My First Custom Build 6.5 Creedmoor

[rob.dizz.89]

So first off I would like to thank everyone on this site who helped answer my (dumb) questions, and I would also like to thank those of you who just posted great info on the "how-to's" of customizing a savage rifle. Just a few short months ago I had absolutely no idea how to custom build a Savage from the action up, but after reading all the posts and seeing all of the pictures of guys who had custom built their own rifles, I knew I had to tackle this project myself. I started off with an older (pre-accutrigger) Savage model 11 that was actually my very first deer-hunting rifle. It had been collecting dust for a while so it seemed like the perfect candidate for a complete re-build. Well, enough background, here's the list of after-market goodies already installed:

1) McGowen Stainless Steel, Varmint Contour, 1:8 Twist, 26" (28" w/brake), 6.5 Creedmoor
- McGowen installed one of their "Turbo Brakes" at the factory before delivery
2) B&C Tactical Medalist A2 Stock
- Originally black w/ red web, decided to repaint desert tan w/ black web
3) Bench Source Picatinny Base, 20MOA Taper
4) Valdada IOR 30MM Tactical Precision Rings
5) Rifle Basix SAV-2 Trigger Assembly
6) Glades Armory Custom Bolt Handle and Knob
7) SSS Stainless Steel Precision Recoil Lug
8) Replaced plastic trigger guard w/ stainless steel guard
9) Glass- Swarovski PH 6-24x50MM w/TDS-4 Reticle, 30MM Tube

Future Upgrades:

1) PTG Bolt Body, Fluted
2) Bipod

I should be receiving some factory ammo I ordered from Midway to test her out tomorrow, so I'll send you guys an update after I'm able to sling some lead downrange.... although I might have to wait until the weekend to shoot :/

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[upSLIDEdown]

Looks great! Building a Creed myself. Can't wait to get it together!

[limige]

Holy crap you ain't pissin around!
Congrats on the build she's looking nice!

[rfd12fv]

a very Serious lookin' long range rifle - congrats!

[GaCop]

Good lookin set up!

[eddiesindian]

job well done...nothen better than a cooking up a nice rig in the kitchen a?................

[Dennis]

Don't forget to post pictures of your targets. We would love to see them.

Dennis

[JW]

Great looking rig!
Looks like you have caught the "bug"
I know you are already thinking about the next build LOL
Jack

[DanSavage]

You picked the right parts for an extremely accurate rifle,, well done. Would love to see some bug hole groups when you get her out!

[SteelerNation]

That's a gorgeous rifle. Nice work!

[scooterf79]

Oh yeah! Im in agreement with everyone else. Rifle looks awesome! The brake really adds something to it I think.
Scooter

[limige]

Shoot that puppy yet?

[roscoe69]

nice job

[drybean]

Outstanding Job

[Maztech89]

Very nice!!

[Bigguy]

Great job! Take pride in your work and your new toy. Enjoy to the max.

[rob.dizz.89]

Wow, Thanks for the feedback guys, this being my first build, it was full of "trial-and-errors"... but in the end it just made the final product that much sweeter! I'm taking her out tomorrow morning for her first range session. Should be a great time. I went on McGowen's website and found a useful guideline for proper barrel break-in procedure. I'll be swabbing my barrel looking for copper fouling after each shot through the first 10 rounds or so. If it looks good after that, I'll check it every 5 shots or so until I get to about 50 rounds. If no issues pop up, then I'm home free and I'll just be cleaning after each full range session.

[roscoe69]

nice

[SlimySquirrel]

Sweet rig!

May I just suggest that you go for the SSS fishnet bolt over the PT&G as I have both and the SSS is smoother and glides better.