Bighorn Origin Build Thread

[Redvanes]

Got an email today that mine was done. I called with credit card information and they sent me a UPS tracking number shortly after. I can’t wait to get my 22 Creedmoor finished up

 

[FrozenMinnesotan]

I’ve been creeping on this thread for some time now, moved some inventory from the safe, and now have a 99% complete Bighorn Origin build (waiting on an HLR recoil lug):

Origin SA
Proof CF 6.5 creedmoor TL3 pre-fit 20” barrel
KRG Bravo w/custom paint job (DIY by yours truly)
Trigger tech special
Steiner T5Xi 3x15
Rugged Micro30
Atlas bipod
Weight as pictured without ammo: 12.4 lbs

How do u like the Steiner? I'm looking for a new optic eventually and that's on my shortlist. Nice rifle btw. Weighs the same as my 24" medium Palma in a jcs composites and athlon midas tac

 

[AlpineSniper]

Brownells currently showing RH SA Origins Std,Boltface in stock.

TM6

They are in stock at Altus Shooting Solutions as well if anyone else is looking

 

[Slowshot18]

How do u like the Steiner? I'm looking for a new optic eventually and that's on my shortlist. Nice rifle btw. Weighs the same as my 24" medium Palma in a jcs composites and athlon midas tac

Thank you! And I really like the steiner. The two scopes that I have to compare it to is a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3x15 and a NF ATACR 5x25. The steiner is brighter than the vortex and NF during the day, a bit clearer than the vortex, and hangs with the NF in low light conditions. The turrets are really easy to set the zero stop (no cap removal). I haven't had it long but it was on my old 308 and I'm impressed.

 

[Triggerhappy]

Origin receiver
Proof Research CF Savage Prefit
Triggertech Primary @ 1.5#
Athlon Ares ETR
Seekins Rings
KRG Bravo
Dead Air Sandman TI

this was the second 5 shot group I shot. Load development done!

 

[King_beardsly]

View attachment 7404899View attachment 7404903
Origin receiver
Proof Research CF Savage Prefit
Athlon Ares ETR
Seekins Rings
KRG Bravo
Dead Air Sandman TI

this was the second 5 shot group I shot. Load development done!

Can’t really argue with those results

 

[iukamedic]

Trigger happy. I have about that exact set up. Haven’t got my barreled action due to technical difficulties, it’s the same. What length and twist is that barrel. Mine is the I twist 22inch.

 

[Triggerhappy]

Trigger happy. I have about that exact set up. Haven’t got my barreled action due to technical difficulties, it’s the same. What length and twist is that barrel. Mine is the I twist 22inch.

24”. 1-8

 

[iukamedic]

24”. 1-8

What height are those rings. I have the cronus btr.

 

[Triggerhappy]

What height are those rings. I have the cronus btr.

.92 I have to raise the cheek riser about 1/8”

 

[Dopedude]

View attachment 7404899View attachment 7404903
Origin receiver
Proof Research CF Savage Prefit
Triggertech Primary @ 1.5#
Athlon Ares ETR
Seekins Rings
KRG Bravo
Dead Air Sandman TI
this was the second 5 shot group I shot. Load development done!

Do You have a weight on this setup?
Basically have the exact thing in mind... nice looking rig.

 

[Lag1791]

So I ordered my Origin SA direct from Zermatt Arms on 6/12/2020 Order #5978. On my own fault I didnt research and realized at that time Brownells had them in stock but I already placed the order without realizing the lead time. For the record, I am not complaining, I just want to make others aware. I'm not in a rush and acually spent the time building two really nice AR15's. The main reason I ordered direct from ZA is I wanted my trigger timed to the action and I wanted a different bolt knob from the standard one.

Here all the parts I do have waiting for my Origin action.

- MDT ACC Chassis will all the accessories
- TriggerTech Diamond Adjustable (Flat faced) -- sent to Zermatt Arms for fitup with the action
-PVA M24 26"barrel 6.5CM shouldered for Origin action
-Area 419 Hellfire muzzle break
-MDT Ckye pod (bipod)
-MDT (no binder) steel DSSF 10rnd mags (qty2)
-Leupold MK5HD 7-35x56 CCH
-ARC M10 scope rings.

