The BUDGET RIFLE picture thread!

[bruno86]

I have seen many picture threads but never an <span style="color: #FF0000">official</span> budget rifle thread. Yes, I used the Hides Google search but nothing came up quite like this. This kinda thing helps everyone (including myself) with acquiring some new ideas on their rifle builds. Shall we start with some rules...... (Get on a budget!)

-FACTORY ACTION.

-Barreled action and stock must cost you under $1500. (New or used parts).

-Any accessories you want (scopes,bipods,rails, exc.)

-Short description on how you accomplished the build.

For example: A build I am currently working on, Rem 700 SPS 20" $550 barely used. Then the mods begin! Total so far in barreled action and B&C stock= $800

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3096699#Post3096699

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Wait till its done;-)

 

[hondakilla98]

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I purchased my 700 Police in 308 used for $725 with harris bipod, leopold scope base and rings, badger bolt knob installed, and the bolt trued. Then I bought an EGW 20 MOA base and Burris XTR rings for $60, Falcon Menace 5-25x50 FFP scope $425, HS Precision HRT stock with Hooper DBM installed $475, 2 10 round Alpha mags $130. Between selling the factory HS stock, BM, and leopold base and rings total cost is sitting right at $1525. But I still need a cheek rest and sling. So the eventual total will be a little over $1600. With FGMM 175/168 grain it shoots .6-1 moa. So far I'm very happy.

 

[BoilerUP]

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Savage 10FP 4.4" action w/ Accutrigger: $220 (used)
Criterion 260 Rem 26" prefit barrel + NSS recoil lug: $280
Manners T2 with 3 studs/2 cups/pillars: $485 (bought a $300 certificate for $200)
CDI DBM: $180
Alpha Type 2 mag: $66

Total for rifle: $1231

Before I had the Manners/CDI/Alpha setup I had a BC A2 Medalist with blind mag; total for that setup was about $730.

Now the rest of the items:

Weaver 20MOA multi-slot base: $30
Burris XTR 30mm low rings: $40 (used)
Burris 4200 Tac 6-24x50 FFP: $630 (used)
Butler creek scope caps: $20
Harris 1A2 9-13": $20 (bought used)
Sling: free (robbed off another rifle)

All-up cost: $1971

 

[_Shay_]

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Mine started off as an SPS V with a SS 10x and Harris bipod.

I then got a new scope, a PST 4-16 FFP Mrad, followed by a new stock, an H&S precision.

Soon came some DBM, and some paint, and a few things here and there is where it is today.

Total-
Rifle-600
Stock- Ghillie (trade)
DBM- 120, (150 for inlet)
Scope- Not sure what I paid, around 800
etc...

 

[bruno86]

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All very nice set ups. Boiler, hows that rig shoot? Im digging the Manners.

 

[coldboremiracle]

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I built two of these, the complete build thread is in my signature.




http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1988164&page=1

 

[z28kid]

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Startd out as SPS-V
2" of barrel removed,TacOps cheek pad, 15 MOA 2 piece rail in birdsong, Burris XTR lows and Bushy Elite 3200 5-15x40.

B&C M40 style stock bedded, homemade bolt knob, and krylon job.

How it shoots, 5 shots at 100.

.42" center to center

TJ

 

[BoilerUP]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bruno86</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Boiler, hows that rig shoot? Im digging the Manners. </div></div>

I haven't had an opportunity to shoot it with the T2 yet...just finished our basement and got my reloading bench set back up. Rolled some the other night and hopefully I'll send some within the next couple weeks.

With the A2 Medalist, it would shoot 130gr Berger VLDs better than my current skill level - consistently 5 shots into 0.5" @ 100yd, which is the longest range I have easy access to. I plan to verify load's performance with the new stock then take it to 300-600 at my parents' farm.

 

[bruno86]

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ColdBore, that is one nice build. Nice handmade stock that you dont see many people doing anymore. Gotta love the Krieger barrel.

