First build finally complete. 260.rem

[matt_3479]

As most of you guys know it's been a long time in the making. But she's finally back from the smith and going out today to break in the barrel and see how she shoots

rifle specs;

caliber: 260.ren
action: stiller tac 30
barrel: benchmark 26" 1:8twist sendero contour
stock: mcmillan a5
trigger: jewel trigger set at 1.5lbs
bottom metal: ptg
brake: JEC
scope: nightforce nxs 5.5-22x50

i have some 140 hybrids and 140 amaxs to try through it on virgin lapua brass, federal primers, h-4350. See how she goes. The other rifle in the last picture is the younger brothers 243. rem which i sold to fund this project.

 

[born2kill]

Good looking rifle. Let us know how she shoots!

 

[foreign]

Wish I could sell my bros rifle to fund a build. sweet looking rig

 

[elktaker]

Did you make the round holder on the side looking for something similar for my xlr element chassis (is it velcro-ed on?)

 

[mountainman56]

Congratulations! That is a good looking rifle. gun)

 

[foreign]

Did you specify the freebore length for the long pills?

 

[ShtrRdy]

That's a nice looking shooter! Have fun with that!

 

[matt_3479]

Wish I could sell my bros rifle to fund a build. sweet looking rig

I meant sold to him, should of specified that lol

 

[matt_3479]

Did you make the round holder on the side looking for something similar for my xlr element chassis (is it velcro-ed on?)

Thats an SAP 2 round holder (short action precision)

 

[matt_3479]

thank you gentleman, very excited about it. Barrel is broken in good, and just trying to narrow down a load, which looks like i may have found it we will see next time i can get out.

 

[foreign]

thank you gentleman, very excited about it. Barrel is broken in good, and just trying to narrow down a load, which looks like i may have found it we will see next time i can get out.

Don't leave us hanging, lets see load development pics!

 

[Cold Trigger Finger]

Very nice setup. Hope it shoots great for you. 1 in 8 ?

 

[matt_3479]

Very nice setup. Hope it shoots great for you. 1 in 8 ?

Yes sir, 1 in 8 is what it is.

 

[matt_3479]

Very nice setup. Hope it shoots great for you. 1 in 8 ?

Yes sir it's a 1 in 8 twist

Don't leave us hanging, lets see load development pics!

I don't have any pictures at the moment but I will get some when I go out to test that load and keep you guys posted