Post by: MDGrand on March 08, 2012, 11:17:24 AM
I might do one more thing... get a detachable magazine, but we will see.
Short Story:
Rifle started out as a Remington 700 XCR II chambered in 300 RUM
... a solid enough platform.. BUT.. my trigger finger would bang against the trigger guard due to the recoil... the stock was about as hollow as a cow bell.. and the barrel was pretty pencil thin and acceptably accurate but only by a small margin. In retroscpect I would have saved more money and bought the Sendero.. but I didnt.. anyone reading this that is considering the XCR II in such a chambering.... please consider these factors.
SO.. what was done:
Stock - HS Precision M24, backed up by a Pachmeyer pad
Barrel - Hart #5 stainless steel 26" 1-10 twist - Durracoated (airosol can works pretty good actually!)
Bolt Knob - Badger Ordnance - OD Green
Scope - Huskemaw 5-20 Blue Diamond with Warn Rings and bases
Cheek Peice - Karsten adjustable
Muzzle Brake - Vais
Thank you goes out to those that suggested the..
Vais brake.. VERY happy and VERY surprised at how, although a little lounder, it does not piss off the other people at the range. Anybody considering a brake and I REALLY hated muzzle brakes before this.. should take a long look at these.
Bolt Knob.. from Badger Ordnance.. So much easier to cycle rounds
Gun Smith - Jim Carollo at West Coast Armory installed the brake and did an amazing job. HIGHLY receommend his work.. he turned it around in only a few days.
Here is some before and after pics:
Post by: 400out on March 08, 2012, 11:51:49 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 08, 2012, 12:01:20 PM
Post by: rtspring on March 08, 2012, 12:01:49 PM
Post by: MDGrand on March 08, 2012, 12:08:00 PM
OK, great looking outfit, let's see some targets..... :tup:
Going to the range today.. Will post some up :)
Post by: MDGrand on March 08, 2012, 12:09:08 PM
Cost? I have a 300 ultra too
WAY to much.. Damn addictions.. couldnt help myself.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 08, 2012, 12:28:44 PM
Looks good :tup:
Post by: Huntboy on March 08, 2012, 01:07:23 PM
Post by: MDGrand on March 08, 2012, 06:03:45 PM
OK, great looking outfit, let's see some targets..... :tup:
Here you go!
5 shots at 300 yards at Cascade Club in Ravensdale. Not bad... :)