ohnomrbillk
Well-Known Member
I have been planning to build a new long range varmint rifle, and received a Savage Target action (RBLP 308 boltface) as a gift today. You guys have been awful helpful on my previous questions, and was hoping for a few points in the right direction.
1. I was planning on a 22/6mm on my original build. Is this single shot action going to be about right for this cartridge, or will I be better of with a 22/243 because of action length? I want to use a 8 or 9 twist, and shoot the 75 or 80gr amax. cartridge overall length with the 22/6mm could be as long as 3.100 inches.
2. This gun will be shot off a bench, and off a bipod. Heavy is fine. I was thinking of using the same contour as a precision varmint gun savage makes. I believe it is untapered and 1" in diameter (outside of the threading, of course). Am I on the right lines for contour, or can I go fatter? These are large shank actions, and have 3 pillars, if it makes a difference.
3. I was thinking of a 3 groove or polygonal from pacnor, or a ratchet rifled from shilen. Staying within this price range, is there someplace else I should be looking?
4. I like the looks of the laminated varmint tactical stock from sharp shooter supply. I would opt for the adjustable comb and butthook. Has anyone tried stocks out from these guys? What was the quality? Is the accessory rail a good investment for the bipod?
5. Originally, I was going to use a luppy 6.5 - 20 leupold. You guys don't seem to like them. I can't afford a nightforce. If I stayed in the luppy price range, what scopes did you have in mind? I want better image than a Supersniper(nothing against them...I own one). I kind of like the IOR MP8 reticle, but have never seen an IOR scope in person, and am a little curious on quality. My tactical shooting guys aren't fans, but my benchrest guys are. Any thoughts?
I can smith most things on my own...I build custom mausers for friends and family. They are all sporter or varmint style guns. Not new to assembly, machining, etc....just don't know much about what works on a savage. I hope this helps with answers. I really appreciate the help.
wk
1. I was planning on a 22/6mm on my original build. Is this single shot action going to be about right for this cartridge, or will I be better of with a 22/243 because of action length? I want to use a 8 or 9 twist, and shoot the 75 or 80gr amax. cartridge overall length with the 22/6mm could be as long as 3.100 inches.
2. This gun will be shot off a bench, and off a bipod. Heavy is fine. I was thinking of using the same contour as a precision varmint gun savage makes. I believe it is untapered and 1" in diameter (outside of the threading, of course). Am I on the right lines for contour, or can I go fatter? These are large shank actions, and have 3 pillars, if it makes a difference.
3. I was thinking of a 3 groove or polygonal from pacnor, or a ratchet rifled from shilen. Staying within this price range, is there someplace else I should be looking?
4. I like the looks of the laminated varmint tactical stock from sharp shooter supply. I would opt for the adjustable comb and butthook. Has anyone tried stocks out from these guys? What was the quality? Is the accessory rail a good investment for the bipod?
5. Originally, I was going to use a luppy 6.5 - 20 leupold. You guys don't seem to like them. I can't afford a nightforce. If I stayed in the luppy price range, what scopes did you have in mind? I want better image than a Supersniper(nothing against them...I own one). I kind of like the IOR MP8 reticle, but have never seen an IOR scope in person, and am a little curious on quality. My tactical shooting guys aren't fans, but my benchrest guys are. Any thoughts?
I can smith most things on my own...I build custom mausers for friends and family. They are all sporter or varmint style guns. Not new to assembly, machining, etc....just don't know much about what works on a savage. I hope this helps with answers. I really appreciate the help.
wk