Post by: h20hunter on January 04, 2018, 02:43:47 PM
For caliber I decided on 7mm rem mag. Managable recoil and plenty of oompf for my hunting needs and plenty of range for my plinking needs.
I looked into many builders both local and online. I looked at production rifles like the Kimber Ascent. I talked with members that own all kinds of custom and semi custom. I kept going back to a builder that in my mind is the perfect fit. Self made, local, a shooter and hunter himself, and being a big resource and contributor here sure didn't hurt. Sent in my deposit to Travis at Rbros last week.
I'm excited. I'll be getting a LW Hunter in 7mm rem mag built with the 180gr Berger VLD in mind. It will be fairly stock for his builds. Standard break, stock, and tube. For glass it will get the NF NXS 5.5x22x50. Bipod is the adjustable Harris with swivel.
Now is the hard part. I'm in no hurry and am told be done by May. I may get a few pics along the way to share. Did I say no hurry....well...I admit to being a little antsy. Like knowing you are getting a special present at Christmas and trying to get to sleep.
More to come!
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 04, 2018, 02:47:32 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 04, 2018, 02:48:39 PM
I'll be interested in seeing photos when it's done.
Post by: h20hunter on January 04, 2018, 02:51:22 PM
Post by: jrebel on January 04, 2018, 03:06:11 PM
thanks
Jrebel
Post by: Hilltop123 on January 04, 2018, 03:13:59 PM
Who knows....maybe have a new avatar!May is not quick enough.
Post by: h20hunter on January 04, 2018, 03:19:12 PM
6.9 lbs bare rifle
Post by: baker5150 on January 04, 2018, 03:26:54 PM
.....for your new Avatar!
Post by: Watimberghost on January 04, 2018, 03:44:10 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 04, 2018, 03:46:18 PM
I don't think we can wait until May....:yeah: :chuckle:
.....for your new Avatar!
You won't be disappointed! Travis builds some good chootin guns :tup:
Post by: b23 on January 04, 2018, 03:54:49 PM
Broughton #4, fluted, 8.5 twist, 26"
6.9 lbs bare rifle
I had a very similar-ish semi custom built on a Rem 700 LA awhile back except mine was chambered in 7mm Blaser mag which is a near ballistic twin to the 7mm Rem mag. Mine has a fluted Hart #4, 8tw, finished at 26 inches and wears a NF NXS 5.5-20x50. I shoot the Berger 180's w/RL26 and with the load I've settled in on it gives me right at 3050 fps. With a brake, these things are a *censored* cat to shoot. I'm sure you will like it a lot, Travis is a good guy and builds very nice stuff.
6.9lbs sounds pretty light, are you using some kind of LW CF stock?
Post by: mountainman on January 04, 2018, 03:55:21 PM
Second that👆 You will be very happy as are many on here including myself, with the rifle when complete!I don't think we can wait until May....:yeah: :chuckle:
.....for your new Avatar!
You won't be disappointed! Travis builds some good chootin guns :tup:
Post by: Typical8 on January 04, 2018, 03:56:59 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 04, 2018, 04:31:54 PM
Second that👆 You will be very happy as are many on here including myself, with the rifle when complete!I don't think we can wait until May....:yeah: :chuckle:
.....for your new Avatar!
You won't be disappointed! Travis builds some good chootin guns :tup:
We'll be even more happy with his new avatar.
Post by: b23 on January 04, 2018, 04:39:21 PM
Second that👆 You will be very happy as are many on here including myself, with the rifle when complete!I don't think we can wait until May....:yeah: :chuckle:
.....for your new Avatar!
You won't be disappointed! Travis builds some good chootin guns :tup:
We'll be even more happy with his new avatar.
Uh, yeah, but y'all are assuming his new avatar will be better, what if it's worse?! :yike:
Post by: jackelope on January 04, 2018, 04:40:47 PM
Second that👆 You will be very happy as are many on here including myself, with the rifle when complete!I don't think we can wait until May....:yeah: :chuckle:
.....for your new Avatar!
You won't be disappointed! Travis builds some good chootin guns :tup:
We'll be even more happy with his new avatar.
