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First Custom Rifle Build | Tips Appreciated
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<blockquote data-quote="ModernRedneck" data-source="post: 2055343" data-attributes="member: 83985"><p>I'm really wanting to step up to custom rifles. For my first build, I'm looking for something that is good for hunting, shooting small groups out to 500 yards or better, and simply looks great! I also shoot suppressed. I've decided on 6.5 Creedmoor.</p><p></p><p>After lots of research, below is my parts list:</p><p>Action: Remington 700 Short Action Stainless (<em>or Defiance Anti</em>)</p><p>Barrel: Carbon Six 18" Carbon Featherweight Barrel, 1:8" twist (<em>or 1:8.5"</em>), threaded for 5/8"x24</p><p>Stock: AG Composites, AG Adjustable Chalk Branch Carbon Fiber Stock</p><p>Trigger: Trigger Tech Diamond</p><p>Trigger Guard: Not Sure. Would appreciate recommendations</p><p>Magazine: Not Sure. Would appreciate recommendations</p><p>Suppressor: Energetic Armament VOX-S, with Dead Air KeyMount Muzzle Brake (I already own these)</p><p></p><p>Here are my areas where I'm stuck and can't make a decision.</p><p>1. Barrel Twist Rate: I know the 1:8" twist rate is good for the heavier, 143-grain bullets (Hornady ELD-X). However, my hands-down favorite hunting bullet is Barnes. I plan to shoot either the 120-grain TTSX or the 127-grain LRX bullets. Wondering if I should get the 1:8.5" twist rate to stabilize the lighter Barnes bullets, while also being able to stabilize the 143-grain ELD-X bullets.</p><p>2. Action: I know I want to go with a Remington 700 action. I've heard great things about to Defiance actions (very smooth). I would also like to stay lightweight, so I would spring for the Anti-X model. However, I would like opinions on if it is worth spending the extra $600-$1000 on the defiance Anti-X action or should I just stick with a stock Remington 700 stainless short action?</p><p>3. Need ideas for a good Trigger Guard and Magazine.</p><p>4. Cerakote: I plan to Cerekote the action, bolt, bolt handle, and trigger guard. Any recommendations on a good company to use?</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ModernRedneck, post: 2055343, member: 83985"] I’m really wanting to step up to custom rifles. For my first build, I’m looking for something that is good for hunting, shooting small groups out to 500 yards or better, and simply looks great! I also shoot suppressed. I’ve decided on 6.5 Creedmoor. After lots of research, below is my parts list: Action: Remington 700 Short Action Stainless ([I]or Defiance Anti[/I]) Barrel: Carbon Six 18” Carbon Featherweight Barrel, 1:8" twist ([I]or 1:8.5"[/I]), threaded for 5/8”x24 Stock: AG Composites, AG Adjustable Chalk Branch Carbon Fiber Stock Trigger: Trigger Tech Diamond Trigger Guard: Not Sure. Would appreciate recommendations Magazine: Not Sure. Would appreciate recommendations Suppressor: Energetic Armament VOX-S, with Dead Air KeyMount Muzzle Brake (I already own these) Here are my areas where I’m stuck and can’t make a decision. 1. Barrel Twist Rate: I know the 1:8" twist rate is good for the heavier, 143-grain bullets (Hornady ELD-X). However, my hands-down favorite hunting bullet is Barnes. I plan to shoot either the 120-grain TTSX or the 127-grain LRX bullets. Wondering if I should get the 1:8.5” twist rate to stabilize the lighter Barnes bullets, while also being able to stabilize the 143-grain ELD-X bullets. 2. Action: I know I want to go with a Remington 700 action. I’ve heard great things about to Defiance actions (very smooth). I would also like to stay lightweight, so I would spring for the Anti-X model. However, I would like opinions on if it is worth spending the extra $600-$1000 on the defiance Anti-X action or should I just stick with a stock Remington 700 stainless short action? 3. Need ideas for a good Trigger Guard and Magazine. 4. Cerakote: I plan to Cerekote the action, bolt, bolt handle, and trigger guard. Any recommendations on a good company to use? Thanks [/QUOTE]
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