Model 11 308 to 18"

So I took the leap towards making my handy huntin/target rifle. I cut my factory sporter from 22" to 18". I cut the sporter because I wanted to be sure I would like the shorter barrel, and man do I ever. It feels like a whole other rifle, shoulders and points sooo nice. Topped it with a 3-9*40 Bushnell I had laying around and zeroed with no issues. This I think will be an awesome deer/pig/varmint rig. And a capable steel ringer/paper puncher.
Any of you other guys rocking any shorties? Would like to see some, with fat or skinny barrels.


Eric

Just finished putting together a Stevens in .308 w/16" (had to go back to Manners for some adjustments)
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps2ee9f28e.jpg
Can't wait to actually shoot it!

I want to build a 16.25" varmint contour 308 with a qd silencer brake on it and a red dot or low magnification scope. Probably a Choate or tacticool stock and DBM. I'm going to do it next spring.

I know what you mean because they are super handy. This one also started life as a model 11GL (wood stock blind box mag in .243) I picked up some parts in the classifieds here and swapped it over to .308 caliber. I had the sporter barrel I picked up cut down to 16" re crowned,threaded, and braked also shortened up the stock a fair amount by taking a couple of inches off the butt relocating the swivel studs and reshaping the recoil pad. I changed the synthetic detachable mag stock over to left handed tuned up the trigger and gave her a sponge camo paint job. Since this pic was made I have made a Karsten style kydex adjustable cheek rest with the same paintjob.
The entire length is 37" and it handles and points like a dream with plenty of power and accuracy. (same length as a 10/22 and even shorter than one without the brake)
I wish I had built it years ago.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...pscb193db9.jpg
Mighty Lighty

Ruger does their compacts in 18". I haven't seen any as short as 16 1/4.

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Originally Posted by jbjh

Just finished putting together a Stevens in .308 w/16" (had to go back to Manners for some adjustments)
http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps2ee9f28e.jpg
Can't wait to actually shoot it!

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Saw this on the Hide. Nice looking set up.

Eric

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Originally Posted by big honkin jeep

I know what you mean because they are super handy. This one also started life as a model 11GL (wood stock blind box mag in .243) I picked up some parts in the classifieds here and swapped it over to .308 caliber. I had the sporter barrel I picked up cut down to 16" re crowned,threaded, and braked also shortened up the stock a fair amount by taking a couple of inches off the butt relocating the swivel studs and reshaping the recoil pad. I changed the synthetic detachable mag stock over to left handed tuned up the trigger and gave her a sponge camo paint job. Since this pic was made I have made a Karsten style kydex adjustable cheek rest with the same paintjob.
The entire length is 37" and it handles and points like a dream with plenty of power and accuracy. (same length as a 10/22 and even shorter than one without the brake)
I wish I had built it years ago.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...pscb193db9.jpg
Mighty Lighty

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I am thinking about having this sporter threaded as well. What brakke did you use? It doesn't look huge hanging off the end, fits the contour nicely.

Eric

I love that my bolt gun s the same length as my Mini 14, and can be carried in my soft case.

Eric

I have a Remington Model 7 .308 with an 18" barrel that I won't part with for anything. Now I'm going to have to build a 16".....dang you! I have a 22" .243 laying around that would make a great candidate for this.

I just posted my woes about my 7-08 lefty only having a 1:11.5 twist, never gave a thought to caliber change..so would this make a good deer/elk rifle (elk within range ofcourse) you fellas got me thinkin now

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Originally Posted by Cserv

Saw this on the Hide. Nice looking set up.

Eric

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Thanks. Between here and the Hide, I got a lot of good advice (the Manners group buy on the Hide didn't hurt either). CBI Light Varmint profile splits the diff on sporter vs full varmint.

I'm dying to build a long range gun now, but after just handling my shorty, 24-26" feels like it needs to be crew served!

Old brass, I have a suggestion for you. Try a hog hunter barrel in 308. I know where one is. I am sending you a PM on how to find it.

Here we go again; I need to build one of these or something similar. ;)

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Originally Posted by jbjh

I'm dying to build a long range gun now, but after just handling my shorty, 24-26" feels like it needs to be crew served!

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After owning a 700 16.5" 308 for a month, I feel the same way.

I recently built a 20" 260 (plenty of pep to 1100 and beyond with 140s @ 2700) and am close to sending my 26" barrel down the road.

For a range/prone gun a long barrel is fine, and obviously they provide more velocity for competition, but for hunting and otherwise humping the rifle around the shorter tubes just feel better.

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Originally Posted by BoilerUP

After owning a 700 16.5" 308 for a month, I feel the same way.

I recently built a 20" 260 (plenty of pep to 1100 and beyond with 140s @ 2700) and am close to sending my 26" barrel down the road.

For a range/prone gun a long barrel is fine, and obviously they provide more velocity for competition, but for hunting and otherwise humping the rifle around the shorter tubes just feel better.

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I've seen your builds - very nice. Your .260 is an inspiration for sure.

With those short barrels, AND the brakes, do not forget hearing protection.

Eh? What's that!?

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Stang knows all about the hog hunter.

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Originally Posted by Cserv

I am thinking about having this sporter threaded as well. What brakke did you use? It doesn't look huge hanging off the end, fits the contour nicely.

Eric

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Cutting the narrow end off of a sporter leaves a pretty hefty profiled shorty and I like it a lot.
Originally I was trying to find a factory adjustable muzzle brake because I like my others and it's nice to be able to turn them off. At the time I couldn't locate one and got tired of waiting. This brake was made locally by ASK Research. Actually it was a takeoff that was laying around behind the counter at a local gun shop run by a buddy of mine. I got him to do the cut crown and thread (5/8x24) because I'm not equipped to properly thread a barrel. I picked up the brake for a song and it is very effective. The only reason I went with it was to dampen the recoil on such a light rig and I really like the way it performs. He did a great job of matching it up and finishing and it shoots very well.
Now If I can just get enough cash together for the Leupold ultra light I've been wanting.