Build was on Ruger hawkeye SS action that was blueprinted by Whidden gun works. A Bartlein barrel in #2 contour finished at 20" was used,pillar bedded in a mcmillan stock and NECG sights added. Trigger was re worked to 3.5 lbs. Action, barrel and stock was bought on the campfire.

Looking for dies and brass now but will have to wait to shoot it as I'm headed back to Israel for work.
I'll post the results when I get back.

Rgr-x

OK, that's a cool rig. I like it.

Very Nice Rig

Lee, I could warm that thing up for you while you're gone�..

Tom, I'll have it sent to you for R@D? No brass or dies as of yet. I need a good scope too, thinking of a NF 2x10.

I have a 223 in a fast twist and a 308 in the works that will be the same as this one.

rgx1226 your photobucket account is open.

405wcf

Never was a fan of a #2 contour, but done short, changes things, as does those nice irons, WELL executed hunting rifle, on a no frills against all Murphy's Laws odds Ruger action/scope rings...about as bullet proof reliable as you can get.

If ONLY Sako made the old L-579s still, and in SS

Look fwd to range and field reports. Congrats on the new stick!

Very nice! I am a fan or Ruger ruggedness and reliability so it is cool to see a custom. Thanks for serving!

Amen x 1000!!!

If you can't find brass when you get home let me know. I can send you some once fired stuff to get you going. I like that setup.

Bb

I like a #2 contour on a rig like that, have a few. Bet she does fine. Find some H4350 and get to work.

I like the concept.

Stay Safe.

I'll be back home late August, going to put a leupold MRT or night force 2x10 on it. I'll keep the group informed on it's performance.

Rgr-x

Thanks for the offer BB.

Will be looking forward to your safe return and update. Any idea what it weighs?

Thanks again for your service.

Well done. The 260 is a great round. If I didn't have a 6.8 I might have to build a 260 for my little boy when he's ready for the woods.

I don't have a guess, but I'll weigh it when I get back and let you know.

Update on my 260 Rem.
Planted a 2.5-8 Leupold Vx3 on the little gun and took it to the range for its break in/ sight in prior to hunting season. After hearing how well Federal fusion ammo was working for a lot of shooters and hunters, I bought 8 boxes of the 120 gr. stuff. First I cleaned the chamber and then put a couple patches through the bore to ensure it was clean. I moved a target to 25 yds to get on paper and then moved the target to the 100 yd line(longest we have here). First couple to get where I wanted, 2" high, and then went for a groups.
All were sub MOA and I went on to another rifle to let the barrel cool down. Last 5 shot group through the 260 went into a tiny bughole. Needless to say I am well pleased with the gun even though it's a little heavy at 8.5 lbs. It's now ready for deer and pig season. The rifle was built by Burke at Whidden gunworks in Nashville Ga.

Five in one hole is fantastic shooting - esp factory ammo!

Like to see the finished scoped rig when you get a chance if you care to post. Should be a good hunting season!

I've read good reports about how accurate the federal fusion ammo was, now I have some proof that it's not just internet talk.
I have it's 308 twin coming in next week , but it sports a lilja 1-11 twist in factory contour. I'll post pics and a range report soon.
Best,
Rgr-x

I've seen Lee shoot! No surprise he put them all in one hole...


Mike

Mike! how are you bro?

Reasonably well! Dealing with a back issue at the moment which really sucks!

Hopefully you will rotate back in time for some hunting with that new rig.

Does Whidden do much "regular" rifle work for people or only for champions?

Mike

Whiddens' shop works for money bro. Great work and quick too. I seriously doubt you'll find a gunsmith better than Burke. Hope your back issue clears soon.
Best to you,

Lee

Thanks and you as well!

Will check him out next time needing some work done..

Stay safe as possible over there.

Mike

Pics for 65BR

I LIKE, send it to me when your 308 arrives, don't want it to feel left out. Thanks for the pics.

If the 308 shoots as well as this one, the 260 might be up for sale.

Those iron sights really set that rifle off as a looker!

I have a Lilja 1-11 3 grove in 30-06 shoots bug holes. If your barrel shoots like mine you will be most happy.

Your rifle looks great.
Nice shooting too.