Chuck R.
Member
So, it's finally completed, picked it up at my smiths after work today, just 12 days short of a year wait. Got it home, mounted the scope and bore sighted it. Barrel break-in then load development is next.
This is my idea of the "perfect NE KS stand/blind whitetail rifle that's capable of reaching out across a row crop field":
I missed my tgt weight by a few ounces, but it's still at 7lbs 7.8 ounces "all up" including 4rds and sling. I purposely went with the heavier profiled barrel to be able to practice longer strings.
Previously this rifle with the sporter M7 barrel and HS Precision stock weighed in at 7.9lbs "all up" and I wanted a similar weight. The weight I saved with the carbon fiber stock I put into the barrel profile. The factory barrel would open up when hot (not a problem hunting) and fouled pretty badly also not big deal, but I like to practice and cleaning it just sucked.
Details:
"Trued" Rem M7 action with Timney trigger
Pac Nor stainless super-match barrel in .260 Rem; 20" 1:8 twist, 3 groove, Bartlein 2B profile, fluted.
Bolt fluted and handle skeletonized (cosmetic, but IMHO looks cool)
Manners MCS-EH8 carbon fiber stock in elite clear web (22 Ounces)
Talley LW 1 piece rings
Leupold VX3 HD 2.5-8x36 with CDS.
Graphite Black Cerekote
Now if it will shoot..
This is my idea of the "perfect NE KS stand/blind whitetail rifle that's capable of reaching out across a row crop field":
I missed my tgt weight by a few ounces, but it's still at 7lbs 7.8 ounces "all up" including 4rds and sling. I purposely went with the heavier profiled barrel to be able to practice longer strings.
Previously this rifle with the sporter M7 barrel and HS Precision stock weighed in at 7.9lbs "all up" and I wanted a similar weight. The weight I saved with the carbon fiber stock I put into the barrel profile. The factory barrel would open up when hot (not a problem hunting) and fouled pretty badly also not big deal, but I like to practice and cleaning it just sucked.
Details:
"Trued" Rem M7 action with Timney trigger
Pac Nor stainless super-match barrel in .260 Rem; 20" 1:8 twist, 3 groove, Bartlein 2B profile, fluted.
Bolt fluted and handle skeletonized (cosmetic, but IMHO looks cool)
Manners MCS-EH8 carbon fiber stock in elite clear web (22 Ounces)
Talley LW 1 piece rings
Leupold VX3 HD 2.5-8x36 with CDS.
Graphite Black Cerekote
Now if it will shoot..