 

[dpty22]

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rem 700 sps 20" harris bipod leupold mk4 lr/t......1200.00
b&c a-5 stock.....350.00

total= helluva lota fun (for being at work)

 

[Red_SC]

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In the early days:

Used 700 Police, came with a Simmons Pro50 and a medium Harris. This was my first rifle paint job.

Now it has a TPS base and rings and is currently wearing a borrowed Leupold Mk4. I bedded it and burned up a Dremel installing the Surgeon bottom metal, but it turned out great. Hooper installed the bolt knob thanks to a Practical Marksman match donation, and I had SAS cut the barrel to 20" and thread it after I won an Arbiter Ti at ASC. Im running a Mountain Shooter sling. I'll be shooting it at the Practical Marksman again in 2 weeks.

 

[pwizl]

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

Savage 10FP 4.4" action w/ Accutrigger: $220 (used)
Criterion 260 Rem 26" prefit barrel + NSS recoil lug: $280
Manners T2 with 3 studs/2 cups/pillars: $485 (bought a $300 certificate for $200)
CDI DBM: $180
Alpha Type 2 mag: $66

Total for rifle: $1231

Before I had the Manners/CDI/Alpha setup I had a BC A2 Medalist with blind mag; total for that setup was about $730.

Now the rest of the items:

Weaver 20MOA multi-slot base: $30
Burris XTR 30mm low rings: $40 (used)
Burris 4200 Tac 6-24x50 FFP: $630 (used)
Butler creek scope caps: $20
Harris 1A2 9-13": $20 (bought used)
Sling: free (robbed off another rifle)

All-up cost: $1971</div></div>

I just put my order in for my T-2 and McGowen barrel in .260. Already have CDI bottom metal and Allied Precision DMS BiPod. Hope it looks as good as yours.

 

[Little Z28]

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Remington 700 SS 5R $1020
Black Krylon stock paint $5
Jewell Trigger $205
Bushnell Elite Tactical 6500 4.5-30x50 $649
EGW HD 20 MOA steel base $100
EGW 30mm rings $100
Total right around $2080 for everything.

 

[bruno86]

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Nice rifle Red. Good luck at the Practical Marksman match! Let us know how ya did.

 

[Red_SC]

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Thanks, will do.

 

[Oham1]

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[allghilliedup04]

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Its funny cause everyone calls these "budget builds" but i still call them expensive

 

[pdogsbeware]

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^^^ ha, then you'll like this one.

action - $250 (pawn shop)
Lothar Walther 24in barrel, chambered (22-250) and threaded - 310
Muzzle brake - 65
Choate stock - 150
Bondo for the "custom" grip - 13
JB weld for "custom" bolt handle - 8
bipod - 40
table - 40
wheels, bolts, carpet, foam, masking tape (for my uber-accurate "custom" ballistic turret) - 17
Spray paint - 7
Mt dew - .89

Total - $908.89, not including the scope of course. If you count in the Nikon Monarch I just took off last week instead of the NF, grand total is 1,433.89.

Is it a GAP? Definitely not! But it hits what I aim at, so I'm a happy camper!

 

[Subxero]

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^ thats more like it. I think this encompasses the idea of the topic.

I like it....it has character

P.S. .89 for mtn dew....could have cut some costs there

 

[fish2keel]

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I'll play. This is my newest rig although all the pieces aren't pictured. The stock also doesn't have checkering anymore, I've since sanded them down for the m40 look.

-Remington 700 ADL: $375
-Vintage 1" Redfield Circle 3-9x: $110
-1970 Remington 700 wood stock:$80
-Redfield Jr base and Rings: $75
-Trigger job: $45
-Metal Butt plate model #16601(Not pictured): $10

As it sits right now Im at $695, thats taxes and shipping included. Im still missing a new reticle on the redfield and a cheek pad. So with both those I'll be at $820 ready to go!

Not to bad!