Uh, yeah, but y'all are assuming his new avatar will be better, what if it's worse?! :yike:
:ban:
Post by: Bob33 on January 04, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
Post by: The scout on January 04, 2018, 05:17:12 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 04, 2018, 05:34:36 PM
Post by: b23 on January 04, 2018, 05:56:48 PM
:tup:
Oh yeah, that's much better... :DOH:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 04, 2018, 06:56:02 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 04, 2018, 06:57:51 PM
Nice......Maybe your avatar should have you laying on a bear hide, rifle perched next to you, kinda looking like Burt Reynolds or someone like him............ :tup:
You're putting way too much thought into this
Post by: Hilltop123 on January 04, 2018, 07:00:23 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on January 04, 2018, 07:40:13 PM
Post by: KFhunter on January 04, 2018, 07:50:37 PM
I've got a sort of custom rifle paralysis going on where every time I'm about to pull the trigger I change my mind. Light weight mountain, long range tack driver. 6.5x284 no wait 6.5 wsm hmm maybe 28 nosler... no definitely 338 Edge. In the mean time I continue to buy factory rifles which make me wonder if I need one at all, yet at the same time make me want one more than ever ( like the ugly tikka superlight that is 7 1/2 lbs with a 3-18x scope and full magazine and shoots 1/2" ) it's a viscous cycle.
so many rifles so little time
Post by: h20hunter on January 04, 2018, 07:57:43 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on January 04, 2018, 08:03:09 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on January 04, 2018, 08:11:40 PM
That avatar though. I'm scared that it's actually you. You did send me that picture on Halloween....
...shutters....
Post by: CAMPMEAT on January 05, 2018, 11:10:37 AM
Nice......Maybe your avatar should have you laying on a bear hide, rifle perched next to you, kinda looking like Burt Reynolds or someone like him............ :tup:
You're putting way too much thought into this
Manbait, was too much of a thought....
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 05, 2018, 11:58:12 AM
I've got a sort of custom rifle paralysis going on where every time I'm about to pull the trigger I change my mind. Light weight mountain, long range tack driver. 6.5x284 no wait 6.5 wsm hmm maybe 28 nosler... no definitely 338 Edge. In the mean time I continue to buy factory rifles which make me wonder if I need one at all, yet at the same time make me want one more than ever ( like the ugly tikka superlight that is 7 1/2 lbs with a 3-18x scope and full magazine and shoots 1/2" ) it's a viscous cycle.
Just do it ! :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on February 02, 2018, 08:49:02 AM
Post by: Netminder01 on February 02, 2018, 10:11:07 AM
Post by: birddogdad on February 02, 2018, 11:03:08 AM
Well, only update to share so far is my Redding dies have come in, got a few boxes of 180 vld hunters coming, Nosler brass on the way. Planning a shop visit to see the man later this month.
only thing I find with my 7mag is SD/ED. Seems to run a bit finicky. If you are not stretching it out.. no worries.. im now into turning necks, and neck tension to tighten up velocities on my reloads... would be interested to know what your numbers are (if you are capturing)
Post by: REHJWA on February 02, 2018, 11:05:45 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 02, 2018, 11:10:16 AM
Post by: b23 on February 02, 2018, 11:25:39 AM
Numbers as in velocity....with his load and data history I expect muzzle velocity to be around 3050 tp 3075 with the 180.
With a conventional throat design, this could be a little optimistic, but I believe Travis also has a hybrid or bore rider type throat design that he does and if that is the case, depending on barrel length, you could see 3050-ish with the 180's without running it at redline pressures.
Post by: h20hunter on February 02, 2018, 11:29:50 AM
Post by: longrange7mm on February 02, 2018, 11:54:24 AM
Post by: CaNINE on February 02, 2018, 01:01:03 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 02, 2018, 01:02:24 PM
Looking forward to trigger time.
Post by: bearpaw on February 02, 2018, 03:12:46 PM
Post by: birddogdad on February 02, 2018, 06:18:03 PM
Numbers as in velocity....with his load and data history I expect muzzle velocity to be around 3050 tp 3075 with the 180.
With a conventional throat design, this could be a little optimistic, but I believe Travis also has a hybrid or bore rider type throat design that he does and if that is the case, depending on barrel length, you could see 3050-ish with the 180's without running it at redline pressures.
