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Custom Rifle Build Plans Only !

Posted By: Brother in-law

Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 04:00 AM

This post is dedicated to custom and semi custom hunting rifle plans only in order to give ideas to those thinking about a future build. Please limit your chit chat and smileys and try to use the pm messaging system for questions

At a minimum, let's use this template

Caliber
Make and type of action?
Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes?
Stock maker, style, color?
Trigger maker and weight?
Bottom metal or magazines?
Maker and size of scope?
Maker of rings and bases?
Other accessories?
Gunsmith (optional)
Bullet Recipe ?
Total weight and length of gun
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 04:12 AM




6.5 Creedmoor
Stiller Predator action
Brux 1/8 twist with Hybrid fluting, #3 Contour
McMillan Hunter stock in black ,od, orange , 13.75 lop
Timney 2lb trigger
Satin Black Cerakote
Leupold 3x10x50 duplex with CDS, sitting on Talley Highs
Stiller bottom metal and bolt knob
Custom loaded Berger VLD 130 at 2810 fps
Gun with scope is 21.5" and weighs just over 8 lbs
Gunsmith - ZG customs
Posted By: P & Y

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 04:28 AM

7Mag
Defiance deviant hunter (integral 20 MOA base and recoil lug)
Bartlein 5R #3 straight flutes 25.5"
Manners MCS- EH2 / carbon fiber
Jewell 2lbs
Wyatt's internal mag box - custom bottom metal
Nightforce 5.5-22 illuminated MOAR
Nightforce ultra lightweight rings
Atlas QD bipod
9 lbs
Posted By: dee

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 11:49 AM

7mm -08AI
Rem or clone action although a FN CRF action would be nice
Krieger, bartlien or brux in a magnum contour
Manners stock in a chassis system
AI maggs for chassis
Jewell trigger set at 1.5lbs
Not sure on optics
I run Amax's in my current 7mm-08AI for hunting with good results but would likely try berger classic hunters out.
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 01:09 PM



7 mm Rem Mag
Remington Action
Pacific Tool and Gauge bolt knob
Timney trigger
Rock Creek 1:8.5", Light Palma, 26", Kampfield Custom flutes
Manners T-4 "Desert Sage" with added Flat Dark Earth
Badger Ordinance Detachable Bottom Metal, Accuracy International mags
JEC Custom brake
EGW aluminum 20 MOA base
Talley Tactical rings
Vortex Viper PST 6-24X 50 mm Mil/ Mil FFP
Harris 6"-9" swivel bipod
ZG Custom Rifles did the. machining and bedding
71.2 gr H-Retumbo, 180 gr Berger VLD Hunting @ 2950 fps.
Posted By: DStroud

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 01:17 PM



6mm Creedmoor
Horizon/Stiller action Cerakote Magpul tan
Benchmark 1/8 twist 26 inch VC with QD for Suppressor
McMillan McSwirly HTG with Surgeon BDM AI Mags tan/olive/black
Huber Two Stage trigger at 2.0lbs
Stiller 20 Moa base TPS super low rings
3.5-21X50 Bushnell Tactical DMR
105 Berger Hybrid's at 3080fps Load 42.0gr N160 AOL 2.765
Built by Derrick Ratliff of Horizon Firearms
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 01:35 PM



7WSM
FN SPR action and floormetal
Broughton #4 1:9 at 24"
KG cote black on metal
McM Sako Hunter molded tigerstripe (75%black, 25%OD)
Jewel trigger
Near 20moa rail
Premier Hunter GenIIMD with turret conversion in Seekins rings
168 VLD at 3006 FPS
Weighs 10lbs 3oz.
Built by American Precision Arms
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 01:39 PM



243Win
Remington Short trued up w/BDL bottom
Wyatt's mag box
Bartlein Bull Sporter 1:8 at 24" fluted, threaded 5/8x24
Graphite black ceracote
McM A1-3 "McFlame" black to red to orange to yellow.
Pre-XMP trigger worked over
Seekins rail and rings
Premier Light Tac 3-15, GenIIMD
105VLD at 2900ish
Weighs 10lbs
Built by Gene Williams

Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 01:57 PM

Last one for today



223AI
Remington Short trued up.
Williams bottom with mag box mod to run the heavies
PacNor Rem Varmint contour 1:8, fulted at 22"
KG cote black on all metal
Manners MCS-T
Pre-XMP trigger worked over to 2lbs.
Seekins rail and rings
Bushnell 3-12x44 LRHS (temporary home for this scope)
50VMax (3270fps) and 75Amax (cant recall)
Weigh 10lbs, 8oz
Built by American Precision arms
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 02:01 PM

DStroud, didn't know you were a lefty.

