Georgia on my mind "Gradous" UPDATE!

[rubicon_unlimited]

I have all the parts together for my trip to Hephzibah, GA to spend a long weekend with Robert Gradous. Now if I could only make up my mind on 6.5X47 or .260?????

Surgeon 591
Kmw Sentinel
Jewell Trigger
31" Krieger 6.5 1:8 Light Varmint
APA Little Bastard Brake
Steiner 5-25 MSR
Spuhr mount
Atlas Bipod

 

[blackblue]

After seeing what a lot of his 6.5x47's will do that would be my choice.

 

[JByrd]

all his rifles are excellent....but his 47s are amazing. if i had a pile of varget id do 47. if i had a pile of 4350 id go 260. kinda ridiculious but as hard as powder is to come by that would be the factor

 

[308Gunner]

That is going to be a hell of a rifle can't wait to see after pics

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

all his rifles are excellent....but his 47s are amazing. if i had a pile of varget id do 47. if i had a pile of 4350 id go 260. kinda ridiculious but as hard as powder is to come by that would be the factor

I have several #s of both, but I use H4350 for my other .260 and 6XC, and only use Varget for my .308, which I rarely load for, also have a shit ton of small rifle primers. I am leaning towards the 6.5 because of powder, and thats also what Robert recommended. Only reason I am thinking .260 is because I am familiar with it, I have tons of brass and wouldn't have to tool up for another caliber.

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

After seeing what a lot of his 6.5x47's will do that would be my choice.

Yes, every thread I have read about Roberts 6.5's have been freakin hammers!

 

[jabels]

That will be very nice. Does the action have the regular or small fp hole? If small, then either or, if large, I'd stay 260.

 

[thejeep]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_kH_EZF0XqM

Going through the atl?

 

[Bob L Swagger]

6.5x47L all the way.... But, if I were in your shoes, I would grab another 6.5 barrel blank, have Surgeon overnight a short action magnum bolt and build a 6.5x47L / 6.5 SAUM switch barrel while I was there..

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

6.5x47L all the way.... But, if I were in your shoes, I would grab another 6.5 barrel blank, have Surgeon overnight a short action magnum bolt and build a 6.5x47L / 6.5 SAUM switch barrel while I was there..

I like the way you think! But, I have a 6.5SAUM, Alpha11, Sentinel build that should be done any day with SAC. I did think about a 6.5/6XC switch barrel.

 

[Edds]

Where did you get that action? Is Surgeon selling them again?

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Where did you get that action? Is Surgeon selling them again?

I bought it here, on the Hide. I do not believe they are selling them.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

I like the way you think! But, I have a 6.5SAUM, Alpha11, Sentinel build that should be done any day with SAC. I did think about a 6.5/6XC switch barrel.

That my friend is a fantastic option as well..

 

[andrews1958]

I have both calibers from Robert.They are exact twins except for optics It is a coin toss as to which one is better. The only reason I may prefer the 260 a little over the 47 is because it has Sphur mounts and a 10x50 Bender scope while the 47 has a March 10x 60 scope. It seems a little more rugged. You can not go wrong with either caliber. They are both one holers if Robert builds them for you.

 

[The Lawn Ranger]

260 will get you a little more range with the heavies.

Robert's 6.5X47L will shoot the 123 scenars/RL-15 with extreme accuracy.

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Georgia on my mind "Gradous"

First things first we have a baler to fix...

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Georgia on my mind "Gradous" UPDATE!

Now its time to build a rifle! Going to hit it hard in the morning, more pics to follow.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Now its time to build a rifle! Going to hit it hard in they morning, more pics to follow.

Looking good! 6.5x47L BABY!!!

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Looking good! 6.5x47L BABY!!!

I can't wait to shoot it, what an incredible experience.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

That is awesome!! I bet it will rip with 37.4gr of RL 15 & a 123 scenar!

 

[Papagallos]

You, Swagger, and Patrick Chewing keep pushing me closer to a Gradous build. I love the way yours is turning out.

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

You, Swagger, and Patrick Chewing keep pushing me closer to a Gradous build. I love the way yours is turning out.

I promise you, you won't regret it.

 

[ballistic1]

I am more envious by the minute.. cannot wait to see your Gradous rifle when you get back.

 

[JRWALLSIII]

Don't let Swagger sway you into shooting 123s

Load the 140 hybrids with varget and prepare to be amazed

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Don't let Swagger sway you into shooting 123s

Load the 140 hybrids with varget and prepare to be amazed

What charge are you running with Varget?

Here is my h4350 target

 

[JRWALLSIII]

37.0-37.4

That should shrink the group above.

 

[Bob L Swagger]

Don't let Swagger sway you into shooting 123s

Load the 140 hybrids with varget and prepare to be amazed

Joe,

How much do you jump them?

