codyadams
Well-Known Member
So I have been anticipating this build for quite some time.....and I finally dove in head first!! My wife may kill me!! ha ha. Brux barrel has been ordered, no turning back!!
It started out when I found out about a SMOKING deal on some .270 170 Berger EOL bullets, something like $22 a box, so I bought 5 boxes, if for nothing else as a good investment. My cousin also bought 4, so if he doesn't use them I may buy them from him. Well I had the bullets....So I needed a rifle to shoot them!! Thus, I immediately thought of the Sherman or SS, as I have been wanting to build one anyway.
I think this caliber will be PERFECT for my mixed high country long range mule deer/elk hunting. While my .260 AI kills elk well, I think the .270 will do it a little better, with a little more energy from the 170 bullet, but will also be a nice intermediate diameter for back country hunting. Besides, I need a lighter rifle, as my .260 AI is 13.5 lbs. It is better suited for long range pronghorn.
My goal on this build is to keep it under 9 lbs ready to hunt. Here are my rough build specs:
Brux #4 fluted barrel, 1:8 twist, finished @ 23"
Muzzle Brakes and More Mini Beast 4 port (will be flush fit to barrel)
Remington 700 SA BDL
PTG MBE-4 Mag box to allow for up to 2.995" OAL
Stock is still unsure- Likely a B&C Alaskan, or if I can save more pennies, a Manners Elite or Mcmillan Game Warden with edge fill. Want to keep this under about 30 oz.
Tally one piece rings - open to suggestions here. I have heard mixed thoughts on the tally 1 piece rings.
Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44
All cerakoted some flavor of gray
I have the action, bottom metal and trigger, the barrel has been ordered (as of tonight), so that leaves brass, stock, optic/rings, brake, and mag box. When I get to that point, I will contact Rich to have the reamer sent to my gunsmith, though it may be a little bit before I can get it all put together. I feel I may be pushing it close to my weight goal with the #4 barrel, but being 23" and fluted will help. No matter what, it will be a ton lighter than what I am used to. I don't want to go too light, the area I hunt mule deer and elk, about the closest shot you will get is 500 yards with opportunity out to over 1000 yards. I want a good stable rifle for that.
Though this build is just starting, I am already overly excited. It will be hard to wait to save up for all the components, but in the end I am certain it will be worth it. I will update this thread as it progresses.
It started out when I found out about a SMOKING deal on some .270 170 Berger EOL bullets, something like $22 a box, so I bought 5 boxes, if for nothing else as a good investment. My cousin also bought 4, so if he doesn't use them I may buy them from him. Well I had the bullets....So I needed a rifle to shoot them!! Thus, I immediately thought of the Sherman or SS, as I have been wanting to build one anyway.
I think this caliber will be PERFECT for my mixed high country long range mule deer/elk hunting. While my .260 AI kills elk well, I think the .270 will do it a little better, with a little more energy from the 170 bullet, but will also be a nice intermediate diameter for back country hunting. Besides, I need a lighter rifle, as my .260 AI is 13.5 lbs. It is better suited for long range pronghorn.
My goal on this build is to keep it under 9 lbs ready to hunt. Here are my rough build specs:
Brux #4 fluted barrel, 1:8 twist, finished @ 23"
Muzzle Brakes and More Mini Beast 4 port (will be flush fit to barrel)
Remington 700 SA BDL
PTG MBE-4 Mag box to allow for up to 2.995" OAL
Stock is still unsure- Likely a B&C Alaskan, or if I can save more pennies, a Manners Elite or Mcmillan Game Warden with edge fill. Want to keep this under about 30 oz.
Tally one piece rings - open to suggestions here. I have heard mixed thoughts on the tally 1 piece rings.
Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44
All cerakoted some flavor of gray
I have the action, bottom metal and trigger, the barrel has been ordered (as of tonight), so that leaves brass, stock, optic/rings, brake, and mag box. When I get to that point, I will contact Rich to have the reamer sent to my gunsmith, though it may be a little bit before I can get it all put together. I feel I may be pushing it close to my weight goal with the #4 barrel, but being 23" and fluted will help. No matter what, it will be a ton lighter than what I am used to. I don't want to go too light, the area I hunt mule deer and elk, about the closest shot you will get is 500 yards with opportunity out to over 1000 yards. I want a good stable rifle for that.
Though this build is just starting, I am already overly excited. It will be hard to wait to save up for all the components, but in the end I am certain it will be worth it. I will update this thread as it progresses.