Fellas, this is the clear example why it would be a serious error for a country to even consider invading the U.S.
Posted By: GLC

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 03:49 PM

7mm08
Savage long action
Criterion, 26", stainless 1 in 9" twist
varmint contour
Stock trigger 3 pounds
Blind mag
Choate Varmint stock,
EGW base 20 moa
SWFA scope mounts
Falcon Menace - 4 x 14 x 44 - FFP - MOA/MOA -
Total Elevation Adj. Range 90 MOA
12 pounds loaded
Best load
Nosler 140 grain Ballastic Hunting Tip,
Seated .020 from ring lands,
IMR 4064 42 grains
.30 group 3 rounds
Gun/loads self assembled

Posted By: Drew in Tejas

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 05:34 PM

here are my 3


My comp rifle

Caliber 7mm-08
Make and type of action
Rem 700SA Pinned hollands lug

Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes
Rock Creek, Sendero, 26", 8.5

Stock maker, style, color
Manners T6A, Standard Fill, Molded Desert

Trigger maker and weight
Timney Calvin Elite 8oz

Bottom metal or magazines
PTG Stealth , Accurate Mag

Maker and size of scope
Bushnell 3.5-21x50 G2

Maker of rings and bases
Seekins 34mm Lows

Other accessories
JEC Level, JEC Brake, Harris with JEC Spike feet

Bullet Recipe
162 Amax, Win Brass, 46gr H4350, 210m Primer 2775fps

Total weight and length of gun
16lbs




My hunting Rifle
Caliber 7mm-08
Make and type of action
Rem 700 SA oversized pinned recoil lug

Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes
Rock Creek, Sendero, 17", 8.5, Straight flutes by Kampfield

Stock maker, style, color?
Manners T6, Mud Camo

Trigger maker and weight?
Timney 510, 1.5lb

Bottom metal or magazines?
PTG Stealth

Maker and size of scope?
Vortex HS-T 4-16 Mrad

Maker of rings and bases?
DNZ Mount

Other accessories
Templar Tactical Can

Bullet Recipe
168 Berger Hunting Classic, 308 Lapua Brass Neck Turned, 210m Primer, 40gr Varget, 2525fps

Total weight and length of gun
10lb with suppressor



Fiance's Rifle I had built
Caliber 243 KMW Reamer
Make and type of action
Rem 700 SA, pinned hollands lug

Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes?
Bartlein Rem Varmint, 22" , 8 twist, Spiral flutes by Kampfield, JEC Brake

Stock maker, style, color?
Manners MCS-T 90% Carbon, custom paint by Todd Jackson

Trigger maker and weight?
Timney 510, 2.5lb

Bottom metal or magazines?
PTG M5

Maker and size of scope?
Vortex 4-16 HST mrad

Maker of rings and bases?
DNZ Mount

Bullet Recipe Still working on that , 105 Berger Hunting, Lapua Brass, 210m Primer, 42gr h4350, 3100fps

Total weight and length of gun
10lb with bipod

Posted By: senderoman

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 07:02 PM

300 WM
Rem 700 re built bolt
Tac Bolt Knob
Timney 1.5
1-9 26" Kreiger
AICS Stock-Black
AI Mag
JEC Brake
Talley Rings
Nightforce 6x24-56
52" Very Heavy
Texas Brigade Armory
Posted By: Precision_Shooter

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 07:09 PM

Eventually...
Caliber: 6.5x39 (Custom round based on the 7.62x39 but using 6.5mm bullets. Something may already exist, but have not researched it much)
Action: Savage Target Action
Trigger: Savage Target Accutrigger (6oz-2.5lbs adjustable)
Barrel: Not sure, still need to research
Stock: Manners probably
Scope: Leupold VX 6 or Vortex (Will be used for hunting and target shooting)
Posted By: TexFlip

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 07:16 PM

Originally Posted By: Precision_Shooter

Caliber: 6.5x39 (Custom round based on the 7.62x39 but using 6.5mm bullets. Something may already exist, but have not researched it much)

6.5 Grendel.
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/21/14 09:06 PM



260Rem
Remington Short trued up
Williams bottom metal
Wyatt's mag box
Brux #5 fluted, 1:8, 24", threaded 5/8x24
OD ceracote
Timney 510 at 2lbs, 2oz.
McM A1-3 (60%med tan, 20%OD, 20%black)
Seekins base and rings
Premier Light Tac GenIIMD
Built by Gene Williams
130VLD over H4350 2800+/-
Weighs right at 10 lbs IIRC.


Posted By: MacDaddy21

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/22/14 04:23 PM

300WM
Rem 700 action, trued, blueprinted, lugs lapped
Lilja NBRSA HV taper, 27", 3 groove 1:10 twist
McRees Precision Chassis G5 TMAG folder, FDE
Timney 510 @ 2.25 lbs
McRees Precision 5 rd magazines
Schmidt and Bender 5-25x56mm H2CMR reticle
Ken Farrell 20MOA full slot steel base & Ken Farrell 34mm steel rings
Harris BR-S 6-9" Bipod
Allen Engineering AE30 Suppressor (still waiting on barrel to be contoured for suppressor)
208 Amax over H1000 seated .010" from the rifling
Weight: 20 lbs without a loaded mag
Length Folded/Unfolded: 48.5"/37.75"

I'll have to find some good pictures and post them when I can.
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/22/14 08:52 PM

Keeping the thread alive.....



