My First Custom Build 6.5 Creedmoor

So first off I would like to thank everyone on this site who helped answer my (dumb) questions, and I would also like to thank those of you who just posted great info on the "how-to's" of customizing a savage rifle. Just a few short months ago I had absolutely no idea how to custom build a Savage from the action up, but after reading all the posts and seeing all of the pictures of guys who had custom built their own rifles, I knew I had to tackle this project myself. I started off with an older (pre-accutrigger) Savage model 11 that was actually my very first deer-hunting rifle. It had been collecting dust for a while so it seemed like the perfect candidate for a complete re-build. Well, enough background, here's the list of after-market goodies already installed:

1) McGowen Stainless Steel, Varmint Contour, 1:8 Twist, 26" (28" w/brake), 6.5 Creedmoor
- McGowen installed one of their "Turbo Brakes" at the factory before delivery
2) B&C Tactical Medalist A2 Stock
- Originally black w/ red web, decided to repaint desert tan w/ black web
3) Bench Source Picatinny Base, 20MOA Taper
4) Valdada IOR 30MM Tactical Precision Rings
5) Rifle Basix SAV-2 Trigger Assembly
6) Glades Armory Custom Bolt Handle and Knob
7) SSS Stainless Steel Precision Recoil Lug
8) Replaced plastic trigger guard w/ stainless steel guard
9) Glass- Swarovski PH 6-24x50MM w/TDS-4 Reticle, 30MM Tube

Future Upgrades:

1) PTG Bolt Body, Fluted
2) Bipod

I should be receiving some factory ammo I ordered from Midway to test her out tomorrow, so I'll send you guys an update after I'm able to sling some lead downrange.... although I might have to wait until the weekend to shoot :/

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Looks great! Building a Creed myself. Can't wait to get it together!

Holy crap you ain't pissin around!
Congrats on the build she's looking nice!

a very Serious lookin' long range rifle - congrats!

Good lookin set up!

job well done...nothen better than a cooking up a nice rig in the kitchen a?................

Don't forget to post pictures of your targets. We would love to see them.

Dennis

Great looking rig!
Looks like you have caught the "bug"
I know you are already thinking about the next build LOL
Jack

You picked the right parts for an extremely accurate rifle,, well done. Would love to see some bug hole groups when you get her out!

That's a gorgeous rifle. Nice work!

Oh yeah! Im in agreement with everyone else. Rifle looks awesome! The brake really adds something to it I think.
Scooter

Shoot that puppy yet?

nice job

Outstanding Job

Very nice!!

Great job! Take pride in your work and your new toy. Enjoy to the max.

Wow, Thanks for the feedback guys, this being my first build, it was full of "trial-and-errors"... but in the end it just made the final product that much sweeter! I'm taking her out tomorrow morning for her first range session. Should be a great time. I went on McGowen's website and found a useful guideline for proper barrel break-in procedure. I'll be swabbing my barrel looking for copper fouling after each shot through the first 10 rounds or so. If it looks good after that, I'll check it every 5 shots or so until I get to about 50 rounds. If no issues pop up, then I'm home free and I'll just be cleaning after each full range session.

nice

Sweet rig!

May I just suggest that you go for the SSS fishnet bolt over the PT&G as I have both and the SSS is smoother and glides better.