The BUDGET RIFLE picture thread!

[roggom]

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^^ Bugman made a nice tutorial thread http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=969694

You just need some painters tape, Kylon fusion camo paint and imagination.

My stock was black so I only had to do 2 coats, the OD green then the khaki/tan.

I did some touch ups, just remember to overlap the last color over the first two to tie them in, if the colors dont overlap it looks weird.

If I get bored with it, I might try the Manners camo with sponges, looks real nice http://mannersstocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mcs-tf1.jpg

 

[Skeld1]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: roggom</div><div class="ubbcode-body">^^ Bugman made a nice tutorial thread http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=969694

You just need some painters tape, Kylon fusion camo paint and imagination.

My stock was black so I only had to do 2 coats, the OD green then the khaki/tan.

I did some touch ups, just remember to overlap the last color over the first two to tie them in, if the colors dont overlap it looks weird.

If I get bored with it, I might try the Manners camo with sponges, looks real nice http://mannersstocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/mcs-tf1.jpg </div></div>

Thanks, that helps a lot. Did you start with just the plain black textured B & C?

 

[mcfred]

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I have two "budget" builds. One's a .338 EDGE on a Rem M700 LA, the other's a Pierce short action in 7mm WSM. Things get a lot less expensive when you do your own work.

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">.338 Edge</span></span> (foreground)
$350 Remington 700 LA in 270 WIN
$125 PTG bolt/handle for mag bolt face
$70 for a factory stainless .338 Ultra rechambered to EDGE
$125 Murphy 20moa scope base
$0 made my own muzzle brake
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$670 total.


If the rules could be bent to allow aftermarket actions:

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">7mm WSM</span></span> (background)
$800 Pierce SA receiver with mag bolt face
$175 Jewell trigger
$60 for a factory 7mm Mag barrel rechambered to 7WSM
$300 bottom metal + magazine
$120 unfinished stock inletted and bedded myself.
$30 flush cups/swivels
$15 muzzle brake
$0 made my own scope base from 416 stainless.
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$1500 total.

 

[124C41]

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$250 Stevens 200 SA
$140 ER Shaw 308 "tactical" barrel
$125 B&C Duramaxx stock
$100 Gemtech Vortex style suppressor mount
$35 stock pack
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$650

With Burris bases and rings and the 10x42 SS it was about a grand.

 

[pwizl]

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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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I'm looking for a Stevens .308 for a build but the cheapest I've found one is $325. Where did you find for $250?

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

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gander mtn had a sale in '08 marked down to 299.00

they also had a $50.00 off promotion on ANY rifle in the store - mislabeled, it should have been 50.00 of any non clearance rifles. out of good faith i asked the guy behind the counter twice if it was actually ANY rifle, he said yes. once he rang me up, he noticed his error, and the sign's.

he took the additional 50.00 off, i could not leave the store without the rifle. he even commented on how good a deal i got.

like tom petty said "even the losers get lucky sometimes"

every now and then i do see them for 279.00 when they want to reduce inventory - you just have to keep your eye out for the deals.

 

[Hunting_Zombies]

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Here is my budget rifle. I put this thing together based off of research and feedback from a lot of people here on Snipershide.
R700
SWFA 10x
Harris swivel
Blackhawk pack
B&C A2 stock (bedded thanks to wnroscoe's thread)

 

[YoungGun6mm]

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definitely a budget rifle..
Marlin x7vh .308: $345
Barska Ridgeline 4-16: $120
Boyd's Ross laminate thumbhole: $98
total:$563
before

and after

shooting 178 hornady bthp's over h4895 it'll hold a 7" group at 650yrds

 

[Corpsman_up]

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I agree with one of the views, most of these pictured aren't what I caall a budget rifle. these things are sweet. Mine is a old Savage 10FP that I picked up at a pawn shop for $350.

Again, Used pre Accutrigger Savage 10Fp from a pawn Shop $350
Cheapo Bipod with nobs (came on the rifle)
Cheap ass Leapers 4-16x50 (came on the rifle)
McRee Precision Chassis system ($650)

We active duty enlist guys don't have money like most of you. I'm saving up [img:left]http://www.flickr.com/photos/77024849@N07/6907395999/[/img]

 

[kraigWY]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its funny cause everyone calls these "budget builds" but i still call them expensive</div></div>

You mean like this:

I paid $235 for "6" model 70 Winchester action, so the action is
$40 bucks.

