260 Remington build completed!!

[Bigdude]

This build took me a while. The bolt, action and every other part was coated in Cerakote Elite Blackout.

Parts List:
-Blueprinted Remington 700 Action chambered in .260 Remington
-MDT LSS Chassis (Gen 2)
-CarbonSix Carbon Fiber 24” barrel
-March FX 5-40x56mm
-Fluted Bolt
-Skeletonized Bolt Handle with Carbon Fiber Knob
-PTG Aluminum Bolt Shroud
-Tubb Precision Firing Pin
-Tubb Precision CS Duo Firing Pin Spring
-XLR Tactical Lite Buttstock
-Smoke Composites Buffer Tube
-Hawkin’s Precision Titanium Muzzle Brake
-Hawkin’s Precision Long Range Hybrids Scope Rings (25 MOA)
-Trigger Tech Rem 700 Special Trigger
-MDT Pistol Grip
-MDT 8-round magazine
-Tier-One Tactical Bipod with M-Lok Adapter
-Tenebraex Flip-up Cap (Objective bell)
-Tenebraex Flip-up Cap (Ocular bell)

Total weight (includes bipod, scope & magazine)=10.91 lbs.

 

[BlackFenix]

Nice job. That is slick looking!

 

[Oregonmuley]

Looks great! First time I've ever seen one of those barrels, not really familiar with them?? Just checked out their website, looks like they have some interesting options for their barrels and the price seems decent. Have you shot it yet??

 

[Vodoun daVinci]

Wow. I'm building my first based on a Savage 10 FCP-SR in 6.5cm. Hope it turns out half as awesome as yer build. Well done. Thanks for sharing eye candy and details.

VooDoo

 

[spife7980]

The xlr butt stock will just screw into the mdt chassis? For some reason I thought there was something else needed. I’m glad I am wrong about that, it looks great

 

[IanHusaberg]

That's a home run! You should be more than proud. Well done, Sir.

Wise choice in caliber!!!!

 

[Raven34]

what does it weigh in at. its a really nice build.

 

[PaC1776]

Nice build. The Weaver Tactical is way underrated.

 

[buskin]

what does it weigh in at. its a really nice build.

Total weight (includes magazine, bipod, scope)=11.8 lbs.​

Total weight without bipod and scope=8.2 lbs.​

 

[Bigdude]

Looks great! First time I've ever seen one of those barrels, not really familiar with them?? Just checked out their website, looks like they have some interesting options for their barrels and the price seems decent. Have you shot it yet??

No have not shot it yet, will have to wait for spring because it too cold here in Michigan at the moment.

 

[Bigdude]

Looks great! First time I've ever seen one of those barrels, not really familiar with them?? Just checked out their website, looks like they have some interesting options for their barrels and the price seems decent. Have you shot it yet??

CarbonSix's barrels are competitively priced. As far as the machining/gunsmithing work...I am not happy. The muzzle brake is not timed properly and is slightly off center. So I have to send the barreled action to Kampfeld Customs to have the muzzle brake timing corrected. Also, CarbonSix was suppose to use the Pierce Engineering Titanium double pinned recoil lug that I sent them. But instead they used a cheap mild steel recoil lug and keep the one I sent them one. Nor did they offer any explanation as to why.

 

[Barney88PDC]

You might want to flip the bipod around.

 

[daves37120]

Sweet looking rig, congratulations!

 

[Bigdude]

You might want to flip the bipod around.

LOL...done.

 

[Zebra3]

Wow they kept your recoil lug? Any luck getting it back?

 

[diverdon]

Sweet rig! I can't wait to hear how it shoots.

 

[TripleBull]

Looks great! Can you put up a close up picture of the brake?

 

[Sogan]

What kind of weight were you hoping for? Compared to my AI with Razor 4.5-27, you are about 6 pounds lighter

 

[Bigdude]

What kind of weight were you hoping for? Compared to my AI with Razor 4.5-27, you are about 6 pounds lighter

I was hoping to have the weight between 6-7 pounds not including the scope and bipod. I now realize that if I would have used the Remington model seven action instead, I would have hit my mark most likely.

 

[Bigdude]

Looks great! Can you put up a close up picture of the brake?

