock

Misc. polishing of action for smoother and reliable function

Mount scopes

Range test

Leupold VX III BC 3.5x10

9.2lbs.

Specs:
- Kampfeld Custom is the 'smith
- Rock Creek 5R 1/8 twist finished @ 22" and throated for 75 AMAX
- Rem. Varmint contour
- Borden Alpine receiver
- Shilen trigger
- Williams floorplate
- McMillan Remington Varmint stock (50% Black, 25% Dark Gray, 25% Light Gray)

Just got my Varmint Silhouette Rifle completed.

.243 shoulder pushed back slightly, longer neck and 30* shoulder.

Bat- B Multiflat LP/RB
Pac-Nor SSSM 10 Twist
Jewel BR
Seekins Rings
Bat 10 MOA base
Leupold 35x Comp.
McSwirly McHale







ML

.257 Roberts
M700 left hand short action
blueprinted by M. Coleman
Douglas stainless barrel, Win. featherweight profile, 21 inches
Brown Precision stock
factory trigger and bottom metal, action cerrakoted
Talley Lightweights
Vari-X III 2.5 x 8
Weight with scope: 6 lb. 10 oz.

I've been a member for about a month and just today went through all 17 pages of this thread. All very nice rifles and a lot of variety. Not many Ruger falling blocks so I'll share pics of mine. The first four cartridges in this pic are my wildcats that I shoot in my Rugers, the other two are for TC barrels.

.204 Wasp, .219 Wasp, .219 DW PDK, .224 BRM, 6.5 Bullberry Imp., .30 Herrett

I'll start with my oldest one, built for me in 1994 by Ralph Bond of Bloomington, In. Ruger #3 .219 Wasp, Shilen #7 contour, 14" twist, Kepplinger set trigger, 16X Redfield 6400 scope, French gray finish on action by EABCO, Reinhart-[bleep] walnut, weighs 12 lb.

Target on left was shot in 1994, right target was shot last summer after 5900+ rounds through barrel.

Ruger #3 .224 BRM rebarreled by EABCO in Minn. Caliber is their design,like .219 Wasp made .300 longer. Chamber is too long to use 30-30 brass so I necked down 38-55 WW brass. Kepplinger set trigger, Leupold 6.5-20 X 40 mildot, Vais brake. #1 Ruger wood.
Only weighs 10 lb. 4 oz., but PD hits are easy to see with the brake.

left target is one of the best groups from rifle with 50 v-max, right target is what I have loaded for May 09 with 55 NBT's.

Ruger #1 .219 DW PDK, built by Mark Penrod in 07, Shilen #7 contour, select match SS, 14" twist, Kepplinger set trigger
20 oz. unset, 12 oz. set, 8-32 X 50 Pentax mildot, JGS reamer ground to my design, 30-30 brass, 1.900 long 35* shoulder, .270 long, .250 dia neck, weighs 12 lb. 4 oz.
[img]http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww25/219DW/rifle2008.jpg[/img]
Right group is best ever from rifle, left is load for this year with 50 v-max
[img]http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww25/219DW/rifle006.jpg[/img]
Ruger #1 .204 Wasp, built by Mark Penrod, finished Feb.12,09, Kreiger #18 contour, 11" twist, Kepplinger set trigger, 6-18 Burris on it now, will replace with 6.5-20 X 40 Leupold before PD shoot this May, PTG reamer, same shoulder as .219 Wasp with
.250 long .232 dia neck, 1.770 case length, case holds 32 gr of Varget to base of bullet.
[img]http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww25/219DW/005.jpg[/img]
right target is fire forming load load that I shot second trip to the range, 29.5 gr N135, 40 v-max mollied jammed into lands, 4033 fps
I just finished loading 444 more of these and will be fireforming them on PD's in about 5 weeks. Will have all summer to work up loads with formed brass.
Dave in IN

This is my first custom. Bought from the original owner.



Rifles Inc. Strata
308 Win
Based off a Remington 700
Teflon Coated
Slim Break
Leupold LPS 3.5-14

Prairie dog shooter's bean field rifle.

very nice, what do she weigh?

