ELR 300PRC Gunsmithing

[MTpartisan]

I am taking my barrel blank to a local gunsmith in a couple days, and he generously offered to let me and a couple friends watch and learn the various different methods and tips for chambering and threading a high precision barrel.

Does anyone have some pearls or things they wished they had done differently on their build that might be something to take into account before I go?

I've read through the Givers book and watched a bunch of YouTube on the various methods and considerations, but nothing teaches like experience.

Current Build Plan (I already have all of it, just waiting to install the barrel):

Defiance Ruckus Tactical Long action (LH)
Proof Research Heavy Palma Steel Blank
KRG Whiskey 3 LH Chassis with Arca Spigot
TriggerTech Special (LH)
Thunderbeast Hub Brake
Nightforce ATACR 5-25 F1 in MDT one piece

My plans for this ~28lb gun are for shooting ELR matches and some hunting when I can use my EBike.

Thanks!

 

[sable tireur]

and some hunting when I can use my EBike

 

[Taylorbok]

FYI you probably looking more like 21-22lbs.
Personally I'd go with a straight 1.250" barrel but you've already got that one. The extra weight is nice and they look cool.

 

[MTpartisan]

FYI you probably looking more like 21-22lbs.
Personally I'd go with a straight 1.250" barrel but you've already got that one. The extra weight is nice and they look cool.

Good call, ended up at 18.5 unloaded. still heavy enough that the recoil is very manageable.