My Ultimate Bolt Action Setup

[Maurygold]

I have spent 10+ years shooting and reloading, and after finishing grad school, I spent the last 2 years building my ultimate shooting setup. I have access to a 1000-yard range and shoot at it frequently - I wanted a long-range setup that I could hunt and achieve the highest accuracy possible. I chose a 300-win mag and a 1.25" straight 20" proof barrel w/ DeadAir suppressor as speed was a secondary concern to accuracy and comfort shooting. I had benchersest and f-class renowned gunsmith Alex Wheeler cut the barrel. I shoot a 215 hybrid at roughly 2600 FPS w/ SD staying below 10.

I also built a spotting setup to support the rifle as I enjoy shooting with people, and the higher power makes spotting more enjoyable/ successful. I always run the gun over a Labrador to gather as much data as possible about h4350 and environmental changes (it's very temp table).

I spent a lot of time and resources assembling this package, and every piece has been tested in putting rounds on target the first time. I hope this helps and inspires others to build their long-range setups.

Gun:
Action: TL3 Long Action
Trigger: Triggertch Diamond
Stock: Manners T4A Team Elite w/ mini chassis
Barrel: Proof Research 1.25in straight taper 30cal 20"
Gunsmith: Alex Wheeler of Wheeler Accuracy
Scope: Leupold Mark5HD 5-25 PR-1 MOA Illuminated
Scope Mount: Badger Ordnance C-1 MAX w/ Level
Suppressor: DeadAir Nomad L w/ E-Brake
Suppressor Mount: Area419 Hellfire System
Suppressor Wrap: Cole-Tac
Arca: Area419 10" Rail
Bipod: Atlas CAL
Bipod Mount: RRS SC-ARC
Cerakote: Primal Finish Proof barrel ends

Spotting Setup:
Spotter: Leupold Mark 4 12-40 TMR Reticle
Spotter Housing: Badger Ordnance S.L.I.C.K.
Tripod: Two Vets QDT v2
Ballistics: Kestrel 5700 Link
Ballists Mount: Badger Ordinance
Range Finder: Sig KIlo 5K
Red Dot: Trijicon SRO 2.5 MOA
Spotting Scope Attachment: RRS Pic to Arca

Ammo:
Case: Lapua 300 Win Mag
Powder: Hodgdon H4350
Primer: Fed 215M
Bullet: Berger 215 Hybrid
Dies: Whidden

 

[Turkeytider]

I have spent 10+ years shooting and reloading, and after finishing grad school, I spent the last 2 years building my ultimate shooting setup. I have access to a 1000-yard range and shoot at it frequently - I wanted a long-range setup that I could hunt and achieve the highest accuracy possible. I chose a 300-win mag and a 1.25" straight 20" proof barrel w/ DeadAir suppressor as speed was a secondary concern to accuracy and comfort shooting. I had benchersest and f-class renowned gunsmith Alex Wheeler cut the barrel. I shoot a 215 hybrid at roughly 2600 FPS w/ SD staying below 10.

I also built a spotting setup to support the rifle as I enjoy shooting with people, and the higher power makes spotting more enjoyable/ successful. I always run the gun over a Labrador to gather as much data as possible about h4350 and environmental changes (it's very temp table).

I spent a lot of time and resources assembling this package, and every piece has been tested in putting rounds on target the first time. I hope this helps and inspires others to build their long-range setups.

View attachment 8127050

Gun:
Action: TL3 Long Action
Trigger: Triggertch Diamond
Stock: Manners T4A Team Elite w/ mini chassis
Barrel: Proof Research 1.25in straight taper 30cal 20"
Gunsmith: Alex Wheeler of Wheeler Accuracy
Scope: Leupold Mark5HD 5-25 PR-1 MOA Illuminated
Scope Mount: Badger Ordnance C-1 MAX w/ Level
Suppressor: DeadAir Nomad L w/ E-Brake
Suppressor Mount: Area419 Hellfire System
Suppressor Wrap: Cole-Tac
Arca: Area419 10" Rail
Bipod: Atlas CAL
Bipod Mount: RRS SC-ARC
Cerakote: Primal Finish Proof barrel ends

