Well it is finally finished. Really wanted an AI Mk III but cant afford one right now. Next best is a rifle built on an AI chassis that still provides barrel/caliber change capability. I cant speak highly enough about Jim Briggs and Kevin Rahill. These gentlemen understand and practice a level of customer service that few can match in this industry. Kevin quoted me 7-14 days to true and time my action and oxide blast the barrel and action. The package returned to me with the work finished in 13 calender days! Below are the details of the build.
Stevens 200 action trued and timed by stockade
Criterion 26" barrel Varmint contour in 260 Remington
NSS Barrel Nut
NSS Recoil lug
Southern Ordnance bolt handle
PT&G fluted bolt body
PT&G bolt head
SSS Trigger
Savage AI Chassis system
Alpha 10 rd AICS mags
TPS Steel 20 MOA rail
TI Slip Cuff Sling
Harris HBLMS Bi-Pod with cant tension lever
Self finished in grapite black Cerakote
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Optics are mounted and ready to go. Just have to get the stars to align with work and weather so I can get out and shoot it!