TAM Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Well after nearly a year of waiting I finally got her, and she's a shooter! 300 RUM built by Todd Betin out of Iowa. Stiller Predator action, ABS carbon wrapped Shilen 28 inch cut rifle barrel, Lone Wolf carbon Howler thumbhole stock, Timney 2.5 pound trigger, BDL style Wyatt box, Stiller pictinny rail, Burris extreme rings, titanium muzzle break w/ cap, black cera cote, Limbsaver pad, and topped off with a Huskemaw 5-20 scope. Should go right around 7 pounds scoped. I just shot her for the first time today and I couldn't be any happier with the results. my best group was 0.379 inches and I'm only getting started. With a little tweaking here and there I'm quite sure I'll get her down into the .2's. All of my rounds fired today were those JLK bullets. They're made the same way as Bergers with the same J4 jackets only they have higher BC's than the Bergers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted February 16, 2009 That 7 pounds should be real pleasant to carry in the mountains for the wallop it'll pack. The rig has some nice components and came together well. What is your initial impression of the thumbhole stock ergonomics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Very nice Tim I am jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Sweet, sweet rig TAM. No surprise that thing is shooting well; great components and a good 'Smith equals small groups! She looks great to boot. Have fun tweaking and getting her into the 2's or even better. Keep us posted. And out of curiosity, how long did it take to get that ABS barrel? I'm having a real hot rod of a rig built for me right now and she's getting heavier than I would like. The guy I am using has stayed away from ABS because they couldn't keep orders straight and took forever in the past, but supposedly they have more help now and are saying they can turn barrels around in less than 30 days (once they receive the tube from the mfr). He said they always shot well, they were just terrible to deal with. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Kevin, I have a buddy who it took over a year to get the ABS alone! My .270wsm is built by Todd and he does an amazing job! I love the gun and was impressed with his work. I did a few touch ups here and there but the gun shoots like a dream! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 17, 2009 WOW Tim!!! I want one!!! Do you have more pics of the Break? You are gunna love that rig!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks for the comments guys! RR, You're right there will be some trade off by going light. I've never been very recoil shy so I'm not that worried. When shooting with the break it's no big deal, more of a push than a punch. After I get some good loads dialed in I'll spend a little time shooting without the break. I shot a buddys rifle with a thumbhole for the first time many years ago and fell in love with the concept right away. It does have a little different feel as your engaging the trigger that takes some getting used to, but in the end it is a more comfortable shooting system in my opinion. CS, the gunsmith ordered all the components, so I really have no idea how long it took??? The total time from when I ordered the gun until it was delivered was probably 11 months. I wasn't in a big hurry so I didn't really care to much about time. I had heard the same thing about ABS before I ordered the gun, but more recently I've heard they are doing better. If you want a light weight rifle then carbon wrapped barrels make good sense! Gino I'll see if I can take some better pic's of the break and post them. My camera won't take good pictures up close like that so I may have to barrow my wifes camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted February 17, 2009 Kevin, I have a buddy who it took over a year to get the ABS alone! Casey, that's exactly why I was asking Tim. Like I said, they recently told me they are getting them out in 30 days. CS, the gunsmith ordered all the components, so I really have no idea how long it took??? The total time from when I ordered the gun until it was delivered was probably 11 months. I wasn't in a big hurry so I didn't really care to much about time. I had heard the same thing about ABS before I ordered the gun, but more recently I've heard they are doing better. If you want a light weight rifle then carbon wrapped barrels make good sense! Thanks Tim. This build won't be light, even with an ABS barrel on it, but I'm trying to maybe shave off a pound or more. It's going to be a real long range rig so a little weight is desirable, but adding up the weight of all the components is scaring me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
