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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Nape.257 on November 25, 2011, 11:24:50 PM

Title: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: Nape.257 on November 25, 2011, 11:24:50 PM: This is my first build the specs are.

Savage DP TA
P.T.G. Bolt Body - Ground to .6995 for .0015 clearance.
Savage LA Mag Bolt Head - Modified to work with the SA.
N.S.S. Precision Recoil Lug.
PacNor PreFit Barrel - Chambered .338Edge/Super Match/5groove/10twist/straight taper to 1" at the muzzle/26.5in long with out MB.
Muzzle Brake - which I made, and works well.
Ken Farrell Scope Base - 30moa pinned to the action by me.
Night Force Scope Ring's - Low.
H.S. Percision Stock.
D.E. Cheek Piece.
Duracoated - Ultra Flat Desert Tactical Tan
Bedded by me.
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: wraithen on November 25, 2011, 11:26:50 PM: I've seen your gun before. You were showing off those pictures in response to another guys project savage. Fine looking firearm. Welcome here. :tup:
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 25, 2011, 11:29:43 PM: I think I have seen it on another long range fourm as well, looks like one I have seen before. Good looking gun :tup:
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: Nape.257 on November 25, 2011, 11:33:28 PM: Went shooting out at Mica and made a little video hope you enjoy.

If you have any ? just ask.

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Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: wraithen on November 25, 2011, 11:36:36 PM: I really gotta get better at shooting my savage. Bought some heavier ammo to experiment with. Need a new trigger. Are you using custom loads or factory?
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: Nape.257 on November 25, 2011, 11:41:26 PM: custom you have to reload for the 338Edge it's a wildcat. It's a 300rum necked up to 338.

I reposted this because it got deleted. I also have thread going on lrh.com
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: deerslyr on November 25, 2011, 11:47:55 PM: With a little more practice youll be getting first round hits at every yardage! My buddy is planning the same build just about, how much did it run you if you dont mind
me asking?
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: Nape.257 on November 26, 2011, 12:03:08 AM: I have $2233.73 in to this gun with die's and smith work, and not counting the $800 doller scope or shipping and handling plus some other minor fees.
;)
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: deerslyr on November 26, 2011, 12:05:57 AM: Thats actually pretty reasonable for a thousand yard gun and around the same budget hes shooting for. Ill let him know about your gun and see if he has any question.
Thanks
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: 204chucknorris on November 26, 2011, 12:42:46 AM: This is awesome. I have wanted to build one for a long time.
Title: Re: Custom Savage 338Edge
Post by: Nape.257 on December 03, 2011, 11:10:47 PM: Went shooting agen to day made a new video enjoy.

The group is 5 shot's at 100yard's

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