300 Whisper
Remington 223 donor trued up, BDL bottom
Sako extractor
Shilen Select Match, Rem varmint contour, fluted,1:8 , 16.5" threaded 5/8x24
Tuned old Rem trigger
B&C M40 stock
EGW 30moa rail, Seekins rings
IOR 2.5-10x42. FFP MP8
Scary accurate with 220 SMK subs and LilGun at 1030ish.
9.5 lbs +/-

Where I to build this again, I would drop a contour or two. Too heavy IMO with a can screwed on and the extra barrel meat isn't needed for this round with a short stiff barrel.

Posted By: TAB

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 03:04 AM



Blue printed remington 700 long action by S&S precision
sako extractor
fluted bolt
ptg bolt know
ptg bottom metal
Bell& Carlson medalist stock bedded
Brux 1 in 8.5 twist chambered in 6.5x284 Lapua 27" long fluted #4 taper
jewel trigger
bedded by Stick
brake by stick
night force steel 20 moa base (bedded)
night force rings low
night force Nxs 5.5-20x56
Weight is 9.1 lbs
Posted By: BCJ

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 04:16 AM

Something different but definitely custom
510B (50 Beowulf case blown out to 510)
Savage long action
1:10 twist PacNor stainless 16.5" barrel, 1.05" diameter
1.5# SSS trigger
Blind mag holds 3 rounds
Burris 3-9x scope
Form 1 reflex suppressor - all 304ss, removable for cleaning

510 BMG ball projectile 647gr with accurate #9 behind it




Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 12:28 PM

That's cool ! I'd like to shoot that.

What are the external ballistics?
Posted By: BCJ

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 01:29 PM

Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
That's cool ! I'd like to shoot that.

What are the external ballistics?


I haven't shot it past 100 yards yet so I'm not sure. It will definitely knock down anything you hit with it though. I plan to do a little pig hunting just for fun when it cools off.

I have loaded a few API rounds just for fun also. It makes a nice big flash on impact...
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 03:06 PM

Whats muzzle velocity? I can figure the rest.
Posted By: BCJ

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 04:00 PM

I'm loading them at 1000 fps to stay subsonic. I can push them a lot faster without worrying about pressure but my intent was to build the largest suppressed subsonic round I could. It nice it fairly cheap to shoot too since the surplus ball projectiles are $0.55 each
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 05:09 PM



300WSM
Remington SA trued up, BDL bottom
Rock Rem Varmint contour, 1:11.25, 25"
Vais brake
Manners MCS-T
Rem trigger set at 2.5 lbs
Seekins mounts
Zeiss Diavari 3-12x56 Illuminated mildot
Weighed 11+pounds.
Built by AmericanPrecision Arms

Would not recommend building a WSM on a Remington Short action. Too short for the long bullets.
Posted By: caddokiller

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 05:50 PM

Trued Remington 700 action .300 win mag
ptg bottom metal
rock creek 1:10 twist rem varmint contour barrel
McMillan A-3 sporter stock 50% olive 25%black 25%light tan
LRI brake
Straight fluted barrel
spiral fluted bolt
badger bolt knob
atlas bipod
badger bipod rail
jewell trigger set at 8oz
TPS rail
Nightforce lightweight rings
Nightfore NXS scope 5.5-22x50






Posted By: wetduck

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/23/14 08:43 PM

Fellas, this is the clear example why it would be a serious error for a country to even consider invading the U.S.
Spot on

mod70 action or variant
257 wby
zeiss
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 02:08 AM

Originally Posted By: BCJ
Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
That's cool ! I'd like to shoot that.

What are the external ballistics?


I haven't shot it past 100 yards yet so I'm not sure. It will definitely knock down anything you hit with it though. I plan to do a little pig hunting just for fun when it cools off.

I have loaded a few API rounds just for fun also. It makes a nice big flash on impact...


100 yards 1347 ft/lbs.
200 yards 1269 ft/lbs. -4.9 Mils
300 yards 1201 ft/lbs -10.1 Mils

Still pretty stout even at 300 yards!
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 05:23 PM



One of my favorites for a pure hunting rifle...
7-08
Remington Ti action
GreTan firing pin assembly
Broughton #3, 1:9, 22"
McM mountain rifle Edge fill, ADL bottom.
Rem trigger tuned up 2.5 lb
Talley lightweight lows
Zeiss Diavari 2.5-10x42 #8 with turret conversion/Kenton knob
Weighs 7lbs 11oz as it sits
Built by American Precision Arms
Shoots the 140Abond and 120TTSX under half inch at 100.
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 06:03 PM

I am having built a Tikka via Chad with the following specs:

