My New Savage M111 Build

[loudandproud]

Hi All,

Figured I'd show you my new Savage M111 I am in the process of building.

Started out as a Savage XP M111 300 Win Mag.
Did even shoot the gun... just ripped it apart right out of the box.

So far I have done;

-Boyd Varmint Thumbhole Stock
-Weaver Extended Rail
-Harris Bipod
-Millet LRS-1 6-25x56 Tactical Scope
-A.C.D Bubble Level

I still have yet to get the rest...

-Lothar Walther 28" 9" Twist barrel, Heavy Varmint Contour, 6 Flutes, Threaded for muzzle brake, Chambered in 7mm Weatherby Mag.
-M11 Precision Armament Muzzle Brake (Im a little recoil shy)
-AccuShot Monopod
-RifleBasix Trigger
-New scope mounts.. (these are about a mile high)

Should be sweet when its done.

Im new to the long range game... so I figure this gun will be a decent learning platform.

[jwshooter]

i think its sweet i had a 111 7 mag was a idiot for selling lol

[loudandproud]

Im really pumped on getting a sweet 28" barrel hangin out there. Im stuck be criterion, hart, and LW.

[goinssr]

Just something to ponder....be careful with the extra long barrels. Sometimes they are detrimental to accuracy, especially when free floated. When you fire a round like that there will be a lot of barrel oscillation, or barrel whip, before the bullet is free of the bore. Often a shorter and stiffer barrel will be much more conducive to accuracy.

[jsthntn247]

I would suggest lower rings to start with

[loudandproud]

The rings are on their way. What do you recommend as far as a barrel? Would you considered 28" in a heavy varmint barrel too much? I'm not looking for a "light" rifle. I'm focused strictly on accuracy as far as the barrel is concerned. That being said, Id like to keep the muzzle diameter around .850".

Also.. how does fluting affect accuracy? I know it makes my barrel and wallet both lighter, but are there any other advantages other than looking good?

[goinssr]

The only REAL advantage to barrel fluting is that it will let barrel heat dissipate quicker. It will also be a bit lighter than an unfluted barrel of same diameter but unless you are carrying the rifle a lot (i.e. hunting) it is really a moot point. It does look good though! And like you said...it will make that wallet lighter!

[308law]

Nice rifle, interesting caliber choice, care to share you reasoning on that big ol Roy 7mm?

[loudandproud]

Nice rifle, interesting caliber choice, care to share you reasoning on that big ol Roy 7mm?

Well at $1.50/casing vs. $.50/casing (7mm Weatherby vs 7mm Win) i consider the initial investment for 50 casings of weatherby brass not that devastating. Yes its salty, but your gonna shoot the brass 5-8 times (if it holds up). I went with the 7mm because im looking for great versatility without ass kicking recoil. Im looking to practice and get proficient at around 500 yards. I wanted a good bullet selection. Generally I noticed that .30 caliber bullets were getting quite heavy to match the BC's of the lighter 7mm bullets. The Weatherby is pretty much the king of 7mm standard chambers. I don't mind investing a little extra in dies and brass for the extra 250 fps.

With the weight of this gun... and a muzzle brake.. I think the 7mm wby will be manageable.

Is it the ultimate, no. Is it the most practical, no. Will it suit my needs and perform well, Definatley.

Good enough reasoning for me.

[loudandproud]

Got the gun buttoned up and dialed in a little bit. I think there is more in it.

5 Shots at 100 yards;

7mm Weatherby Magnum
168 grain Sierra Match Kings
61.2 grains of H4350
3.352" COAL

.15 moa. Not too shabby.

[stangfish]

Nice. Just me but I would measure the outside of the holes though. LOL

[loudandproud]

Im measuring to the edge of the holes. They are the ****ty splat targets and the black blows off way out past the edge of the bullet. If you put the target against the backing (MDF), its a clean hole.