Post by: Jolten on January 31, 2020, 09:57:59 PM
-Recoil lug
- McGowen prefit barrel
- 28"
- Sendero contour
- 1-8" twist
- 26 Nosler
- Savage small shank threads
- muzzle threaded 5/8x24
- 5/8x24 turbo-brake
- DBM bottom metal with 1 magazine
- Boyd's At-One stock
- Timney trigger
Hoping to use Barnes 127gr LRX at roughly 3600fps. Big shout out to York for talking a newbie through all this. Should be a fun first build.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 31, 2020, 10:32:09 PM
Post by: Jolten on February 01, 2020, 07:02:43 AM
Post by: Dan-o on February 01, 2020, 08:51:24 AM
That's cooking right along.
Looks fun.
Post by: h20hunter on February 01, 2020, 09:30:28 AM
Post by: Jolten on February 01, 2020, 09:34:18 AM
3600 fps.....
That's cooking right along.
Looks fun.
Should be a flat shooter
Post by: yorketransport on February 01, 2020, 10:02:32 AM
Look at me helping! :chuckle:
Post by: Jolten on February 01, 2020, 11:07:16 AM
You know what you could do? You could push a 26 Nosler reamer into your barrel about .150" deeper and headspace off of a 338 RUM go gage and have yourself a 26 Boondoogle! It would essentially be a 6.5 Badger with a 35° shoulder that would let you use standard 26 Nosler dies. Then you can pick up some ADG 338 RUM brass and have some REAL fun. :tup:
Look at me helping! :chuckle:
O_o tempting
Post by: jasnt on February 03, 2020, 05:29:05 PM
Post by: Jolten on February 04, 2020, 05:53:00 PM
I have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Post by: jasnt on February 04, 2020, 06:22:27 PM
nope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Post by: Jolten on February 04, 2020, 06:54:54 PM
nope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Fair enough. How's your 37xc doing?
Post by: jasnt on February 05, 2020, 10:07:43 AM
it waiting for spring with baited breathe. Pia spotting impacts in the snow. Not to mention hiking in to my spots. I’ve just been spending the winter in the smithy and shooting coyotes from the drivewaynope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Fair enough. How's your 37xc doing?
Post by: Jolten on February 05, 2020, 02:12:27 PM
it waiting for spring with baited breathe. Pia spotting impacts in the snow. Not to mention hiking in to my spots. I’ve just been spending the winter in the smithy and shooting coyotes from the drivewaynope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Fair enough. How's your 37xc doing?
Exactly why I waited for near spring 😂
Post by: Angry Perch on February 05, 2020, 06:49:31 PM
You know what you could do? You could push a 26 Nosler reamer into your barrel about .150" deeper and headspace off of a 338 RUM go gage and have yourself a 26 Boondoogle! It would essentially be a 6.5 Badger with a 35° shoulder that would let you use standard 26 Nosler dies. Then you can pick up some ADG 338 RUM brass and have some REAL fun. :tup:
Look at me helping! :chuckle:
Just be sure to put plenty of sand in the barrel threads and pull a length of 40 weight barbed wire through the barrel to keep in line with the original Boondoogle.
Post by: yorketransport on February 05, 2020, 07:52:15 PM
You know what you could do? You could push a 26 Nosler reamer into your barrel about .150" deeper and headspace off of a 338 RUM go gage and have yourself a 26 Boondoogle! It would essentially be a 6.5 Badger with a 35° shoulder that would let you use standard 26 Nosler dies. Then you can pick up some ADG 338 RUM brass and have some REAL fun. :tup:
Look at me helping! :chuckle:
Just be sure to put plenty of sand in the barrel threads and pull a length of 40 weight barbed wire through the barrel to keep in line with the original Boondoogle.
Ouch! :chuckle:
I should have just thrown one of my Boondoogle barrels on an action and pawned it off on Jolten. Then it can be his problem and I can move on to the next failed project! :tup: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Jolten on February 06, 2020, 06:39:16 AM
You know what you could do? You could push a 26 Nosler reamer into your barrel about .150" deeper and headspace off of a 338 RUM go gage and have yourself a 26 Boondoogle! It would essentially be a 6.5 Badger with a 35° shoulder that would let you use standard 26 Nosler dies. Then you can pick up some ADG 338 RUM brass and have some REAL fun. :tup:
Look at me helping! :chuckle:
Just be sure to put plenty of sand in the barrel threads and pull a length of 40 weight barbed wire through the barrel to keep in line with the original Boondoogle.