Here's my first custom build:

LH Model 70 Win. action
Pac Nor #1 contour in CM steel(5 groove at 25", cal. 30.06)
Smithing done by "Redneck" here on the campfire(Receiver squared, barrel installed and recessed target crown cut, trigger tuned to 3lbs, receiver D&T for 8x40 screws)
Talley Steel fixed rings and bases
Williams extractor and one piece bottom metal
All metal work is Graphite black Cerakote(by Charley Santoni @ riflestockpainting.com))
Echol's Legend Stock( ejection port inlet, bolt notch inlet, swivel studs installed, and Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad installed by me)
Stock paint is Dark grey with a hint of blue (Polane) and black speckling(also done by Charley Santoni)
Leupold 3.5-10x40 VX III

This is the nicest rifle I'll probably ever own. Just had to do it in the classic 30.06 Springfield.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh267/Smikemath/Mikesawesome3006006.jpg?t=1242256128
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh267/Smikemath/Mikesawesome3006003.jpg?t=1242256222
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh267/Smikemath/Mikesawesome3006004.jpg?t=1242256277
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh267/Smikemath/Mikesawesome3006007.jpg?t=1242258960
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh267/Smikemath/Mikesawesome3006010.jpg?t=1242259026

I must say I'm very happy with the way it turned out.

Leftybolt

Leftybolt,

Very nice rifle! What does it weigh?

leftybolt,
That is a nice one! Congrat's!

Thanks guys.

Leomort, Honestly I have no idea what it weighs. The stock has McMillan's standard fill; I'm guessing with scope & mounted it's probably around 8lbs, just guessing though.

I'm not big on super-lites. I'll say this much though, its significantly lighter than the factory Win 70 was originally. And, it balances much better too. That Echol's Legend stock is the bomb!

Looking forward to getting it dialed in.

Leftybolt

Leomort,

After comparing it to my other McMillan stocked rifles I'm guessing its a bit lighter in weight than I had previously thought.

I'm thinking its probably closer to 71/2 lbs with scope and mounts. Plenty lite for me.

Leftybolt

leftybolt,

yea, I was thinking with a one contour barrel that it would have to weigh less than 8lbs, as my 270Win with factory Rem barrel in Mcillan Classic stock and Leupie 3.5-10x40mm weighs in at 8 lbs on the nose. That 7.5lbs would seem pretty light

Kampfeld Custom 223AI
22 inch 8 twist Broughton barrel 11 degreee crown
Remington 700 action trued, fluted, capfire bolt knob
Kampfeld pinned lug
McMillan A-5 stock adjust comb/LOP
throated for 75 gr A-max
Rifle basix trigger
Leupold VX-II 6x18x40 AO with fine duplex and turrets
Seekens 20 MOA base
Burris signature rings
group posted was shot with 75 gr A-max, 5 shots at .154

You definiately have the "cool factor" covered. I love the way the black lug works with the bolt fluting. Verry nice.

Mountain Backpacker
700 TI 30-06
Action trued and squared
Rock Creek Barrel 1-11 Twist 1 1/4 Shank #2 Douglas Contour 22in Deep floor board crown .585 at muzzle
Badger TI Lug
Gre-tan fluted pin and shroud
Action and Barrel lighty glass beaded
Rifle Basix trigger at #3
Campfire Special McMillan Hunters Edge bedded
Bansner ADL trigger guard
5.4 lbs as in picture
All work done By Charley Santoni (CAS) and Craig Maraviov
Balances at the front action screw
Been gathering the parts for five years
Bought the original Rifle here on the Campfire
VX-3 2.5x8x36 with CDS dial and BDC ordered from the Leupold Custom Shop
Talley low light weights
Can't wait to get it bloody

Craig

Craig,
Super build! Congrat's....

Stiller Predator Short action Left hand
7mmWSM
PacNor lightweight contour @ 24"
Jewell HVR
Pacific Tool BDL bottom
McMillan Edge
5lbs 12oz as it sits.

3/4" shank at 1.250"?

Being a LH Shooter, I wanted to comment on this: very nice....dai

i can finally add mine too this thread so here it is







Action:MRC LH
Barrell:26" recessed crown
Twist:1-9.5 finish:stainless
stock:micmillian with deaccelerator pad
trigger:stock mrc
scope:temporaly a bushnell 4x12 once i have mone gonna buy s&b
weight:approx 10 pounds
Smith:David Dentico of the custom gunshop walworth NY

Model 700 remington action blueprinted
sako extractor
timminy trigger
Borden Rimrock stock conifer camo
1" Pachmayr Delelorator 13.25 lop
Lilga #3 contour 24" barrel .270
free floated
glass and pillar bedded
Leupold Mark4 4.5X14x40 30mm tube
tactical target knobs
140grn AB 52gnrs RL 17 3110fps

Must have that newfangled invisibility spray-on coating, eh?

