Gunsmithing Phoenix Custom Rifles work pics and reviews

[Keith Johns]

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We'd love to barrel your Stiller for you. Send it in

Thanks guys!


Bolt work is all caught up.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Phoenix knob on a 5R

 

[Mod Adahy]

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Here is one of the brakes that Keith did for me. This is my wife's grendel and it is very soft shooting. Thanks Keith!

 

[Keith Johns]

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Thanks Brad

Here's another pic of it. Camera was focused on Jager though..

 

[Keith Johns]

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Caught up on bolt work guys and will have more pics of rifles to come....





Thanks!

 

[chubbles]

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PCR put together a barreled action for me in 6.5x47L and I couldn't be happier with the quality of work or level of service. Thanks again Brad/Keith. Here are a couple pics before I paint it.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Thanks for the pics. I always neglect to take pictures of completed jobs.
Show us some of it in the stock PLEASE

Those Badger actions are way different than a Remy, obviously. I like them.

 

[chubbles]

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I apologize for the poorly lit images. I would LOVE to show it in the stock but I'm waiting on XLR. (c'mon Kyle gettin' anxious

) As soon as I get my stock I'll put up some completed pics and taker to the range and post a report.

 

[eracer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith at PCR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the pics. I always neglect to take pictures of completed jobs.
Show us some of it in the stock PLEASE

Those Badger actions are way different than a Remy, obviously. I like them. </div></div>

Great pics, and Jager is an AWESOME looking dog!

 

[Keith Johns]

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Some recent pics...

 

[johnsta]

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Awesome. I can't wait to get mine! You are doing my 700 with Bartlein barrel in my HS stock inletted for the m40 contour. Any teaser pics

?

 

[Some Day]

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What make stock is that on Brad Johns 7mm.
I like it a lot.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Mcmillan HTG in GAP camo

 

[Keith Johns]

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Cerakoted, front rail, new bedding, and bottom metal inlet.
Bolt knob was done by someone else.

 

[adam3999]

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Really, really nice bedding job! Out of curiosity, any particular reason you bedded all the way out to the end of the stock? What is the second notch forward of the recoil lug channel? Keep up the great work!

 

[Keith Johns]

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Adam,

Its bedded full length because I had to install that front rail, and wanted it to look perfect front to rear. The barrel is free-floated using the same method Mcmillan and many others use. The barrel has a contact pad under the first 4 inches of it. 4 inches is much longer than I usually make a barrel contact pad, but thats how long the previous smith made it so I did the same. The cuts you see in the bedding, is where the free-floating starts and the barrel contact pad ends.

 

[adam3999]

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Keith,

OK I think I got ya--you had to cut a channel out of the forward end of the stock for the bottom section of the rail assembly to sit down in. Bedding over it cleans it up.

How much clearance do you have in the forward section of bedding up to the barrel? During prep, I imagine the first 4" of the barrel from the breech was bare, but then from the 4" mark to the muzzle had some thick tape to free float it?

Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'm working up the nerve to do my first bedding job and CDI bottom metal installation.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Yep you got it. I use a couple pices of mil tape. You can get 10 and 20mil. You pick the freefloat gap.
Thats if you bed the barrel channel too though. It does stiffen the stock but its harder to do, uses double or triple the amount of epoxy, and isnt needed most of the time. So consider how your rifle needs to be bedded.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Send the bottom metal inlet to CDI and let them install it. Be sure to send the whole rifle so they can ensure propper feeding before sending it home.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Sexy ass 308 Tac Match just finished up. Very happy with it.

 

[johnsta]

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Wow, I cant wait to get it Keith! It looks better than I imagined!

 

[chubbles]

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the proper use for an oven in my opinion

finally got it painted. now just waiting on xlr.............

 

[coldboremiracle]

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^^ Damn! That shit handsome!

 

[chubbles]

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by the way all respect to PCR because i've heard they have a reputation for doing fine paint work. i just like to dabble with a paint gun myself once in a while. once upon a time i worked in a shop spraying corporate aircraft and so when i get a chance to utilize some of the old skills i figure i might as well take advantage.

 

[Gray]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chubbles</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

the proper use for an oven in my opinion

finally got it painted. now just waiting on xlr.............

</div></div>

Is that straight tube?

 

[Keith Johns]

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Looks good man. Let me know how it shoots.

Yep straight tube. I think it finished at 1.220"

Better shoot one hole!

 

[Gray]

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Thanks Keith!

 

[chubbles]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Is that straight tube?</div></div>

oh ya 1.25" all they way! fattest tube they had. (krieger)

 

[chubbles]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Keith at PCR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">...........

Better shoot one hole!

</div></div>

if it don't shoot one hole i'll know who to blame...ha ha

my xlr chassis arrives today so i'll be shooting soon and posting results asap.

 

[Keith Johns]

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That thing's fittin' into an XLR?
Post pics please!

