I just got the rifle in last week and I could not be happier. It started out life as a 700P and I shot the factory gun for a good bit but the custom bug finally hit. A big factor was that I have a can on order and to shoot sub sonics I needed a faster twist than the factory 1:12. My thinking was if I had to rebarrel anyway, it would be stupid to not have the action trued and might as well just do a full blown gun. The can is 10" long so when that will be on the gun it will be like having a 29" barrel on it. I did not want to go with say a 24" barrel then end up with 34" with the can.
It was built by William Roscoe, who as most of you know, owns LA Precision Rifles. It AMAZED me how tight the thread protector is to the barrel. You literally cannot see the break when it is mated against the barrel. See the last two pics for what I am talking about.
For anyone thinking of a build and not sure who to go with let me share my experience. He has always been helpful in answering my questions and making suggestions. Also he delivered the gun in the time frame that he gave me when I dropped off my parts.
He has also been working with me in my load development. I called him and asked him about some components and recommended loads and such and let him know what groups I was getting and what components I had been using. He recommended a different powder and I stated that I was going to load some up and head to the range. Well that night I get a call from him to see how the range session went. Now that might not mean much to some people but to me that meant alot. To me is shows not only does he take pride in his work and delivers a fantastic rifle, but he goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the most out of the gun that is possible. He has been VERY helpful in steering me in the right directions on load development. In this day and age of everyone just out to make a buck to me by him calling it showed me alot about his character.
So without further ado.
Specs:
.308Win
Trued 700 action
Kreiger Light Varmit contour 1:10 twist finished at 19" and threaded 5/8 x 24 Class 3
Gun Kote Flat Black
Jewell Trigger
Badger M5 Bottom Metal
McMillan A5 Stock Bedded
Harris Bipod
NF 20 MOA Rail
Seekins Rings
Premier Heritage 5-25x56
It was built by William Roscoe, who as most of you know, owns LA Precision Rifles. It AMAZED me how tight the thread protector is to the barrel. You literally cannot see the break when it is mated against the barrel. See the last two pics for what I am talking about.
For anyone thinking of a build and not sure who to go with let me share my experience. He has always been helpful in answering my questions and making suggestions. Also he delivered the gun in the time frame that he gave me when I dropped off my parts.
He has also been working with me in my load development. I called him and asked him about some components and recommended loads and such and let him know what groups I was getting and what components I had been using. He recommended a different powder and I stated that I was going to load some up and head to the range. Well that night I get a call from him to see how the range session went. Now that might not mean much to some people but to me that meant alot. To me is shows not only does he take pride in his work and delivers a fantastic rifle, but he goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the most out of the gun that is possible. He has been VERY helpful in steering me in the right directions on load development. In this day and age of everyone just out to make a buck to me by him calling it showed me alot about his character.
So without further ado.
Specs:
.308Win
Trued 700 action
Kreiger Light Varmit contour 1:10 twist finished at 19" and threaded 5/8 x 24 Class 3
Gun Kote Flat Black
Jewell Trigger
Badger M5 Bottom Metal
McMillan A5 Stock Bedded
Harris Bipod
NF 20 MOA Rail
Seekins Rings
Premier Heritage 5-25x56
