My Savage Build

[willhunt4coues]

Just wanted to share my build with you guys.

 

Savage Model 10 action

Shilen Select Match SS 6.5 Creemoor 1;8 26"

NSS Recoil lug

NSS barrel nut

PTG spiral fluted bolt

Rifle Basix Trigger set at 1.25 pounds

HS Precision stock

Devcon bedded the stock and scope base

Manson reamers Go/No Go guages used

Manson 35mm scope ring reamer use on scope rings

 

[bbd1234]

That's badass

[nighthawk]

Looks great! Loads/ groups please:)

[camoremi]

Dang that is sexy.

[nighthawk]

Also what stock is that clay?

[Coach]

Nice job, Clay. I bet that thing is a shooter.

[desertbowhunter]

Bad a$$ rifle! Question about your set up did you build this off a long action or short action? I wanted to build a 6.5 creedmoor off of a long action and someone told me you needed a short action. Is that correct? But for some reason I think you can build it off of a long action. Am I wrong?

[cramerhunts]

Very sweet looking set up, I'm sure it will shoot as good as it looks.

[DesertBull]

You can build any short action on a long action. You can even build most long actions on a short action if you don't mind taking the bolt out to chamber a round.

 

Savage used to build all their .308 based rifles on long action. I think Tikka still does.

[nighthawk]

You can build any short action on a long action. You can even build most long actions on a short action if you don't mind taking the bolt out to chamber a round.

 

Savage used to build all their .308 based rifles on long action. I think Tikka still does.

I was wondering same thing.. It would be nice to build short action cal in long action so being in the lands wouldn't affect bullets cycle in magazine .

[desertbowhunter]

Sweet! Thanx for response Desertbull. I just might be ordering me a creedmore barrel very soon.

[DesertBull]

That's a nice rifle Rifle Will. What is the advantage of the creedmore over something like the other .260's. I see a lot of guys building the Crredmores.

[willhunt4coues]

Stock is an HS Precision PSV118. This stock will fit the bolt release on bottom or top side.

 

Yes a 6.5 creedmoor is short action but like others have said you can build a short action caliber on a long action but can not build a long action caliber on short . Groups are coming together still in the load development stage. Should have one dialed in by tomorrow. I will post pictures when I get done. I ave saved all targets. I can now run 20 rounds with NO copper in barrel which is almost impossible to do with a factory barrel. I have another 6.5 creedmoor but its the model 11 long range hunter. I will be doing all the same upgrades to it soon. I may start to build these and sell them if I can get my ffl. I have my gunsmith certificate. Just really don't want to take the next step untill our president gets out...

[willhunt4coues]

That's a nice rifle Rifle Will. What is the advantage of the creedmore over something like the other .260's. I see a lot of guys building the Crredmores.

The creedmoors are a tad bit faster and with the sharp degree shoulder it ignites the powder better. almost any caliber that has a sharp degree shoulder will ignite powder and contain pressures better. Most people are going to the 6.5 cm for its ability to seat the bullets as far out as you would like and still have LOTS of room in your magazine. I researched the 6.5 calibers for 6 months and when all was said done I sold everything I had to get 2 of them. They are that bad butt, Even factory rifles will maintain .5 moa or better. I can get out to about 1400 yards before I drop off the supersonic scale and still be maintaining 600 fps at 1300 yards with 140 gn bergers.

[willhunt4coues]

So far my best group was a 1 hole group with 3 shots but I need to do a ladder test at 500 (can't since the forest is closed) so I will have to do it at 300. Hopefully I can get a good read at 300.