Stock is a Bishops partly inleted, $68

Barrel = douglas premium $80 (late 70s).

Sights were Model 52 Redfield Olympic (given to me). The scope, Weaver T-10,for Any Rifle/Any Sight I had on hand (and still use)

The NG paid for the reamer and HS gages since I was building 1000 yard rifles for them.

The hand stop was GS find, $35. I made the rail.

So total price was less then $235 ( I did the labor).

Shot some dern good 1000 yards scores with this puppy. You can have a budget target rifle.

 

[FastMover]

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Here is my go at a budget build. I went way over budget after I purchased the optic, however she is a shooter. It is a R700-T that I paid 675.00 for.
Rifle 675.00
HS Precision Stock 75.00
Harris 6-9 bi-pod 120.00
EGW 0 MOA base 36.00
Burris XTR low rings 65.00
Leupold VX-R 3-9x40 Patrol Scope 605.00
Karsten's B-Model Cheek Riser 65.00
Cerakote FDE on barrel, action, and base 170.00
The Krylon Touch courtesy of Walmart. 25.00

 

[dpty22]

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my remmy 20"

 

[Skg_Mre_Lght]

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...and this after I put the Duracoat on it.

I think I have somewhere around $1k into it...I installed a Timney 510 on sale for $119 shipped form Midway a while back, then sold the X-Mark Pro for $40.

That has been a recurring theme for the rifle, I wait until I can find stuff on sale, and do it myself.

This was the first rifle I have bedded, and it turned out nice.

It is now my Antelope and Deer rifle, with an emphasis on Coyotes. lol

 

[fish2keel]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kraigWY</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Its funny cause everyone calls these "budget builds" but i still call them expensive</div></div>

You mean like this:

I paid $235 for "6" model 70 Winchester action, so the action is
$40 bucks.

Stock is a Bishops partly inleted, $68

Barrel = douglas premium $80 (late 70s).

Sights were Model 52 Redfield Olympic (given to me). The scope, Weaver T-10,for Any Rifle/Any Sight I had on hand (and still use)

The NG paid for the reamer and HS gages since I was building 1000 yard rifles for them.

The hand stop was GS find, $35. I made the rail.

So total price was less then $235 ( I did the labor).

Shot some dern good 1000 yards scores with this puppy. You can have a budget target rifle.

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kraig,

I love that rifle! I would love to have that in my collection!

 

[bruno86]

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Nice setup FastMover!

 

[xM40A3x]

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How much did the whole build cost you?

 

[RFutch]

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Rem 700 SPS-T $580
B&C Light Tac $235
Weaver Grand Slam Tac 3-10x40

Savage 10pc $675
McMillan A5 $635
It now wears a SS 5-20x50

 

[bruno86]

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Nice rigs everyone! A lot of ideas here.

 

[badkrma]

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Mine definately qualifies as budget!!
Here's what I started out with:

$350

After a Choate stock, McGowen barrel, Vortex scope and a few other small additions, this is what I have now:

Not exactly sure of the total but it's right at $1k...I AM sure about how it shoots though!!

 

[jschroed]

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6 mm BR

Stevens 200 .308. $270
SSS trigger. $90
B&C Medalist. $225
Criterion Barrel. $280V
Lug. $28
Base & Rings. $70
Vortex viper. $280
Old barrel & stock.$(105)

Total. $1138

 

[supermag99]

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Nice rifle. I bet that thing shoots! I really like the 6br. Wish I knew about it many years ago.

 

[want2Baccurate]

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I see a lot of savage rifles in here. Did you guys pick this platform because of the ease of re-barreling? That is why I chose mine. Although it has been a pain finding a stock that will work lol. Anyone making cheap bottom metal for a LA?

 

[MPrimo]

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The tan one is a 223 Varmint ($500) with Badger knob, B&C stock, Wyatt DBM, Viper PST scope on an EGW base with Mark 4 rings ... all for under $2000 total. The black one is a Sendero II in 300 Win Mag (used for $600 ... unfired), Badger knob, B&C stock, Wyatt DBM, Viper PST, Nightforce base, Valdada rings, Little Bastard brake ... under $2500 (barrel threading and brake added cost). Both shoot better than I do! Going to get the 300 CeraKoted next (add $200 or so)

 

[beretta989]

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Very nice 300!

