Couple of ELR builds (pic heavy)

[WinnieTheBoom]

Hahaha it's just a big storage closet. Really convenient actually.

[Londerko]

Hey Winnie,
Kind of off topic, but how do you like that stockade bolt handle in the 300wm? I've been thinking about one, trying to decide between the 5/8 & 3/4".
Also, I noticed it's a flat top bolt handle on a round top receiver, it looks fine, but does he not make a round top bolt handle?

[WinnieTheBoom]

It's pretty nice. I usually like the BA or heavy tear drop bolt handles, but I feel like the Stockade looks a little more proportional to the type of rifle in this case. I actually ordered this one a while ago and just threw it on there because the factory handle was hideous. Ended up liking it enough to just keep it that way, but ideally it would be a round back. I think the size really just comes down to personal preference, I don't mind bigger bolt handles but they can get to be pretty gaudy sometimes.

I'm not sure if he makes a round top bolt handle... I'd just try giving him a call and asking.

[WinnieTheBoom]

Pics of the glass bedding job:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s2_zpsfnp3vzgw.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s2_zpsfnp3vzgw.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s6_zpscz9wnazl.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s6_zpscz9wnazl.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s5_zpsf4emjhiq.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s5_zpsf4emjhiq.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s7_zps6xkvscxu.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s7_zps6xkvscxu.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s4_zpsynhtcn4t.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s4_zpsynhtcn4t.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s10_zpszl20ialk.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s10_zpszl20ialk.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s8_zpsrajrs7ah.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s8_zpsrajrs7ah.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s9_zpsdreyqqd3.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s9_zpsdreyqqd3.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s11_zpscme6zpvk.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s11_zpscme6zpvk.jpg.html)


Let it sit for 24 hours, voila:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s13_zpsa4od7kem.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s13_zpsa4od7kem.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s12_zpslkregg90.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s12_zpslkregg90.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s14_zpsrdf8cqu8.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s14_zpsrdf8cqu8.jpg.html)

Almost cleaned up, still have a few spots to smooth out and blend but looking much better:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/s15_zpssw9tgtdn.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/s15_zpssw9tgtdn.jpg.html)

All in all, very happy with how it turned out. Still have a few areas to sand/file with the epoxy, orifices it shouldn't be in, etc., but it's getting close. Once I have that finished, I'll do some more prep work on the stock, re-stain, and then apply another tung oil rub finish. The stock looked like it had recently been done when I first purchased it (dividing fire did a nice job on it), but it has it's fair share of marks from laying around my work area, getting moved and played with a bunch of times, etc.

Waiting on the trigger and base to come in, then we'll get everything together and buttoned up ready for glass. Getting closer!

As for the Lapua, I'm still waiting on the headspace gauges and brake. Other than that, she'll be all set to go too. Looking forward to getting these bad boys finished up and out to the range.

[dividingfire]

That poor stock has been gouged and cut and inletted and scraped so many times I almost feel bad for it. haha

I'm really glad to see it finally get put to good use. Good job.

[WinnieTheBoom]

That poor stock has been gouged and cut and inletted and scraped so many times I almost feel bad for it. haha

I'm really glad to see it finally get put to good use. Good job.

Yeah, there were a few areas that were pretty bad. The main problem was the bridge that supports the rear pillar and action screw was cracked clean through. You could see it flex by putting pressure on each side of the pillar... I was lucky in that there was enough material to be able to install a wooden dowel with some Devcon 3500 psi epoxy to prevent it from getting any worse. Looks like it should hold pretty tight now, but I kept it in the wood vise for a few days just to be sure that it set properly. Most of the recoil is based on the front lug area, so I'm not too concerned about longevity as the epoxy is pretty serious stuff.

Between that and the glass bedding job, I think I was able to address any areas of potential weakness, at least for the time being. Once I'm finished with the bedding area and ensuring that the barrel is free floated, I'm going to sand and re-stain everything. Once that's done, I'll rub another tung oil finish on it and blend any of the older finish with the new. Should look pretty close to new once it's all finished up :thumb:

[WinnieTheBoom]

Small updates:

Before staining:
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/stock1_zpsl1l06hw2.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/stock1_zpsl1l06hw2.jpg.html)

After staining:
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/stock2_zps4g6l2czn.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/stock2_zps4g6l2czn.jpg.html)

Bedding job all cleaned up:
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/stock4_zpshkbhsow1.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/stock4_zpshkbhsow1.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/stock7_zpsrsd5f6cj.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/stock7_zpsrsd5f6cj.jpg.html)

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/stock3_zpsvs5ukl6m.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/stock3_zpsvs5ukl6m.jpg.html)

Let it dry overnight, will get a few fresh coats of tung oil today. Going to do the barrel channel as well as some other areas that I sanded. Should be ready to be put all back together by tomorrow :thumb: The trigger, base, and new bolt handle should be here this week, and I found a steal of a deal on a Weaver Super Slam 3-15x50 that's going to get mounted on her at some point. This rifle will be ready to go within the next couple of weeks!

