My dream long range precision rig

[ChristianPatriot]

Made an Atterbury trip tonight and it was another awesome range trip: beautiful weather and an empty range. I wasn't planning on it, but I shot all of the rounds that I had made for a ladder load. All indications point to this being a sub half-moa rifle if I keep fine tuning the load. The results were as follows:

42.0gr - Overall: .724" -- Vertical: .245" (sight in)
42.0gr - Overall: .392" -- Vertical: .294"
42.5gr - Overall: .677" -- Vertical: .510"
43.0gr - Overall: .251" -- Vertical: .251"
43.5gr - Overall: .533" -- Vertical: .398"
44.0gr - Overall: .394" -- Vertical: .358"
44.5gr - Overall: .585" -- Vertical: .424"
45.0gr - Overall: .556" -- Vertical: .267"
45.5gr - Overall: .615" -- Vertical: .520"
46.0gr - Overall: .705" -- Vertical: .319"

Pics or it didn't happen.....

 

[bulletsmith]

Much more fun than selling it.

Looking good!

 

[dhamby]

Just curious on some more info on your loads (ie. Powder, projectile, case, brand, lengths?)

I just did similar load development today using 168gr Amax, CCI primers, Nosler cases, and Varget powder. Seems like around 44.0 gr Varget is the sweet spot so now to load up some test loads in .1 gr increments for me.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Just curious on some more info on your loads (ie. Powder, projectile, case, brand, lengths?)

I just did similar load development today using 168gr Amax, CCI primers, Nosler cases, and Varget powder. Seems like around 44.0 gr Varget is the sweet spot so now to load up some test loads in .1 gr increments for me.

Varget, CCI primers, 175 grain Sierra Match Kings, virgin Lapua brass. I can't remember OAL. It's not even close to the lands I know that. I loaded 'em up so they barely fit in an AI magazine. All the stuff I just shot at Atterbury wasn't really meant for shooting groups. That whole batch was loaded to be an actual ladder test. I'll have to load up some more for that test.

 

[dhamby]

Varget, CCI primers, 175 grain Sierra Match Kings, virgin Lapua brass. I can't remember OAL. It's not even close to the lands I know that. I loaded 'em up so they barely fit in an AI magazine. All the stuff I just shot at Atterbury wasn't really meant for shooting groups. That whole batch was loaded to be an actual ladder test. I'll have to load up some more for that test.

I got ya. I need to load up some more in .1 gr increments to narrow down the specific load. It is nice seeing your info as we are both working on loads for pretty similar rifles. I look forward to seeing what you get worked up, keep us informed.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Sold the chassis and the scope. Kinda going a different direction with it. I'll update as I figure out what I'm gonna do.

 

[buddy17]

Just read the whole thread only to come to this last post of you selling the majority of the build! Keep us updated, its been entertaining so far.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Just read the whole thread only to come to this last post of you selling the majority of the build! Keep us updated, its been entertaining so far.

She'll be back bigger and better. Parts are starting to roll in.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

New plan:
Stiller Tac 30 action
Krieger M24 barrel
Timney Trigger
Revolution stock
SWFA SS 12x42 MRAD

 

[phylodog]

New plan:
Stiller Tac 30 action
Krieger M24 barrel
Timney Trigger
Revolution stock
SWFA SS 12x42 MRAD

Lol, this is how it goes for those seeking precision performance from their rifles. I did the same thing recently when I bought a Rem700 5R, a Vortex PST and XLR Element chassis. It was a "budget build" I said, no need to spend big money as for its purpose there was such as thing as "accurate enough". I now have the same receiver but it has been trued, has a Krieger barrel installed and is sitting in an XLR Carbon chassis with a Vortex Gen II Razor 3-18x. I'd have saved myself $1000 if I'd have just been honest with myself and done it right the first time, I have no excuse as I've been down this road several times now.

Looks like you'll have one heck of a nice rifle when it's done!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Lol, this is how it goes for those seeking precision performance from their rifles. I did the same thing recently when I bought a Rem700 5R, a Vortex PST and XLR Element chassis. It was a "budget build" I said, no need to spend big money as for its purpose there was such as thing as "accurate enough". I now have the same receiver but it has been trued, has a Krieger barrel installed and is sitting in an XLR Carbon chassis with a Vortex Gen II Razor 3-18x. I'd have saved myself $1000 if I'd have just been honest with myself and done it right the first time, I have no excuse as I've been down this road several times now.

Looks like you'll have one heck of a nice rifle when it's done!

Yeah it's a big time do-over. I'm going "less expensive" on the stock and scope and concentrating more on the drivetrain. It's just the process we have to go through I guess. I am excited though. It's gonna be a while. 'Smith will probably have it all winter.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

So far...

 

[ChristianPatriot]

New barrel

 

[KagA152]

Good stuff. I just picked up a bare bones ADL to start molesting

Theres a couple clubs close by you might benefit from

Hoosier Hills Rifle and Pistol Club has a 200 yard range

South Central Gun Club - Home has a 300 yard range

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Scope showed up today. SWFA SS 12x42 MRAD. I really like positive clicks on the elevation and windage knobs. Glass seems good. Reticle is nice and fine. Feels like a good one.

 

[bulletsmith]

I'm watching to see what might end up on the block soon

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I'm watching to see what might end up on the block soon

Haha yeah I'm good at doing that

 

[bulletsmith]

Haha yeah I'm good at doing that

Don't ever change lol

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Don't ever change lol

The actual money put into the current iteration isn't that far off from what I spent originally. Just different areas of emphasis.

 

[bulletsmith]

I do find this interesting. I went the similar route that you and phylodog went, that is to go with a "budget build" first. I suspect that the labor for machine work will be the cost difference. It will be interesting to see what the bottom line is.