I'm the new guy..

[Lt.Dan]

And here's my latest Savage. Most people would cry if they know what I had into this rifle.

I picked up this old (Jan 1998 mfg) Savage 110 in 300WM last week for a screamin deal and I have set off to build it into a long range hunter. It originally came to me with a Springfield scope and Harris 25" bipod but after those sold I started getting things together. Due to the very limited selection of stocks available (under $200) for a Savage LA I went with a Bell & Carlson Duramaxx in green/black camo, huge improvement over the factory synthetic. Then added an EGW 20MOA base and Timney 2lb trigger, once again a huge difference. My plans are too add a CDI bottom metal and detachable mag and some good glass, but due to the move and limited funding those will wait. Well, here are the pictures.

Starting.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG041_zps6a656626.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG042_zps407fc986.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG043_zpseba656e8.jpg

Not finished but done for now.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG044_zps1291051d.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG046_zpsa98731c0.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c179/militarybuilt/IMG045_zps5896212b.jpg

I have a bolt handle coming in which should be here in the week. Next is a good set of rings too.

[drybean]

looks great,an welcome to forum

drybean

[acemisser]

that is one butt ugly rifle.....lol just kidding..Looks like your getting there...Good luck with it...John

[fgw_in_fla]

Welcome aboard & I have to agree with Ace.... You're not going to be happy with that rifle. the colors all wrong, barrel too heavy, aww the list goes on. I'll PM my address & help you out. You'll be a much better person for it.

All kidding aside, that'll be a nice looking & shooting rifle when you're done. I like the tactical look. Almost all of my rifles are black / tac as I call them. Although I do occasionally mix up the bolts because they all look so similar...

Good luck with your project & don't forget a few target pics when you got 'em.

Frank in FLa

[Lt.Dan]

Thanks everyone. It's one will probably sit up for a while until I can get some suitable glass on it. Ill throw up a thread of my Savage .308, plenty of target photos for that one haha.

[devildogandboy]

i like your choice of stocks, same one i have in same color! green is one of my favorite colors but i am thinking i might go with tan next time.
welcome and enjoy the forum!

[drybean]

LT.DAN.if you have a over run on shrimp send them my way

drybean

[Lt.Dan]

Over run on shrimp?

[big honkin jeep]

Looks good. The win mag oughta be just the thing for your stated purpose. Hopefully long range hunting means shooting em from close to the truck with that heavy barrel :)

[Lt.Dan]

Well after toting a 240G for a few miles in different deserts I know the value of a light rifle haha. I enjoy spending time in a the woods and walking for distances, my biggest issue will be getting the deer back to the truck.

[JackinSD]

LT.DAN.if you have a over run on shrimp send them my way

drybean

Forrest Gump reference!

[Lt.Dan]

Ah haha, I got it now. I was figuring you seen the Internet bill in one of pictures and seen I lived in Gulfport, MS. We have quite a bit of shrimp here in the Gulf. But I'll only be here for a few more days until I move up to WI, I've had enou of the south.

[stangfish]

He's got the fe------ver, oh he's got the fever...he's got the fever for the girl

[Lt.Dan]

Just wait till I post my model 10 .308. We are past a fever haha.