Ouch! :chuckle:
I should have just thrown one of my Boondoogle barrels on an action and pawned it off on Jolten. Then it can be his problem and I can move on to the next failed project! :tup: :IBCOOL:
Feel free I could use a good looking paperweight ;)
Post by: elkaholic123 on February 06, 2020, 07:48:03 AM
Transforming a Savage 110 270win into a 26 nosler.What powder are you planning on trying? I had good results with US869 and Retumbo :twocents:
-Recoil lug
- McGowen prefit barrel
- 28"
- Sendero contour
- 1-8" twist
- 26 Nosler
- Savage small shank threads
- muzzle threaded 5/8x24
- 5/8x24 turbo-brake
- DBM bottom metal with 1 magazine
- Boyd's At-One stock
- Timney trigger
Hoping to use Barnes 127gr LRX at roughly 3600fps. Big shout out to York for talking a newbie through all this. Should be a fun first build.
Post by: Jolten on February 06, 2020, 08:52:44 AM
Post by: Jolten on February 08, 2020, 08:42:42 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 09, 2020, 02:49:18 PM
nope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Have used MBM, Terminator 4, and now the Fat Lil B** Gen 3 - really liking it. Tuned the top ports until muzzle lift was zero. Think the Larger FB Gen 3 is my next brake. Not a big deal with little calibers and heavy barrels but big guns and whippy barrels its nice to be able to tune.
Post by: Jolten on February 09, 2020, 05:00:26 PM
nope. I’m a terminator guyI have had great luck with McGowen. Hope yours is great too!
Have you tried the turbobrake of theirs yet?
Have used MBM, Terminator 4, and now the Fat Lil B** Gen 3 - really liking it. Tuned the top ports until muzzle lift was zero. Think the Larger FB Gen 3 is my next brake. Not a big deal with little calibers and heavy barrels but big guns and whippy barrels its nice to be able to tune.
Yes shouldn't be too much muzzle rise with my set up I'd think
Post by: Jolten on March 04, 2020, 06:14:21 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 06, 2020, 12:11:27 PM
Trying to decide if I want a 20moa base and what optic to run. It's for up to 600yards for deer rifle. Thinking maybe a 6-24x? Any input
budget? Nightforce SHV 5-20 for $1200 ?
Post by: Jolten on March 07, 2020, 04:51:53 PM
Trying to decide if I want a 20moa base and what optic to run. It's for up to 600yards for deer rifle. Thinking maybe a 6-24x? Any input
budget? Nightforce SHV 5-20 for $1200 ?
Trying to keep the total cost below 2k if possible. I'm looking in the sub $800 range but won't rule it out
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 07, 2020, 04:58:56 PM
Post by: Jolten on March 07, 2020, 05:50:38 PM
Post by: Jolten on March 28, 2020, 10:21:16 PM
Post by: Jason on March 28, 2020, 10:38:17 PM
Well barrel should be here any day now. Debating on if I should use the factory recoil lug or order one in. Also thinking of staying with the Boyd's stock or switch ya chassis system...I would buy a precision ground recoil lug and a barrel nut. I bought mine from NSS.
http://northlandshooterssupply.com/parts/nss-upgrades/
Post by: jasnt on March 29, 2020, 05:16:48 AM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 29, 2020, 10:44:41 AM
Trying to decide if I want a 20moa base and what optic to run. It's for up to 600yards for deer rifle. Thinking maybe a 6-24x? Any input
budget? Nightforce SHV 5-20 for $1200 ?
