Bubbacoues Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Does anyone have a nut wrench I can barrow along with a 6.5 creedmoor go-gauge. Trying to cut as much cost as I can on my first "build" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Go here they rent out reamers and go/no go gauges. Also the wrench you will want to buy depending on which nut you have smooth or notched I would buy both and midway offers them as a set. go/no go http://www.reamerrentals.com/searchresults.asp?cat=437 wrench http://www.midwayusa.com/product/288765/wheeler-engineering-barrel-nut-wrench-savage-10-110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted April 23, 2014 This wrench looks better and will probably be a better wrench since the wheeler gets bad reviews. http://www.sharpshootersupply.com/Tools.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 The wheeler wrenches work just fine. Ever hear about the one behind the trigger? It makes a difference. I have both the nut and receiver wrench, they work great. Were do you live? you will need the go/no go gauges. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbacoues Report post Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks for the reply guys. This model has the notched barrel nut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbacoues Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Got it done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Post some targets when you get it finished? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 12, 2014 WOW nice job. I just ordered me an HS Precision stock, Shilen barrel 6.5 creemoor, NSS Barrel nut, NSS action wrench, NSS barrel nut wrench, Rifle basics trigger, Mason G/No go gauge, NSS recoil lug, and kiff lambeth complete bolt assembly. Should be just what I am looking for. I love my rifle as stock but want it to be a mostly custom rifle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbacoues Report post Posted May 12, 2014 Thanks I never even shot this rifle stock. I got it for a good price and just started ordering parts for it. I ended up keeping it 308 and not switching to 6.5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Nice looking gun! How much did it cost you? Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbacoues Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Including the rifle I'm at about $1000 into it Barrel-$300 mcgowen 1-10 twist 308 Stock-$165 eabco pillar bedded stock Trigger-$110 sharp shooter supply Recoil lug/nut-$40 sharp shooter supply Go-gauge- $30 foster Barrel nut wrench-$30 wheeler Savage model 11-$325 back page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted May 13, 2014 fyi Bubbacoues this is what I paid for my stuff: Shilen Stainles select match 6.5 cm 1;8 twist- 339.00 northland shooter supply (NSS) trued barrel nut- 28.00 NSS trued recoil lug- 27.00 NSS barrel nut wrench- 25.00 NSS action wrench- 60.00 rifle basix 14oz to 3lbs trigger- 85.00 Northland Shooters supply was the cheapest and easiest to deal with. Everything was in stock and shipped the same day. They carry Shilen and Criterion barrels and from what I have read from others that have done reviews on prefit barrels these 2 manufactures are the best. I was looking at the McGowen but then changed my mind when I heard poor reviews from recent buyers. Could not find a negative review on the Shilen or Criterion barrels. I am really interested to see how good of a shooter that barrel you have is. Please post up some pics here or shoot me over a PM. The Savages are soo much fun to work on. I really did not need the stuff I ordered but why not I wanted the best of the best. Now I have 3650.00 invested in my rifle and I have not done the bolt yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbacoues Report post Posted May 13, 2014 Will do. I got my viper hs lr in today. Bought some reloder 15 and some 178 amax. After I break in the barrel will see how well she shoots with match ammo and hand loads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
452b264 Report post Posted May 14, 2014 McGowen stands behind their work, excellent CS. I prefer to buy direct from a manufacture. Benchmark is also excellent to deal with and provide their barrels on time, and they will make any contour you desire. They are also extremely accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
