DesertBull Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Slowly coming togetherSavage 116 action28" Criterion barrel. 1-10"HS Precision M24 stock. Skim bedded with Devcon 2 part epoxyTimney triggerPacific Tool and Gauge DBM bottom metal.I put the Sunrise Bronze Duracoat on the barrel and action myself yesterday. I had never done it before and I was a little nervous about it but it went on smooth and easy. I only got one small blemish where the duracoat was a little too thick and made a small run. The bolt, bolt handle, recoil lug and barrel nut will be duracoat black. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Thats a sweet looking build. What kind of glass do you plan on topping it with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I think it will be Nightforce SHV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 18, 2016 A Schmidt & Bender in their RAL8000 finish would looks really good on that rifle. Just saying. Got any more specs on it? Barrel contour? Weight? Brake info? Plans for loads? That is going to be a joy to shoot, but not to carry. Not that it would stop me. I carried my 14# .300RUM last year for 9 days, and my 15.5# 6.5 SLR for 8 days too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted September 18, 2016 A Schmidt & Bender in their RAL8000 finish would looks really good on that rifle. Just saying. Got any more specs on it? Barrel contour? Weight? Brake info? Plans for loads? That is going to be a joy to shoot, but not to carry. Not that it would stop me. I carried my 14# .300RUM last year for 9 days, and my 15.5# 6.5 SLR for 8 days too. HAHA....... I bet it would. A little over my budget. the brake is from Criterion. They make them in house. The contour I asked for was "as close to Sendero as they had without being custom" I think they said it was their heavy varmint. I have not shot it yet but have 300 212 grain ELD-X bullets and 100 Nosler brass. I hope to use H1000. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted September 28, 2016 Getting a little closer. Added the black to the bottom metal, bolt and barrel nut. 3 coats of matte clear coat Added one of Magpuls's new long action polymer AICS compatible magazines 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted September 30, 2016 What did ordered a threaded barrel? What did you use to take off your old action and installed the new barrel with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Finally got to shoot it today. Took 6-7 rounds to get it roughly sighted in. First three shot group. 77 grains H1000 Nosler Brass 212 grain ELD-X 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted December 24, 2016 I'm guessing you are pretty pleased. Where you able to chrono? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Nice work Desert Bull!! Funny how it was suppose to rain all day and its not! Yesterday it was suppose to be sunny and it rained the whole time i was out there. Now Ive seen your rifle next time im out there Ill say hi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted December 24, 2016 I was not able to chronograph yet. Since there was no pressure signs i will probable if i can squeeze a little more powder in. I dont like taking the crono to the range. I would rather use it out by myself where i shoot. I am happy with it especially since i built the entire thing, including the duracoat finish, bedding the action and installing the barrel in my garage. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted December 24, 2016 Wow!!!! That's a nice looking rig! Shoots good to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted December 26, 2016 Good looker and sweet shooter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
