A defiant deviant short action with a x-caliber 26” heavy fluted barrel in a KRG X-RAY chassis
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A defiant deviant short action with a x-caliber 26” heavy fluted barrel in a KRG X-RAY chassis
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.260 Remington built on a trued 700 receiver that started life as a .243. Barreled by ER Shaw. Browning Guy has shot with it out to 1200 yards. I’ve had it out to 1000 and was giddy.
What you've got picked so far is pretty good...KRG makes some good stuff. You definitely don't want to cheap out on your optic, that being said, I'm still running a Gen 1 Vortex Viper PST...need to upgrade that one for my purpose...PRS matches...mine is actually a 6mm Creedmoor built using Stiller TAC30 action, Manners T4A w/ Mini Chassis, Brux MTU contoured barrel, Timney trigger at 2lbs...I'll be posting a pic up in here at some point. I've been throwing money at a rifle build, and I don't even have the first part yet, although most of it has been ordered:
Bighorn Origin short action
Shilen pre-fit 223 varmint contour barrel, 26"
Triggertech Primary trigger - adjusts down to 1.5 lbs, but I'll probably set it around 2.5
KRG Bravo Chassis in Sako green
I'm nearly $2k in and haven't figured out a scope yet. I also cheaped-out on the stock solution, although I think that it's probably going to be a decently solid platform - maybe not as smooth as an H&S or Manners or something along those lines - but I do think it will get the job done. A lot of folks review it pretty well anyway.
I didn't realize what a rabbit hole this could be until after I'd already headed down the path. The whole idea behind this was that I wanted a first-class prairie dog gun for future trips out west to my home state of Nebraska. I chose 223 over 22-250 (or similar) because I figured that over the long run it would be more economical. 223 brass is everywhere, and it takes a fair bit less powder per round - that's actually a very real consideration these days with powder sometimes running as high as $40 per pound, if you can find it at all.
I actually have a trip planned in late July where I want to use this gun, so I'll have to figure out something between now and then
I've been digging around online trying to figure out what's what with glass. Well, actually, I've figured it out - anything less than about a grand, there's some kind of compromise - the question becomes one of how much the compromise is, and whether or not it would be lost on someone like me.What you've got picked so far is pretty good...KRG makes some good stuff. You definitely don't want to cheap out on your optic, that being said, I'm still running a Gen 1 Vortex Viper PST...need to upgrade that one for my purpose...PRS matches...mine is actually a 6mm Creedmoor built using Stiller TAC30 action, Manners T4A w/ Mini Chassis, Brux MTU contoured barrel, Timney trigger at 2lbs...
Here's the only pic I have of my stuff - I won't be able to get it assembled until I get the chassis, and that's not coming for another week or so - I used an outfitter out of Lincoln Nebraska called Snyder Precision LLC. They gave me a military discount and free shipping so I was able to snag a KRG Bravo for $320. They had some coming in but they weren't in stock the day I ordered.Trickg;
Sounds very well planned out. Pics can be of pieces also.
Good job keeping your eye on the prize.
I bought my son a 308 700 5R and put a Leopold on it. I kept telling him it is a sweet Rifle but he thought I was just pumping it up.
Then he did some research and now he knows he truly has a fine rifle that is very capable.
Lol. I do love that rifle. I’ve had the .308 to the range once, just to zero it. Haven’t been out beyond 200 yds. Gotta work up a good 175 grain load for it, too.....doctor goodhair's girlfriend puts in an appearance.
I’ll probably not bring the .308. I need to really study the gun and work up a load. I’ll have the 260.Haven't gotten the word on my presence there but I had guys with 308s hammering IPSCs out over a grand in intermediate long range today.
Thanks for the leads. Varget seems to be the powder to use. I’ll use that, and do a ladder test and should be good. I think I have a 1000 LC brass from the same lot. Recall, I’m a total noob with more money than knowledge at this point.Study? Load sierra or Nosler 175s to mag length over 42 gr of imr4064 or 41 gr of 8208xbr. Use any large rifle primer that's been stored right.
Or, since it's a pss with a long 12 twist, run 45.5 varget under sierra 155 Palma (#2156) in lapua cases. For winchester brass, probably want to be 46-46.5gr. 47 gr imr4064 or 46gr n140 will also work. The 2156 can be more length sensitive so measure carefully and try to keep them within .020 of lands. My bisley reamed krieger likes .015-.020. original sako barrel shot best at or in lands. My 30" 13 twist liked .020 so I'm guessing the sako bbl was probably a sloppier throat.
I've been digging around online trying to figure out what's what with glass. Well, actually, I've figured it out - anything less than about a grand, there's some kind of compromise - the question becomes one of how much the compromise is, and whether or not it would be lost on someone like me.
I highlighted the Vortex Viper PST - those seem to be pretty highly regarded. Because I've already thrown so much money at this build, and I'm not positive that I'd be able to notice the difference or even make use of it, I'm leaning pretty heavily towards one of these two scopes:
Vortex Venom 5-25x56 (I can get this on GovX for $469 - not sure where else it would be cheaper)
Athlon Helos 6-24x56 (I can find this one for just a touch north of $500)
The question then becomes one of what I want vs what compromises there might be. Given that the ranges I'm planning to shoot are mostly inside of 300 yards, I think either one would be a solid choice.
I'm leaning towards the Vortex - I'm not positive I'd need the illumination, and although it doesn't have locking turrets, it does have a zero-stop ring to allow a quick reset to zero.
Any thoughts?