Finished build... 6.5x284

Finished up this build about a month ago, and haven't gotten to do my load development yet.. Zeroed and broke the barrel in with a box of factory Nosler 120 BT.. Shoots very well , 1/2 Moa at 200 with factory ammo. Took it out to 685 and 920 yes with last 4 shots, scored 2 2nd round hits on each with the dope from my ballistic app. Both first shots were high, dropped down a few clicks and nailed it..

Savage 116 30-06 pawnshop find.
Shilen 26" varmit barrel from NSS in 6.5x284 Norma
B&C stock
Epoxy bedded floated tang
Accutrigger at 2lbs haven't swapped it out yet.
20 Moa nightforce base
Vortex precision matched rings and bubble level.

Haven't even gotten a load tuned yet but already planning my next build.

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Beautiful job MT. Have a great summer with it..

Interesting build. What scope is that? What's the planned usage of this rifle? I know long range, but long range what? :)

That's a nice looking rifle, MT. Good work.

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Originally Posted by Onewolf

Interesting build. What scope is that? What's the planned usage of this rifle? I know long range, but long range what? :)

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Scope is a vortex pst 6-24 x 50.. Using it for long range steel and hunting.. Been busy and haven't gotten finished with load development yet but with what I have done found a few good ones with h4350 h4831sc and retumbo.. 140 gr vlds