RL338
Handloader
- Mar 23, 2017
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I’m halve ways through my 12w wait on my Striker barrel. Your br barrel result made me think I made the right choice.
New rifle build, 264 Win Mag
- Thread starter Slimfinn
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I ordered a 1 in 8 twist figured that will work for any hunting bullets I'd be using.
nhenry
Handloader
- Feb 7, 2022
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Good choice.
You helped me decide that my next build will be a 264 win mag and I'll be using a 1:8 when I do.
xphunter
Handloader
- Sep 15, 2005
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Very accurate statement.
If LR AB's were on the table, I would likely go to 7.5T, but other than that, 8T all the way for hunting.
- Nov 4, 2004
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The M70 maple stock is indeed a nice rifle but building your custom just the way you want it will be well worth it. You can always get an aftermarket maple stock if you so desire. Your 264 WM build is going to be awesome!
JD338
JD338
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- #46
Well I got the email yesterday that my barrel should be delivered today, I'm up in Calgary for meeting but should be home tomorrow. Pretty excited, delivery time was alot shorter then I was expecting so I have to hurry up and decide on a scope and get rings. I wasn't expecting it here before the start of hunting season, we'll see if I have time to get it setup for hunting season.
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- #47
Barrel torqued, pillars and action bedded, triggertech installed. Weights 7lbs 1oz as it sits, so should be right at 8 or just over scoped 
Talley rings should show up Monday, then time to make the final decision on the scope. Happy with how its turned out.
Talley rings should show up Monday, then time to make the final decision on the scope. Happy with how its turned out.
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DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Very handsome. I have not doubt that it will be a solid performer.
RL338
Handloader
- Mar 23, 2017
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Looks good.
+1 on your trigger choice.
+1 on your trigger choice.
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- #52
Still haven't decided on the scope, waiting for the rings so I can see what obj I can go with with a 1" tube. I am hoping to be able to squeeze a Swaro Z3 4-12x50mm but I dont think its going to work, others in the running is a Leopold vx-3hd 4.5-14x40, Maven CRS 1 or 2
salmonchaser
Ammo Smith
- Dec 13, 2013
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Looking forward to this getting on the range!
Well holy smokes did that turn out really NICE! Excellent build right there!
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Finished and fired 
Mounted the Maven RS.2 2-10x38, the bolt handle still hit the eyepiece so had to file just a touch.
Final weight scoped is 8.0#, wasn't out to build the lightest so I am happy, and could shave a good amount with a new stock and bottom metal if i really wanted to.
Took it to the range and put 10 rounds of Nosler 130AB ammo, shot just over MOA but also hard to really judge with cleaning between shots. I'll put the other 10 rounds thru it in the coming weeks then start some load workup
Mounted the Maven RS.2 2-10x38, the bolt handle still hit the eyepiece so had to file just a touch.
Final weight scoped is 8.0#, wasn't out to build the lightest so I am happy, and could shave a good amount with a new stock and bottom metal if i really wanted to.
Took it to the range and put 10 rounds of Nosler 130AB ammo, shot just over MOA but also hard to really judge with cleaning between shots. I'll put the other 10 rounds thru it in the coming weeks then start some load workup
DrMike
Ballistician
- Nov 8, 2006
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Quite a handsome setup.
hunter24605
Handloader
- Apr 30, 2016
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Very nice 
nhenry
Handloader
- Feb 7, 2022
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Don’t know how I missed the completed rifle!
Great job! Looks amazing! I’m sure jealous
Great job! Looks amazing! I’m sure jealous
salmonchaser
Ammo Smith
- Dec 13, 2013
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Really looks good. Let me know if you need any brass. Noticed some on the shelf at my local gun store. don’t recall the brand.