PICS!!

Mntngoat
Can you please let me know what colours and % are in this stock
Thanks Jason

Indiana "legal" deer blueprint
.358 WSSM
SS SPS 700 ADL all metal blasted matte.
Rem 700 TI stock
Douglas #4 @ 22" 1-12 twist
Leupold Vari X 3, 1 3/4 x 6 in DD's
7.0 lbs all up.

That is one of the best examples of "thinking out of the box" to get around rules I've ever encountered.

Nicely put together. Congrats.

Thank you.

Remington Model 7 Magnum action, trued squared, etc
25" #5 Hart 1:12 fluted in 300 saum
Factory trigger, tuned
McMillan Remington Hunter stock in black with gray specks
13.25" LOP
Swarovski PH 4-16x50 TDS4 in Talley screw locks, 8x40 screws
Metal/rings cerakoted matte black
I'm guessing about 9lbs

At the smith now for cerakote and barrel install. Can't wait and will post pictures when complete. Hopefully before Labor Day...we'll see

Manners ultra light stock
Lilja barrel #3 fluted lightly at 22" 7mm-08
Pheonix action & bolt
Jewell trigger
HS detach mag
Talley rings
Swarovski 1.7-10x42 Z6
Weight 8lbs ready to fire.

Gunsmith.........built by Gordy Gritter.
Stock paint & engraving...karl Kampfeld

Nice, chambering?

708.

Glad you got my back.

Nice looking rig, I'm guessing the deer might be in trouble

Lefthand Mcmillan classic edge,lefthandCDL short action,260remington,#2hart 1-8twist finished at 23",holland recoil lug, ptg boltshroud, firing pin and trigger guard,fluted bolt by Kampfeld,6 pounds 2 ounces without scope. Mainly mountain rifle, but will double on some plains work. Daughter loves it.

Stellar job on that rig. Beautiful.

This is my favorite gun of all listed!

Thanks wsmfan. Its a sweet rig.

Although this one isnt completed yet, I'll post the specs. Pics will go up when she's done. Stiller tactical short action, Brux #3 SS barrel @ 23", Remington Mtn LSS stock, Borden BDL aluminum floorplate, Pachmayer Decel 1" pad, Stiller 0 MOA tac rail, Warne rings, Nikon 3-12x42SF w/duplex reticle, Timney trigger. Stock work done by Tim_in_TN. Caliber is 7-08 throated specifically for the 120NBT. Should be done in time for some late season whitetail plinking.(if not I'll have one ticked off wife.) Action is about 3 weeks out, then 3 to 4 weeks(shipping and smith work) then whatever time it takes for the stock.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mastrogeez/7mmDakotaPictures#


This is my new long range rig:
7mm Dakota
Stiller Predator action
HS precision Dbm and mag assembly
Mcmillan Rem Hunter edge stock
Rockcreek barrel #4 contour fluted 1-8.7 twist,finished at 24.5"
Jewell trigger set at 1.5lbs
Gentry 3 position safety
Pk Muzzle brake
Meopta 4x16 Tactical scope
Talley QD rings
Named it Bone Collector.

Finally weighed my rifle today.....sling, scope covers and all, no bullets.

Rifle's Inc. Titanium Strata in .270 weatherby.


Pics and Details down this page.....
http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1252702&page=23

I was going to guess a couple ounces heavier than it was. Scope is not the lightest thing out there, but I'm happy with the overall weight. This thing can shoot too, gets hot fast, but planning for only one shot to put 'em down.

Just wanted to clarify as I've received a couple PM's recently; I'm pretty sure it was 50/50 on the swirly colors.

Model 70 Classic Stainless
375 Weatherby
Action lightened and bolt fluted
Barrel turned to lighter contour and shortened to 20"
MPI Kevlar Stock
Tritium front sight
Brockman pop up rear peep
Talley rings and bases
Williams extractor
Duracoat finish on stock
7lbs 7 oz w/ Leupold 3.5-10 x 40
6 lbs 4 oz naked
Pushes 300 grain Partition at 2650fps with Reloader 17

How is recoil on something this light?

