16-18 inch shorty rifles
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6x47 Lapua
16.5” Proof Barrel
McMillan Game Hunter w/ Edge Fill
Tikka T3
Grayboe DBM
Thunderbeast Ultra 7 6.5
Should work nice for WV deer hunts where 300yds is a long shot. Haven’t shot it yet so I’m curious what kind of velocity I’ll get with the 88gr Hammer Hunters.
Weighs exactly 8lbs all in. 7lbs 6oz without the can.
16.5” Proof Barrel
McMillan Game Hunter w/ Edge Fill
Tikka T3
Grayboe DBM
Thunderbeast Ultra 7 6.5
Should work nice for WV deer hunts where 300yds is a long shot. Haven’t shot it yet so I’m curious what kind of velocity I’ll get with the 88gr Hammer Hunters.
Weighs exactly 8lbs all in. 7lbs 6oz without the can.
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Rem700, 16 inch Shileen(1:14) barrel, PTG one piece bolt, Leupold MK4(2.5-10), Badger Rings, Timney trigger, YHM SS Phantom.......5.7x28
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DT SRS A2 Covert
16.5" 308 barrel from Eric @ES-Tactical
Heathen muzzle brake
Took it hog hunting last week, LOVED the 26" overall length, and it performed great...dropped all 3 hogs in their tracks, with 2 head shots (lowlight at dawn and dusk) and the third at a sprint in the pitch black (not even a moon) with a visible light.
Loving this thing so far. Haven't found a load for it yet (used Hornady 165 SST on the hogs), working on that next.
Hopefully moving from Japanese to European glass soon, thanks to Richard @CSTactical ... ?
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16.5" 308 barrel from Eric @ES-Tactical
Heathen muzzle brake
Took it hog hunting last week, LOVED the 26" overall length, and it performed great...dropped all 3 hogs in their tracks, with 2 head shots (lowlight at dawn and dusk) and the third at a sprint in the pitch black (not even a moon) with a visible light.
Loving this thing so far. Haven't found a load for it yet (used Hornady 165 SST on the hogs), working on that next.
Hopefully moving from Japanese to European glass soon, thanks to Richard @CSTactical ... ?
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Dude that is exactly what I have been thinking of building for a shorty even with a K318
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Project on the burner. This is what it ended up last night BUT it will be significantly different when the finished project hits the safe. 16 inch 350 legend
- Nov 3, 2010
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Hope your talking chronograph numbers cause the $ number will probably make me cry after all is said and done!
Of course I was. Money spent is no ones business but the rifles owner. I don’t know anyone who gets into real custom rifles on a budget.
.308 Tikka 16 in.
Its like the Whiskey was made for Tikkas....always look at home in one. A reflex suppressor on that would look awesome.
What profile is that barrel and what Is the weight? I’ve been thinking about a shorty T3 CTR or Lite to pair with a W3 or Bravo.
WTH, how did you get it inletted for a Tikka? I talked to them just the other day and they said neither one of the compact stocks work with Tikka actions!
Weak picture, but will get to the range this weekend. Waiting on some ZCO glass to arrive:
ARC Nucleus w/Barloc
Shouldered 16.5 PVA 6.5cm Barrel
KRG Whiskey 3
ARC Nucleus w/Barloc
Shouldered 16.5 PVA 6.5cm Barrel
KRG Whiskey 3
ARC Nucleus
Hensoldt 4-16
McMillan A6 PRS
33 inches long & just under 7 lbs...
MCS-CS
LP Fuzion-TI
Proof 16.5" 1:7 in .223 AI
APA RTG BM
MCS-CS
LP Fuzion-TI
Proof 16.5" 1:7 in .223 AI
APA RTG BM
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interested to compare your velocity and data with my 16” 223Ackley.
Been thinking of spinning up a proof carbon.
Finally got it spun together, and holy shit does it like the new Federal load with the 95gr Berger Hybrid Hunter. If you’re local to the Midwest (or even if you’re not) and need a barrel chambered, Caleb at Alpha & Omega Rifle and Tool does an amazing job. I’m not a “great shot” by any means, but having quality work sure makes it look good.
16.5” Green Mountain in .243
Bighorn Origin SA
HS Precision with PTG DBM
TT Primary
Gen 1 PST 2.5-10 in Pro Rings
Total with glass is 9.8lbs.
I believe the saying is “That dog will hunt.”
16.5” Green Mountain in .243
Bighorn Origin SA
HS Precision with PTG DBM
TT Primary
Gen 1 PST 2.5-10 in Pro Rings
Total with glass is 9.8lbs.
I believe the saying is “That dog will hunt.”
Updated pics, with glass this time. Range report to follow:
As I'd hoped, my SRS A2 glass has been upgraded. The view through it is gorgeous.
16.5in PVA barrel. Got it to the range for the first time tonight. Early data suggests it will be a shooter. I dont have the specific SF can for this specific brake, but I do have the FS762SS (currently in jail) that I could make work. But would require recontouring the barrel. Debating on that or waiting another 12 months and ordering a TBAC.
Ah, touche. Better question. When folded, controlling for the brake, it is 26.75in
I tend to lurk a lot and post little, but here's my ultimate shorty! Needs a lighter scope though.
It shoots far better than I can, I'm sure the right shooter could do tighter groups than this all day long, but It'll do for amateur work with factory ammo. Group is 5 shots of Hornady precision hunter at 100 yards.
Defiance Deviant GA Hunter
16" Fluted Bartlein #3 8 twist 6.5 Creed
APA bottom-metal
Timney Calvin Elite
Mcmillan HTG Edge
LRI Built
It shoots far better than I can, I'm sure the right shooter could do tighter groups than this all day long, but It'll do for amateur work with factory ammo. Group is 5 shots of Hornady precision hunter at 100 yards.
Defiance Deviant GA Hunter
16" Fluted Bartlein #3 8 twist 6.5 Creed
APA bottom-metal
Timney Calvin Elite
Mcmillan HTG Edge
LRI Built
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Naked rifle with a Magpul 5 rounder is 6.3lbs
Do you know what the stock and bottom metal weigh together?
I'm not sure. I got the stock as a flat-top from Mcmillan, then LRI did all the inletting and bedding. Given LRI's brick-shithouse design technique, I imagine it is a little bit heavier than a drop-in from Mcmillan with bedding matieral and all that, but you can't argue that it shoots! And its still acceptably light.
Badger 2013 action, bartlien 6.5creed @16.5" from receiver, ax chassis, and bix tacsport pro 2 stage
It's technically 17.9 from bolt face, 2013 actions have a 1.4" tenon. 43.5gr H4350, win brass, cci 200. My 20" proof 6.5creed gets 2725fps with 147gr eldm in lapua brass, 43.3gr h4350, and br4
5 for 5 at 745 with badger faux ax. 5.6 mils elevation and held 1 mil for wind
