Post by: Jason on September 18, 2019, 06:54:45 PM
(Not my photos because I forgot to take one).
Post by: Jason on September 18, 2019, 07:14:26 PM
The first thing I found for my build was a HS Precision stock of long range shooting, bonus was the 3.850 bottom metal that was on the stock.
Post by: Jason on September 18, 2019, 07:35:02 PM
After doing lots of googling about the 338-375 I found a guy selling a PTG reamer and go gauge for $100 I couldn’t pass that up even knowing Yorke was going to lend me his.
After the barrel sat on my bench for three months I sent it to a gun builder in the Midwest who threaded it for my Savage small shank, chambered it and threaded the muzzle 5/8x24. And back to my door in less than two weeks. Barrel finished at 27” and .790 at the muzzle.
Post by: jasnt on September 18, 2019, 07:55:59 PM
Post by: Jason on September 18, 2019, 09:11:59 PM
Post by: Jason on September 18, 2019, 09:22:35 PM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 07:27:30 AM
The bolt lugs were matched up with action lugs pretty well from the factory. I didn't have much lapping to do to them. After the lapping I polished the lugs.
Next was to assemble and set the head spacing. That was pretty easy for the most part, other than second guessing myself a few times.
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 08:54:58 AM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 09:55:27 AM
Now how the heck am I going to fit a 36” long barreled action in a 30” wide cabinet? (Not my picture but same cabinet).
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 10:04:55 AM
Post by: Alchase on September 19, 2019, 10:28:37 AM
How do you like that Steiner?
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 10:40:57 AM
Awesome, Thanks for all the pics and details!Glass is nice, but I have yet to get out and really use it.
How do you like that Steiner?
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 10:42:24 AM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 11:05:38 AM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 11:07:15 AM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 11:15:10 AM
Post by: Alchase on September 19, 2019, 11:28:51 AM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 11:32:08 AM
I like that Duracote color, that looks is pretty cool.I wasn't to sure how it was going to look because there is very few pictures of it on any rifles. Turned out as I hoped it would.
Post by: jasnt on September 19, 2019, 01:21:46 PM
Post by: Alchase on September 19, 2019, 02:54:22 PM
I regret that and not learning how to weld, correctly, LOL.
Keep the pics coming, this is a cool build!
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 04:37:26 PM
Machine work is a talent I always admired and loved to watch or see the results, just never got around to learning myself.I took machining in high school. Luckily I have two friends that are machinists, we all took the same classes in high school. One of them owns his own company after working in Nike’s machine shop in Portland for 20yrs, he likes to tell me he’ll get my parts done, but in reality he will have them finished in 10yrs. The other friend use to be a machinist and still dabbles in his garage. I can use his equipment whenever I need to.
I regret that and not learning how to weld, correctly, LOL.
Keep the pics coming, this is a cool build!
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 04:40:29 PM
Reminds me of chocolate :EAT:Is that code for sweet build? If so thanks!
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 04:48:53 PM
Post by: jasnt on September 19, 2019, 06:21:44 PM
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 06:43:04 PM
Looks great. Nice jobThanks Jasnt! :tup:
But that bolt sticks out like a sore thumb. I can’t run it with that ugly thing.
So I sent the bolt body to Dan at Darkeagle Custom in NY. Dan was great to work with and had my bolt back to me in less than two weeks.
Post by: Dan-o on September 19, 2019, 08:26:45 PM
Congrats.
Post by: Jason on September 19, 2019, 09:31:13 PM
Post by: Jason on September 20, 2019, 04:26:49 PM
Post by: yorketransport on September 20, 2019, 09:05:11 PM
Post by: h20hunter on September 20, 2019, 09:15:51 PM
That is a really great looking rifle.
Congrats.
Indeed
Post by: Jason on September 20, 2019, 09:32:42 PM
Thanks guys.That is a really great looking rifle.
Congrats.
Indeed
Post by: Jason on September 21, 2019, 02:26:31 PM
Post by: syoungs on September 21, 2019, 03:18:32 PM
Super nice rifle you've built yourself there. I am working on something similar this winter, you may have just swayed me from the chassis I was going to run, back to finding a used stock and a diy paintjob. That thing looks amazing!
Post by: Jason on September 21, 2019, 04:02:26 PM
What does the weight come out to now that its all put together?Thanks :tup: it turned out better than I could have hoped.
Super nice rifle you've built yourself there. I am working on something similar this winter, you may have just swayed me from the chassis I was going to run, back to finding a used stock and a diy paintjob. That thing looks amazing!
