PCS unattainable, build?

[bearcatrp]

Since the 110 PCS is pretty much vaporware, just curious if building one is possible. Did find 2 308 versions but want a 300 BO. Guess the chassis would be first to find to make it a pistol. Or would ATF consider such build as a SBR? Any comment appreciated. Thanks.

[Iowa Fox]

If you start with a rifle action It has to have minimum 16" barrel and 26" overall or its a SBR.

Northland used to sell some brand new undesignated actions but I have checked recently.

[MikeG77]

Send you a PM.

[bearcatrp]

Sent one back.

[cknight814]

If you want to build one, Iowa Fox is on the money if you start with a rifle action. Otherwise go with a virgin undesignated action. Most of the custom actions can be bought that way also, just brings the price up but you do get a nicer action.

I did pick up my 110 PCS in .223, haven't got to do anything with it as work has been crazy. Bearcatrp, I'm sending you a PM as well....

[Dave Hoback]

You must start with a stripped Action, and it must be registered as as such. It can not NOT be registered as a Rifle. Once it is, it must STAY a rifle. Hence why you cannot start with a rifle. EVEN if the stock was to be removed, once the barrel is shorted on a previously Rifle registered Firearm, it becomes an illegal SBR.

Purchase a stripped Action and relay to your FFL of your plans to build it as a bolt Action PISTOL with XX-Barrel length & NO shoulder stock. Although you can you a pistol brace.

[bearcatrp]

I found a used 223 with low count shots. Am debating. Have to find a barrel before getting it.

[Dave Hoback]

Bare Action? If it’s a used rifle, no good. Already been registered as a rifle. Or, are you like me and just don’t care what the A*F*T/F’dBI has to say anymore. Cause if it’s the later, I commend you!

[Iowa Fox]

https://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?340-Iowa-Fox-s-243-Match-Pistol

[bearcatrp]

That 243 is nice. Wish he would have posted cost.

[Iowa Fox]

I purchased it one part at a time over the course of about a year.

Action 450
barrel 385
Ross brake 35
Stock 95
Rings 70
base 35

[bearcatrp]

Thanks for the info.

[bearcatrp]

I emailed savage a few months back to question availability. Was told they are going out all over but demand is high. Since then, I’ve checked online and made many calls around the US for the 300 BO. Not one I talked to have seen the BO version much less any. Only a few had the 308. Emailed savage back telling them what I have found out and told them they are full of chit.

[cknight814]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/955363128

not mine, just sharing

[bearcatrp]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/955363128

not mine, just sharing
Thanks for posting. Going to build my own. Researching parts for now.

[cknight814]

Sounds fun, building is always a great thing. Since I posted that link, there’s about 5 or 6 more on there now.

[J.Baker]

One has to remember how Savage operates in terms of production...

Savage only builds what they have existing orders for. If distributors didn't place orders for any PCS's in .300 BO Savage isn't going to build any. Also, they won't schedule a production run until they have sufficient orders to justify said run, so even if every major distributor does place orders for them but they're low quantity orders, those orders won't be filled until a sufficient amount are accumulated to justify doing a production run.

This applies to everything Savage offers, which is why it's often so difficult to find some of their more specialized models and/or those chambered for less common/popular cartridges.

[bearcatrp]

While searching for parts, kept checking on the PCS. Finally found one in 300 BO. Think I will shoot my 190 subs with my can. Anyone one one of these shoot the hornady 190 subs? Should have it by next week. Surprised Ruger hasn’t made a 300 BO version for the charger. Did email them to suggest it. Heck, even in a 6.5 Grendel would be nice in both platforms.

[cknight814]

I shoot the 190 sub-X Hornady from my Encore 16.5" barrel with a SiCO Hybrid 46 can. They are very quiet and accurate for me. I have not been able to take any game with it yet though...

[cknight814]

I really wish I had have gotten my PCS in .300 Blackout. Let me know what you think about yours, I may end up rebarreling my 223