Onewolf
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Why? Almost one year ago I got interested in long range precision/match shooting and since I had _no_ rifle experience I chose to purchase a Savage LRP 260 because it seemed like it would be a great rifle to learn the basics of long range precision shooting with. After shooting it a bunch (1800 rounds in 6 months) with the local long range club (500-1000 yards) and learning how to do my own ammo load development I decided it was time to start theorizing about building a rifle for my specific requirements (long range (up to 1200yd) tactical match). For instance the LRP 260 is great for shooting prone, but not so great (not balanced) for shooting off-hand as we often do in our local club matches.
Components:
Savage Target Repeater Action (from donor rifle I bought from Jim/Northland Shooter Supply)
SS barrel nut and lug from Northland
McGowen SS Shilen LV7 profile barrel, 1:8 twist, 24" + muzzle brake
Manners MCS-T5 (dead flat black) stock
Harris S-BRM 6-9" bipod
EGW 20MOA HD scope mount
Burris Extreme Tactical 30mm low rings
SWFA 12x42 mil-quad scope
SSS 9 rd mags
I just put it all together this afternoon. As expected I am going to need to adjust/time the muzzle brake to get the (side) ports situated properly. I just hate to loosen the muzzle brake for the first time which will expose the seam with the barrel.
I hope to shoot it this weekend at the 'short' 100-300m range.
Components:
Savage Target Repeater Action (from donor rifle I bought from Jim/Northland Shooter Supply)
SS barrel nut and lug from Northland
McGowen SS Shilen LV7 profile barrel, 1:8 twist, 24" + muzzle brake
Manners MCS-T5 (dead flat black) stock
Harris S-BRM 6-9" bipod
EGW 20MOA HD scope mount
Burris Extreme Tactical 30mm low rings
SWFA 12x42 mil-quad scope
SSS 9 rd mags
I just put it all together this afternoon. As expected I am going to need to adjust/time the muzzle brake to get the (side) ports situated properly. I just hate to loosen the muzzle brake for the first time which will expose the seam with the barrel.
I hope to shoot it this weekend at the 'short' 100-300m range.