Finished my first build and the CBI Barrel from Northland is going to be a shooter!

[dmm08300]

Hey guys, I just finished my first build. The rifle started life as a plain jane savage 11 in the black tupperware stock and is now a 6.5x47 Lapua. I'm in love with this rifle, and I think she has come a long way, what do you guys think? (First time posting pics so hopefully it works...)




http://mob1317.photobucket.com/albums/t636/dmm08300/ResizedImage_1372376170800_zps5b3eaf0c.jpg

She seems to shoot ok as well, this was just my starting load and I'm already impressed.

http://mob1317.photobucket.com/albums/t636/dmm08300/IMAG0005_zpsc9f9fdb2.jpg?t=1373406854

Thanks to Jim at NSS for the great customer service and the quality CBI barrel!

[eddiesindian]

Nice-------real nice!

[EdKin]

I love mine in .204 similar group on my starting load. Nice looking setup.

[kingzero]

Looks great.

My 260 CBI barrel came in from Jim a couple weeks ago. It's ready to shoot as soon as my stock comes in. I hope it's a shooter too.

[stangfish]

Cooking with gas now dmm! I have 6.5 envy!

[JW]

Nice rig!
Your going to have fun with the 6.5
My CBI shoots very well also
Jack

[dmm08300]

Thanks guys, I love it so far and this is also my first Savage I've owned. I've only got to put about 15-20 rounds down range but I'm really happy with it. The worst thing is now I have the bug and I think I already have plans for the next one, but that's not a bad thing right? I'm thinking the next one is going to be a .224 Wby if CBI will make me the barrel.m

David

[Joe L]

Can you post some larger photos of the rifle? Looks good...I think.

Joe

[dmm08300]

It is a cell phone camera picture, I'm not sure if I can make it larger. It is also the only camera I have.

David

[FW Conch]

IMR 4350 is the best powder in my 260 Rem. WHat bullet are you shooting? Nice build :)

[bsekf]

Looks like a Boyd's stock, did you install pillars, install pillars and bed or just bed it?

[dmm08300]

Thanks conch, that is the 120gr Berger target bullet.
Basic, you are correct it is a boyds featherweight thumbhole but it does not have pillars and it is not bedded, the barrel is not even floated. I just sanded the stock out so the barrel would fit but it still has contact right at the forend. I had to shoot it as soon as it was together, the anticipation was killing me...now I'm kind of scared to mess with anything.

David

[bsekf]

Oh My, I understand why you are scared to do anything. I have a twin and am ready to install pillars, but may just bed the recoil lug. Boyd's do a good job of in-letting, mine fit very well and I almost stopped with the barrel channel too.

Bill

[dmm08300]

I had all intentions of bedding it, I should have done it before I shot it. My stock fit well also, I just had to sand the barrel channel because the stock was for a factory sporter barrel. I guess on the next build I will bed then shoot.

David

[stangfish]

Just curious, did you go back and seal the area where you sanded? I had a buddy get on to me for not sealing a wood/laminate stock after channeling so I have been using a urethane to seal when I do something like that.

[dmm08300]

No I did not seal the area, never even thought about it actually.

David

[FW Conch]

I have laminate stocks from Stockys & Boyd's. I have sanded & shaped on them & feel that, in the laminent process, the wood is completlely impregnated with the glue & resin that is used, & therefore are thoroughly sealed, even internally. Of course, it can't hurt to seal the areas that are sanded. Good Luck-Good SHooting :) .... Jim

[dmm08300]

Thanks guys for all the input. I'm no benchrest shooter so I'm thrilled with the accuracy. I basically just built the rifle for fun because I love guns and oddball calibers.

David

[stangfish]

I have laminate stocks from Stockys & Boyd's. I have sanded & shaped on them & feel that, in the laminent process, the wood is completlely impregnated with the glue & resin that is used, & therefore are thoroughly sealed, even internally. Of course, it can't hurt to seal the areas that are sanded. Good Luck-Good SHooting :) .... Jim

Good input FW

[LRJammer]

It took me forever but I finally got my load finalized and got my new rig with CBI barrel in 260 out this weekend. I was beating the hell out of a 15" steel plate at 1049 yards! For the first hour of the morning, there wasnt much wind and it was almost boring. at about 9 am, the wind starting picking up to 12-15 MPH and made it a little more interesting.