Tikka Stainless Steel Action
Bartlein Heavy Target 24"
Chambered in 260 Rem
Manners T4 Stock in Desert Sage Camo
Tikka Trigger Tuned
EGW 20 MOA Picitiny
Seekins 30mm Rings
Vortex PST 6-24x50 FFP Mil/Mil

This will be my first ever long range gun and can't wait for it's completion and begin working up loads.
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 08:11 PM

^^Awesome combination, Fitz^^
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 09:20 PM

Thanks, Jason. This is the rifle I want to use in your training class. I have all the parts except for the finished barreled action. I will let you know when I get it and get a load worked up.
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 09:51 PM

I'm ready when you are. That rifle will have zero trouble on the range. You'll leave thinking a 3-400 yard hunting shot is no biggie.
Posted By: charlesb

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/24/14 11:54 PM

Caliber
- .450 Marlin
Make and type of action?
- Savage SS Short action, RH (Model 16)
Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes?
- Apache Gun Works, Magnum,24",1/10, No Flutes.
Stock maker, style, color?
- Hogue, Rubber covered with aluminum bedding block, Green
Trigger maker and weight?
- Savage Accutrigger
Bottom metal or magazines?
- Bottom Metal
Maker and size of scope?
- Leupold 1.5-5
Maker of rings and bases?
- Leupold
Other accessories?
- Possible muzzle brake
Gunsmith (optional)
- Me
Bullet Recipe ?
- Hornady LeverEvolution rounds
Total weight and length of gun
- Nine pounds, length unknown.
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/28/14 12:30 PM

Keep the customs coming
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/28/14 08:37 PM

Yes master....



300WSM
Defiance Rebel XM action
Defiance XM bottom metal
Bartlein #3 fluted 1:10 crowned at 24.5"
Vais micro brake
Titanium ceracote with the bolt body coated in microslick
Jewel trigger
McM Hunter edge fill, 1/2" decelerator, tan with green specs
Talley LWT lows
March-F 3-24x42
Built by GAP
Weighs 8lb12oz empty.
190vld and H4831SC is the combo I am working with now.

Another pic with the LRHS. 9lbs with that scope.

Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 12:49 AM



223
Remington Action
Badger M4 bottom
Rock M40, 1:8 at 22"
Rem trigger
McM A5 GAP camo standard fill
Badger rail, Warne Tac rings
Nightforce 3-15 MLR
Built by GAP
Weight 13lbs+/-
Posted By: Big Fitz

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 01:56 AM

Dang RHutch, I am up for adoption if you are looking for a slightly older kid...just throwing it out there!
Posted By: J.G.

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 02:41 AM

Yes, RHutch has won this thread.


I need to contribute more rifles.

He'll still have me beat, though.
Posted By: RHutch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 03:52 AM

I sold that 223. Was a pig. Was one of my first forays into what I thought I needed in a rifle.
I will never go heavier than a Rem Varmint contour and in reality, probably stick with a Brux 5. I got tired of heavy rifles with truck axle barrels.
My 260 is my favorite all-round pattern in weight, length and balance, but it is not my favorite rifle.
The tan 300 is almost perfection and is the pattern my next will be built off off. Similar to BIL's rifle in post #2.
Posted By: okierifleman

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 11:44 AM

Specs:
Remington 700 fully blueprinted, J-Lack shroud replaced
Brux #3 10 twist stainless barrel finished at 24"
McMillan Remington Mountain rifle with DBM
All metal in black cerakote
I put on a Leica 4.5-14 in talley's
I had it throated for 115 VLD's
Built by Aaron Roberts at Roberts Precision in Spring

Posted By: JThoele

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 08/29/14 03:02 PM

Originally Posted By: okierifleman
Specs:
Remington 700 fully blueprinted, J-Lack shroud replaced
Brux #3 10 twist stainless barrel finished at 24"
McMillan Remington Mountain rifle with DBM
All metal in black cerakote
I put on a Leica 4.5-14 in talley's
I had it throated for 115 VLD's
Built by Aaron Roberts at Roberts Precision in Spring



Did you like how the Halloween stock turned out?
Posted By: Mickey Moose

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/13/16 05:39 PM

Surely there are new additions to contribute to this thread.....
Posted By: ZK-315

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/13/16 06:19 PM

I'll play...

-7mm WSM
-Trued Remington 700
-Brux #5, 24", 1:8 twist, I think the fluting is called interrupted?
-Manners MCS-EH4- carbon fiber, Elite Moss, w/ MCS-DBM System
-Timney flat trigger (not in pic)
-NF ATACR 5-25X56 F1 MIL-R
-NF 34mm Rings and NF 20 moa base
-SilencerCo Harvester
-Berger 180gr VLD, R22, & Fed 210
-Cant remember weight off the top of my head... ~12 lbs with out suppressor and mag if I remember correctly.