No problem, this afternoon I will post a close-up of the muzzle brake. Are you interested in the muzzle brake itself or the incorrect indexing?

 

[Bigdude]

Wow they kept your recoil lug? Any luck getting it back?

They won't respond to my calls or emails. No big deal, lesson learned.

 

[TripleBull]

Just wanted a close up. Thanks!

 

[JeffLebowski]

They won't respond to my calls or emails. No big deal, lesson learned.

That's bullshit. I'd send them a certified letter.

 

[cruze5]

awesome 260 Sir

love the caliber and that 24" barrel will get excellent velocity

 

[Bigdude]

Sweet looking rig,..I love the fluted bolt. How did you attach the two extra cartridge holders there? (ah nevermnd I see Velcro)

I purchased that 2-round holder from Short Action Precision for $12 and it comes with velcro and an adhesive.

 

[bullfisher]

Well crap, I was gettin close to pullin the trigger on a carbon six in PRC. I can see them having a busy day and forgetting about the lug but its not a good sign if they can't clock a brake right. I hope it shoots good.

 

[Bigdude]

Well crap, I was gettin close to pullin the trigger on a carbon six in PRC. I can see them having a busy day and forgetting about the lug but its not a good sign if they can't clock a brake right. I hope it shoots good.

It very well may shoot great, I don't know, so I don't wanna flame them or discredit them. But regarding the other issues...different story.

 

[lash]

A question about the brake timing that you say is off. Why do you say that? What makes you think that it is off?

If it is because it is not 100% horizontal, but clocked a bit clockwise of horizontal by a few degrees, there is a reason for that. Most right handed shooters with a right twist rifle barrel experience an up and left hop, depending upon their ability to repeatably shoot with correct body position behind the rifle. It is common for a good gunsmith to clock the brake slightly clockwise of center to counteract this. Those that want a beautiful rifle to look at and do not know or care about this sort of thing might want it "corrected".

 

[BT6.5]

What profile barrel is that?

 

[Bigdude]

What profile barrel is that?

Their "Sendero" contour which is 0.830" at the muzzle. I believe it is similar to the Remington Varmint Contour.

 

[Bigdude]

A question about the brake timing that you say is off. Why do you say that? What makes you think that it is off?

If it is because it is not 100% horizontal, but clocked a bit clockwise of horizontal by a few degrees, there is a reason for that. Most right handed shooters with a right twist rifle barrel experience an up and left hop, depending upon their ability to repeatably shoot with correct body position behind the rifle. It is common for a good gunsmith to clock the brake slightly clockwise of center to counteract this. Those that want a beautiful rifle to look at and do not know or care about this sort of thing might want it "corrected".

Thank you for your input. First, the gunsmith did not ask me if I would like the brake "clocked" a few degrees nor did he mention it upon delivery. Secondly, the brake is clocked in the opposite direction and would only be helpful if I was left handed. In my opinion, it is very clear that it was a mistake. I am not trying to flame CarbonSix and it is only a cosmetic mistake at best. Hopefully the barrel shoots greats and I can forget about the rest.

 

[el_cazador713]

Looks good! Let's see what it does

 

[lash]

Thank you for your input. First, the gunsmith did not ask me if I would like the brake "clocked" a few degrees nor did he mention it upon delivery. Secondly, the brake is clocked in the opposite direction and would only be helpful if I was left handed. In my opinion, it is very clear that it was a mistake. I am not trying to flame CarbonSix and it is only a cosmetic mistake at best. Hopefully the barrel shoots greats and I can forget about the rest.

Yes, that is what is most important.

 

[Lionsbreath]

Nice rig, I would be interested in hearing a review on that scope..

 

[Bigdude]

Nice rig, I would be interested in hearing a review on that scope..

So far, my only compliant about the scope is the weight, which is 40oz. Other than that, I am impressed with the zero stop and illumination.

 

[Bigdude]

Please take a look at the original thread as I have updated it and also have included new pictures.

 

[Fn260]

Nice rig. You will love the .260. Weaver Tacticals are way under rated.

 

[Bigdude]

Updated original post with new pics. Made several changes to build.

 

[Steel head]

 

[Triple D]

How does it shoot?