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New build!!! Starting a .270 SS!!
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<blockquote data-quote="codyadams" data-source="post: 1542602" data-attributes="member: 87243"><p>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!!</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>My goal on this build is to keep it under 9 lbs ready to hunt. Here are my rough build specs:</p><p></p><p><strong>Brux #4 fluted barrel, 1:8 twist, finished @ 23"</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Muzzle Brakes and More Mini Beast 4 port (will be flush fit to barrel)</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Remington 700 SA BDL</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>PTG MBE-4 Mag box to allow for up to 2.995" OAL</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>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. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Tally one piece rings - open to suggestions here. I have heard mixed thoughts on the tally 1 piece rings. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>All cerakoted some flavor of gray</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="codyadams, post: 1542602, member: 87243"] 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: [B]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 [/B] 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. [/QUOTE]
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