what would you build?

[Wally Pinkerton]

I'm looking to start a new build, I'm a long range bolt action guy. I already have a .308 built and a .338 lapua. I have a .22 trainer type gun as well. So, let's pretend you have a decent budget (3-4k, not including the scope). What should be the next caliber I put in my gun safe?

 

[holy cow]

I would have Mark build you 1 of these in a 6mm flavor of your choice. Mines a 6XC.

 

[Red_SC]

6mm if you're competing, 6.5mm for an all around rifle.

 

[lawofsavage]

6.5 SAUM would be nice.

 

[Walsh]

Next bolt build:

Heavy Springfield Rifle

Use:
Heavy rifle used for precision shooting at ranges greater than the effective sighting and or accuracy range of the MSR. The HSR will be the main long range rifle in inventory.

Action:
1903A3 action
action parts
bolt parts (Wolff spring)
extra headspaced bolt (Wolff spring)

Trigger:
Timney Sportsman
2.5 pounds
1/16" travel before break

Barrel:
Bartlien
M24/40 contour
.30
.299/8 bore
26"
Seringetti reamer (190-210 grain bullets) / chambered for 208 AMAX
5/8x24 thread
Flash hider

Stock:
Russo A-5 / Richard's Prone / McMillian/Manners flat top (inletted by gunsmith)
left side flush cups to use a T.A.B. Biathlon sling
forward bipod mount (sling swivel for Harris bipod)
glass bedded

Scope Base:
custom cut picatinny 20moa rail

Scope Rings:
steel, 30mm, unknown manufacture

Scope:
SWFA SS 10x42M

BUIS:
Rear- Gehmann 590
Front- Lyman 93 on dovetail

Accessories:
Stock pack (T.A.B. / Eagle Industries)
T.A.B. rifle skid plate
Harris 6-9 swivel bipod
4" left hand forend rail

Estimated Weight: 15

Ideal Weight: 12.5

Estimated Cost: $4,000

 

[GMZ]

I'm looking at building a 280AI based on a M70 myself.

 

[Southpaw357]

How about something in 7mm? Like a 7mm Remington mag? Would fit nice ballistically between your 308 and 338


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