Trying to keep the total cost below 2k if possible. I'm looking in the sub $800 range but won't rule it out
https://redhawkrifles.com/demo-zeiss-conquest-v4-6-24x50-rifle-scope/
Wont be disappointed :tup:
Post by: Jolten on April 11, 2020, 10:48:17 AM
Post by: jasnt on April 11, 2020, 03:50:12 PM
New barrel should be here by Monday. Action is getting set up.... Man I don't see how you all have the patience for this. The excitement is killing me!now you see why I avoid gunsmiths as much as possible. I’m inpatient
Post by: Bango skank on April 11, 2020, 03:51:57 PM
New barrel should be here by Monday. Action is getting set up.... Man I don't see how you all have the patience for this. The excitement is killing me!now you see why I avoid gunsmiths as much as possible. I’m inpatient
Pretty sure "inpatient" is where you go when you have a drug problem. :chuckle:
So yeah, i guess it kinda applies to gun stuff
Post by: Jolten on April 11, 2020, 03:53:24 PM
New barrel should be here by Monday. Action is getting set up.... Man I don't see how you all have the patience for this. The excitement is killing me!now you see why I avoid gunsmiths as much as possible. I’m inpatient
I'm avoiding gunsmiths too. And pretty sure I might have a drug problem after all the waiting haha
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 11, 2020, 05:59:50 PM
Post by: Jolten on April 11, 2020, 06:07:04 PM
Post by: Jason on April 11, 2020, 06:51:48 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 11, 2020, 07:03:11 PM
Post by: jasnt on April 11, 2020, 08:01:28 PM
:chuckle:New barrel should be here by Monday. Action is getting set up.... Man I don't see how you all have the patience for this. The excitement is killing me!now you see why I avoid gunsmiths as much as possible. I’m inpatient
Pretty sure "inpatient" is where you go when you have a drug problem. :chuckle:
So yeah, i guess it kinda applies to gun stuff
Post by: Jolten on April 11, 2020, 08:50:15 PM
What powder are you guys looking for?
Going to try Barnes 127gr LRX with US869.
Post by: b23 on April 12, 2020, 12:47:31 AM
Going to try Barnes 127gr LRX with US869.
Most people don't like US869 so you can generally find it on the shelves somewhere. It has its quirks, but once you get them figured out it isn't so bad. I've used a lot of it.
Post by: Jason on April 12, 2020, 07:12:19 AM
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 10:54:34 AM
Gen3 little *censored* muzzle brake, ERA-tec 0-70 one piece mount , trigger tech diamond trigger , accurate mag's ,
Vortex 5-25 scope .and the Atlas bipod .
Only thing waiting for is the AG.composite carbon fiber stock to show up in a week or two can't wait .
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 12, 2020, 11:28:48 AM
Building a 300prc already got Defiance deviant tactical action , 26 inch proof research light carbon barrel ,
Gen3 little *censored* muzzle brake, ERA-tec 0-70 one piece mount , trigger tech diamond trigger , accurate mag's ,
Vortex 5-25 scope .and the Atlas bipod .
Only thing waiting for is the AG.composite carbon fiber stock to show up in a week or two can't wait .
Wow great lineup of parts. Other than stock and scope sounds like Could be my next project. Let us know how it works out.
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 11:46:30 AM
I wanted the scope mounts for more moa justment so I can take all the elevation out of my scope and sight in off the mount that way I have full justment in my scope .
Or I would of went with spuhr mounts instead
As for the stocks I looked at a lot Did a lot of research on stocks decided on AG.
They come in just under a pound and half there a good strong quality stock . Good Life Time warranty. Fingers crossed hope everything works .
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 11:49:55 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 12, 2020, 12:58:45 PM
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 01:19:00 PM
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 04:57:53 PM
Post by: Jolten on April 12, 2020, 05:26:17 PM
Building a 300prc already got Defiance deviant tactical action , 26 inch proof research light carbon barrel ,
Gen3 little *censored* muzzle brake, ERA-tec 0-70 one piece mount , trigger tech diamond trigger , accurate mag's ,
Vortex 5-25 scope .and the Atlas bipod .
Only thing waiting for is the AG.composite carbon fiber stock to show up in a week or two can't wait .
Sounds like a fun build. Make sure to post pictures once you get it together
Post by: JJB11B on April 12, 2020, 05:27:57 PM
Post by: stw on April 12, 2020, 05:46:12 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 12, 2020, 06:13:42 PM
Put the Diamond trigger on Lapua replacing a Jewel. Like the feel of the safety much better especially. Jewel was prone to getting dirty.
