New Kevin Weaver Custom!

[taylorce1]

Build is as follows for my .338-06:

M70 Classic blue printed action
Pac-Nor #3 Shilen Super Match barrel 24" long 1:10 twist 3 groove
McMillan Hunters Edge stock inlet for Montana action (found on campfire classifieds)
Talley LWT extended mounts
Leupold VX3 2.5-8X36 B&C reticle

Kevin filled in the stock and matched the color pretty well where the bolt release was for the Montana action.

Rifle weighs 8 lbs 9 ounces with sling, scope, mounts, and six rounds!

 

[SJB358]

Looks Awesome! Great build!

Can't wait to hear how it shoots.

 

[DrMike]

It does look as if it has legs. Very nice.

 

[truck driver]

That is a great looking rifle and I can hardly wait to here how it shoots.

 

[Hegland]

Very well done. A serious all-around contender, right there.

 

[Guy Miner]

So it's a Pac Nor barrel in a Shilen #3 contour?

Looks like a great rifle! I like the contrast between the matte finish metal and the black stock. That Edge stock should keep it nice and light, hiking up long grades.

Very nice, keep us posted on the range & field results!

Which bullet or bullets do you plan on using?

Guy

 

[taylorce1]

So it's a Pac Nor barrel in a Shilen #3 contour?

Yeah that's about right, the stock which I bought second hand was inlet for a Montana 99 action, Shilen #3 barrel with 1.5" shank. So that is what I ordered from Pac-Nor, when it came time to get a barrel. Besides there wasn't a lot of difference between the Shilen #3 and the Pac-Nor barrel in the first place.

As far as bullets it will probably use 200 grain Accubonds, as I picked up 500 from SPS a little over a year ago. I picked up some 185 grain Accubonds as well about the same time, I might find out how fast I can push them out of the 24" barrel. I didn't get near as many of the 185's only 150 to try. Then I have the old standby my other .338-06 likes 200 grain Hornady SP which it pushes at nearly 2900 fps.

 

[lovestohunt]

Looks good Chad...congats

 

[taylorce1]

Looks good Chad...congats

Talked with Kevin about your rifle as well when I picked mine up. Can't wait to see pictures of it when yours is done.

 

[lovestohunt]

Looks good Chad...congats

Talked with Kevin about your rifle as well when I picked mine up. Can't wait to see pictures of it when yours is done.

Thanks man...Kevin sounds like just the person I was looking for to do this project. Thanks for pointing me in his direction. I can't wait to see it myself

 

[pre6422hornet]

That is all business right there man!

Good looking rig!

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Nice looking rifle and hope she shoots like she looks!! Congrats on a new toy!

 

[FOTIS]

Very very nice, in a very useful caliber! Great all arounder for NA

 

[taylorce1]

Very very nice, in a very useful caliber! Great all arounder for NA

I sure hope that I get to use it on more than NA game someday!