Thinking of sending this one down the road.

taylorce1 · Apr 18, 2014

I hadn't thought about this rifle in awhile. We just sold the old house, bought a new one and finally getting settled where I can start to think about my rifles again.

It has been a great ride only about 150 rounds down the tube but I think it's time to let this one go. I learned a lot with this rifle but it's just heavier than I like and I'd love to build another in a 9lbs or less not a 12lb. I will be going back to a fast twist barrel as a .243 with anything slower than an 8 twist will be boring.

Just trying to decide if I'll tear down the erector set and rebuild of just let the whole rifle go. Right now I'm leaning towards a M700 action Manners EH1 stock, maybe the McMillan. I'll use a #3 contour to shave weight vs. the varmint barrel and go 24" instead of 26".

Again I'm really trying to decide if I should tear down and rebuild or use a M700 action.

Build was:

Stevens 200 action
Stockade recoil lug and tactical bolt handle
McGowen 1:7 twist 26" Varmint contour
EGW 20 MOA base
Sharp Shooter Supply Competition Trigger
HS Precision M24 stock
Savage DBM bottom metal and trigger guard.

This one has been a shooter for sure, 5 shot 300 yard group.

truck driver · Apr 19, 2014

Have you thought about lightening that one up? Fluting the barrel or maybe having it turned down to a #3. I would have a hard time letting a good shooter go. I have with draw any time I sell a gun or trade one I've used a while.

SJB358 · Apr 21, 2014

That rifle is a shooter. I liked watching you work up loads for it. It was beautifully accurate. A lighter sporter that mimics your hunting rifle has alot of merit as well..

I think you should skip the M700 though and find a proper Model 70 action to make it! :lol:

taylorce1 · Apr 25, 2014

Well I fell into a great deal on a M700 action. That makes getting the stocks I want easier as well as a few of the other parts. So I think the decision has been made.

SJB358 · Apr 25, 2014

taylorce1":iu0mvrh5 said:
Well I fell into a great deal on a M700 action. That makes getting the stocks I want easier as well as a few of the other parts. So I think the decision has been made.

Yup, I was just joshin with you. The last rifle I saw built on a 700 in 6x47 Lapua shoots little tiny groups time after time. Speaking of M700's, I may need to break out the Whelen one of these days and do some shooting.. Been awhile since it has seen some range time!

sask boy · Apr 25, 2014

Scotty, never leave your Whelen to long as people might get the wrong idea about how you feel about her :wink:.
When I take mine out & shoulder it it just feels right every time.

Blessings,
Dan

SJB358 · Apr 25, 2014

sask boy":3ftnp9i0 said:
Scotty, never leave your Whelen to long as people might get the wrong idea about how you feel about her :wink:.
When I take mine out & shoulder it it just feels right every time.

Blessings,
Dan

Same here Dan. I have some 250 PT's left over from Idaho in 2012 I think, those big bullets just plow themselves into little groups everytime I press the trigger.. The danged rifle almost shoots itself. Might have to take it out this Fall, but my Newton is really putting a full court press on my attention right now!

sask boy · Apr 25, 2014

Scotty you have try the at Newton for sure :wink: take the Whelen too I don't think she would mind be the back up to her big brother :lol:.

Blessings,
Dan