Sorry (lite)

"CARNIVORE"

Built by Karl Feldcamp of Kampfeld Customs.






.264 Winchester Magnum.
SS 700 ADL.
Lilja Fluted 30" 1-8 twist 3 groove throated for 130 grain TSX's.
Action Fully Blueprinted.
Factory X Mark trigger tuned to 2.5 lbs.
Kampfeld oversize recoil lug and double pinned.
Hunter style bolt.
Bolt sleeved and Fluted Rem TI style.
PTG SS triggerguard.
Metal blasted Aluminum Oxide.
8-40 Scope base screws.
Mcmillan Rem Hunter 13.75 LOP, 60% Purple, 25% Dark Gray, 10% Gray, 5% Black.. Skim bedded by Karl.
Leupold Dual Dovetail mounts and rings
*Not shown but wearing* Leupold Mark 4 4.5x14x50 30 mm scope.

Blueprinting? I am not sure if I fully understand the term, but I am going to take it to mean Gun Porn. So here are two of my most revcent buys/faves:

Postwar Mauser - this was built for an occupation forces GI:








When my other gun comes back from the 'Smitty/gun-fixer, I am going to hand him this one, and I will have him add a Peep Sight I bought fro a fellow board member. I had originally intended to buy a side scope mount, but the drop on this stock is such that it balances like a fine shotgun...no need to mess that up. It is in 8 Mauser, and at 50yds the tiny open sights and my bifocular eyes put groups in the 2" range. I be the addition of the Peep plus a white bead front and she will really tighten up/perfect for the woods of SC

_________________________________-

Here is my other - well, my other-latest, really. I had a thread going about it no too long ago:




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The bore is perfect and she throws 'em into MOA with the cheap-o ammo, thanks mostly to the set trigger. I can't wait to get into load development.

This what y'all meant???

Not really, take a look at past posts and the information they give. That's pretty much the format for a rifle blueprint in this context.

Nice lookin sticks though!

LH Charles Daly action
Douglas barrel chambered in .35 Whelen, 22"
Timney trigger
Oberndorf style flooplate assembly
NEGC banded front sight
Gentry barrel band and 3-position safety,
McFarland checkered bolt handle
Williams rear peep
Warne bases (can take a 2.5-8 Leupold in QD rings)
Decellerator Sporting Clays pad
Epoxy base coat finish, topped with oil.

utah708 thats a beautiful rifle!!!!

Wow. Very nice.

My camera is out to lunch though ill post anyways.
-Montana 1999 ss action
-30-06 SPRG
-Douglas #3 24 1/4 (recessed crown 1/4 inch or so)
-Mcmillan supergrade 60% forrest green 30% black 10% light grey
-Tally medium 1 pc. aluminums
-Leupold VX-3 w/cds elevation dials(180gr @2860)
-bedded the entire rig w/marine tex
It weighs in between 8-9 lbs.

As far as blueprinting, this one is pretty boring, just a 1957 model 70 fwt .270 barreled action, wearing a 4x leupy dropped in a custom stock by Jim Kobe. I've already showed off my synthetic rifles, thought I'd show some wood.

Outstanding.

That stock is awesome!!!

Donor Gun: Winchester M-70 Classic; Stainless Steel
Caliber Choice: 338-06 A-Square
Barrel Make: Pac-Nor
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
Barrel Profile: #3 Contour , 5 groove
Barrel Length: 24�
Extractor: Williams Stainless Steel Extractor
Barrel Crown: Recessed Target Crown
Rate of Twist: 1 in 10�
Metal Finish: All Metal, even action screws/bolts Cerakoted �Midnight Blue� (H-238)
Stock: Winchester Factory Super Grade
Recoil Pad: Pachmyr
Trigger: Factory � set at 2.75lbs
Bottom Metal: Montana Rifle Company 1-Piece Trigger Guard Assembly Stainless Steel
Bedding: Aluminum Pillar Bedding of action, Free Float Barrel
Replaced slot head action screws with hex head stainless steel screws
Replaced factory Tupperware follower with a quality polished stainless steel follower
Weight: 8.5003 lbs

Smith: Lee Christianson (Redneck)

Nice rifle D2D!! You may not like the chambering though, It will most likely kill any thing you shoot with it(lol)
I love mine-- I call it THUMPER

So what does it weigh? I am thinking 8 1/4# bare.

