16-18 inch shorty rifles

[George Az]

I am digging this thread. I came upon a Howa heavy barrel in .223 with a 24 inch barrel that is begging to be cut down. This is a 1 in 12 twist gun I am pretty sure. Am I losing much by going to 18"? I read the whole thread including the additional posts which are great if I was shooting a .308. Of course I might be missing something I have a splitting sinus headache.

This would make a handy coyote gun to 400 yards with a 4 x 14 x 40 scope on it I think.

 

[patrol120]

CZ527 Varmint Kevlar in .223, now .223AI...

18" threaded factory barrel, OEM CZ rings (for now) holding a Leupold Mark AR Mod 1 P5 4-12x40...SO far, a very pleasing little machine. When I get some loads worked, this ones going to get a LOT of miles on it.

 

[docdredd]

Here is mine so far, Still waiting on base, rings, and scope from SWFA.

http://images3a.snapfish.com/232323232fp73488>nu=95<5>;94>255>WSNRCG=3497<83839346nu0mrj

Rem 700 AAC-SPS .308 16.5 length 1/10 twist
Vortex flash Hider (Amazing it of kit)

 

[MX762]

Defiance Deviant 308

18'' Lilja 1-10 Barrel

 

[Papa Zero Three]

Defiance Deviant 308

18'' Lilja 1-10 Barrel

Is that a Manners stock? Nice looking stick.

 

[MX762]

^ Yep a Manners MCS-TF4 folder with mini chassis...

 

[thrusty]

One of these days i'll post here - love me some shorties! Damn Sniper's Hide is gonna make me go broke!

 

[rrflyer]

Can finally showed up.

16.5 barrel. About 24" with the can.

 

[grambo]

how much velocity is lost when going from a 22" to a 16" on a .308?

 

[Pusher591]

how much velocity is lost when going from a 22" to a 16" on a .308?

Depends.... Most after market barrels (Bartlein,Brux,Rock Creek,Broughton,Schneider,PacNor, Exc.) lose around 20-25 fps per inch when cut. Factory barrels can lose a little more as most factory barrels are slower anyway due to inconsistent land/groove patterns or tooling marks left in the bore.

 

[onethousandmeters]

I found that when going from a 24" barrel down to a 20" barrel on a factory Remington, I lost right at 25 fps / inch cut. 100fps is noticeable, but also can more than be compensated for, provided your scope has the elevation left in it with the slower velocity. Just my experience.

 

[jhart2424]

 

[slate84]

mine, 16.5"

 

[BackCountry0311]

"Rem 700 action trued by LRI"


That is one awesome rifle! Who is LRI that did your truing? Are they California based?

 

[jabels]

R.Walters, that SAC is absolutely awesome.

 

[jhart2424]

Long Rifles Inc. is "LRI" Sorry. They are in Sturgis, SD. They are running a group buy for action truing, re barrel, etc... Thanks for for the compliment!! Hopefully will be down soon.

"Rem 700 action trued by LRI"


That is one awesome rifle! Who is LRI that did your truing? Are they California based?

 

[KUDA]

Man
I can't wait to get mine done!
She will be finished at 18"

 

[Meadow Hunter]

Sweet looking gun

 

[Meadow Hunter]

Savage PC 14.5 barrel with fixed William Gun Sight brake, shoots 175smk at 2600fps, loads are hot. very accurate rifle.

Nice looking gun

 

[Funes]

Defiance Deviant 308

18'' Lilja 1-10 Barrel

What bottom forend rail is that?

 

[BackCountry0311]

Long Rifles Inc. is "LRI" Sorry. They are in Sturgis, SD. They are running a group buy for action truing, re barrel, etc... Thanks for for the compliment!! Hopefully will be down soon.

Great, thanks for the info. Ill check them out

 

[Highground]

16 1/2" .223. Vortex makes it about 18".

 

[shdz-762]

I'm not really a fan of the Mosins but that is really cool looking.

 

[jhart2424]

I'm looking for one of these.

16 1/2" .223. Vortex makes it about 18".

 

[BoilerUP]

I'm looking for one of these.

Remington 700 SPS TAC 223 GHILLIE GRN $660.00 SHIPS FREE

 

[wricksta]

Remington sps tactical 16.5

 

[jhart2424]

I saw it last night when I was on my search again. Thanks for the heads up.

Remington 700 SPS TAC 223 GHILLIE GRN $660.00 SHIPS FREE

 

[jhart2424]

Very nice!!! I almost went with an AX Chassis.

Remington sps tactical 16.5

 

[patrol120]

And....the rifle morphs again...

