new 243 Ackley

Jerry R

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Sep 1, 2006
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With the urge to have another 243 Ackley and an available action on hand it only made sense to call Harold at Harolds Gunsmithing in Tomah, WI. Just as everything else he has built for me I'm sure it will be a smokin' accurate rifle. Going to get rounds down range later this week.
Already having one on a USMC spec stock, S&B 5-25, M5, the whole 18# worth I decided to build a med weight,versatile, multi-season rig also in 243 Ackley.
The digital woodland hydro imaging was done by RaHoffer LLC in Arcadia,WI.
Action is Phoenix Machine set in a B&C stock with a Seekins DBM, rail and recoil lug. Barrel is a 1 in 7.8" twist 26" Rock Creek varmint contour 5R and all is topped off with a Vortex Viper 6.5-20 mildot in Badger rings.

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Re: new 243 Ackley

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice rifle. I'm glad he built it the way you wanted it. </div></div>

Actually, I ordered the stock and picked the final color, the rest was up to him. I'm more than happy with it. He's built about eight for me so far and I won't part with any of them.

Thanks for all the compliments guys.
 
Re: new 243 Ackley

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sweetness!!! I'm diggin' it, fo' sho'...

So how much weight did ya save over your other one?

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This one is over 6# lighter.
 
Re: new 243 Ackley

Thanks, Glen, I'll pass that on. Your components are working great on this rig.

Greg, I'm pretty happy with Randys work, feel confident. I'm also going to have him dip the 280 Ackley hunting rifle Harold's building me. And yes, that one will have an S&B.
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