DSC00450 by fish2keel, on Flickr

 

[rusty815]

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Here's my budget rifle (sorry for the room, its also on a budget):
Savage Model 16 FLHSS - bought new $600
EGW base with Burris XTR Tactical low rings - $40 (got the rings for free)
Weaver Tactical 3-15x50 EMDR scope with sun shade and Butler Creek caps (eye lens cap not on) - $730
random bipod and sling = $50

Still waiting on:
Rifle Basix SAV-1 trigger - $85
Stockade rollover thumbhole - $335
Stockade AICS bottom metal - $200
Stockade LH tactical bolt handle - $40
Stockade bolt lift kit - $10

Grand total = $2090

Can't wait until I get everything together and complete the rifle, this is the first build I do by myself.

 

[jasonZ]

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Sorry this is the only pic I've taken of it so far!

700 AAC-SD 308 short action, professionally installed bolt knob, Leupy 15moa base, Burris XTR low rings, B&C M40 stock tan/black web, Tac Ops stock pack, Harris knockoff 6-9 swivel, PST 4-16x50 FFP.

I'd call it a budget gun! I haven't got to the range with it really, so no idea of how it shoots. I put 4rds down range the other day, while shooting with a buddy, but light was fading quickly and it was pistol day!

Lots of nice rifles in here! Nice to see more than me on a budget and posting on the hide! I'm thinking about some more upgrades, but not sure what. Any suggestions?

 

[fish2keel]

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tacticalj,

Great looking rifle! You said any suggestion for more upgrades. What about a trigger? Have you bedded the stock? Both are upgrades I would look into

 

[bruno86]

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Yeah what he said ^^^^^! Nice rig

 

[rrflyer]

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Rem 700 243 action. 250$. After selling extra crap
Manners mcs-t. 475$
Cdi DBM 100$. Group buy
Harris bipod - 80$ used
Seekins rings rail. 150$ used
TAB sling. 65

1115$. For rifle plus 750$. For vortex PST

 

[pdogsbeware]

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I've always known the little things add up, but I've never actually looked at the list laid out like this. I have to admit I'm that person who looks at buying a new rifle just as the cost of the rifle. But then you gotta get all the extra shit for it and before you know it...where'd all my money go!? haha

 

[bruno86]

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rrflyer.... Very nice set up. Im going to be doing something similar but with a savage action.

 

[jasonZ]

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Yeah I've got some devcon and some marine tex that I'm figuring on bedding and doing some texturing on the stock. The trigger is factory set at 3.5lbs and it will be on the list to replace at some point, but just not sure when. I really need to get out and shoot the dang thing and see what it is capable of! Thanks for the kind words guys.

 

[biscuit75camaro]

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i scored this 308 mauser with a hvy contour 1 in 10 douglas bbl, a millett 4-16x50mm for 550$ on the hide a while back. now the stock that is on it now i made for 75$. so 625$ in total. it shot 1 moa 5 shot groups at 100 with the old stock with this new stock im thinking i can do better with more load developing

 

[Deltagunner00]

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Brand New Stevens 200 in 308 - $280
B&C Medalist stock - $220
Rifle Basix - $90
Tac Ops Bolt Knob - $25
Tac Ops Rear Bag - $35
Criterion 26" barrel with comp lug - $280

Sold factory barrel for $70 and factory stock for $30. - $100

Total - $830

 

[wlkrhnd]

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Been reading around here for a while now, first post though.

My rifle is definitely a budget gun. I had $1000.00 to use. I went over slightly.

Savage 10 in a Choate stock, .308 with a 24" barrel....$650.00 new.
Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 mildot......$315.00 new.
Leupold base and rings......$15.00 new/Cabela's bargain cave.
Caldwell 6-9" bipod......$40.00 new.
Home built 10 round mag...$15.00.

Total $1035.00

Not real fancy or expensive, but it got me started. It will slowly progress as funds change. I need more trigger time and I think it will be a sweet shooter. I have included a few targets that are kind of the norm. 5 shot groups @ 100 yards with different loads trying to find the right one.