My hope is to be able to shoot her before winter.

One last note, Zermatt Arms has been upfront about everthing and has responded quickly to any of my emails.

 

[Triggerhappy]

Do You have a weight on this setup?
Basically have the exact thing in mind... nice looking rig.

Rifle/scope no suppressor or mag 10lb 14oz feels lighter though.

 

[MPrimo]

Here's mine ... 6mm CM Proof CF Barrel and TT Diamond trigger in a KMW Sentinel. Me likey!!! Need glass now ...

 

[MK20]

What is the average weight of a build with an origin, KRG bravo, and a 26” M24 taper 308 barrel?
I’m sure someone here has something similar to that.
thanks

 

[RFutch]

What is the average weight of a build with an origin, KRG bravo, and a 26” M24 taper 308 barrel?
I’m sure someone here has something similar to that.
thanks

I have one with a 26” heavy palma. It’s 15lbs with a Harris bipod and a 30oz scope.

 

[MK20]

Ok. Thanks.

 

[kRcu]

MHSA Build

Origin Action
Proof 6.5 Creed 1/8 twist at 24” finish length
TT Primary
KRG W3 folder
TBAC U7 30cal

 

[Mdfowlman2]

Sure why not...

Bighorn Origin
24” Bartlein M24
Manners T4a
Triggertech Diamond
Vortex AMG
ARC M10’s
419 Hellfire
Atlas C&L
View attachment 7112525

Is this a barreled action from Altus?

 

[DJ 480]

16.5 300blk

 

[Stick42]

Got it complete, hoping to get to the range within the week. Wanted to build a target/hunting rifle. Weight comes in at 11lb 9oz without the suppressor.

Proof Research CF 6.5CM 24”
Manners EH1-A with Gen 2 Mini-Chassis
Geissele Super 700 timed by Zermatt
Eotech 3.5-18x50 MD1 reticle
Nightforce Ultralights
Larue/Harris bipod
Aac 51T brake

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• Stick42
• Sep 18, 2020

Origin

 

[Rory_Fritz]

Just double checking before I pull the trigger on some stuff. Will the origin fit properly in a manners rem700 footprint stock?

 

[Mdfowlman2]

Just double checking before I pull the trigger on some stuff. Will the origin fit properly in a manners rem700 footprint stock?

Wow! I was just hopping on to ask this exact question, I’m about to buy the eh1 with the mini chassis.

 

[Zermatt Arms]

Just double checking before I pull the trigger on some stuff. Will the origin fit properly in a manners rem700 footprint stock?

It should fit and function just fine, but the ejection port window on the stock will be smaller than the action's ejection port. A very simple fix that's able to be done by hand.

Thanks - Ray

 

[RFutch]

Yep. I had to file my Bergara chassis I'm using and it was no big deal. The shape of the ejection port of the Zermatt actions is the most aesthetically pleasing ones out there to me.

 

[drwood96]

Changed things up a little and moved the Origin from to comp rig to this:

McMillan MC3 Carbon
McGowen Heavy Palma 6.5CM 18’

 

[levi8599]

Everyone seeing pretty much 12-14 weeks right now on wait period from Zermatt? Not in any rush just curious.

 

[Dopedude]

Everyone seeing pretty much 12-14 weeks right now on wait period from Zermatt? Not in any rush just curious.

Took 4 days from NSS.

 

[Rory_Fritz]

Placed an order with PVA for an origin barreled action with a .223 truck axle. Maybe it'll be a Christmas present!

 

[TheBigCountry]

Everyone seeing pretty much 12-14 weeks right now on wait period from Zermatt? Not in any rush just curious.

Mines been on order since 6/5...

 

[Zermatt Arms]

Mines been on order since 6/5...

Please send us a message. There's no reason your order shouldn't have been ready for some time now.

Thank you - Ray

 

[408w]

Still waiting on mine from keystone ordered in june

 

[MPrimo]

... hoping to see some more Proof prefits available soon. Anyone have a line on any in stock anywhere?