Spotting Setup:
Spotter: Leupold Mark 4 12-40 TMR Reticle
Spotter Housing: Badger Ordnance S.L.I.C.K.
Tripod: Two Vets QDT v2
Ballistics: Kestrel 5700 Link
Ballists Mount: Badger Ordinance
Range Finder: Sig KIlo 5K
Red Dot: Trijicon SRO 2.5 MOA
Spotting Scope Attachment: RRS Pic to Arca

Ammo:
Case: Lapua 300 Win Mag
Powder: Hodgdon H4350
Primer: Fed 215M
Bullet: Berger 215 Hybrid
Dies: Whidden

All up, I`m pretty sure that that set up exceeds, in cost, EVERYTHING COMBINED (guns, supporting equipment, etc ) that I own by no small amount!

 

[Judd]

Congrats!

 

[Max_The_Phoenix]

I have spent 10+ years shooting and reloading, and after finishing grad school, I spent the last 2 years building my ultimate shooting setup. I have access to a 1000-yard range and shoot at it frequently - I wanted a long-range setup that I could hunt and achieve the highest accuracy possible. I chose a 300-win mag and a 1.25" straight 20" proof barrel w/ DeadAir suppressor as speed was a secondary concern to accuracy and comfort shooting. I had benchersest and f-class renowned gunsmith Alex Wheeler cut the barrel. I shoot a 215 hybrid at roughly 2600 FPS w/ SD staying below 10.

I also built a spotting setup to support the rifle as I enjoy shooting with people, and the higher power makes spotting more enjoyable/ successful. I always run the gun over a Labrador to gather as much data as possible about h4350 and environmental changes (it's very temp table).

I spent a lot of time and resources assembling this package, and every piece has been tested in putting rounds on target the first time. I hope this helps and inspires others to build their long-range setups.

View attachment 8127050

Gun:
Action: TL3 Long Action
Trigger: Triggertch Diamond
Stock: Manners T4A Team Elite w/ mini chassis
Barrel: Proof Research 1.25in straight taper 30cal 20"
Gunsmith: Alex Wheeler of Wheeler Accuracy
Scope: Leupold Mark5HD 5-25 PR-1 MOA Illuminated
Scope Mount: Badger Ordnance C-1 MAX w/ Level
Suppressor: DeadAir Nomad L w/ E-Brake
Suppressor Mount: Area419 Hellfire System
Suppressor Wrap: Cole-Tac
Arca: Area419 10" Rail
Bipod: Atlas CAL
Bipod Mount: RRS SC-ARC
Cerakote: Primal Finish Proof barrel ends

Spotting Setup:
Spotter: Leupold Mark 4 12-40 TMR Reticle
Spotter Housing: Badger Ordnance S.L.I.C.K.
Tripod: Two Vets QDT v2
Ballistics: Kestrel 5700 Link
Ballists Mount: Badger Ordinance
Range Finder: Sig KIlo 5K
Red Dot: Trijicon SRO 2.5 MOA
Spotting Scope Attachment: RRS Pic to Arca

Ammo:
Case: Lapua 300 Win Mag
Powder: Hodgdon H4350
Primer: Fed 215M
Bullet: Berger 215 Hybrid
Dies: Whidden

Congrats
What’s the lead time with Alex?

 

[Maurygold]

Congrats
What’s the lead time with Alex?

I’ve had the barrel back for almost a year but. Least time was 60-90 days and he was a pleasure to work with. Absolutely recommend

 

[Max_The_Phoenix]

I’ve had the barrel back for almost a year but. Least time was 60-90 days and he was a pleasure to work with. Absolutely recommend

Shyyy, 1 year just for the barrel chambering or you were waiting for the barrel to come in stock?

 

[Maurygold]

Shyyy, 1 year just for the barrel chambering or you were waiting for the barrel to come in stock?

No, I’ve had the finished barrel in my hands for a year - point being his lead times may be different now. But then they were 60-90 days.