montana_native
Well-Known Member
I really don't want to do this…at all because this is such a nice rifle, but I must force myself to minimize some of my rifle "inventory" to focus and become proficient with fewer rifles...in essence, I am trying to control my rifle ADD. I've taken an interest in "field-practical" shooting matches and realize I need fewer distractions to become better and more competitive. Having so many irons in the fire is the only thing I can think of to blame whenever I miss a target. J There will be more rifles to come. Additionally, I was just diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear yesterday that will require surgery. All of my shooting will probably be limited to very mild recoiling rifles for quite some time.
I've selected this rifle first for the chopping block because I've not had it in my possession very long and haven't become very attached to it yet and there is no sentimental value. This rifle is built on a Thompson Precision action. They are a new company out of Montana and this is a very high-quality Remington 700 clone receiver. The primary extraction is excellent. Feeding, extraction and ejection are all great.
The rifle is chambered in 30-338 Win Mag. I'm not sure why I selected this chambering, but I was thinking maybe it would be more efficient than a 300 Win Mag in the shorter barrel and function better in the factory length magazine with heavy bullets. I have had the 180 Elite Hunter up to 3100 fps with no pressure signs using H4831sc so it doesn't appear to be too handicapped by the short barrel and chambering.
$2850 will get the rifle, brass and dies to your FFL with full insurance. Your FFL must accept the rifle from a private individual. No trades. Bipod, scope, rings, suppressor and sling are not included. I'll provide my phone number to interested parties. Please use PM function if interested.
I've selected this rifle first for the chopping block because I've not had it in my possession very long and haven't become very attached to it yet and there is no sentimental value. This rifle is built on a Thompson Precision action. They are a new company out of Montana and this is a very high-quality Remington 700 clone receiver. The primary extraction is excellent. Feeding, extraction and ejection are all great.
The rifle is chambered in 30-338 Win Mag. I'm not sure why I selected this chambering, but I was thinking maybe it would be more efficient than a 300 Win Mag in the shorter barrel and function better in the factory length magazine with heavy bullets. I have had the 180 Elite Hunter up to 3100 fps with no pressure signs using H4831sc so it doesn't appear to be too handicapped by the short barrel and chambering.
- Double pinned thick (0.312" I believe) recoil lug
- 8-40 scope bases
- Deep helical fluting on the bolt
- M16 extractor
- Small diameter firing pin
- Timney wide-shoe trigger
- Proof Research Sendero Contour in 10-twist and 22" finish. Muzzle threads are 5/8-24 with a knurled thread protector
- The stock is a McMillan Hunter in OD Green painted finish, flush cups on the left and a stud in the front, standard LOP
- Remington magazine box, follower and spring
- Full pillar bedding, with Marine-Tex
- All metal has been cerakoted in a Tungsten/Black mix
- All of the work was done by Young's Gunsmithing in Sand Coulee, MT
- The rifle alone weighs 7.2 lbs.
- It currently has two #35 bases since it is a double round bridge action. Farrell is making pic rails for the action, but I've not seen a need to go this route with the 8-40 screws. Everything is held in place solidly. Included are 100 pieces of 1x fired 338 Win Mag Winchester brand brass, a set of Redding 30-338 dies, 50 pieces of unfired 338 Win Mag Hornady brand brass.
$2850 will get the rifle, brass and dies to your FFL with full insurance. Your FFL must accept the rifle from a private individual. No trades. Bipod, scope, rings, suppressor and sling are not included. I'll provide my phone number to interested parties. Please use PM function if interested.