 

[pappy83]

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Heres one I jut put together for my son, it shoots great, and was pretty easy to do.
Savage LRP action 430.00 new
CBI 7mm Saum Barrel 315.00
HS LRP stock and bottom metal 300.00
Murphy 20moa base 140.00
Vortex HS 4-16 scope and burris rings 465.00

 

[bruno86]

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I just used this Bushy optic for the pic. I have a Vortex Viper FFP 6-24x50 MOA waiting to be put on.

Savage Stevens- $250
Choate Tactical w/ CDI bottom metal- $480
ER Shaw 223AI group buy barrel- $160
Thrust Bearing bolt lift mod- $6
SSS recoil lug- $35
Bolt handle from Brownells- $35
Rifle Basics Trigger- $100
TOTAL as is= $1066 without optic

Things to come,
Cerakote stock and barreled action. [img:center]http://

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I will be taking more pics when finally finished.
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[19Scout77]

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Rem 700 7wsm, Bartlein, Huber Trigger, HTG, Surgeon BM, BO Thruster, lightened FP, retimed and tig-welded bolt handle, BO knob with welded stud. This is the good Kharma rifle as every person involved kicked ass and every transaction went smoothly.
went
Purchased the fully worked barreled action with 30" tube and vais brake, aluminum FP, rem trigger for +$600...$600

Sold VAIS brake-$50...$550

Purchased stock and williams bottom metal and wyatt box for +$400...$1000. Sold bottom metal,etc for -$150...$800.

Had phenomenal little known smith in MO cut the barrel to 22.5", install the Thruster and flute the barrel $220...$1020.

Surgeon BM off the Hide +$260...$1280

Bedding, install and bed BM paintjob and cerakote. Hooked up by a buddy. +$200...$1480

McMillan added butt spacer +$114...$1594

Sold trigger -$60...$1534

Traded for Huber, Stockpack, sling, net inv. .$0...$1534

Skid Plate...+$30...$1564

Aluminum FP broke, sent bolt to Dan Armstrong in AK who hooked me up by retiming èthe bolt, fixing FP and lightening and retiming, welded on a stud for the knob, bushed the bolt...all for +$50!!!...$1614

Mark at SAC repainted my bolt for +$10...$1624

Won the BO scope base off a prize table +0...$1624

Oops, sorry, I broke the $1500 limit...

 

[battlestick]

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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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Awesome rifle.

Looks like you have more bones in the background than you do in the rifle! I would like more pics and stories on those as well!

 

[G17C]

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700 SPS-Tac (.308) - $660
B&C 2958 stock - $220
Timney Trigger - $120
Leupold Mk 4 base - $110
Seekins low rings - $125
SWFA SS 10X42 HD - $800
Harris - $95

 

[texastonk]

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Still in the process of building. Its a budget for me and has taken 2 years to get where its at today.
700PSS With H&S stock-308-$800
G&A tac knob-$50
Action trued at Shootest Arms-$350
Flash hide & sleeve-shootest arms-$300
USA BDM-$145
Duracoat-free
NF rail-$150
XTR rings $30
Nikon 4x14x40-$300
Harris Bi-pod-$100

 

[Tempest 455]

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My son's budget rifle. Included tax and shipping on these.

Savis Axis .223 stainless - $350
EGW base - $50
Weaver Rings - $10
Tasco 6-24x42 - $100
Bipod - $45

Total $555.

Shoots dime sized groups at 100 and we have shot it at 300 using Federal bulk 55g. Looking to try it next at 400 using some Hornaday.

 

[DCR]

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Here's mine that I've been working on since October.

Used R700 308 AAC-SD $500
B&C M40 Tactical Stock $215
Bushnell 3200 10x Mil/mil $200
Weaver 20 MOA Base $29
Burris 1" Extreme Tactial Rings $45
MRAD Rapid Brake $125
GroveTech Swivel Set $20
VTac Sling $40
Triad Stock Pack $40
Atlas Bipod V8 $220
4" BT17 1913 Rail $20
KRG Bolt Handle $25

Total $1479

Still Debating on CDI bottom metal and mags. $320 with install.
And a new Trigger. Timney $125

And it needs a paint job. Agree?