Posted By: Bbear

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/13/16 09:47 PM

I'll play. bounce

Interarms Long action - trued
22" Pac-nor barrel
358 Win
B&C stock
Talley LW rings and bases
near 20 year old Leica 1.75-6 with #4 reticle
Cerakoted in school colors
3 shot groups @ 100 under/near .5"







Took THIS rifle and sent the barreled action off to Pac-nor to put on a 24" 6.5x55 Swede. Have a nice wood stock for it to go in when it gets back, sometime in August. Minox scope to go on top. vvvv

Posted By: cmorsch

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/13/16 10:02 PM

Dont have pics of my next one yet as its still in the shop but Ill through out the specs for it

338 lapua improved
defiance xl action with 60 MOA base
bartlein 32" 1-9 twist with 5r rifling custom contour fluted, not sure on brake yet
manner mcs-ta with the elite fill
single feed
jewel trigger
night force atacr 5-25x56 moar-t
not sure on rings
300 bergers and lapua brass, not sure on powder yet or primers (most likely fed 215m)
and maybe a 338 can, havent decided on that one yet
Posted By: Cleric

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 12:26 AM



Caliber 300 win mag
Make and type of action Remington 700 blueprinted
Barrel maker, contour, length of barrel, twist rate, style of flutes? Benchmark, fluted, 1 in April
Stock maker, style, color? Manners eh 1 dipped in kryptek
Trigger maker and weight? Timney
Bottom metal or magazines? Hs precision magazine
Maker and size of scope? Bushnell ers
Maker of rings and bases? Horizon rings with larue base
Other accessories? Bungee type strap
Gunsmith (optional) horizon
Bullet Recipe ? Imr 7797 with a 190 ab lr at about 3050
Total weight and length of gun- not sure but wish I would have got a folding stock for flying
Posted By: Cattleman

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 02:26 AM

Lefty Tikka action
1:8 twist X caliber 243 24 inch barrel
Tikka trigger w Yodave spring installed
Manners t 4 stock
CDI bottom metal
Burris XTR ii 4-20x50
Maybe someday
Posted By: DStroud

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 05:22 AM



22 Creedmoor
Horizon Stiller LH action
Benchmark 1/8 twist 24in
HS Precision DM bottom metal
Holland TH stock custom painting by Horizon Firearms
Talley 20 MOA base/Talley Rings
Timney trigger
Cerakote TexasTea
Posted By: Dead Eye Mike

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 10:23 AM

Originally Posted By: DStroud


22 Creedmoor
Horizon Stiller LH action
Benchmark 1/8 twist 24in
HS Precision DM bottom metal
Holland TH stock custom painting by Horizon Firearms
Talley 20 MOA base/Talley Rings
Timney trigger
Cerakote TexasTea


The wood cheek piece is a nice touch!
Posted By: ImTheReasonDovesMourn

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 01:23 PM

.284 Win
Blueprinted Remington action
Gary Eliseo RTM chassis
26' Bartlein MTU 1/9 barrel (bead blasted)
Custom Eliseo brake
Jewel triggerl
Seekins rings
Custom pinned 20 MOA base
Vortex Gen II Razor 4.5-27
(Premier scope in the pic)


Posted By: kmon11

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 01:43 PM


6.5 Grendel
CZ 527
Obermeyer, custom, 22 inches, 1:8.4, straight flutes
Stock factory walnut, customized for barrel pillar and glass bedded
Trigger factory single set 3lbs not set, 10oz set
Factory magazines
Bushnell 6500 2.5X15 capped target turrets
DIP 30MOA rail, Leupold 30mm rings
Gunsmith Live Oak Accuracy
Bullet Recipe 130gr Berger Hybrid and 129gr Accubond LR
Total weight 7.4lbs scoped, sling and full mag
Posted By: TexFlip

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 01:55 PM

300 Whisper built by D&T Custom Gunworks.
Reworked G2 action with 18oz trigger.
1.25" diameter "stubbed" ( basically a barrel that threaded over another barrel's action) barrel finished at 16.25".




Horizon Firearms Rem 700 re-barrel 6.5CM.
Trued action, Timney trigger, Benchmark M24 profile barrel at 16.25" with straight flutes. HS Precision stock, Burris XTR rings, Warne 20 MOA base, Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 NPR-1.

Posted By: cxjcherokec

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 04:26 PM



Accurate ordnance built
Stiller TAC 30AW
308
Rock creek 1:11.25 twist 22"
Badger Bottom metal/ aw mags
Black nitride
Manners t3a mud camo skim bedded
Timney 510 set at 2.2 lbs
Vortex precision matched rings
Nightforce 5.5-22x56 MLR
Runs a Harris S and atlas bipods
Posted By: cxjcherokec

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 04:46 PM



Dan Hardy Built
Rem 700 SA trued, badger knob
6.5 creedmoor
Tubbs firing pin
Side bolt release
PTG 1 piece bolt with nesika shroud
Benchmark 1:8.5 twist MTU 22"
Aics chassis with spigot and atlas
Desert tan cerakote
Nightforce 20moa rail, seekins rings
Nightforce 5.5-22x50 MLR
Timney flat shoe 2.2lbs
Posted By: SingleShot85

