New 6.5 x 47 build with Savage action suggestions?

[justeric]

I’d like to build a tactical gun chambered in 6.5 x 47. I’d like to use a Savage action with an AcuTrigger on a Bell and Carlson tactical stock. I’m considering tearing apart my 10 FCPK 308 rifle to save money on the build. I think the only thing I would use is the action and trigger.

My questions are:
What type of Savage action should I buy for the build. This will be a gun for tactical matches. I’m looking for something that will shoot ½ inch holes at 100 yards but can shoot out to 600 to 1000 yards accurately.

What type of Bell and Carlson stock would be compatible with the Savage action and tactical shooting?

Any suggestions on barrels?

Any suggestions on the twist on the barrel?

Any suggestions on anything I didn’t ask?

Thanks!

[Aircraftmech76]

Any new action is likely to be a centerfeed. This limits your options very slightly, as more and more vendors are making stocks for this action.
The B&C Medalist Tactical would be my choice in a B&C for this type of rifle. My first choice would be an XLR Industries stock. Second choice would be Choate Tactical with CDI bottom metal.
Barrel choice goes to CBI (contact Jim Briggs at NSS here on the board); 1-8" twist, 22"-24" in length with 5/8-24 threaded muzzle. Don't forget an oversized recoil lug.
Get an oversized bolt handle.
A one-piece Picatinny 20 MOA scope base will be beneficial.
A T&T job from Fred for your action.
A good set of Picatinny rings. Forget steel; they just weigh and cost more. Burris and Vortex make the same style of ring (6 screw), and they work very well (both made of aluminum - I have both).

A couple of things:

One: an aftermarket trigger is gonna have a lot less overtravel than the Accutrigger.

Two: Get a detachable magazine bottom metal system made for AI- pattern magazines. CDI is one of the best. The XLR has it build into the chassis. You can get a package with the Choate and CDI from Tacticalworks. Jeff at CDI will inlet your B&C for you for $60 if your heart is set on the B&C. If you want to shoot tactical matches, forget the blind bottom...

Three: Alpha Industries AI-pattern magazines feed flawless, and I highly recommend them.

Four: You didn't mention optics; don't go cheap here. Vortex PST is what I run on my 6.5 Lapua, and for the money, they are hard to beat (even when compared to brands costing much more).

Links:

Stocks:
www.xlrindustries.com (http://www.xlrindustries.com)

http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/the-110/Bell-Carlson-tactical-2092/Detail

http://www.tacticalworks.com/Savage-Stocks/

Bottom metal:
http://www.cdiprecisiongunworks.com/

Barrel:
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/board,64.0.html

Magazines:
http://alphaindmfg.com/products.html

Triggers:
http://www.riflebasix.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&selectOpts=1&products_id=181

http://www.timneytriggers.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=55[/url]

Bolt handles:
http://www.tacticalworks.com/Savage-Bolt-Handles/

Optics:
http://www.vortextactical.com/category/viper_pst_riflescopes


You'll have to stop or at least slow down when the card starts smokin'... ;D,

Kevin

[justeric]

Wow, great response. Let me do some research and then hit you up with some follow up questions.

Thanks!
Eric

[psharon97]

As far as contour of the barrel goes, I would suggest a varmint contour to save on weight. Barrel maker, just go with your gut. Most all make high quality barrels; I would suggest putting most of your emphasis on who does the chamber for your barrel. Fred at SSS does excellent work.

As far as stocks and triggers I would suggest trying different ones out before making a decision. See how they fit, and if you have the opportunity, take them for a test drive. If you don't have access to multiple stocks to try out, then I would suggest finding a stock that is fully adjustable. I went with the SSS LVT stock with everything on it. Another stock I was looking at was Prairie Dog/Tactical stock from Stockade with everything on it. Stock choice ultimately lies with you.

+1 on the vortex.