My budget .257 WBTY build ...
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Lenny Foffa
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Congratulations , Really well done.!!!! I would love that bolt knob touch on my Weatherby Mark V In 270 Weatherby mag!!! Did you just cut a 257 Weatherby case case to get that ??? Very Clever!!!
I hope some butt head doesn't take a hammer and center punch and set the primer off..
As previously noted, Polished Knob did the work on the knob. I gave him the .257 WBTY case, and he used an inert primer of his own, so it is NOT live.
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LOL. I was certain that it had the anvil and gelatin dug out and was empty. I really like the rifle. Your gonna have some fun with that thing.
RiverShooter
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You won't be disappointed!!!!Savage LA, McGowen SS (cerakoted) 1:7" 22" 5R Remington standard contour, MBM 4-port beast, Oryx chassis. I just screwed it together (not head-spaced) for a teaser picture.
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This is my first .25 caliber. I considered the .25-06 AI and the .25 Gibbs before deciding on the .257 WBTY. I am not a fan of proprietary cartridges but I figure I give it a try.It is primarily built for the 133 Berger but I will be trying the 117 Cayuga until the Berger is available.
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(Factory 100 SP vs 117 Cayuga).
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thwatson2
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maybe I missed it somewhere, what did this rig cost you to put together. Always wanted the 257 wthby and as a lefty weatherby does a great job in their production. I pulled the trigger(no pun intended) last week. Just sighted in my brand new 257 wby carbonmark. in left hand from weatherby Awesome shooting with suppressor it was calm and accurate. I hope you have as much fun as I'm beginning to do with mine. I'll be hunting whitetail using 100 grain tssx Barnes. Good luck and give us a report
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Shane Lindsey
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Yes Sir, it's a McGowen prefit.
As pictured...
Savage 110 LA = $300
Oryx chassis = $400
McGowan prefix = $432
MBM 4-port = $125
Custom bolt handle = $90
Recoil lug = $30
Barrel nut = $30
5-round PMag = $40
$1447
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Deputy819
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…..and between you and that Savage that total (thus far) will be shaved down to .2/.3
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…..and between you and that Savage that total (thus far) will be shaved down to .2/.3
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L!Are those the same cartridges, the shoulders look a lot diff, or opticalSavage LA, McGowen SS (cerakoted) 1:7" 22" 5R Remington standard contour, MBM 4-port beast, Oryx chassis. I just screwed it together (not head-spaced) for a teaser picture.
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This is my first .25 caliber. I considered the .25-06 AI and the .25 Gibbs before deciding on the .257 WBTY. I am not a fan of proprietary cartridges but I figure I give it a try.
View attachment 289682
(Factory 100 SP vs 117 Cayuga).
More to follow ...
Ed