Post by: stw on April 13, 2020, 04:23:28 AM
As for the trigger the trigger tech diamond is awesome no creep and when it brakes that's it no play and its self cleaning .
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 13, 2020, 09:21:56 AM
Post by: stw on April 13, 2020, 09:27:46 AM
Post by: Jolten on April 14, 2020, 11:08:34 AM
Post by: Jolten on April 30, 2020, 08:44:34 PM
New barrel arrived yesterday. :IBCOOL:
Bottom metal and stock should be arriving soon. We're getting closer.
Post by: Jolten on May 07, 2020, 01:19:13 PM
New barrel arrived yesterday. :IBCOOL:
Bottom metal and stock should be arriving soon. We're getting closer.
Now just waiting for the action and were ready to go
Post by: stw on May 07, 2020, 03:12:14 PM
I just got my bottom metal and 2 mags today had to send back the first set 3.715 length ones for the 3.850 the 225 and on up grains wouldn't fit in the 3.715 length mag's. For the 300 prc. Heading to the gunsmith on Wednesday with stock ,muzzle brake and bottom metal so gunsmith can fit the barrel and action and everything together . Hopefully have it back in a month or two can't wait .
Post by: Jolten on May 15, 2020, 05:34:35 PM
Post by: jasnt on May 15, 2020, 05:45:53 PM
Post by: Jolten on May 15, 2020, 08:03:33 PM
What do you think about that at one?
So far I'm liking it. It's alot lighter then I thought it would be. Some minor fitting is necessary for mag well and trigger guard area. But for the price I do t think you can beat it. If yever make it to the Yakima area and want to get a hand on look let me know
Post by: jasnt on May 15, 2020, 09:37:38 PM
Post by: Jolten on May 15, 2020, 11:23:56 PM
Friend of mine bought one and sent it to me for load work. He thought it felt like a 2x4. It is rather square and other than no butt pad can’t I thought it was good. Just wanted your opt. Rifle he sent me is shooting great now so no complaints on either side now lol
Yea it's quite"angular" but the more I play with it. The more it's growing on me. Could use a bit better adjustment range and control.
Post by: jasnt on May 16, 2020, 06:56:19 AM
that was my assessment as well. For the price it’s tough to beat.Friend of mine bought one and sent it to me for load work. He thought it felt like a 2x4. It is rather square and other than no butt pad can’t I thought it was good. Just wanted your opt. Rifle he sent me is shooting great now so no complaints on either side now lol
Yea it's quite"angular" but the more I play with it. The more it's growing on me. Could use a bit better adjustment range and control.
On my buddy’s I did have to open the barrel channel a bit and bed it
Post by: Jolten on May 16, 2020, 09:33:43 AM
that was my assessment as well. For the price it’s tough to beat.Friend of mine bought one and sent it to me for load work. He thought it felt like a 2x4. It is rather square and other than no butt pad can’t I thought it was good. Just wanted your opt. Rifle he sent me is shooting great now so no complaints on either side now lol
Yea it's quite"angular" but the more I play with it. The more it's growing on me. Could use a bit better adjustment range and control.
On my buddy’s I did have to open the barrel channel a bit and bed it
Yea the barrel channel is cut for a s small barrel. I plan on bedding too.
Post by: Jolten on June 09, 2020, 07:40:50 PM
Post by: Jolten on June 25, 2020, 08:53:46 PM
Post by: Jolten on June 29, 2020, 09:18:28 PM
:IBCOOL:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 29, 2020, 09:47:32 PM
Post by: Jolten on June 29, 2020, 10:45:44 PM
Im lost..... wasn’t it a build starting with savage action ?
Yes a Savage 110 I bought from York. But covid is killing the poor guy.
Post by: yorketransport on June 30, 2020, 09:23:57 PM
Im lost..... wasn’t it a build starting with savage action ?
Yes a Savage 110 I bought from York. But covid is killing the poor guy.
Every day I go around and lick door handles in public bathrooms trying to catch the virus just so I can get a day off! :chuckle:
If I were the one building this rifle I would have already gotten bored and moved on to at least 3 different projects by now!