 

[TheBigCountry]

Still waiting on mine from keystone ordered in june

Yup same boat

 

[TheBigCountry]

Please send us a message. There's no reason your order shouldn't have been ready for some time now.

Thank you - Ray

Message sent

 

[Zermatt Arms]

Message sent

All square! Thanks - Ray

 

[IowaGeologist]

@Zermatt Arms
Ray - Just ordered my second Origin the other day. When we spoke about sending the trigger to get timed (TT Special), you said it wasn't worth it anymore due to a change you made somewhat recently. I was wondering if you had more info on that. Figured I would post about it here in case others were thinking about doing the same. Thanks!

 

[NodakBarbarian]

My Bighorn Origin
6mm Br chambered by PVA

View attachment 7138294

What barrel contour is that?

 

[Zermatt Arms]

@Zermatt Arms
Ray - Just ordered my second Origin the other day. When we spoke about sending the trigger to get timed (TT Special), you said it wasn't worth it anymore due to a change you made somewhat recently. I was wondering if you had more info on that. Figured I would post about it here in case others were thinking about doing the same. Thanks!

There's no need to send TT triggers in for timing. They've been the most consistent trigger we've seen come through in many different ways and they all time up within about .005" with a .015" under sized cocking piece in the Origin. ALL of our Origin actions are using those cocking pieces and have been for some time now.

It's very different on TL3 or SR3 actions, so if you go that route, we'd still perform that service for you. It's just not worth the time or money in shipping to send your TriggerTech triggers for Origin actions.

Thanks - Ray

 

[Jabot]

Put a tt diamond on my orgin. No coc ,smooth as a can be I love it

 

[DJ 480]

all the way!

 

[santee116]

Put a jewell on mine that I had laying around. No noticeable CoC to me, very smooth.

 

[IowaGeologist]

There's no need to send TT triggers in for timing. They've been the most consistent trigger we've seen come through in many different ways and they all time up within about .005" with a .015" under sized cocking piece in the Origin. ALL of our Origin actions are using those cocking pieces and have been for some time now.

It's very different on TL3 or SR3 actions, so if you go that route, we'd still perform that service for you. It's just not worth the time or money in shipping to send your TriggerTech triggers for Origin actions.

Thanks - Ray

Good to hear, thanks for the info Ray.

 

[CarbonMTN]

BH LA
Preferred Barrel Blanks .300 PRC Chambered, 24”, Heavy Palma, 1:9, 3/4-24 muzzle threads
Area 419 Sidewinder brake
TT Diamond set at 14oz
KRG Bravo Stock
MDT 5rd CIP Length Mags
SWFA 10x42 (for now, Brownell’s MPO 5-25x56 on the way)
Warne Xskell Mount (34mm Xskell on the way)
Unfired until I get back home on the 19th. View attachment 7368486View attachment 7368487

how does that barrel preform, what are the group sizes?

 

[NodakBarbarian]

I put a deposit on an Origin last week. It will be my first custom centerfire. I've only had Remingtons before. I am planning on a Bartlein 26" M24 contoured barrel chambered in 6BR. From what I have read, it sounds like the Origin is a really good receiver for the 6BR and it's offshoots as far as feeding/ extraction/ ejection is concerned. It will be a while before I can afford to have it all finished and ready to go, but I have enjoyed checking out all these photos!

Why the M24 contour? I’m trying to figure out what contour I want for my 6 BR, thinking medium Palma or marksman as of now.

 

[b6graham]

Why the M24 contour? I’m trying to figure out what contour I want for my 6 BR, thinking medium Palma or marksman as of now.

weight and balance

 

[Browerka]

What barrel contour is that?

Marksman

 

[TheBigCountry]

After 18+ weeks, it’s finally here:

 

[Matman2010]

My Origin
6.5 creedmore
20" m24 contour from PVA
KRG bravo
TT special trigger

Just need to figure out what scope and rings I want.

 

[Hagen]

My wife's origin built for NMLRA long range inline matches

.40 cal muzzleloader
K&P barrel finished at 26 inches by Bestill Creations
Krg stock
Burris XTR

Launching 275 bullets at 2450 using Blackhorn powder. No smokeless aloud at Friendship. 13.5 min to 500 yrds