Operation "Make A Sniper Cry" - Stevens 200 Build Up x 2

[mattm0812]

Hopefully he doesn't say, "...This isn't a Remington...I'M A FORMER SNIPER!"

Haha.

[broken6r]

Hopefully he doesn't say, "...This isn't a Remington...I'M A FORMER SNIPER!"

Haha.

Matt, that is a possibility however I think he will ultimately not care. He will have a precision .308 that's his.

[mattm0812]

Matt, that is a possibility however I think he will ultimately not care. He will have a precision .308 that's his.

Haha yeah I'm sure he will be more than ecstatic.

If he doesn't like it, just write REMINGTON on the stock with sharpie. Fixed.

[broken6r]

Well gang, my replacement screws from EGW showed up today and I promptly got the rail on the Shilen setup. I intended to sand down that rifle and get it painted tonight, but then I made the mistake of checking in on the McGowan setup. Much to my dismay, it's finish was cured enough to handle. I don't know what, but something inside me twitched, and then this happened:


McGowan setup, with Rifle Basix Sav-1 installed and adjusted, permanently mounted in it's Bell & Carlson Medalist Tactical stock in O.D. green with black web, EGW 20 MOA rail, finished in Brownell's Alumahyde II in dark earth.

http://i.imgur.com/9yMUN.jpg

Before I knew it, this had happened....I just couldn't help myself!!


Weaver Tactical rings, SWFA SS 10x scope

http://i.imgur.com/2r7DQ.jpg


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http://i.imgur.com/LLAgz.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/L0smW.jpg


Holy crap do I want to go shooting right now......

[LRJammer]

Looks like it is about time for a range report!

[broken6r]

Almost! But not quite. Going to get ammo ordered this week along with drag bags and rear bags. Ammo might take a couple weeks to actually receive. Which is fine as this one needs a few days yet for the Alumahyde to finish curing. Still have to prep and paint the Shilen as well.

[Smitherz24]

Looks great! I love those colors together, can't wait to the the Shilen set-up.

[axio]

Looks great... you have me itching to build up another Savage lol

[SlimySquirrel]

Holy Cr@p B@lls!

That looks sweet man. I'm crying now... Only cos I wanna see his face when you hand that beauty over!!!

[broken6r]

Well folks, I got the Shilen prepped and painted in O.D. green on Wednesday night. It is currently hanging in my utility room, curing. I am also finally done ordering things for these rifles (although not all of it is here yet). I am currently waiting on drag bags, and rear bags which should be here Monday from Midway USA. I ordered ammo from http://www.southwestammunition.com/ but like everyone else, there is a delay on their ammo due to the current hysteria. They're quoting a 7-10 day delay, so this will be the biggest hold up at this point before I can finalize each setup, and bring my buddy over here for his little surprise. With all that said, I figured it was time to add up the final damages and get you all a break down, as built.





Running tally as built:
Base rifles: 2x Stevens 200's in .308 - $340 each - $680 total
Optics: SWFA SS 10x42, rear focus, Mil/Mil. x2 - $299.95 each, $599.90 total
Mounts: Weaver 30mm Tactical 6-Hole scope rings x2 from MidwayUSA. $38.49 each: $76.98 total
EGW Picatinny Rail 1 Piece Scope Mount x2 - $39.95 each. $79.90 total
Optics Accessories: Butler Creek Caps - $15.95 each, $31.90 total
Barrels: McGowan 24" Stainless Steel, Varmint Contour - $249.00 - Ordered from GunShack

Shilen Select Match Stainless Steel, Varmint Contour - $339.00 - Northland Shooter Supply
Triggers: Rifle Basix Sav-1 x 2 - $85.00 each, $170.00 total - Northland Shooter Supply
Barrel nuts: NSS Stainless Steel barrel nuts x 2 - $28.00 each, $56 total
Recoil Lugs: Savage Competition Recoil Lug x 2 - $25.00 each, $50 total - GunShack
Trigger Guards: Savage Trigger Guard, Steel Matte x 2 - $20.00 each, $40 total - GunShack
Bolt Handles: Savage Tactical Bolt Handle BT-Style (factory large bolt handle) x 2 - $27.00 each, $54.00 total - Tactical Works
Stocks: B&C Medalist Tactical, 1 in O.D. Green w/ black web, other in Black w/ grey web - $240.00 each, $480.00 total - Shooters Discount
Finish: Aluma-Hyde II in earth brown, and O.D. green - $12.99 each, $25.98 total - Brownells
Hearing protection: Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs x 2 - $49.99 each, $99.98 total - Brownells
Rear bags: MidwayUSA Tactical Rear Shooting in O.D. green x 2 - $12.99 each, $25.98 total - Midway USA
Cases: MidwayUSA Sniper Drag Bag Scoped Rifle Gun Case 56" Nylon - Once in black, the other in coyote - $74.99 each, $149.98 total - Midway USA
Ammo (all is 20 round boxes, match grade. Each rifle comes with 100 rounds):
.308Win 175g SMK Premium - Loaded in new Lapua brass x 2 - $33.99 each, $67.98 total
.308Win 178g Amax x 2 - $23.99 each, $47.98 total
.308Win 168g Amax x 4 - $23.49 each, $93.96 total
Non match .308Win Ultramax 168g Boat Tail HP - sight in ammo only x 2 - $20.99 each, $41.98 total

Build costs:

McGowan build: $1,685.25
Shilen build: $1,775.25
Build total: $3,460.50


Tools (not included in build cost): Go/No gauges - $25.49 each, $50.98 total.
Barrel nut wrench - $25.49
Action wrench: $58.99
Extras (not included in build cost): EGW Replacement Torx Mount Screws (for Shilen setup only) - $5.00


Grand total: $3,600.96

My original budget was about $1,200 per rifle. Looks like I went a little over. Oops. :D

[broken6r]

Well, I had some free time today and got the Shilen built. Now, for my drag bags, rear bags, and ammo to arrive......


http://i.imgur.com/21V2JUD.jpg

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Both rifles together. McGowan on top, Shilen on bottom. Although hard to tell in these pictures, I promise that the McGowan is painted in earth brown, and the Shilen is painted in O.D. green.

http://i.imgur.com/mYSag6X.jpg

[JohnAC]

Awesome! How do you think the alumahide will stand up over time vs. cerakote?

[broken6r]

To tell you the truth, I really don't know. I have never handled a cerakoted or duracoted rifle, so i'm not really sure. I can tell you that the alumahyde is epoxy based, so I would have to think that it should be fairly durable.

[SlimySquirrel]

They look excellent mate.

[LRJammer]

Awesome! How do you think the alumahide will stand up over time vs. cerakote?

I have used both Alumahyde and Cerakote. Alumahyde is easier to apply but not nearly as tough as Cerakote.

[mattm0812]

So when is the magical day that he sees it?

[broken6r]

So when is the magical day that he sees it?

Drag bags and rear squeeze bags are slated to arrive tomorrow. The ammo though, not sure. I ordered it Tuesday night and it is still in an "in processing" state. However, Southwest is quoting a 7-10 day delay on all orders thanks to the recent panic. My guess at this time, is another 2 weeks. We shall see though. Really it all hinges on the ammo. Which is ok, really. It will give ample time for the Alumahyde to be 100% cured on both rifles, and I may even go and function test a couple rounds through each rifle, prior to the big day just to ensure that all is well (and safe).

[missed]

such an awesome build!

[david8989]

Agreed! This is a great thing your doing for a friend.

[1983Weatherby]

You need to post a range report after you get your next shipment. ;)