kadillackountry Report post Posted February 21, 2015 Inspired to post after watching lancetkenyon build his 6.5. This is my first fully custom build, and after long debate with azgutpile, I've decided on a .300 WSM. Assembling all the pieces and will have Phoenix Custom Rifles do the build. Several of the custom parts have 5-6 month lead time right now, so there is too much patience involved in this process. Here are the specs: Defiance Machine Deviant Hunter Long Action - Magnum Bolt - Tear Drop bolt knob - and extra deep fluting on the bolt. McMillan HTG Stock with a 50 Olive 35 Tan 15 Black blend and clamp bar cheekpiece Bartein Barrel 1:10 5R, sendero taper, finished at 26" and fluted to 24" Timney 510 trigger, set to 2# pull (only component I have on hand so far!!) Badger Thruster break I'm debating between keeping the stainless look on the metal or going with a matte black cerakote on all metal. Harris Bipod Seekins Scope Rings (still debating) Nightforce SHV 5x20-56 scope Hollands scope level azgutpile has already started working up some dummy rounds, and I've got my eye out for brass. Going to work a 215gr load. Pieces will be coming in over the next few months...already getting antsy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted February 21, 2015 I shoot a 300 wsm for my long range gun, and I love it! Having said that, I think you will, as I did run into problems shooting a 215gr bullet out of it. Not enough case capacity to get a good burn. My bullets were well into the cartridge and had powder around it. I settled on the 185 VLD and have had some great success with it. Good luck on your build, it looks like you are building a nice rig! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goatsie Report post Posted February 21, 2015 You can get so much of that without the wait. Bugholes usually has actions and barrels in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted February 22, 2015 HuntHarder - Already worked up a dummy round with the 215, so the action and barrel will be spec'd to work with it. We are extending the bullet a little bit (here is a pic of the dummy round https://flic.kr/p/rgaX2m), and then will have the barrel throated so the larger grain will fit properly. At least that's what we are thinking right now, still need to confirm all the details. Thanks for the kind words on the build. Goatsie - couldn't find the barrel that I really wanted on that site, and that is the longest lead time right now, so I'm kind of SOL without that. Plus, really wanted my custom blend on the McMillan, also a long lead time. Steered me to doing everything exactly the way that I wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Is this a hunting rifle for deer hunts? Have you anticipated the all up weight of this rig? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Big or Bust - trying to keep it around 15#. Yes, will be using it for hunting and of course for some fun in the off season. Liked the 300 wsm because I can use for a wide range of animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Figured out how to post the picture in the body rather than hosted on Flickr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 22, 2015 Did you check www.grizzly.com for the barrel? You might have to get it fluted, but they have a 29" Rem varmint contour 1 in 10" twist .308 Bartlein in stock for $369. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted February 22, 2015 What magazine you using? Gonna have enough room in it for your bullet of choice to be seated out that far. Btw, that's the way I do it....push that bullet out there for more powder capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kadillackountry Report post Posted February 25, 2015 LanceTKenyon - Due to the fully custom marble on the McMillan stock, it really didn't matter on the time frame for the Barrel...once I had my mind set on that custom coloring, might as well order exactly what I wanted from Bartlein. Titanium700 - great question. This was one of the last things that I have been working on as we determined the build. Talked through it with PCR this afternoon and now I am thinking I will go with the Seekins AICS Long Action bottom metal and a standard AICS magazine. Originally was thinking to go with a Rem BDL with a Wyatt Magazine Box. I'm quickly getting talked into almost every upgrade... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az-6.5-284 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 my custom 300 wsm Jim Borden action ,Borden 20 MOA base and bottom metal Jewell trigger 27" proof research carbon barrel Mc McMillan HTG stock night force ATACR-T scope 5-25x56 300 wsm Norma brass 168GR VLD berger hunting bullet 65gr H4350 powder federal M215 primer No problem at 1000 yard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 7, 2015 You have some freakishly long toes....and a killer rifle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Very nice rifle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted March 7, 2015 You have some freakishly long toes....and a killer rifle. HAAAA Cool rifle. I'm deeply jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
