Anybody here every build a custom and then not like the result?? I have a 31" barreled, 264 Win Mag that I wanted to get lots of velocity out of and instead got an extremely accurate rifle that shoots 70 FPS faster than a 6.5/284 while using twice the powder. I'm still not sure if I should be upset with that or enjoy the 0.2-0.3's it prints.
If I'd gone with less twist it may have shot faster. It may still go faster when the barrel is broke all the way in. And I may end up shortening it to 28" as the 31" is really ackward. I did learn something tho, next build will have much more clear parameters and the objectives will be more realistic.
Next projects:
I'm trueing up a Rem 700 VTR in 223 and rechambering to 223 Ackley. I just want a rifle that is somewhat quickhandling and accurate, chambered in a decent varmint round. Not trimming brass after every firing is a bonus....
Should be done within 6 weeks.
Looking for a Rem 700 to build a 243 AI on. I want a 28" Rock Creek or Lilja, 1-9 twist to stabilize 105 Amax or 107 SMK. Intended use is 600-1000yd target & 6-800 yd coyotes. It will overlap the 264 which may be sold after this build.
No completion date, still looking for a SS Rem 700 SA to build with.
JT.
If I'd gone with less twist it may have shot faster. It may still go faster when the barrel is broke all the way in. And I may end up shortening it to 28" as the 31" is really ackward. I did learn something tho, next build will have much more clear parameters and the objectives will be more realistic.
Next projects:
I'm trueing up a Rem 700 VTR in 223 and rechambering to 223 Ackley. I just want a rifle that is somewhat quickhandling and accurate, chambered in a decent varmint round. Not trimming brass after every firing is a bonus....
Should be done within 6 weeks.
Looking for a Rem 700 to build a 243 AI on. I want a 28" Rock Creek or Lilja, 1-9 twist to stabilize 105 Amax or 107 SMK. Intended use is 600-1000yd target & 6-800 yd coyotes. It will overlap the 264 which may be sold after this build.
No completion date, still looking for a SS Rem 700 SA to build with.
JT.