My first custom rifle was built on a LA Win M70 Push feed.
It was a rifle my dad got me to hunt with when I was a kid, originally chambered in .243, and it's been one of my favorites ever since getting it RE-Built.
I've since done multiple others, and this one just doesn't quite get the love it once did, so when the barrel is toast (doesn't take long) I'm going to re barrel to a different caliber. Lets be honest, it's too fast to compete with, the long bolt and 5rd mags just don't work for competition...and I've since built lighter weight, more adequate (heavier bullet), and more maneuverable (shorter OAL) hunting rifles.
HERE IS WHAT I HAVE in precision bolt action rifles.
22 Creedmoor
6 Creedmoor
6 x 284 (The rifle in question)
6.5 Creedmoor x 2
6.5 Sweedmoor
6.5 PRC x 3
7mm Rem Mag
308
I reload, so clearly, that's an issue that is of no concern...but I'm really considering a fast twist quarter bore when it's time for a new pipe.
Leaning toward a simple swap from the current 6x284 which is sending a 115 Dtac at about 3300... to an 18" 25x284 to run a 130-135gr bullet.
Should be a little more compact and a little better suited for hunting as it will likely never see competition again.
I did also consider the old 25-06 with the same twist, but the H2O capacity is virtually identical and the x284 is more efficient.
Any other LONG ACTION, Standard Bolt Face cartridges worth considering?
The first barrel as done at 19" and I actually used it to compete for a year. Ran a solid 1100 rounds at 3100 fps and died mid shooting match.
Took my SD Mule deer at 485 no problem
2nd barrel was 22", swapped glass a few times, and added a Manners.
This is how it sits today, with the last few rounds of life nearly exhausted.
It was a rifle my dad got me to hunt with when I was a kid, originally chambered in .243, and it's been one of my favorites ever since getting it RE-Built.
I've since done multiple others, and this one just doesn't quite get the love it once did, so when the barrel is toast (doesn't take long) I'm going to re barrel to a different caliber. Lets be honest, it's too fast to compete with, the long bolt and 5rd mags just don't work for competition...and I've since built lighter weight, more adequate (heavier bullet), and more maneuverable (shorter OAL) hunting rifles.
HERE IS WHAT I HAVE in precision bolt action rifles.
22 Creedmoor
6 Creedmoor
6 x 284 (The rifle in question)
6.5 Creedmoor x 2
6.5 Sweedmoor
6.5 PRC x 3
7mm Rem Mag
308
I reload, so clearly, that's an issue that is of no concern...but I'm really considering a fast twist quarter bore when it's time for a new pipe.
Leaning toward a simple swap from the current 6x284 which is sending a 115 Dtac at about 3300... to an 18" 25x284 to run a 130-135gr bullet.
Should be a little more compact and a little better suited for hunting as it will likely never see competition again.
I did also consider the old 25-06 with the same twist, but the H2O capacity is virtually identical and the x284 is more efficient.
Any other LONG ACTION, Standard Bolt Face cartridges worth considering?
The first barrel as done at 19" and I actually used it to compete for a year. Ran a solid 1100 rounds at 3100 fps and died mid shooting match.
Took my SD Mule deer at 485 no problem
2nd barrel was 22", swapped glass a few times, and added a Manners.
This is how it sits today, with the last few rounds of life nearly exhausted.
