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My First Riffle Build w/ Pics
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<blockquote data-quote="JW74" data-source="post: 1042037" data-attributes="member: 81323"><p>I just finished my first rifle build along with the help of my gunsmith friend Pete. I wanted to share the experience and pictures with the folks here as I did the majority of my research for the build by reading post on this forum. Tons of great info!</p><p></p><p>I started off with an off the shelf Remington 700 VS from Cabela's in .308 that I picked up for $375 new. It had a cheap plastic stock and 26" varmint barrel.</p><p></p><p>The first thing I did was replace the stock with a "Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 3 stock with hook" and also replaced the bottom metal with the "M5 Stealth DM M24 Detachable Magazine System". I also had the gunsmith cut the barrel back to 24" and add an OPS Inc muzzle break as well as a tactical bolt knob from Badger Ordinance. While that work was being done we also trashed the stock trigger and added a Timney 517 straight trigger. </p><p></p><p>This was my first time texturing a rifle stock and I did it with PC-7 epoxy. It turned out well but I would definitely use Marine-tex next time as it is easier to work with from what I can tell. I also painted the stock for the first time and wanted to do a GAP camo pattern in dessert colors. All in all I'm pleased with it. The last thing done was I had the barrel, action, bolt, base and rings Cerakoted in Flat dark earth. Finally I added a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 LR FFP with Horus reticle that I got a screaming cyber monday deal on. I had the scope mounted before I had any work done just to see how it shot straight out of the box. With Hornady Match 168 gr A-Max the riffle grouped 3 shots @ approx 3/4" at 100 yards. Today was my first time shooting the rifle after having all the work done and it shot fantastic. Same ammo as before but had one group go sub 1/4" and had several 1/2" groups as well. All 3 shot groups @ 100 yards. The plan is too start shooting some steel with it and hopefully test it at 800-1000 yards. All in all it took me about 8 weeks to put everything together and do all of the work. I really enjoyed the process, learned a lot and definitely have a lot of pride in this rifle.</p><p></p><p>List of parts for the Build:</p><p>- BC Tactical Medalist 3 stock</p><p>- M5 Stealth DM M24 Detachable Magazine System</p><p>- Tactical bolt know from Badger Ordinance</p><p>- Timney 517 trigger</p><p>- Ops Inc Muzzle Break</p><p>- BlackHawk tactical rings and 20 MOA scope base</p><p>- Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 LR FFP w/ XLR reticle</p><p>- Bradley adjustable tactical cheek rest</p><p>- Harris 6-9" Bipod</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JW74, post: 1042037, member: 81323"] I just finished my first rifle build along with the help of my gunsmith friend Pete. I wanted to share the experience and pictures with the folks here as I did the majority of my research for the build by reading post on this forum. Tons of great info! I started off with an off the shelf Remington 700 VS from Cabela's in .308 that I picked up for $375 new. It had a cheap plastic stock and 26" varmint barrel. The first thing I did was replace the stock with a "Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist Style 3 stock with hook" and also replaced the bottom metal with the "M5 Stealth DM M24 Detachable Magazine System". I also had the gunsmith cut the barrel back to 24" and add an OPS Inc muzzle break as well as a tactical bolt knob from Badger Ordinance. While that work was being done we also trashed the stock trigger and added a Timney 517 straight trigger. This was my first time texturing a rifle stock and I did it with PC-7 epoxy. It turned out well but I would definitely use Marine-tex next time as it is easier to work with from what I can tell. I also painted the stock for the first time and wanted to do a GAP camo pattern in dessert colors. All in all I'm pleased with it. The last thing done was I had the barrel, action, bolt, base and rings Cerakoted in Flat dark earth. Finally I added a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 LR FFP with Horus reticle that I got a screaming cyber monday deal on. I had the scope mounted before I had any work done just to see how it shot straight out of the box. With Hornady Match 168 gr A-Max the riffle grouped 3 shots @ approx 3/4" at 100 yards. Today was my first time shooting the rifle after having all the work done and it shot fantastic. Same ammo as before but had one group go sub 1/4" and had several 1/2" groups as well. All 3 shot groups @ 100 yards. The plan is too start shooting some steel with it and hopefully test it at 800-1000 yards. All in all it took me about 8 weeks to put everything together and do all of the work. I really enjoyed the process, learned a lot and definitely have a lot of pride in this rifle. List of parts for the Build: - BC Tactical Medalist 3 stock - M5 Stealth DM M24 Detachable Magazine System - Tactical bolt know from Badger Ordinance - Timney 517 trigger - Ops Inc Muzzle Break - BlackHawk tactical rings and 20 MOA scope base - Vortex Viper HS 4-16x50 LR FFP w/ XLR reticle - Bradley adjustable tactical cheek rest - Harris 6-9" Bipod [/QUOTE]
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