 

[caleb7mm]

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I have 3,400 in mine with optic.

Started out with a stock remington 700 VTR .308
EGW heavy duty 20MOA base
30MM burris XTR low rings.
Timney 510 trigger
B&C A2 Medalist stock
CDI bottom metal with AI mags
tac ops cheek pad
tac ops bolt knob
NIGHTFORCE NXS 5.5-22X50 with NP-R1 reticle and MOA HighSpeed knobs.
shooter ridge swivel bi-pod
tactical works rear bag.

 

[SmokinAce]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wlkrhnd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Been reading around here for a while now, first post though.

My rifle is definitely a budget gun. I had $1000.00 to use. I went over slightly.

Savage 10 in a Choate stock, .308 with a 24" barrel....$650.00 new.
Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 mildot......$315.00 new.
Leupold base and rings......$15.00 new/Cabela's bargain cave.
Caldwell 6-9" bipod......$40.00 new.
Home built 10 round mag...$15.00.

Total $1035.00

Not real fancy or expensive, but it got me started. It will slowly progress as funds change. I need more trigger time and I think it will be a sweet shooter. I have included a few targets that are kind of the norm. 5 shot groups @ 100 yards with different loads trying to find the right one.
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Looks a lot like mine does but I have since changed glass. With glass I can't post in here as it became less of a budget rifle at that point. Rifle is still budget but glass is not like my original buckmaster.

Original

Savage 10fp
Added choate stock and bottom metal (tupperware stock is terrible)
Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 mildot
Weaver 2 piece base 0moa
Harris 6-9 w/podlock
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Have since added
dark eagle customs 10 round mag and another factory Mag
EGW 20moa base
SWFA 5-20x50 Illuminated Mil-Quad Scope
Sling (Mountain something can't remember off hand but it is nice)

First appearance

Will have to take a current picture and update later.

 

[mnhntr]

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Savage 12 LRP 260 Rem = $695
Warne 20 MOA Base = $100
Burris Rings = $55
Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 mil/mil = $200
Stoney Point Bipod $55

$1105.00

 

[jonathanvictory]

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I'll play along...

Savage 10FP-SR - $630
Mueller 8.5-25x44 - $165
EGW 20MOA Base - $36
Weaver Rings (medium) - $38
Ross Muzzle Brake - $40
Karsten Cheek Rest - $55
Leapers bi-pod - Free; leftover from an old .22lr rifle

Total = $964

 

[jonathanvictory]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: biscuit_75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i scored this 308 mauser with a hvy contour 1 in 10 douglas bbl, a millett 4-16x50mm for 550$ on the hide a while back. now the stock that is on it now i made for 75$. so 625$ in total. it shot 1 moa 5 shot groups at 100 with the old stock with this new stock im thinking i can do better with more load developing

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Diggin' this! Nice stick!

 

[Boomholzer]

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Had posetd this before when I finished it but it seems applicable:
Used, leftover 700VS barreled action
Numrich Rem Stock $160
Used Rem $50
Leftover Leupold mounts
Redfield 3-9x40 scope <$200
Norrel's Moly metal coatings, Duracoat on optic

 

[z28kid]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Boomholzer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Had posetd this before when I finished it but it seems applicable:
Used, leftover 700VS barreled action
Numrich Rem Stock $160
Used Rem $50
Leftover Leupold mounts
Redfield 3-9x40 scope <$200
Norrel's Moly metal coatings, Duracoat on optic

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Very Nice!

 

[redirt78]

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Tagged for some good build ideas for a buddy of mine.

 

[roggom]

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Here are my Rem 700 308's

By roggom at 2012-02-16

SPS-T 20" bbl 1:12
B&C M40 stock
Timney trigger
Weaver 3-15x50 EMDR, Leupy PRW med, MK4 base
Eagle
Harris knock-off

By roggom at 2012-02-16

This one is in a Psuedo-M40 config

SPS-V 1:12 cut and crown's to 22"
Weaver Target circle 3-9, Leupy rings and base
Remmy square safety trigger
Remington varmint bdl stock Numrich 553690
Rem 721 aluminum checkered butt plate.

