Savage Long Action 300 WinMag Build Complete!

[Russmerle]

I just finished my Savage 300 WinMag build and thought I'd post some pics! I started with a new 111 Trophy Hunter XP and ended up with something of a Savage Light-Franken Sniper... I'll leave off the total price to save you from a heart attack and me some embaresment... I actually sent out a Christmas list of links to the wife and in-laws for the parts since I've been sitting on it due to cost. Wifey bought the most expensive part; that being the chassis and mag. I bought the rifle itself, barrel and NF rail. The scope was swapped off another rifle since the Nikon that came with Hunter was a decent scope.

She comes in at around 14.2 lbs w/ scope & bipod. I haven't decided on what to do with the finish so I may leave it for the time being and just camo-wrap the barrel for now...

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Targets! Manufacturer Sierra MatchKing GMM
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List O' Parts:
Savage LA
Shilen 26" 300 WinMag Bull Barrel (Northland Shooter Supply)
MDT LSS-XL Chassis & Mag
NF 20 MOA Steel Rail
1.5# Trigger Spring (Northland)
Precision Barrel Nut & Lug (Northland)
MagPul Stock, MagPul Grip & Milspec Buffer Tube
Leupold Mark IV 4-16x40 MilDot Scope & Shade
Leupold Steel Rings
Champion Pivot Bipod

It was a job researching parts, procedures and rifles trying to build my 300WM but I really enjoyed myself. The reciever wrench came from Northland and the headspace gauges and barrel wrenches came from midway. I did all of the work myself and came to the conclusion that Savage is the most user-friendly build you can do yourself. Head spacing and barrel replacement was fairly simple.

Thx for checking it out,

Russ

[drybean]

Great Job, looks great

[GaCop]

One fine looking rifle. I like that chassis system.

[JW]

Great Job! rifle looks great
If you haven't already figured it out--there is no end to it
Jack

[LongRange]

nice rifle let us know how it shoots!

[Londerko]

Nice looking setup!
What do you plan on feeding it?

[Camar068]

Awesome! I've been eyeballing that chassis for a long time. The only thing stopping me is I can build another AR or buy another rifle for the cost of it. Right now the suppressor for the 300 blackout is top priority. Help with the hog issues down in Georgia LOL.

LOL I gotta stop scrolling up.....I'm jealous and want one even more now.

[Russmerle]

Nice looking setup!
What do you plan on feeding it?

Thx! I have 180g Sierra Match King bullets and and Hodg H4831SC I might try...

[devildogandboy]

good looking rig! get some pics of the targets.

Bruce

[scooterf79]

Sweet looking rig! Cant wait to see how it shoots for ya.
Scooter

[6.5 GRENDEL]

Nice looking rifle, good job.

[Russmerle]

Thx guys. I ordered some Federal SMK GMM ammo to get a good idea how it shoots with premium manufacture loads. I also picked up an AICS mag. If weather holds up I'll hit the range w/ her for the first time on Friday. Happy shooting

[Russmerle]

I had to file down the mount in order to move the scope back. Range day I just couldn't get comfortable behind the rifle. I started another thread but figured I'd keep the build picks here.

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Rifle on first range day!
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[Lorenzo]

Sweet rifle. How does it recoil being in that light chassis?

[Russmerle]

Sweet rifle. How does it recoil being in that light chassis?

Like a mule... Prone position it really hurts with that Magpul stock. Bench shooting isn't as bad. I'm working on reducing felt recoil by adding a bit of weight to stock. Maybe put a buffer spring and weight in stock backwards.... To also reduce recoil.

[Russmerle]

Should we move this to the build thread?

[yew plucker]

Nice build! Lets see some targets...

[Russmerle]

Nice build! Lets see some targets...

Thx plucker. I hope to get out this week but haven't been due to travel and snow. It's driving me nuts I want to shoot it!

[shagerott]

Thank you for sharing your build Russ. I have been looking at that chassis and dream ( or drool over ) building the same configuration. Nice!

[Chrazy-Chris]

Nice! A PRS stock would sure be nice on her so you don't have to use the ACE bandage. It would also add a little more weight for you. But the cost of the PRS is pretty dang steep so I don't blame you for going with the MOE. I've seen the Luth-AR stock referred to as a cheaper PRS alternate, but it looks lighter weight.

Nice rig! I hope to see some groups