 

[BenY 2013]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RFutch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rem 700 SPS-T $580
B&C Light Tac $235
Weaver Grand Slam Tac 3-10x40

Savage 10pc $675
McMillan A5 $635
It now wears a SS 5-20x50

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You sir have 2 amazing looking rifles right there!

 

[The Punisher]

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SPS Tactical 600.00
B&C A3 stock 200.00
SWFA 16 power scope 250.00
Wyatts mag and bottom system 150.00
Harris bi-pod 50.00
all bought used and its a tack driver with 168 SMK hand loads!

 

[RFutch]

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Thanks man! I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out.

 

[JB Books]

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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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Beautiful rifle.
Can you tell me specifically which stock you are using?
I can't find it on Numrich.

Thanks

 

[Boomholzer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shoots2much</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><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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Beautiful rifle.
Can you tell me specifically which stock you are using?
I can't find it on Numrich.

Thanks </div></div>

I believe this is it;
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=553690&filter=553690&catid=0

old post
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...rue#Post1741968

 

[bruno86]

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any new ones out? bump

 

[bald1]

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1998 Savage 10FP 308 Win SKU#01011 20" 1:10
1994 Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-14x50 LR/T Matte SKU #51668 w/ 100 moa elevation adjustment, wire USMC oval Mil-Dot reticule, and target turrets
1999 SharpShooter Supply competition trigger w/2lb to 12oz adjustment range
2000 SharpShooter Supply kelvar-fiberglass 2.5" semi-flat wide beavertail forend thumbhole stock
2011 SharpShooter Supply black tactical bolt handle
2011 Warne Tactical 12L14 steel #M668M20MOA Picatinny rail matte scope mount
2011 Tactical Precision Systems TSR #30580 30mm Rings
1994 Butler Creek flip up scope covers
2011 MGM Switchview scope lever model SVLVXIII
1999 Boonie Packer sling with clingcoated Boonie locking swivels
2000 Gibbs M8500 bipod w/ VersaPod 150-100 QD sling stud adapter
2011 Accuracy International bipod rubber shoes #3653 + 3654

 

[bruno86]

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That's a nice and practical stick. How does it shoot?

 

[kraigWY]

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I guess I have a different ideal of "budget" then most.

Anyway here is another of my Wincherster Builds, my wife's 243

Action $40
Barrel $112 (Douglas Prem)
Stock $50 (New Winchester pull off from someone who wanted a plastic stock)
Scope, Leo. 4X $220
Total $422

And the puppy is a shooter.

 

[Corprin]

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Savage model 111fc in .300 win mag, all stock $314 used
Sold off, stock, barrel, bolt head, bottom metal -$182
action/nut = $182

Here it is, just shy of a year later

Same action and bolt body $182 (from above)
Schilin Select Match barrel, stainless, varmint contour, 1:8 twist, 6.5x55 swede, bead blasted $289 (bought before prices went up)
Sharp Shooter Supply stainless competition recoil lug, bead blasted $35 used
Stockade stainless bolt handle, bead blasted $39
Stockade bolt lift kit $8
Sharp Shooter Supply Competition trigger $30 used
Sharp Shooter Supply single shot ramp and bolt head $25 used
NOS Savage 112FT stock, action bedded with Brownells Acraglass $135
Weaver 2pc scope bases (came with original rifle, will replace soon) free with action
Burris Signature Select rings free with action
Muller 8-32x44 side-focus target scope, 30mm tube $125 used

Total $868

 

[_Shay_]

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Not so budget anymore, but still not as expensive as most.

 

[USMC6094]

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I'm a new member ( this is my first post) and after reading this thread I couldnt think of a better place to make my debut.
The rifle is a bone stock FN PBR in .308 with Badger M40A3 rings, a Versa Pod, Turner Sadlery NM sling, and Leupold Mark 4 3.5-10X40 FFP TMR.

I hope to upgrade from the Hogue stock one of these days.

 

[bruno86]

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All nice rifles folks. TTT

 

[bigearn1]

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I really appreciate all of the posts and pics. It would be great to see groups with all of the budget builds as well. This is a great site!!