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SOLD/EXPIRED WTS: Custom 6.5 Sherman

wilkup

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Dec 2, 2013
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Location
Cle Elum, WA
This rifle is based on the wildcat Rich Sherman (elkaholic) created. If you haven't heard of the round or what it's capable of, do a forum search and you'll get an idea of how deadly efficient this wildcat is on anything it's been pointed at. I got some bears (40-200 yards) with it this past season and Rich's friend destroyed a deer at long range (600+ I think)!

The sale will include:

Custom Whidden die set
40+ pieces of Norma once fired, fire-formed brass, there are more pieces that have been fired a few times, as well as loaded up rounds too
50+ Matrix 150gr VLDs
And obviously the rifle...

Rifle information:

Stainless Howa 1500 donor rifle (original, unfired 270 Win barrel is available for sale too - $100 OBO)
Bartlein 5r 3B contour barrel, finished at 24''
6 flutes cut in barrel
Custom muzzle brake matching barrel contour
Glass bedded action/barrel
Barrel is free floating in a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock

I've fired somewhere between 80-100 rounds through this gun since I put it together but there's other things on my list taking priority over this gun right now and it's got to go.

It shot extremely accurate (<1/2'' 5 shot groups) for me loading the Matrix VLDs to an OAL of 3.43'' and pushing them with H50BMG. I could run them up to 3180FPS with RL33 but the accuracy wasn't quite as good (only 3 shots instead of 5). Didn't bother me for hunting though. I also used MagPro but it wasn't as accurate as either of the other two powders for me.

All together, I put $1900+ into this rifle and it was a fun project to put together. I knew going into the build I wouldn't recoup my money if I decided to sell, but hopefully I can get some of it back.

$1600 for everything or make me an offer. I'm in Texas.

PM me for pics of targets, the rifle, or any questions you have.

10577147_10100426382832573_3645877426606151777_n.jpg

All mounted up and ready to go!

10557243_10100422444564893_923699929164554123_n.jpg

Pre-fluting

10688266_10100464132781373_5144952291684091652_o.jpg

This was a hunting/fishing trip I snapped a few pics of.
 
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This rifle is based on the wildcat Rich Sherman (elkaholic) created. If you haven't heard of the round or what it's capable of, do a forum search and you'll get an idea of how deadly efficient this wildcat is on anything it's been pointed at. I got some bears (40-200 yards) with it this past season and Rich's friend destroyed a deer at long range (600+ I think)!

The sale will include:

Custom Whidden die set
40+ pieces of Norma once fired, fire-formed brass, there are more pieces that have been fired a few times, as well as loaded up rounds too
50+ Matrix 150gr VLDs
And obviously the rifle...

Rifle information:

Stainless Howa 1500 donor rifle (original, unfired 270 Win barrel is available for sale too - $100 OBO)
Bartlein 5r 3B contour barrel, finished at 24''
6 flutes cut in barrel
Custom muzzle brake matching barrel contour
Glass bedded action/barrel
Barrel is free floating in a Bell & Carlson Medalist stock

I've fired somewhere between 80-100 rounds through this gun since I put it together but there's other things on my list taking priority over this gun right now and it's got to go.

It shot extremely accurate (<1/2'' 5 shot groups) for me loading the Matrix VLDs to an OAL of 3.43'' and pushing them with H50BMG. I could run them up to 3180FPS with RL33 but the accuracy wasn't quite as good (only 3 shots instead of 5). Didn't bother me for hunting though. I also used MagPro but it wasn't as accurate as either of the other two powders for me.

All together, I put $1900+ into this rifle and it was a fun project to put together. I knew going into the build I wouldn't recoup my money if I decided to sell, but hopefully I can get some of it back.

$1600 for everything or make me an offer. I'm in Texas.

PM me for pics of targets, the rifle, or any questions you have.

10577147_10100426382832573_3645877426606151777_n.jpg

All mounted up and ready to go!

10557243_10100422444564893_923699929164554123_n.jpg

Pre-fluting

10688266_10100464132781373_5144952291684091652_o.jpg

This was a hunting/fishing trip I snapped a few pics of.
with or without scope where in texas are you thanks
 
Bump for a sweet looking rifle and great round. I've got a 6.5 Sherman build at the gunsmith right now. I can't wait to get it in a few months. Someone needs to pick this up!
 
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