As for the .338... still waiting on headspace gauges (Manson is/was out of stock, so I'm waiting on another production run.) On another note, PT&G customer service is awful... I'll be taking my business elsewhere for tooling needs.

[WinnieTheBoom]

How about some finished product, eh?

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/rifle_zpsacqszpjv.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/rifle_zpsacqszpjv.jpg.html)

At the range:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/rifle2_zpsi7wuud2y.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/rifle2_zpsi7wuud2y.jpg.html)

And the first 3-shot 100 yard group with factory ammo:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/target_zps47khrdja.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/target_zps47khrdja.jpg.html)

I'm going to go out on a limb and say she's a shooter. Still a few small things to fix. I need to change out the mag release spring to a heavier one as the recoil will sometimes drop the magazine. This usually happens with a full payload in the mag, but a heavier spring should do the trick. The other thing is there's just a tiny tiny area on the stock (or epoxy overflow) that's contacting the bolt release when it's fully compressed. This makes it a little more difficult than it should be to remove the bolt, but again, a very small fix. Overall I'm extremely happy with how the rifle has turned out!

Also, I got my Manson Reamers .338 headspace gauges, SSS barrel nut, and recoil lug. That will be getting assembled later this week, and then it's just a matter of waiting for my T4 Terminator brake to come in from New Zealand. Will be updating that process with pics as well, then it's off to the range!

[dividingfire]

Excellent job! I knew it would be a shooter!

[WinnieTheBoom]

Thank you, sir! It's certainly being used as it was meant to be!

Admittedly, my Razor Gen II is way too much scope for this rifle. Not only does it look a bit goofy, but it's big and bulky and makes what is otherwise a fairly lightweight rifle unbearably heavy. I have the order in for a Viper 6.5-20x42 PA, so that should be here sometime within the next few weeks from CameraLandNY. I think that should be about the perfect size and will really complete the look of this badass rifle.

[Russmerle]

Its nice to see results like that after all the hard work. Congrats on your shooter!

[WinnieTheBoom]

Definitely is nice to see the finished product :thumb: The results make the process all worth it.

[LongRange]

very nice and pretty impressive with factory ammo.

[WinnieTheBoom]

Yes sir, my dad doesn't reload (at least currently), so I knew going into it that I'd want something he could pick up some factory 180s or 190s and still hit a golf ball at 100 yards. This seems to have accomplished that. Now with reloads? Man, I'd be interested in seeing what this rifle could really do.

[futurerider103]

How about some finished product, eh?

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/rifle_zpsacqszpjv.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/rifle_zpsacqszpjv.jpg.html)

At the range:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/rifle2_zpsi7wuud2y.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/rifle2_zpsi7wuud2y.jpg.html)

And the first 3-shot 100 yard group with factory ammo:

http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h475/Garrett_Nesbitt/target_zps47khrdja.jpg (http://s1111.photobucket.com/user/Garrett_Nesbitt/media/target_zps47khrdja.jpg.html)

I'm going to go out on a limb and say she's a shooter. Still a few small things to fix. I need to change out the mag release spring to a heavier one as the recoil will sometimes drop the magazine. This usually happens with a full payload in the mag, but a heavier spring should do the trick. The other thing is there's just a tiny tiny area on the stock (or epoxy overflow) that's contacting the bolt release when it's fully compressed. This makes it a little more difficult than it should be to remove the bolt, but again, a very small fix. Overall I'm extremely happy with how the rifle has turned out!

Also, I got my Manson Reamers .338 headspace gauges, SSS barrel nut, and recoil lug. That will be getting assembled later this week, and then it's just a matter of waiting for my T4 Terminator brake to come in from New Zealand. Will be updating that process with pics as well, then it's off to the range!
I really like the detachable mag look with a wood stock

[WinnieTheBoom]

It's certainly a little different than your typical modern day tactical rifles. This kind of combines the versatility of a DBM with the more classic look. I think it turned out really well. Will also be adding a VooDoo cheek rest by the end of the week, just haven't had any time to play with it yet. I think that will give it a perfect balance of tactical/classic style.

[WinnieTheBoom]

Was able to finish up the Lapua this weekend. Waiting on a folding adapter from XLR because it won't fit in any of my cases without it, lol. Going to get it zeroed and stretch her legs next weekend weather permitting:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1599/25766270245_5ba3afc267_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FfSSsH)

[LongRange]

My folding adapter will be here tomorrow so you should be getting yours soon.

[WinnieTheBoom]

Good to hear. Could have gotten out this weekend but I didn't have much time to put some rounds together and there was no easy way to transport it. Thing is a beast, probably 25 lbs..... on the light side.

[scooterf79]

Was able to finish up the Lapua this weekend. Waiting on a folding adapter from XLR because it won't fit in any of my cases without it, lol. Going to get it zeroed and stretch her legs next weekend weather permitting:

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1599/25766270245_5ba3afc267_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FfSSsH)

Both rifles look sick Winny! Ive been following the thread since you started it, certainly is nice getting the finished products and the results! The 338 looks WOW, and its a really good pic. Cant wait to see the long range results!
Scooter