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/14/16 07:43 PM



Tikka T3 .223
KRG Wiskey 3
Sterk bolt handle and bolt shroud.
Bushnell 3-12 LRHS pictured but now has a Bushy 3.5-21 DMR
barrel cut 22", threaded 1/2x28, running 75amax at 2960fps...... eek2
Posted By: jeff1383

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/15/16 12:27 AM


6.5 creedmoor
Surgeon SA 591r
Hawk hill heavy palma 26" 1:8 twist
KMW sentinel stock
Timney 2 stage calvin elite. 8oz/1.2lbs
KMW bottom metal
Schmidt Bender 5-25
Badger Ordnance 34mm rings
Atlas bipod
Built by David Whitson of shark suppressors
43.3 h4350 130 berger hybrid 2922 fps MV
Posted By: SapperTitan

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/15/16 12:30 AM

Very nice rifles fellas. I'm surprised nobody posted up a custom AR yet haha
Posted By: RedSnake

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/15/16 12:39 AM

280 Ackley Improved
Tikka T3 Action
Bartlein 3b 5R 1:9 twist finished at 25" spiral fluted by Horizon Firearms
McMillan Game Scout in Desert Spectre
CDI Precision Gunworks bottom metal
Atlasworx aluminum bolt shroud and knurled bolt handle
Cerakoted in Black Graphite
Mountain Tactical 20 MOA Gen2 Performance Series Picatinny Rail
Spuhr Ideal Scope Mount
Tangent Theta 5-25x56 Professional Marksman 34mm Rifle Scope
Thunderbeast Arms CB muzzle brake/suppressor adaptor
Thuderbeast Arms Ultra 7 suppressor
LaRue Tactical Harris BRM-S Bipod & QD Mount Combo
Badger Ordnance Bipod Accessory Rail
Gunsmith ZG Customs

1/8 MOA with Berger 168 gr VLD Hunting over 60.0gr H4831sc WLRM primers 0.005 off lands @ 2940 fps of pure thunder





Posted By: Blanco

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/15/16 03:35 AM

This is my rescue orphan. Pretty much all custom, mostly by me. 30-06 03A3 modified action Timney 2 lb trigger. Custom Fajen stock. Vortex 6-20x44 in a S&G mount.
Total cost on this rifle is about $600. Last outing I had it shooting a 100 yd group that looked like the one above. I was shooting 55 Gr 4350 &168 VLD. Scope mount worked loose while shooting, had to make a repair and I haven't had it out to shoot again since.
Posted By: Elkhunter49

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/16/16 10:20 AM

Ok I'll play.
Action: Remington C-Series 700 Short Action. Left Hand
6.5 Creedmoor
Barrel: Hart #2 Stainless 24" 1-8 twist
Stock: McMillian Remington classic ADL 13.5" LOP standard fill 50/50 Black and Orange
Bolt: TI Fluted by Karl Kampfeld
Cerekote work by Eddie Fosaugh.
Swarovski Z3 4x12x50 BT
Bare gun weighs 6.5lbs
Shoots Custom load 143grain Hornady ELD-X. Sub 1/2" MOA@100yrds
Texas Sticker from Buccee's........ Can you say " God Bless Texas"


Posted By: okierifleman

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 02:46 PM

Hey Roland, I think you have been had....They put your bolt on the wrong side....
Posted By: DStroud

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 04:02 PM

Horizon Defiant action with base
28 Nosler
Benchmark 1/8 twist 28 inch barrel JP Comp
HS Precsion DM
Iota Stock
Iota Rings
Timney 2 Stage trigger
All work by Horizon Firearms



First 9 shots with various loads/bullets


Posted By: bo3

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 05:38 PM



Only picture I could find on my phone.
Savage long action
26" Douglas 257wby heavy sporter 1-10
Boyds laminate stock.
Wby brass 73grs imr 7828 with 100 gr. Matchking.
Posted By: okierifleman

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 06:01 PM

DStroud, what kind of velocity are you getting out of that 183 Sierra?
Posted By: DStroud

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 06:55 PM

Originally Posted By: okierifleman
DStroud, what kind of velocity are you getting out of that 183 Sierra?


The 183gr was 3184fps
I went with the 195gr running 3160fps
Posted By: Elkhunter49

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/17/16 09:52 PM

Originally Posted By: okierifleman
Hey Roland, I think you have been had....They put your bolt on the wrong side....


OMG loser8
Posted By: Misfire

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 06/21/16 04:37 AM

Originally Posted By: TexFlip


Horizon Firearms Rem 700 re-barrel 6.5CM.
Trued action, Timney trigger, Benchmark M24 profile barrel at 16.25" with straight flutes. HS Precision stock, Burris XTR rings, Warne 20 MOA base, Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 NPR-1.




I'm going to do this with my .308. Lovely little rifle!