I'm interested in your velocity consistency... standard deviation and extremes again, if you aren't planning to shoot it out over 600yds, you probably don't care... beyond , the math matters for holdovers. I'm running 168's and don't think you are going to see 3050 with a 180. That is pushing it hard, dont believe book data, chrono will proof your loads....single diget velocity round to round can be achieved but takes work. all in the reload process. factory not a chance you may see 30+ or so fps between loads in a box. custom stuff kind of drives you into getting your money's worth on performance. dont just settle for a load that is "good enough". you should be able to get dialed to sub .5MOA and no changes in velocities.. Then you have your new magic stick and can get crazy with it!
Post by: h20hunter on February 02, 2018, 06:21:56 PM
Post by: birddogdad on February 02, 2018, 06:38:32 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 21, 2018, 05:40:15 PM
Post by: Matth on February 22, 2018, 07:50:54 AM
What is that!!!I've got a sort of custom rifle paralysis going on where every time I'm about to pull the trigger I change my mind. Light weight mountain, long range tack driver. 6.5x284 no wait 6.5 wsm hmm maybe 28 nosler... no definitely 338 Edge. In the mean time I continue to buy factory rifles which make me wonder if I need one at all, yet at the same time make me want one more than ever ( like the ugly tikka superlight that is 7 1/2 lbs with a 3-18x scope and full magazine and shoots 1/2" ) it's a viscous cycle.
Just do it ! :tup:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 22, 2018, 07:58:45 AM
Post by: Matth on February 22, 2018, 08:21:51 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 22, 2018, 10:00:20 AM
338? I haven't stretched my 340 out that far yet on anything alive, but was thinking about a custom build with 340 in mind, that thing is sweet.Yep! Mite look at lapua or norma 338s. Better brass and easier to reload and slightly faster. Ive got a 340 tho, great elk rifle.
Post by: Matth on February 22, 2018, 01:10:44 PM
Post by: Matth on February 22, 2018, 01:57:51 PM
Post by: h20hunter on February 22, 2018, 02:18:46 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 22, 2018, 03:18:59 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 09, 2018, 04:27:14 PM
Post by: jasnt on April 09, 2018, 06:37:52 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2018, 08:15:10 AM
Post by: 7mmfan on April 10, 2018, 08:27:14 AM
Post by: CarbonHunter on April 10, 2018, 09:37:19 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2018, 07:44:18 PM
Post by: CarbonHunter on April 11, 2018, 07:30:48 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 11, 2018, 07:33:09 PM
Post by: CarbonHunter on April 11, 2018, 07:46:00 PM
Why did you decide on the 7mm and not the 28 Nosler?
Post by: h20hunter on April 11, 2018, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: CarbonHunter on April 12, 2018, 07:26:44 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 18, 2018, 08:13:25 AM
Nice. Load work is all done for Skillet so tonight I'll clean off the bench and get ready to press some 7rm out. Two more days of work. I'm a bit distracted you might say.
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2018, 03:45:24 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 20, 2018, 05:23:36 PM
Got it picked, got my load info, got 20 made up and ready. Gun is awesome, scope is awesome, trigger is awesone, no regrets at all. Will run a few and get to know her this Sunday.congrats man! Enjoy the honeymoon phase of this relationship. Won't be long and you'll be saving for a "side piece" :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2018, 05:55:55 PM
I'll post some range pics Sunday.
Post by: CarbonHunter on April 20, 2018, 06:03:47 PM
Let me know it shoots... I’m getting the itch for mine real bad... I’m jealous.
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2018, 04:31:21 PM
@rbros
Carbon....It shoots lights out. Very happy. Trigger is great....super crisp and light. Gun is exactly as I expected. Shooting Nosler brass, CCI 250 primers, Reloder 26 (powder charge discreetly withheld), and Berger 180 VLD Hunting rounds. Here is the proof target I was provided.
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2018, 04:33:53 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2018, 04:42:14 PM
Shot A is first ever shot, cold bore.
Shot B is 2nd shot after making scope adj.
Rifle left to cool and fully clean the pipe.