My scales were broke at home, I say broke - my cheap butt needs to buy some new batteries but I'm going to weigh it here at work in just a few. Will let you know.

UPDATE: weighed on certified scales - 8.5003 lbs

Breath-taking!! I must resist...I must resist!

Not really custom but good enough for me;

-Howa 1500 stainless barreled action in .308 Win
-Bolt fluted by twistedbarrel.com
-McMillan Sako Classic with factory pillars installed
-70% Olive 20% Black 10% Lt.Grey
-Bushnell Elite 3200 3-10 "short action"
-Leupold dual dovetail rings and bases (lows)

I intended to switch out the barrel, or at least re-crown it, but the factory tube is shooting consistent .75 groups. Money saved!

How's the recoil on that beast?

i'll wager "noticeable"

JENNIFER revisited



�06
trued M77 II
Krieger 22� 1-10
barreled action/ bottom metal bead blasted
trigger worked 3#
McRuger Classic 60-40 black/gray
Leupold VX III 2.5-8X
8.4# as is

7WSM built by APA
FN WSM action
Broughton #4 1:9 at 24"
KG black on all metal
McM Sako Hunter black/OD tiger stripe
Jewel trigger
Seekins base and rings
Zeiss 3-12x56 Illuminated Mildot

RHutch,

I love that stock - awesome!!

DOGGONE IT ME TO!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!

Nice tiger stripe stock. Wonder if they can do that with more than two colors?

Am I seeing things,,,, or is the barrel channel in the stock that poorly matched to the barrel?

270 wsm
Stiller Predator action w/Stiller rail
Lilja #4 24" spiral fluted by Kampfeld
Mcmillan classic gap camo
H&S detach box
Jewel trigger

Rifle built by Robert Gradous .....www.gradousrifles.com

to which one are you referring, exactly?

use the "quote" or "quick quote" buttons next time if you're not responding to the final post in the thread.

I believe he's replying to this post:

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2900412/new_guy#Post2900412

That's just the angle of the camera/photo.

Notice how the flat of the octagon barrel at the top of the photo seems to be wider than the bottom one?



That's also part of the illusion created by the camera angle.

If the camera were top-dead-center over the barrel, you could see that the gap on both sides is the same.

That Mauser looks a lot like mine. Only Mine says Taconic on it.

They're exactly the same. Satterlee worked for Taconic and bought out the inventory, design, etc... after Taconic went under.

Yes, I was aware of this.

Here are my 3 that have had some work on them for increased functionality, or just to make them how I like 'em.



[Top]
Rem. SS S/A
308win
Ti Stock
22" SS Mtn. Bbl.
Callahan Shroud and Speedlock Pin
Bolt work by Twisted Barrel and Bijou Creek Customs
Leupy VXII 2-7x33
Talley Lows



[Middle]
Rem L/A
Rebored to 338-06AI by the late Dick Nickel
ADL factory stock - self painted
Glass-bedded
Talley Lows
Burris FFII 2-7x35



[bottom]
Marlin 1895GBL
45/70 Gov.
Traded the Laminate stocks for this nice walnut set off an older 1895. Took a little sanding for fit, but very happy at how it turned out.



Nothing too fancy, but they'll suit my purposes well.

Here is the final installment of a project I have posted about at various stages.

LH Model 70
7 mm Rem Mag, long throated specifically for 168 gr Berger VLDs
Port opened, extractor and boltstop modified for longer cartridges.
Brux 1-9 twist CM barrel, 24", custom contour of my design--about .55" at muzzle. (Mark Penrod did the chambering, action mods and bluing.)
Tang recut to cloverleaf, built up and checkered bolt release; (James Anderson did this work.)

Williams floorplate, somewhat resculpted.
McMillan/Echols Legend in Edge construction
1/2" NEGC red pad
Polane paint, done locally
Talley bases and rings
Minox ZA5 3-15x
Weight as you see it is 8# 1 oz.







I like the flow of the grip, out of the tip of the checkering and into the bolt release cutout.


Details and crisp edges around the floorplate




Port lengthened and contoured to match the Talley bases
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/utah708/P8041947.jpg[/img]

This photo is a little hot, but it helps me highlight the cheekpiece details and flow through the grip.
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/utah708/P8041934.jpg[/img]

So this is my fifth "Last Gun"--95 to go. It will come on my second "Last Good Elk Tag I'll Ever Draw" hunt in Wyoming this fall.