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Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/12/21 11:55 PM

texas flag
Posted By: erathar

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 02:00 AM

I would really love to update this thread with my first "custom rifle". It is taking a little longer than I was anticipating. I'll post it up when it's complete.
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 02:34 AM

risen from the dead one upper thread peep
Posted By: Bee'z

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 04:55 AM

Idontknowhymyscreennamehadtobethislong was on to something here. Great bump patty
Posted By: Mickey Moose

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 10:10 PM

I always enjoy these threads. Hopefully here in a couple weeks I'll get to post a new rifle. Nothing fancy or cool like pretty much all here - just a pretty typical AR-15.
Posted By: dee

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 10:36 PM

Everyone needs at least one 223ai. Little dude hits way above its weight class running an 80gr bullet.

Surgeon 591 dlc coated
MacMillan a3-5
Schmidt scope in a hawkins 1 piece mount.
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Posted By: LeonCarr

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/13/21 10:46 PM

Alamo Precision Rifles Ranger
.308 Winchester
Defiance Tenacity Action
Muller Sendero Contour barrel, 26 inch, 1-10 twist, straight flutes, threaded muzzle
AG Composites Gladius Heavy Fill, color is called "Sage Brush"
Triggertech Primary 2.5 pounds
Hawkins Precision DBM
Scope will be 4-14x50 Nightforce SHV F1 FFP Mil/Mil
APR 20 MOA base, Badger Ordnance Rings
Side flush mount sling swivels
Gunsmith is Alamo Precision Rifles, North Richland Hills, Texas
Handloaded 168 Hornady Amax, H4895, Lapua Brass, CCI BR-2, 2800 fps in factory Remington 700V .308 with 26 inch barrel. I still have to do the load workup on this one.
46 inches long, 11.5 pounds

Ordered the rifle 03/09/21, called me said it was ready exactly 6 months later 09/09/21, picked it up 09/11/21 this past Saturday Morning. My first custom rifle. I have no idea why the photos are upside down.


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Posted By: TAB

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/14/21 01:43 AM

Curtis Vector
Bartlein 22” 6.5cm
Krg whiskey 3 chassis
Jewell trigger
Nightforce nx8 4-32
Little bastard brake
Atlas 5h on a custom spigot I made


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Posted By: fredgus

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/15/21 01:17 AM

just when you think youve seen it all a 50 blackout i really dont need one almost sorry i saw that
Posted By: Mickey Moose

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/15/21 02:39 AM

It's done. The Lego pieces I chose:

223 Wylde
* Aero Precision 18", 8 twist, rifle length gas, stainless
Aero Precision M4E1 upper and lower
Faxon Gunner low-mass BCG
CMC Single Stage Drop-In 2.5lb Competition
Magpul stock
Aero Precision parts kits, gas tube, adjustable gas block, Enhanced Carbine buffer kit (haven't decided on what spring and buffer I'll use in the end)
Ergo Grip
BCM ambidextrous charging handle
Coda 15" Carbon Fiber handguard
JP 20 MoA mount
* Tract Toric 4.5-30x56 Mil
Atlas bipod
APA Micro Bastard brake (Alamo Precision)
Sierra Match King 69 grain (Varget, no load yet)

* May replace

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Posted By: thedoveshooter

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/16/21 02:32 AM

I'm old school. I like nice wood and steel. lol

Interarms Mark X action
26" Douglas .264 Win Mag barrel
Myrtle wood stock, Griffin & Howe style with skip line checkering
Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10mm

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Posted By: Mickey Moose

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/16/21 02:35 AM

That's a sharp looking rifle, thedoveshooter.
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/16/21 02:43 PM

Some beautiful guns here !!! I now have 2 custom Rifles. Both Built By ALTUS Shooting Solutions. i have another which should be finished in a month

6.5 Creedmoor
Proof Barrel
Manners Elite
Hawkins bottom metel
Trigger Tech Diamond
Fusion Titanium action
Omega 30 can.
Swarovski Z6, 5-30, Custom BDC Turret made for my handload.

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.22lr, I call her "COTTONMOUTH"
Vudoo Barreled action, MTU contour
Manners PRS1 stock
Trigger Tech Diamond
Hawkins Bottom metal
Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 for now.

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Posted By: thedoveshooter

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/16/21 04:40 PM

FN 24 Mauser action
.284 Win, 23” Douglas barrel
Timney Trigger
Walnut stock
All work done by the late Bob Mitchell of South Houston.

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Posted By: pdr55

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 09/19/21 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by thedoveshooter
FN 24 Mauser action
.284 Win, 23” Douglas barrel
Timney Trigger
Walnut stock
All work done by the late Bob Mitchell of South Houston.