Post by: Jolten on June 30, 2020, 10:25:18 PM
Im lost..... wasn’t it a build starting with savage action ?
Yes a Savage 110 I bought from York. But covid is killing the poor guy.
Every day I go around and lick door handles in public bathrooms trying to catch the virus just so I can get a day off! :chuckle:
If I were the one building this rifle I would have already gotten bored and moved on to at least 3 different projects by now!
I could accidentally put an arrow in your foot my friend. Lol
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2020, 11:42:36 PM
If I were the one building this rifle I would have already gotten bored and moved on to at least 3 different projects by now!
Not because I personally know you but because I've read enough of your posts, that's friggen funny as he11 AND probably very true, too. LOL
Post by: jasnt on July 01, 2020, 05:05:10 AM
Post by: Jolten on July 01, 2020, 07:25:10 AM
From what I’ve heard you can only catch it by going to trump rally’s now. Your doomed to work 7 days a week forever.
Don't jinx the build!
Post by: jasnt on July 02, 2020, 05:25:56 AM
nope I’m hoping to see it finished up soon!From what I’ve heard you can only catch it by going to trump rally’s now. Your doomed to work 7 days a week forever.
Don't jinx the build!
Post by: Jolten on July 02, 2020, 07:49:49 AM
nope I’m hoping to see it finished up soon!From what I’ve heard you can only catch it by going to trump rally’s now. Your doomed to work 7 days a week forever.
Don't jinx the build!
Me too!
Post by: Jolten on July 18, 2020, 05:07:14 PM
Post by: Jolten on August 14, 2020, 09:59:13 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on August 15, 2020, 06:06:17 AM
Post by: hogslayer on August 15, 2020, 07:39:00 AM
Post by: bullfisher on August 15, 2020, 09:52:53 AM
I've always used brass and scotch tape.
Post by: Jolten on August 15, 2020, 10:18:50 AM
On the 7th month for this build - that always seems to be the magic number - almost there! Usually done with no time left for load developnent before fall! :chuckle:
Right! Can't expect the first build to go smoothly!
Just use a piece of brass instead of the gauges.
:yeah:
I've always used brass and scotch tape.
I've thought about it. But being the first time doing this kinda wanna go by the book and not the hand written cheats in the margins. :chuckle:
Post by: Bill W on August 15, 2020, 11:57:55 AM
Post by: Jolten on August 15, 2020, 12:46:34 PM
Post by: Jolten on September 04, 2020, 06:43:08 PM
Post by: Alchase on September 04, 2020, 06:49:39 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 04, 2020, 06:51:23 PM
Post by: Jolten on September 04, 2020, 07:25:01 PM
Attention getter for sure!
Not bad for a 1st time low budget build that's for sure.
Post by: Jason on September 10, 2020, 01:58:16 PM
Post by: Jolten on September 10, 2020, 05:58:52 PM
Your a rifle build turned out great :tup:
Thanks. Once we get her dialed in we'll see if the weight was worth it!
Post by: yorketransport on September 12, 2020, 12:27:46 PM
Post by: Jolten on September 12, 2020, 12:47:22 PM
You take FOREVER to get anything done! :chuckle:
Sorry my mentor forgot to tell me how crappy a certain company was on getting products out 😂
Post by: Magnum_Willys on September 12, 2020, 01:10:35 PM
someone’s gotta be the scapegoat :chuckle:You take FOREVER to get anything done! :chuckle:
Sorry my mentor forgot to tell me how crappy a certain company was on getting products out 😂
Post by: Jolten on October 10, 2020, 11:53:44 PM
Post by: Jolten on June 01, 2021, 06:58:50 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 02, 2021, 07:57:44 AM
Keep experimenting I would expect cloverleafs at 100 out of that setup when dialed in.
Post by: Jolten on June 02, 2021, 11:48:43 AM
You do a seating test or just waiting for tuner? Never would of thought that powder with a light bullet be interesting to see results.
Keep experimenting I would expect cloverleafs at 100 out of that setup when dialed in.
Didn't do much load development yet. 3/4 group was good enough for hunting last year. I planned on finding OCW then play with lands. Then fiddle with the tuner.