Tube Guns

[andrews1958]

I have been doing some research on tube guns. Looks like a pretty accurate type of rifle. I see alot of them being used in Palma shooting. Any one using them for a tac rifle? Thoughts and if you are using one could you give me your specs and who built it for you.

 

[mjh30]

Re: Tube Guns

Check Eliseo or Mak, theres an excellent article in accurate shooter about a tactical tube gun build.

 

[ctharv117]

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here is mine 300 win mag built it my self and i am opening my shop in summer 2012

http://i966.photobucket.com/albums/ae149/ctharv/CIMG0746.jpg

 

[264win]

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I have owned and shot both an elisio and a mak in tactical comps.
I liked both very well. Personally I would lean towards the elisio for F class type shooting, and a mak for tactical / field type shooting.
My mak was built by Nate @ straight shot gunsmithing , he did an excellent job.

The elisio had a Pierce action which I highly reccomend .

 

[scotharr]

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I have a MAK and think it is a fantastic platform for a tactical build. It has the benefit of supporting any A2 style buttstock. Elisio makes good stuff also.

 

[steve123]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have been doing some research on tube guns. Looks like a pretty accurate type of rifle. I see alot of them being used in Palma shooting. Any one using them for a tac rifle? Thoughts and if you are using one could you give me your specs and who built it for you. </div></div>

MAK, M700, chambered in tight neck 6x47L, 26" Schneider Tudd contour, 7.5 twist-melonited, SSG brake, PTG fluted and bushed bolt with Tubb lightweight firing pin and extra power spring, SSG bolt knob, Jewel trigger with bottom safety. Currently HDMR 3.5-21/H-59 scope with ARC rings not in pic.

115 DTACS at 3030 fps.

 

[264win]

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^^ Steve , this is almost identical to my Mac, I do regret selling that one. The 6x47 is a great round for the aics mags as well.

 

[steve123]

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I think I saw a pic of yours once or maybe it was Scott's ???

Looks like Nathan built 2-3 of them nearly identical. Been a great rifle. He must be a super gunsmith because the first barrel shot like a friggen 6PPC.

Itching for a TRG22 now. All because of Scott "the corrupter",LOL.

 

[bolloxinaspanner]

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Gary makes a great Tactical tube gun kit. I also use mine for XTC. 6BR, Remmy action, Bartlein bbl., Vortex 4-16 PST mil/mil, Versapod bipod (Tubb mod) and of course a CSS RTS tube gun stock w/custom Cerakote camo war-paint.
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[KevinU]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steve123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have been doing some research on tube guns. Looks like a pretty accurate type of rifle. I see alot of them being used in Palma shooting. Any one using them for a tac rifle? Thoughts and if you are using one could you give me your specs and who built it for you. </div></div>

MAK, M700, chambered in tight neck 6x47L, 26" Schneider 7.5 twist-melonited, SSG brake, PTG fluted and bushed bolt with Tubb lightweight firing pin and extra power spring, SSG bolt knob, Jewel trigger with bottom safety. Currently HDMR 3.5-21/H-59 scope with ARC rings not in pic.

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Steve,
nice rifle! Considering the same set-up in a 6XC.
Glued action into the stock? Weight? Barrel contour? Balance? Any problems with the bottom safety Jewell trigger?
Thanks

 

[steve123]

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Thanks Kevin,

I haven't had a scale around since I moved but IIRC it was 16.5lbs as is in the pic with the Nightforce 5.5-22.

The action isn't glued in because I had been considering a Surgeon action for it which never happened.

Oops...I forgot to put the barrel contour. It's a Tubb contour,a little lighter than medium palma I believe. Balances just about right,a tad front heavy. I might do a fluted Tubb contour next time.

No problems with the Jewel so far. A little tricky getting the DBM past the safety knob but other than that it doesn't get in the way of your fingers or anything else. Got it set at 22oz.

I tried shooting a couple of my other rifles at the AZPRC today for the fun of it. The conclusion is that it's pretty darn hard to beat my MAK. Does everything well.