I came across a killer deal on a used McRee, and another deal on a set of NF UL rings. A little cerakote, and I think this rifle is finally starting to get to where I want it to be. I am only a good piece of glass, and a barrel away from perfection. For now....

 

[BirdmanOz]

Remington sps tactical 16.5

Awesome - can you post some more pics of this one????

 

[MosesTheTank]

Bump and tag b/c this thread so damned sexy. And it's inspiration to sock a few bucks away for yet another build.

 

[wricksta]

Here you go BirdmanOz ;-)

 

[300sniper]

 

[Pusher591]

Is that 8 or 10 flutes in that barrel? Barrel contour? It appeares to me a MTU but thought it may be an M24/M40. Either way it looks GOOD!

 

[300sniper]

Is that 8 or 10 flutes in that barrel? Barrel contour? It appeares to me a MTU but thought it may be an M24/M40. Either way it looks GOOD!

i honestly don't know what the contour is. it has 10 3/16" flutes though.

 

[JustinCampbell]

Remington sps tactical 16.5

Nice rifle! What stock is this?

 

[18Echo]

.308 Win
Big Horn Sporter S/A
Big Horn 20 MOA scope base
Holland Recoil lug
Rock 1-11.27 @ 16.5"
McMillan HTG w/RAD camo
Shilen trigger
PT&G Tactical BDL BM
Nightforce 2.5-10 x 32 MOAR Reticle
Griffin Armament tactical rings - low

 

[Papa Zero Three]

That's a nice stick 18E

 

[Marcoman]

18E- Very nice looking build, I would like to build something almost to the same spec for hunting.

Could you please tell me what barrel contour that is (looks like Rem Varm.) and what is the total weight of the package?

Thanks.

 

[MosesTheTank]

18Echo, that's one sweet looking stick. Please let us know how it shoots.

 

[18Echo]

18E- Very nice looking build, I would like to build something almost to the same spec for hunting.

Could you please tell me what barrel contour that is (looks like Rem Varm.) and what is the total weight of the package?

Thanks.

Correct, It's a Remington Varmint contour. I don't have scale to weigh, but it is light. I put this together to be a "truck gun" for plinking with 168 SMK's and hunting with 165gr NABs or 130g/150gr TTSX.

 

[Marcoman]

Correct, It's a Remington Varmint contour. I don't have scale to weigh, but it is light. I put this together to be a "truck gun" for plinking with 168 SMK's and hunting with 165gr NABs or 130g/150gr TTSX.

Thanks for the confirmation. Please post the weight of it when you have an opportunity, even if it's just from the bathroom scale.

 

[00boraslow]

This thread is bad for my wallet. Some really nice rifles on this thread giving me to many ideas.

 

[Sharpsman]

I'd just as soon have both legs cut off!!

 

[JB02]

Now I finally get to post in this thread:

Surgeon Scalpel, built by Surgeon rifles but cut to length by Jared Joplin at APA
- 16.5" MTU barrel
- Badger FTE brake
- 308 Win, 1/10 twist
- MCM A5

Haven't even had a chance to shoot it since it's been circumcised ... can't wait to try it out!

 

[mydogsmonkey]

some sweet looking rigs in this thread! great inspiration

 

[InkedIan]

Savage 12/10 frankengun shortened to 16.5"s

 

[mydogsmonkey]

This is one of my favorite threads, great rifles!

 

[HOGTOOTH5R]

Updated Look!!!

I Always wanted a GAP Gladius but could never stay focused enough to Save Up for one. I don't have the patience to wait anymore so I went on and put together my own little "Gladius Inspired" rifle.

This is what I started out with:

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/snipers-hide-bolt-action-rifles/180609-finally-found-one.html

and this is what it looks like now!

Remington 700 AAC-SD 16" .308 WIN 1 in 10 Twist
Bell and Carlson Tactical Medalist Stock (Bought from a Hide Member)
Came with Camo Paint Job (Home Brew?) and CDI DBM Installed.
Had two Alpha Type 2 10 rd Mags laying around and they Fit/Feed Perfectly
EGW 20 MOA Base (Had one laying around too)
Burris XTR 30mm Low Rings
Vortex Viper PST FFP 4-16x50mm Mil/Mil Scope
Factory Trigger Tuned to 3.5 lbs

 

[Jethro3898]

I want one of those little rifles as a hunting rig. I've liked them ever since I saw them.
I'm usually not a huge fan of the *appearance* of the B&C stocks, but that one looks awesome.

Very tasteful looking rifle.