All the best,

Bob

 

[JRWALLSIII]

.015

 

[siscoe308]

This rifle is the picture of my dream rifle....now to find a surgeon 591.

 

[Papagallos]

This rifle is the picture of my dream rifle....now to find a surgeon 591.

The Surgeon 591 is overrated and overpriced . Buy a Deviant, BAT Tactical or Bighorn. Yes, I said that. So what?

 

[siscoe308]

Lol Chicken or the Egg? I understand that ALL of the actions listed will out perform me, but by golly the Surgeon wets my whistle and the fact that I cant have one atm just makes it worse
That being said if anyone knows of one collecting dust somewhere....?thread officially hijacked! Sorry I'll take my begging someplace else

 

[shoot4fun]

Rubicon, that is a beautiful rifle!
I have to say that the KMW is the most intriguing part of the build for my eye. As a long-time AI shooter I just keep wondering and wishing I could get behind one of those Sentinel stocks.
Papa, I agree that the 591 is over rated. There are many great actions on the market now (as you mentioned) and they are more available.
That said, my experience with Surgeon products and support are nothing less than top shelf.

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

Rubicon, that is a beautiful rifle!
I have to say that the KMW is the most intriguing part of the build for my eye. As a long-time AI shooter I just keep wondering and wishing I could get behind one of those Sentinel stocks.
Papa, I agree that the 591 is over rated. There are many great actions on the market now (as you mentioned) and they are more available.
That said, my experience with Surgeon products and support are nothing less than top shelf.

I was not a fan of the AI or the Manners t5 thumb holes. The Sentinel is different , it just feels right. Call up Terry and order one, you can't go wrong. If you don't like it you can sell it for more than you paid for it.

 

[STR]

I love this thread! Robert is the only guy that I know who invited anyone to come build a rifle on his equipment. I've said it before, but this is truly a great experience for anyone wanting to build their own precision rifle without having to invest a ton of money on tools, and wasted time on guess work.

That build looks fantastic, and congrats on the whole experience. I've never met Robert, and certainly don't know him, but if I could I would love to spend a little time with him.

 

[dworrel]

I was not a fan of the AI or the Manners t5 thumb holes. The Sentinel is different , it just feels right. Call up Terry and order one, you can't go wrong. If you don't like it you can sell it for more than you paid for it.

I agree with above. Sentinel is well thought out. It just feels right.

I have one with 308 (Surgeon) and 260 (Stiller Tac 30) barreled actions that are interchangeable. Both shoot great.

 

[R.Walters]

The Surgeon 591 is overrated and overpriced . Buy a Deviant, BAT Tactical or Bighorn. Yes, I said that. So what?

Yes follow papas advice and ship me the 591's


That build is pure beauty OP. Im envious!

 

[338Norma]

What charge are you running with Varget?

Here is my h4350 target[/QUOTE


I was down two months ago, for a very similar build. If you are shooting it long run the 140 hybrid and H-4350 his reamer has a boat load of FB. Mine shot the same as yours with a half grain less. Now it shoots the same in an upper node. It absolutely rocks, I was banging steel at 1100 yesterday. I wont list my load but you can PM.

 

[Painless300]

It's an awesome experience to spend the weekend with Rob. Hope you had the chance to stay at the Rattle Snake Inn!

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

It's an awesome experience to spend the weekend with Rob. Hope you had the chance to stay at the Rattle Snake Inn!

No, I had already payed for a hotel. (Next time)

 

[rubicon_unlimited]

38.4 grains of Varget
123 Scenar

I will get better pictures outside later this week.

 

[Painless300]

That's a beautiful rifle man, and from the looks at the last target you posted it was well worth the trip!

 

[PatrickChewing]

It's an awesome experience to spend the weekend with Rob. Hope you had the chance to stay at the Rattle Snake Inn!

You mean Camp Crystal Lake. It's where they filmed all the Friday the 13th movies!

 

[shoot4fun]

.0945" for three or five.
Tighten up Rubi!!!!!

Just kiddin' man. That is a beauty.
I'd order one of them KMW Sentinel stocks if the wife hadn't got a new Mercedes this week. That put a gap in the bank book.

 

[Papagallos]

38.4 grains of Varget
123 Scenar

I will get better pictures outside later this week.

I'll give you $2K for it since I sold all the parts to you.

 

[deadly0311]

.0945" for three or five.
Tighten up Rubi!!!!!

Just kiddin' man. That is a beauty.
I'd order one of them KMW Sentinel stocks if the wife hadn't got a new Mercedes this week. That put a gap in the bank book.

Jerry,

Any time you want to get behind a Sentinel let me know. I have a couple sitting here.

 

[Hntelk]

Now that's what I call an exciting weekend... One day it will be my turn for Gradous weekend trip!

Very nice build !

 

[shoot4fun]

Jerry,

Any time you want to get behind a Sentinel let me know. I have a couple sitting here.

Sent you a PM my friend.