 

[chubbles]

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ya kyle had to make a slightly custom HD long action chassis for my short action m2008 with that fat tube. he is awesome! not too many people out there will accommodate you like that. usually it's like we make this product and that product and if it doesn't fit our specs well then tough luck pal we don't have time for your wierdo crap.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Kool. Cant wait to see it bolted in

 

[Keith Johns]

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I've started on the (EDITED)Kings Arsenal Tac-50!
The PCR Prac50 will be on hold until October.

<span style="font-weight: bold">Mcmillan Tac-50 repeater Action
Lilja 1-15 Navy Contour Chromoly 28.5" <span style="text-decoration: underline">NON-Fluted</span> barrel
Jewel trigger or Shilen trigger
Either a Mcmillan, XXX Bastard, or an aluminum brake(which I have yet to look deeper into). Not sure what I think of an aluminum brake.
Chassis to be announced later...</span>

I think Im as excited as the customer about building this rifle. I will be buying some Hornady Match 750gr ammo to test fire it with. Im sure we'll test groups at several distances but Im hoping to get some nice 500 yard groups.


Many more pics to come...

 

[chubbles]

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congrats on the pcr 50! heres my pics.

didn't have time to put the trigger or scope on there. wife was hasslin me as it was. cannot wait to get this this out and shooting. it is sooooo comfortable to shoulder. and people give me a hard time about the weight but i absolutely love how much of a tank this thing is. thanks again for the outstanding job PCR.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Shit man if youd have sent me the chassis, I would have centered the barrel markings in the center of those windows.
The PCR logo looks great but maan if it was centered in that window.....



Very nice rifle

 

[chubbles]

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Ya that detail didn't even occur to me until I got the barrel back from you. The funny thing is though it was the first thing I realized when I opened the box and saw that big badass logo. It'll have to go on my list of things to on my next build. By the way that photo wasn't intended to highlight the logo not being centered. There's no way you could have known where it needed to be. I was just trying to show off the brand for everyone on the hide.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Love the pics. Thanks again.

All caught up on knob installs.
Thanks everyone!
Keith Johns

 

[chubbles]

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well i got a chance to take the m2008/6.5x47 to the range and do some limited testing and you'll be pleased to know that it shoots like a dream. it's not too particular with load combinations or bullets which is great. check this out: hornady 129 gr. round nose circa 1969? that group was shot with that hornady round nose. too bad it has such a tremendously poor bc....it takes something like 18+ mils to get to 1000yds

 

[Keith Johns]

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Damn nice accuracy. Weird bullet

 

[SpinDrift338]

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Just got my rifle back from PCR, and it's perfect. The bedding is immaculate and tight, and the stock was heavily modified to fit a custom action. The fitting is excellent, and I couldn't ask for better craftsmanship. I'll be displaying this rifle on our counter, and referring all precision work to PCR. Thanks to all the guys who put this thing together for me, it truly is a dream rifle.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Thank YOU very much!

 

[Keith Johns]

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<span style="color: #000066">Wait time on full builds has dropped back to 2 months if all parts are had by then. We have some barrels in stock and can get common contours pretty easily.
Mcmillan stocks are 3 months wait and they're 1 hour from us.</span>


<span style="color: #330099">We just bought a new lathe. This will help keep turn around times down. We learn more and more every day, and buy new equipment every month. It all helps us to serve you better, faster, and easier on everybody.</span>


<span style="color: #330000">We're building 50BMGs now. Two are in the works now. One a PCR Practical 50 "Prac 50", and the other a Tac-50 for Kings Arsenal. Both on Mcmillan actions and using Lilja Navy contour barrels. Both designed to shoot the Hornady 750 Amaxs(BC 1.050 @ 2800). PCR "Prac 50s" will get Mcmillan "Big Mac" stocks and a Lilja Navy contour barrel(24-30"). We're looking at using XXX Bastard or Mcmillan muzzle brakes for them.</span>

 

[Mgordon]

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Keith,

Double check your McM Tac 50 base. I just had one in the shop that was about as straight as a banana!

They replaced it no problem, but just a heads up!

Mark

 

[Keith Johns]

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Thanks for the heads up. I have some questions about reaming the chambers on the 50s. Reamer should show up in the next week or two. Ill probably call and bug ya before I do the first one.

 

[Keith Johns]

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3 ringed Phx knob left bare aluminum and handle reinforcement.

 

[Keith Johns]

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I dont remember if I ever posted this one...
FN/winchester bolt with Varminter knob

 

[Keith Johns]

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Heres a 338RUM we're finishing up right now. 30" tube with APA Brake. Whole rifle is getting a two color Cerakote job in a couple weeks.

Here are some bolt knob installs recently done...

Here's a CZ. We dont normally do CZs unless the handle is pre-threaded.

Rem700 with two ringed Phx...

Rem700 with Knubby knob and handle reinforcement...

 

[Keith Johns]

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Anyone who hasn't read Dan Lilja's articles at www.riflebarrels.com should seriously do so. Even the fifty caliber ones, they still apply to smaller calibers.
His reads are helping me big time in the design of our 50s.

 

[PCR]

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Phoenix knob with 8-40 screw to reinforce handle, coated in Coyote Tan Cerakote.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Surgeon action 308 build almost ready for Cerakote...