New Rifle - Input please

[mountainman]

RBros does excellent work and is great to deal with.  It may be a little further but Shawn Carlock W/Defensive Edge builds and excellent rifle as well and has the fastest turn around time of anyone I have ever used.  Last build was less than 3 1/2 months.  They are located just across the Wa. border in Rathdrum Id.

Either choice would build you and excellent rifle!!!

 :yeah:Routinely shoot guns built by both! And they both stack em!

[Biggerhammer]

How far was the deer?

12ft on the first shot, swung on him moving. All I could see was his head and only hair in the scope. Swung on him like with a shotgun, looking over the top of the scope and pulled the trigger. Cut him with the bullet right over his right brow. Next shot was a 379 yards on the move. Dead right there! Any other questions? Still peddling PMR' for close to 1K?   

[mountainman]

Glad he gave you a second chance! 

[Biggerhammer]

Glad he gave you a second chance! 

Theres always a second chance. But then again "It's only a deer".

[mountainman]

12'.15'? Too bad you didnt drop him the first shot! Maybe a shotgun next time??

[Biggerhammer]

12'.15'? Too bad you didnt drop him the first shot! Maybe a shotgun next time??

Why? It's more fun a little further out.  Besides, he ran uphill and 400 yards closer to my truck. Worked out rather well.

[mountainman]

Less of a pack? Bonus!
 

[high country]

What do you want it to weigh, and stocked how? Those questions may dictate who you see for a build.

[mountainman]

Glad he gave you a second chance! 

Theres always a second chance. But then again "It's only a deer".

Lol!, Yeah, only a deer.... lucky he didnt drop into a draw or worse yet, dissappear to never be found again But everyone has a opinion on what a good shot is and one that should be passed up. Gladd it worked for you hammer and he wasnt left to suffer To many animals die a slow death every year due to sloppy shooting. I like to practice all summer on steel    so I dont miss those shot, especially the close ones!

[Whitelightning]

I had Benchmark build me a 7mm WSM, Just breaking in and from all indication it will be a shooter for sure. Good guys will help you anyway they can.

[mountainman]

Heres another option. This is a custom just completed by Mitch Rolen, head gunsmith at High Mountain Hunting Supply, Wenatchee. Specs are:

Remington 700 action SS trued 25/06
Shilen select match 1:9 twist #5 turned down and graphite wrapped in house 24"
Schrewd brake
Seekins bottom metal
AICS 300 mag magazine
McMillan Thumbhole stock "edge fill"
Limbsaver
Timney at 2#11oz.
Oversize lug
Badger bolt
Warne 20moa base
Vortex rings
Leupold VXR 4-12
6.25#'s bare rifle

Tiny little groups during break-in!

[Blacktail Sniper]

Mountainman, very nice rifle.  I am curious as to the barrel wrap?  Specific function or just cool aesthetics?

[coachcw]

6.5s rule !

[mountainman]

Mountainman, very nice rifle.  I am curious as to the barrel wrap?  Specific function or just cool aesthetics?

Two-fold. Weight reduction is a definate plus. More importantly, heat transfer. With the graphite the barrel will cool much quicker and not retain the heat which can cause groups to wander a bit. And it adds stiffness, rigidity to the barrel without the added weight of a heavier contour.

[CAMPMEAT]

Geeze you guys, where do you find $4-6500 per rilfe, plus $2000 for a NightForce ? I'm looking to be adopted and be your driver.