new R&D precision rifle

[2_many_dogs]

a new 6.5 creedmoor put together by R&D precision.

this came together from pieces found on the hide:
TAC30 receiver from the 2007 stiller group buy
mcmillan A5 stock randy had
badger bottom metal from JW precision
USO SN3 bought used from a hide member
seekins rings
bartlein barrel

and, of course, randy working magic on the metal and bedding. thanks, randy!

waiting for range time is killing me....

 

[awaken]

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SWEET RIG!

I'm jealous!

Dave

 

[long range dogr]

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Very nice!

 

[USMCj]

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POOL PORN!!!!!!

Very nice rig!

 

[sommers]

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That's one of the coolest molded camo's I've seen

 

[Engine 22]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sommers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's one of the coolest molded camo's I've seen </div></div>

I agree and Randy, if you can what is the mix on the stock or what is it called?
Thanks in advance!

 

[USMCj]

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I think thats the stock I handled when I was over at Randys house a couple of weeks ago. It is a nice color combo!

 

[Hateca]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Engine22</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sommers</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's one of the coolest molded camo's I've seen </div></div>

I agree and Randy, if you can what is the mix on the stock or what is it called?
Thanks in advance! </div></div>

I worked with Britainy at McMillan over a year ago to get that molded in pattern. It keeps the pattern in the vertical. (Not easy to do BTW) It's called "RAD" Camo. You can get it in any color. The above stock is OD, Med Tan, and Dark Tan, all 33%.

If you have any questions talk to Britainy at McMillan. I know a few that have ordered it but because it's not ordered on a regular basis there can be some confusion as to what you are trying to order.

 

[2_many_dogs]

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this rig feels as good as she looks. i can't thank randy enough. gotta work up some loads and will post a range report when i get 'em tuned.

 

[SuperSeal110]

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That's hott. Nice setup.

 

[03bulletstopper]

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I really like it. You should probably just send it to me in Nv. and i can stretch it's legs a bit.

 

[Stout916]

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Nice rifle. Lets hear that range report!

 

[srv656s]

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Rifle looks great, looking forwards to the range report-

Shawn

 

[padronanniversary]

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I'm curious what knob is that ? Did that come with the action ?

 

[Hateca]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PadronAniversary</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm curious what knob is that ? Did that come with the action ? </div></div>

That's a Stiller Tac-30 action, it comes with it.

 

[2_many_dogs]

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range report.

the bolt works smoothly and i had zero problems feeding from the 5 and 10 round magazines. i have one 10 round magazine that fits a little tight inside the badger bottom.

i chrono'd 5 loads each with the 140gr AMAX-moly and the 140gr SMK-moly using the factory suggested load as a starting point. factory 140gr AMAX (non-moly) runs just under 2700fps. i expected a lower velocity in this rifle as the factory tests were done using a 28" barrel and i asked randy to do it 24".

i managed to get it to about 2725fps with both the AMAX and SMK. no pressure signs on bolt lift or primer. 2700fps or so will reach to 1000 yards, but i'll be doing a bit more experimentation to see if i can get it closer to 2800fps, but got good results with the loads i tested today.

i tested at 200 yards on a moderately toasty day, prone using a bipod and redtac rear bag.

my best 5 shot group is shown at the top (at least, i thought it was 5 shots, but i was banging away faster than i should have and i've taken a lot of blows to the head in my life). ignore the .308 hole on the right - i was also chrono-ing some .308 loads and got confused and shot on the wrong target (dammit). the center to center group is 0.3MOA. the lower group was representative of the other groups i got and was 0.7MOA - it was my fault, not the rifle. i always have great 4 shot groups, but inevitably throw the last shot - shower criticism on me, not the stick.

i'm not done yet - gotta spend some more time developing loads and getting a feel for the gem that randy made.

for scale, the 4 pasters make a diamond 1.5" on a side.