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When did you have that built?
Bob Mitchell sounds very familiar, My father, Robbie Robbins mentored quite a few up and coming gunsmiths back in the 60’s through 1975, Robbie’s gun shop in Pasadena.
Good looking build !
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 04/30/22 02:06 AM

flag
Posted By: Buzzsaw

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 04/30/22 02:17 AM

My latest from Alamo Precision. 6mmBR, could be bought

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Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 04/30/22 02:46 PM

Action: Defiance Tenacity (GA Precision version)
Barrel: 22" Bartlein M24 Fluted
Brake: Hawkins
Caliber: 308
Bottom: Grayboe
Stock: Grayboe Renegade Multi-Cam
Rings: Seekins
Scope: Nightforce NXS 5.5 - 22

Guess I need to take a picture of it smile
Posted By: duckhunter175

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/01/22 02:55 PM

Glad to see this resurrected! Will post some soon!
Posted By: TAB

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/01/22 03:18 PM

Defiance, Bartlien, Jewell, KRG whiskey 3, chambered by alamo..

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Posted By: machinist

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/01/22 04:08 PM

If you are looking to build or update what you have you need to call Jon Trammel in Breckenridge. (254-559-3455)
He is not only a certified gunsmith, he is also a F-class shooter and builds rifles for hunting from varmints to African big four.
He was trained at the Colorado gunsmith school back in the 80’s so he has pretty much seen it all. Call and talk to him and you will know I am right.
Posted By: Txhillbilly

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/01/22 11:00 PM

I've put together a few over the years.
6.5 CM
Shilen DGR action
26" Shilen select match barrel
Trigger Tech Special trigger - hadn't arrived when pic was taken
KRG Whiskey 3 chassis
IOR Recon 4-28x50 scope mounted in ARC M10 rings
Cerekoted Burnt Bronze by Trinity Ordnance, Lake Worth,TX.

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22 CM
ARC Nucleus Gen 1 action
20" X-Caliber barrel
Trigger Tech Diamond trigger
KRG Bravo chassis
S&B PMII 5-25x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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223 Remington
ARC Nucleus Gen 2 action
20" Rock Creek barrel
Trigger Tech Special trigger
KRG Bravo chassis painted with Alcohol Inks by myself
S&B PMII 5-25x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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25 CM
ARC Archimedes action
24" X-Caliber barrel - Barrel hasn't arrived yet, so I installed a spare 6.5 CM barrel on it until it shows up.
Trigger Tech Special trigger
Woox Exactus chassis
Athlon Cronus 4.5-29x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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Posted By: Southtexas36

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/02/22 12:44 PM

SMR 7mm SAUM
Defiance Anti SA
Proof 22-in Sendero
Nightforce NX8 2.5-20 F1
Hawkins Long Range Hybrid Rings
SMR Titanium 2-port brake
McMillan Game Warden

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Posted By: jeepercreeper

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 05/02/22 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Txhillbilly
I've put together a few over the years.
6.5 CM
Shilen DGR action
26" Shilen select match barrel
Trigger Tech Special trigger - hadn't arrived when pic was taken
KRG Whiskey 3 chassis
IOR Recon 4-28x50 scope mounted in ARC M10 rings
Cerekoted Burnt Bronze by Trinity Ordnance, Lake Worth,TX.

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22 CM
ARC Nucleus Gen 1 action
20" X-Caliber barrel
Trigger Tech Diamond trigger
KRG Bravo chassis
S&B PMII 5-25x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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223 Remington
ARC Nucleus Gen 2 action
20" Rock Creek barrel
Trigger Tech Special trigger
KRG Bravo chassis painted with Alcohol Inks by myself
S&B PMII 5-25x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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25 CM
ARC Archimedes action
24" X-Caliber barrel - Barrel hasn't arrived yet, so I installed a spare 6.5 CM barrel on it until it shows up.
Trigger Tech Special trigger
Woox Exactus chassis
Athlon Cronus 4.5-29x56 scope in ARC M10 rings

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You sure do cheap out on components and optics grin
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 10/11/22 01:28 AM

Bump
Posted By: TDK

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 10/11/22 04:04 PM

Large ring small thread Mauser action with the front ring sides machined flat. German claw mount arrangement w/front dovetailed and rear soldered. 3-Pos safety. Standard floor plate bottom metal w integral box, height slightly reduced. 23” barrel machines octagon to round with integral full length rib and integral sling base. Turkish walnut stock shaped to my style and dimensions w/horn grip cap and butt plate. I’d shoot for 6 1/4-6 1/2lbs w/o optic. Leupold VX3 1.5-5x20 is just fine. 6.5x55 or 6.5x57. Minimal English scroll and border engraving with makers name on barrel and rib engraved with squiggly pattern. Gloss DLC metal coating.
Posted By: P_102

Re: Custom Rifle Build Plans Only ! - 10/12/22 03:40 PM

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6mm Creedmoor
Trued Remington 700
Bartlein 1:8, 24”, Rem. varmint contour.
Hogue Overmolded stock, w/ alum. chasis
J&S Brake
Wyatt’s bottom metal & mags
Barrel work & ‘Titanium’ cerakote done by Tony.
Running 105 Barnes Match Burner, Lapua brass, CCI 450 and 39.5 gr. H4350 2970 fps.
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