Basic B*tch build

Been working with Savages for a little while now, everything from hunting rifles to varminters to target rigs etc. Decided to build an "all around" rifle (I know, I know) that I could shoot at the range, maybe hunt out west with, not too hard on the shoulder, easy to find components for.... well one thing led to another and eventually realized I was inadvertently sliding into "tacticool" mall ninja territory, the gun world's equivalent of a basic b*tch.

Well, if you can't beat em...

https://i.postimg.cc/0zpZFrv6/20210404-134916.jpg

Original plan was for a rifle that would see mainly range duty with the option of hunting med sized game and as an aside could run subsonic just because it's fun. Decided on a 308 Win for the flexibility and commonality of ammo/components. Also liked the barrel life.

Had never worked with a chassis before but liked the modular design and the fact that it could be set up for bench, prone or field use. Figured why not give it a try.

Have heard good things about Cerakote, and mine as well get the muzzle threaded, really don't like noise...

https://i.postimg.cc/GHBsHfSd/20210410-100944.jpg

Ended up with a sa 11 action, timed and trued by SSS, Shilen Select Match 24" 1:10 threaded barrel, recoil lug and barel nut from NSS, graphite black Cerakote, Oryx chassis painted FDE (natch) and Vortex PST 6-24 EBR-1 mil/mil.

Really like the weight/ergos so far. Not too much to carry but very stable. Still getting used to the chassis, think it has a lot of potential.

Started barrel break in today, got on paper at 50 then moved to 100, these are the 5th, 6th and 7th shots using cheapo gun show ammo:

https://i.postimg.cc/qhR2QvQC/20210410-100649.jpg

Rifle has good manners, recoil is negligible, love the scope, should be a fun project.

Looks like you have a set up well on it's way to being a tack driver. :thumb::first:

The MDT chassis is one of the best for the money, and in some cases
better then some of the real pricey ones. I use a MDT HS3 for my
projects and wish MDT did not stop making it. I guess the replacement
was the Oryx.

Definitely still getting used to the chassis over a reg stock. I've used McMillan, HS Precision, B&C etc, all with fairly decent results. I really intended just a regular stock for this project but went with the Oryx more as an experiment than anything, glad I did so far.

Dunno if it's the "straight line" design of the chassis or what but the felt recoil is markedly less than other 308s I've shot. Buddy has a 700 police model with a "tactical" stock and while the recoil is manageable it is certainly there. With the Oryx it feels more like a 243.

The full hand wrap on the pistol grip is what soaks up the push.
Get that bipod out further by several inch's. I run a custom spigot
on mine and can go out another 5 inch's. It's more rock solid on target.

Somewhere on here is my FrankenCreed thread to give you an idea.