My first long range build

[futurerider103]

I went through the process of buying and selling parts off to make my first long range setup as cheap as possible to me so here's what it is.
I started off with a brand new Savage 11 Hunter XP for $414(for some reason I don't have a pic of everything brand new)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/futurerider103/Guns/IMG_20140122_182533_zpsans28q1e.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/futurerider103/media/Guns/IMG_20140122_182533_zpsans28q1e.jpg.html)

I removed the stock the barrel and the factory barrel lug. I sold the factory .308 barrel, stock, mag and scope.
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/futurerider103/Guns/IMG_20140131_175636_zpshhoiox2v.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/futurerider103/media/Guns/IMG_20140131_175636_zpshhoiox2v.jpg.html)

I figured I'd just use my Vortex Crossfire 6-24x50 that was on my .22 trainer for a bit until I got a new scope.
I tossed up the options of a Choate tactical and a Bell and Carlson medalist but ultimately I didn't like the forend of the Medalist so I found a used Choate tactical used already duracoated for a decent price
I ordered a PTG .2OO recoil lug, a used(200rounds) factory .308 varmint barrel with load data, and McGowen trued barrel nut to put everything back together.
I knew that I needed a bottom metal and mag setup so I went with the AccurateMag setup because it was almost $100 cheaper than the CDI setup.BTW the fit and finish on this piece is amazing.
Since the recoil lug was CM and the barrel nut was stainless I had the recoil lug and the trued Mcgowen barrel nut cerakoted
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/futurerider103/Guns/IMG_20140216_124225_zpsejjzdfv9.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/futurerider103/media/Guns/IMG_20140216_124225_zpsejjzdfv9.jpg.html)

Sight in day(we were all wearing hearing protection it's just in ear)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/futurerider103/Guns/CAM00068_zpsdomrmru0.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/futurerider103/media/Guns/CAM00068_zpsdomrmru0.jpg.html)

I had sighted in the gun with the Vortex Crossfire and it shot well but then about a week later I found a used Falcon Menace 5.5-25x50 with Vortex Tactical rings already on it. So here she is now. So far I love the scope and this is the first time using MILs so it was a learning process but I'm coming along. I plan on doing some sort of digital camo but not sure of colors yet
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w103/futurerider103/Guns/IMG_20140321_170858_zpsitshbwb4.jpg (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/futurerider103/media/Guns/IMG_20140321_170858_zpsitshbwb4.jpg.html)
The process was cool because I didn't just buy a pre built gun but I do plan on shooting out to 1000yds comming as soon as June 7 but until then on my property I have up to 680yds to practice on

Here's my totals.
Savage model 11 Hunter XP $414
PTG Lug $34
McGowen trued barrel nut $30
Choate Tactical stock $280
AccurateMag bottom metal and 10rnd mag $212
Sharp Shooter Supply Competition Trigger $100
Falcon Menace 5.5-25x50 with Vortex Tactical rings $350
Sold these
Factory .308 barrel $69
Factory stock and mag $43
Factory Bushnel scope $50
for a grand total of $1258.

[223 4 me]

Very nice rig, Goog luck with her!

[shelton4127]

Nice work! Looks ready to stretch her legs, and its a nice day. Walmart has sacks of small oranges on sale :). Be warned though. Once you have a relaxing afternoon shooting them, you won't want to waste them for eating. Its pretty dynamic.
How does she shoot?

[Txhillbilly]

Nice looking rifle,and I'll bet it'll shoot pretty good too.

[savageshooter617]

Nice looking build

[futurerider103]

Shooting cheap junk Monarch 145gr fmj I shot 4 back to back 3/4in or a little less groups when sighting it in to get on paper

[fahler]

What's it weigh in at?

[futurerider103]

14.5lbs

[limige]

I actually like that rig, good job