Weight is right at 14.5lbs with mag and sling. My bipod will probably take it over 15 lbs. like I said in my first couple posts I was originally going to build a hunting rifle, but obviously with the heavier stock, bull barrel, heavy scope, steel base and rings, 1/2lb muzzle brake. It all adds up :yike: ..lol
I saved probably $2000 by searching the forums. Some stuff I bought new. You could save even more building off a Rem 700 platform, there’s a lot more parts out there.
Post by: syoungs on September 21, 2019, 04:11:09 PM
my number has been 12#'s in my head, but I think that may be hard to do with the barrel profile that I want.
Excited to keep following along and seeing how this thing ends up!
thanks for the info :tup:
Post by: Jason on September 21, 2019, 04:33:31 PM
I already have the savage donor, probably stick to using that because it would be worthless if I don't use it as a donor.I have no regrets with using the savage action, they also have very long mag and ejection ports. You could easily stay around 12lbs if you wanted to. My thought was why have a slim barrel for target shooting.
my number has been 12#'s in my head, but I think that may be hard to do with the barrel profile that I want.
Excited to keep following along and seeing how this thing ends up!
thanks for the info :tup:
Side by side with my Ruger M77 MKII.
Post by: yorketransport on September 22, 2019, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: Jason on September 22, 2019, 08:04:26 PM
Jason, can you measure the distance from the rear action screw hole to the back of the mag well cutout? That picture reminded me that I've got an old flat back Savage long action that I want to use for something, but the old actions had a smaller mag well cutout. I just need to figure out how far to open it up with the Dremel. :chuckle:Yes, I will message you when I get that measurement for you.
Post by: Jason on November 23, 2019, 10:53:04 PM
Post by: elksnout on November 23, 2019, 11:15:49 PM
Good job Jason.
Elksnout
Post by: CaNINE on November 24, 2019, 06:10:53 AM
Looking forward to following along as you develop loads.
Post by: Jason on November 24, 2019, 09:22:23 AM
I like everything about your rifle. I’ve done 4 builds off of savage actions now and they all shoot crazy good. I’m sure yours will too. I like the bolt body work. Might have to send a couple bolts off to that guy.It’s been a fun build. It was $100 for the bolt work at Dark Eagle. dan@darkeaglecustom.com. He can supply the bolt body for extra charge if you don’t want to send him yours.
Looking forward to following along as you develop loads.
When is the moose hunt? That rifle looks far different then my all stock Savage M16. (300WSM). :chuckle:
Good job Jason.
Elksnout
Moose hunt came and gone in Early October.
Post by: CaNINE on November 24, 2019, 11:03:53 AM
Post by: Jason on December 12, 2019, 09:24:22 PM
Post by: Jason on December 28, 2019, 08:25:24 PM
Post by: Jason on December 28, 2019, 08:49:23 PM
H4350 with 250 Accubonds
76.0gr avg speed 2888fps, 1” group
76.5gr avg speed 2912fps, best group at .75”
77.0gr avg speed 2938fps, 1” group
No pressure signs with above loads.
H4350 with 250gr Berger Elite Hunters
76.0gr avg speed 2863 fps, 3” group
76.5gr avg speed 2900fps, 2.25” group
77.0gr avg speed 2915fps, 3.375” group
Loads speeds were all over the place. Groups were bad, will run strings again with Berger’s seated to the lands. Above Berger loads seated short to fit in mag. No pressure signs.
Post by: jasnt on December 29, 2019, 04:47:02 PM
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2019, 05:04:52 PM
With the 250gr Berger I had best groups at 20 k off or 10k jammed JmeThanks for the info 👍
I loaded them 20k off, I will load the next Berger rounds 2k off, touching and jammed and see what those groups look like.
I still have plenty of room for the Accubonds to go longer. I will run another batch of virgin brass at a half to full grain higher and see what pressure looks like.
Post by: Jason on December 29, 2019, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 29, 2019, 06:36:13 PM
Jasnt, FYI Atlas Development Group is taking preorders on 300 prc brass.Thank you but I got enough brass to finish this barrel off.
Post by: Jason on March 23, 2020, 10:33:53 PM
Second load 77.0gr also seated to the lands, was grouping great and then things started getting interesting. Out of the five rounds I loaded I could not get the last two primers to fire. I tried several times each. The group of three was the tightest group that I’ve got the Elite Hunters to shoot and I was able to control my flinch with the duds. Avg speed was 3001.
I tried a string of Accubonds I had loaded and I had another primer that took three strikes to fire. I called it a day after that. I’ve never had this issue before so I’m hoping I over lubed the firing pin assembly. I’ve got it all cleaned up now.