 

[fastbs]

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wanted a .223 bolt, wanted to try cheaper parts, and wanted to try the savage rebarrel thing so...
started with a stevens 200 7mm08 for $200
mcgowen #7 contour .223 1:7 twist 20" barrel $240
all conversion parts some used(bolt face, shroud, extractor, internal mag) $45
b&c a2 modified forend and flush cups $235
recoil lug $25
stockade bolt lift $12
savage 3 screw preaccutrigger $20
weaver 20moa base $35
savage big bolt knob $15
burris rings used $35
weaver 3-10 tactical scope $315
total 1177.00

now have a weaver 3-15 on it in weaver 6 hole rings.

 

[sporty02]

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This thread is great it gives me lots of hope to buil a nice rifle with out having to empty the bank!!!

 

[The Surgeons Ghost]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Boomholzer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Had posetd this before when I finished it but it seems applicable:
Used, leftover 700VS barreled action
Numrich Rem Stock $160
Used Rem $50
Leftover Leupold mounts
Redfield 3-9x40 scope <$200
Norrel's Moly metal coatings, Duracoat on optic

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Now that is a slick rifle.

 

[Raisanbran]

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[SouthernGunner]

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Mine is a Stevens 200 long action ($250)I found a savage take off 308 win 20" heavy barrel($120). It has the factory stock that I stiffend the forend up a little. Weaver base and Burris zee rings($60)I got the bushnell 10x40 for on sale $150. Caldwell Clark pivot bipod($50). In all I have a little over $600 dollars in it.

 

[Boomholzer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The_Surgeon</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Boomholzer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Had *posted* this before when I finished it but it seems applicable:
Used, leftover 700VS barreled action
Numrich Rem Stock $160
Used Rem *bottom metal* $50
Leftover Leupold mounts
Redfield 3-9x40 scope <$200
Norrel's Moly metal coatings, Duracoat on optic

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Now that is a slick rifle. </div></div>
Fixed all my typos

Thank you! It was the first pillar-bedding job I ever done so it was a good learning experience. I was happy with the color of the Norrel's Grey-flat for a military parkerized look. The stock finish is just cheap linseed oil.

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

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savage (stevens) 200 in .308 $249.00
barska swat scope $150
egw base $40.00
b square rings $15.00
SSS bolt handle $40.00
JP brake $100.00
cheekpiece $40.00
rifle basix trigger $82.00
this and thats $50.00

$766

 

[rusty815]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOP PREDATOR</div><div class="ubbcode-body">savage (stevens) 200 in .308 $249.00
barska swat scope $150
egw base $40.00
b square rings $15.00
SSS bolt handle $40.00
JP brake $100.00
cheekpiece $40.00
rifle basix trigger $82.00
this and thats $50.00

$766

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haha, for a second there I thought it was left handed because I couldn't find the bolt

 

[Bayou]

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Started as 700P purchased on Gunbroker.com. Only stock part that remains is the receiver and bolt.

Mods:

PAC-Nor Super Match Barrel in 308 Sniper (308 Match throated for 168 gr SMK)
Barrel nut system similar to Savage.
Bell & Carlson Tactical A5 Medalist stock
Rifle Basix trigger
SWFA 5-20X 50mm HD scope
Warne 20 MOA Picatinny rail (steel)
Medium Burris Extreme Tactical rings (aluminum)
Burris 4" sunshade
Butler Creek lens caps
Wyatt Bottom Metal and DBM
Harris LS Ultralite swivel Bipod

 

[Skeld1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here are my Rem 700 308's

By roggom at 2012-02-16

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I really like this look. Is there anywhere that I might be able to find a guide on how to apply a paint job like this?