Shots C&D are shots 3 and 4 for me. Cold clear bore then follow up shot. Same hole. Done deal.
Rifle is outstanding. Could not be more pleased.
Post by: mountainman on April 21, 2018, 05:05:06 PM
Post by: TVHunts on April 21, 2018, 05:46:47 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2018, 07:10:24 PM
Post by: jasnt on April 21, 2018, 07:20:51 PM
Post by: Skillet on April 21, 2018, 07:23:53 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 21, 2018, 07:32:18 PM
Post by: Buckmark on April 21, 2018, 08:11:20 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 21, 2018, 09:45:22 PM
For everyone's benefit. If you want people to share threads like this, pictures of their trophy, stories of the hunt, new gun adventures, do not bring the drama. We, members, mods, and Dale aren't stupid and backhanded comments that incite drama are not welcome.
Post by: rbros on April 22, 2018, 05:26:59 PM
Post by: bearpaw on April 22, 2018, 05:49:57 PM
Minor deletions done.
For everyone's benefit. If you want people to share threads like this, pictures of their trophy, stories of the hunt, new gun adventures, do not bring the drama. We, members, mods, and Dale aren't stupid and backhanded comments that incite drama are not welcome.
:yeah: This is exactly true, if people can't refrain from making nasty comments they will be given a vacation, those types of comments are no longer allowed! If you make a post with unnecessary comments will be deleted and you may be banned. :twocents:
:yeah: This is exactly true, if people can't refrain from making nasty comments they will be given a vacation, those types of comments are no longer allowed! If you make a post with unnecessary comments will be deleted and you may be banned. :twocents:
:yeah: This is exactly true, if people can't refrain from making nasty comments they will be given a vacation, those types of comments are no longer allowed! If you make a post with unnecessary comments will be deleted and you may be banned. :twocents:
Hopefully three times gets the point across! That kind of crap ruins free expression!
Post by: bearpaw on April 22, 2018, 05:55:48 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 22, 2018, 06:48:01 PM
:tup:
Post by: Oh Mah on April 22, 2018, 06:49:51 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 22, 2018, 07:23:38 PM
Ran about 15 rounds today....all in one ragged group. Getting to know her.
Post by: bearpaw on April 22, 2018, 07:25:16 PM
:tup:
Ran about 15 rounds today....all in one ragged group. Getting to know her.
Have you named her?
Post by: h20hunter on April 22, 2018, 07:27:30 PM
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 23, 2018, 08:05:02 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 23, 2018, 08:54:12 AM
Not yet.....so far I just say "the seven".You can’t put too much thought into naming things like rifles. :chuckle: just go about life and someone will say something that just sticks with it.
That’s how one of mine got named the MBG “manbungun” :chuckle: and another “PD” but I can’t elaborate on that one without getting banned.
Looks like a sweet set up you have there! :tup:
Post by: 7mmfan on April 23, 2018, 09:07:54 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2018, 09:10:31 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2018, 09:11:53 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 23, 2018, 09:27:26 AM
you're welcome 8)Not yet.....so far I just say "the seven".You can’t put too much thought into naming things like rifles. :chuckle: just go about life and someone will say something that just sticks with it.
That’s how one of mine got named the MBG “manbungun” :chuckle: and another “PD” but I can’t elaborate on that one without getting banned.
Looks like a sweet set up you have there! :tup:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 23, 2018, 10:03:53 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
Post by: 92xj on April 23, 2018, 10:37:41 AM
Time to stretch its legs? Looks good! :tup:
What's that, 2...300 yards?
I'm kidding h2o, good shooting!
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2018, 10:44:30 AM
I'm taking it slow. I did poke the 6 inch plate at 220. Knocked it up and back so hard that it swung it high enough to life the plate and chain off its hooks. Hits hard.
Post by: h20hunter on June 16, 2018, 04:49:53 PM
Post by: h20hunter on June 06, 2019, 09:27:03 AM
My question us this.....can I get a recommendation or two on a brand or type of buttstock accy. I'd like just a touch of cheek padding and ideally a dope card window.
@rbros Travis......only a few months from now we are gonna have a dead moose and a bloodied rifle.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 06, 2019, 09:56:18 AM