Post by: Jason on March 23, 2020, 10:38:16 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 23, 2020, 10:51:50 PM
Post by: Jason on March 23, 2020, 10:55:07 PM
Change primers ? Those look nasty.Nope, I didn’t change anything. I tried 3 to 4 times on each to get them to ignite. I didn’t really want to mess with pulling them. Makes me pucker :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2020, 04:55:56 AM
I’d try some fed 215m’s
Bad batch of primers could be affecting accuracy too
Post by: Jason on March 24, 2020, 05:47:52 AM
Those Winchester primers? I had some primer troubles last fall. FrustratingYep, Winchester's. I've always had great luck with them and I have a pile of them. I'll see if I can find some 215's.
I’d try some fed 215m’s
Bad batch of primers could be affecting accuracy too
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 24, 2020, 06:48:21 AM
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2020, 07:27:38 AM
Post by: Jason on March 26, 2020, 06:19:00 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 26, 2020, 07:18:34 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 26, 2020, 08:13:06 PM
Post by: yorketransport on March 26, 2020, 08:17:50 PM
Post by: Jason on March 26, 2020, 09:42:23 PM
I got a few of those stashed away. Great find. Looking forward to your results. Been thinking about putting mine back together latelyI’ll grab another box tomorrow just in case, one box per person.
I’ve been happy with mine so far, it’s been a fun project. Hopefully I can get bullets pulled tomorrow and loaded back up with fresh primers for a shooting session on Saturday.
I'm not 100% sure of the chrono speeds I got last weekend, I was looking back on my load data from previous sessions and I’m getting about 70fps faster through my Caldwell chrono than I was getting with my buddies V3. My chrono seemed pretty on point though, never got an error.
Post by: Jason on March 26, 2020, 09:44:02 PM
Dang! Back when it looked like Hillary was gonna win I paid like $180 for that brick on gunbroker and going price was $250 !Exact reason why I’ll grab another brick tomorrow. I don’t want to throw money at price gougers.
Post by: Jason on March 27, 2020, 05:01:38 AM
I burn Fed 215m primers faster than some folks can use 22lr ammo so I picked up 10,000 a few years ago. I went a little crazy with the primers and powder at one point and found myself with enough Retumbo, H50bmg and H4350 to burn out about 10 barrels. :tup:It’s better to have it then not have it :tup:
Post by: b23 on March 27, 2020, 07:03:49 AM
I went a little crazy with the primers and powder at one point and found myself with enough Retumbo, H50bmg and H4350 to burn out about 10 barrels. :tup:
Did the same, but then they came out with some new powders I liked or that worked better for me so I stocked up on those. Ugh, now I almost have more than I know what to do with. :bash:
Post by: jasnt on March 27, 2020, 08:12:21 AM
Still kicking my self for not snatching up that retumbo when I had the chance!!
Post by: b23 on March 27, 2020, 09:41:53 AM
I’d be happy to re-home any of those powders. I’d hate for anybody’s powder cabinet to be too crowded :chuckle:
Still kicking my self for not snatching up that retumbo when I had the chance!!
If you're interested, I still have one of those 8lb'ers of Retumbo left.
Post by: jasnt on March 27, 2020, 09:59:10 AM
text inboundI’d be happy to re-home any of those powders. I’d hate for anybody’s powder cabinet to be too crowded :chuckle:
Still kicking my self for not snatching up that retumbo when I had the chance!!
If you're interested, I still have one of those 8lb'ers of Retumbo left.
Post by: Jason on March 27, 2020, 12:06:32 PM
You have a stash of H4350?I’d be happy to re-home any of those powders. I’d hate for anybody’s powder cabinet to be too crowded :chuckle:
Still kicking my self for not snatching up that retumbo when I had the chance!!
If you're interested, I still have one of those 8lb'ers of Retumbo left.
Post by: hogslayer on March 27, 2020, 02:26:42 PM
Post by: b23 on March 27, 2020, 03:17:45 PM
You have a stash of H4350?I’d be happy to re-home any of those powders. I’d hate for anybody’s powder cabinet to be too crowded :chuckle:
Still kicking my self for not snatching up that retumbo when I had the chance!!
If you're interested, I still have one of those 8lb'ers of Retumbo left.
I know I have some 1lb'ers but I'm nearly certain I don't have any 8lb'ers of H4350.
Post by: jasnt on March 27, 2020, 05:40:08 PM
Post by: Jason on March 27, 2020, 09:09:09 PM
Post by: yorketransport on March 27, 2020, 09:21:06 PM
If you're every down around Hwy 12 outside of Mossyrock/Morton, check in with Firemasters Firearms and see what he's got for powder on hand. It's amazing what he'll have and how much he'll have sometimes!
