lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Stay turned as parts start coming in. Should have some early next week. Others to follow over the next few. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singleshot Report post Posted June 16, 2017 Looking forward to your next project, load development, and results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckhunter175 Report post Posted June 16, 2017 This thread will be better than anything on tv 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Fluted bolt: $65, weight savings 2oz. ($32.50/oz.) Previously swapped a Steiner T5Xi 5-25×56 @ 33.2oz for a Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50 @ 24.4oz. Sold Steiner for $1600, paid $1600 for the Premier. Scope swap: $0, Weight savings 9oz ($0/oz) Total cost so far: $65, weight savings 11oz. ($5.91/oz) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 20, 2017 280 ai? A lightweight mountain rifle in 280 ai would be sweet!!! Suspense is killing me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffro Report post Posted June 20, 2017 Who did the bold flute? Local? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Got a present in the mail today. New barrel, with no work done to it yet, like cut and thread tenon, chamber, cut end off, thread and crown barrel, I already lost over 1lb. My Shilen Match @ 28" weighs around 4lbs 3oz. A lot of you might remember my poll thread asking for preference between a 6.5-06AI or a .280AI. This should give a hint to my final decision. It will be finished at 26" plus a brake. I am going with a Hawkins 3 port brake. Proof "Sendero Light" contour Needs a touch more in letting in the Manners EH1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 21, 2017 LRI did the bolt flute. Super fast turnaround. I sent it USPS Priority, and got it back completed in 6 days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Right on! What action? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Back to shipping gun parts? It doesn't sound like there was any drama this time. I have a very similar barrel blank sitting on my workbench. I decided to give Proof a try rather than go with spiral fluted steel. My parents just moved so my father and I had to load up and move our shop machinery. Having that blank in my hands and the lathe currently out of operation is the definition of stress. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Right on! What action?R700 LA BDL previously trued, newer TI firing pin, newer Wolff Blitzschnell spring, LRI bolt fluting, plans for stubby tac knob maybe.Manners EH1 stock in Black Forest Shilen trigger at 1.5# Rem BDL bottom metal Proof 26" Sendero Light 1:9" twist Hawkins 3 port brake (very similar to a Badger Thruster, but can be turned down as small as .750", so .800" will blend with barrel contour) Cerakote all metal in Armor Black Seekins alloy 20MOA Picatinny Seekins alloy 30mm "low" rings Premier Heritage Light Tactical 3-15×50 w. Gen 2XR reticle Plans to shoot a 168 HVLD or maybe 162 ELD-X. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 21, 2017 The second rifle upgrade will gain me some speed in a 6.5mm bullet. Hopefully 250-300fps with the same 140 HVLD. Rechamber a #3 Bartlein with about 350 rounds down the pipe of 140 HVLD @ 2850fps. .260 Rem to 6.5 SS. (Dies and brass are ready to ship) Spiral flute the barrel. Add an APA Micro Bast. brake and contour to barrel. Open bolt face diameter from .473" to .534". Flute bolt Cerakote in probably Coyote Tan. R700 SA BDL w. Oberndorf bottom metal previously trued w. M16 extractor and tac knob PT&G recoil lug Bartlein #3 1:8" @ 26" right now McMillan Game Scout (I think w. Edge fill) Timney 512 at 1.5# Badger 20MOA Picatinny Seekins alloy 34mm low rings S&B PMII DT 5-25×56 w. H2CMR Mid weight deer/pronghorn riflle @ 10lbs 6oz. Hoping to push the 140 Berger HVLD @ 3150+/-. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 21, 2017 They both sound awesome. If you haven't already, check out trigger tech triggers. I tried one in my new 6.5 and It feels quite a bit better than both my shilens. Crazy smooth break and super fast reset. Can't wait to see your progress on these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted June 21, 2017 Always love to see your new builds Lance! Ive really been thinking about putting a proof barrel on my 280ai. I never want to take it hunting because it's so heavy! What did you pick the barrel up for? And are you going to have PCR do all the work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
