300 Norma Mag AI Shorty Build

Love it
Very smooth and obviously built exceptionally well, it's hard to believe it only weighs 26 oz with its tank like construction.
I agree. The VESPER is very robust and well built and is also a very smooth action. The lugs on the bolt are huge in comparison to other 338 bolt face actions I have seen.
 
Turned out great! What did the final weight come out to?
Scoped
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Suppressed with sling and bipod
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I finally got the Pro Hunter stock last week, got her bedded and ready to go.
I love the feel of this stock
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That looks awesome!

Where did you end up with your load or are you still in the process of getting that dialed in? I have a similar build in the works, just waiting for the barrel from Carbon Six to show up. We're hoping to push 215 Berger's 2900 without having to use N570.
 
That looks awesome!

Where did you end up with your load or are you still in the process of getting that dialed in? I have a similar build in the works, just waiting for the barrel from Carbon Six to show up. We're hoping to push 215 Berger's 2900 without having to use N570.
I haven't messed with any more loads yet, just the 225s a tad under 2800 with H1000.
I do have some 215s so I'll give them a try with H1000 and Retumbo, really those are the only two powders I care to use with this rifle.
I'll post results when I get a chance
 
@7.62 Gunner, did you happen to get a weight on the barrel and on the stock before putting the rifle together?
The stock wasn't even close to the advertised 25-26oz.. mine came in at 33oz, I'm not chasing ultralight stats so I could care less but it's kinda lame that they're off by almost half a pound.

The barrel weight is fantastic, again I don't feel the need to ever go back to carbon fiber wrapped.
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The stock wasn't even close to the advertised 25-26oz.. mine came in at 33oz, I'm not chasing ultralight stats so I could care less but it's kinda lame that they're off by almost half a pound.

The barrel weight is fantastic, again I don't feel the need to ever go back to carbon fiber wrapped.
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What is the finished muzzle diameter on that one? Assuming you went with 5/8x24 threads too?
 
The stock wasn't even close to the advertised 25-26oz.. mine came in at 33oz, I'm not chasing ultralight stats so I could care less but it's kinda lame that they're off by almost half a pound.

The barrel weight is fantastic, again I don't feel the need to ever go back to carbon fiber wrapped.
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That's interesting about the weight because I was comtemplating picking up a pro hunter because I like Manners so much and shaving some weight from an EH1 or LRH. I've seen some people going over the 25-26 ounces, but they had the mini chassis which adds 5-6 ounces and it looks like you do not.
 

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