Post by: Jason on March 27, 2020, 09:25:16 PM
The little shop down in Cinebar has had a LOT of H4350 lately. I picked up a keg 2 weeks ago for a buddy, sent another guy in there to pick up a keg, then I went back by there and picked up a case (10) of 1 pounders last weekend for myself and any local folks who might need some down the road. I still have half a keg that I picked up a while back as well.I’ll call down there tomorrow.
If you're every down around Hwy 12 outside of Mossyrock/Morton, check in with Firemasters Firearms and see what he's got for powder on hand. It's amazing what he'll have and how much he'll have sometimes!
Post by: yorketransport on March 27, 2020, 09:31:08 PM
The little shop down in Cinebar has had a LOT of H4350 lately. I picked up a keg 2 weeks ago for a buddy, sent another guy in there to pick up a keg, then I went back by there and picked up a case (10) of 1 pounders last weekend for myself and any local folks who might need some down the road. I still have half a keg that I picked up a while back as well.I’ll call down there tomorrow.
If you're every down around Hwy 12 outside of Mossyrock/Morton, check in with Firemasters Firearms and see what he's got for powder on hand. It's amazing what he'll have and how much he'll have sometimes!
It would be a pretty good run for you from down where you're at, but might be worth it. If nothing else, Ken is a great and he's got a lot of very cool guns in there at great prices. You'd probably end up leaving with powder and a couple guns. :chuckle:
Post by: Jason on March 28, 2020, 06:38:53 AM
I love to drive. Plus it gets me out of the house. Social distancing practices in full effect.The little shop down in Cinebar has had a LOT of H4350 lately. I picked up a keg 2 weeks ago for a buddy, sent another guy in there to pick up a keg, then I went back by there and picked up a case (10) of 1 pounders last weekend for myself and any local folks who might need some down the road. I still have half a keg that I picked up a while back as well.I’ll call down there tomorrow.
If you're every down around Hwy 12 outside of Mossyrock/Morton, check in with Firemasters Firearms and see what he's got for powder on hand. It's amazing what he'll have and how much he'll have sometimes!
It would be a pretty good run for you from down where you're at, but might be worth it. If nothing else, Ken is a great and he's got a lot of very cool guns in there at great prices. You'd probably end up leaving with powder and a couple guns. :chuckle:
Post by: Jason on March 28, 2020, 06:28:34 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 28, 2020, 07:24:46 PM
Post by: Jason on March 28, 2020, 09:42:22 PM
I was getting hangfires till I switched from CCI to the 215’s. Was scary like blackpowder.Glad they worked out for you. I’m hoping these tighten up my speeds. I was getting the occasional speed drop or spike before and now I’m thinking it was the primers throwing inconsistent charges.
Post by: jasnt on April 05, 2020, 07:44:32 AM
Post by: Jason on April 05, 2020, 07:54:54 AM
Have you gotten her dialed in yet?We will find out today. I got all the primers swapped out for the federal gm215m.
I picked up 4 more pounds of H4350 yesterday and I have some more projectiles coming. As long as we aren’t in full can’t go anywhere lockdown then I should be able to throw some lead for the next couple weekends.
I’m thinking of loading some up with H1000. What was your powder charge range on yours?
Post by: jasnt on April 05, 2020, 09:47:44 AM
Post by: Goshawk on April 05, 2020, 07:00:01 PM
The little shop down in Cinebar has had a LOT of H4350 lately. I picked up a keg 2 weeks ago for a buddy, sent another guy in there to pick up a keg, then I went back by there and picked up a case (10) of 1 pounders last weekend for myself and any local folks who might need some down the road. I still have half a keg that I picked up a while back as well. If you're every down around Hwy 12 outside of Mossyrock/Morton, check in with Firemasters Firearms and see what he's got for powder on hand. It's amazing what he'll have and how much he'll have sometimes!
Never, ever does any price gouging either. Back when there was a hording of 22lr he kept bricks, one per customer at the same price as always. A pretty good shop for chambering and gunsmithing too.
Post by: Jason on April 08, 2020, 02:47:38 PM
With the 250gr Berger’s I started with 78gr h1000 and hit pressure at 85gr. Keep in mind I have about 4-5% more capacity than the standard 338/375R.Thanks for the info. I have your case capacity memorized..lol
Post by: Jason on April 08, 2020, 06:12:37 PM
Post by: jasnt on April 08, 2020, 06:21:58 PM