New Build is finally done, well almost.

[Horsemen]

I still need to mount the scope, load up some rounds, and take it out to the back yard range.
Here’s the meat and taters. It started out as a 12 VLP LH. Timed and trued action by SSS. SSS comp trigger. Two complete bolt assembles, .223, and .308 bolt heads. Modified factory stock, inleted for CDI DBM system. So far, caliber choices are - .223 REM. (Savage 1 9 twist.) And 6.5 x 47 Lapua, ( Shilen 1-8 twist.) Soon I will be adding .308 Remington to the list.
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This build started about 2 year ago, I wanted a drop mag, 10 round .223 for varmint’s. The only system at that time, was CDI. But no .223. When AI announced that they were coming out with the .223 mags, A light came on. How about a switch barrel gun that will feed .223, .308, and the 6.5x47L. So, I perched the bottom metal. I had to make barrel stubs for testing, because, I don’t have that many barrels hanging around. It took several “off days” to get the pillar heights right to feed the .223 .308 and 6.5x47L , from the two different magazines. I couldn’t use the recommended heights, it just wouldn’t feed all the different calibers that I wanted to shoot. Other calibers that I have tested 22-250, 300 Savage, and 6.5x284. All feed without any trouble. I also made a custom barrel vise, to allow for a consistent recoil lug alignment.
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[ellobo]

Looks like all the ducks are in a row. Nice work on the action vice.

El Lobo

[6.5-08]

Very nice build! I Likey!

[shovelheadave]

Nice Job !!!

[L.H. Clark]

You are a Savage CHIEF! That is a SWEET setup if I do say so myself....and I DO. ;D What was the pillar height btw? How did you make the barrel stubs? I like the barrel vise too, that looks like top notch work, and makes the whole thing doable actually. How do the respective barrels shoot? Have you gotten to the range yet? Pics???

[dangaff]

I'll be doing something similar with my VLP, except into a Manners T2.

Hopefully one day after i get a job and some money, i'll be able to get a new bolt head and new bigger barrel, 300WSM or bigger, something in the 338 range for some LR work.

In the meantime, ill have crap loads of fun popping rabbits with a 6BR that ill put on it