lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Getting ready to rebuild Taylor's favorite rifle after 2300+ rounds. The 6.5SLR. I have about 430 pieces of brass already fire formed, so sticking with that cartridge. Sending 2 pcs of fired brass, 2 loaded rounds, and a resized case with 140 HVLD seated to max mag length to help in chambering the new barrel to exactly the same dimensions. New Manners PRS2 w. Gen 2 mini chassis & AI mags 22" 1:8" Proof Sendero Light Area 419 Hellfire brake R700SA will be reused with some PT&G bolt upgrades (spiral fluting/skeltonizing handle by LRI, Inc. and alloy shroud, carbon fiber knob) Cerakote in H-series Copper Brown Swapped the Kahles K624i for a S&B PMII 3-20×50 Ultra Short already. Dropping everything off at Phoenix Custom Rifles tomorrow. Hopefully have it back in a month or so to start load development. I hope to lose about 4lbs off the rifle, and make it a little more compact to carry. Losing 6" of Rem Sendero contour steel barrel length should really help in both areas. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 1, 2019 Sounds like a cool build. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctracingraptor Report post Posted March 1, 2019 At 2300+ rounds did you start to see a change in groups? Or did you know it was close, and you were already planning to go with a lighter build? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 1, 2019 It was a legitimate .2MOA rifle. Lately, the past 100-2]] rounds, it has opened up to .4-.5MOA. Also has lost about 50fps. Tried everything to bring them back in. Stripped the barrel, adjusted charge weights and seating depth that has been good for 2000 rounds. I figured the barrel is going south now. So decided to go ahead and rebuild it. It has been a great round, and now will get carried more than the 15# one that was a bear to pack around. Barrels are disposable. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigK Report post Posted March 3, 2019 Sounds like it’s going to be another incredible build! Can’t wait to see the final product. That stock looks really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 3, 2019 I dropped all the stuff off yesterday. Should have the bolt back from LRI tomorrow, still have to get the handle skeltonize, because LRI said they couldn't do the PTG handle. Todd South at Southern Precision is going to hook me up with that work. Todd will perform this workon the bolt handle. Another one of his. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke-BE Report post Posted March 3, 2019 can't wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, Zeke-BE said: can't wait Taylor will be using this for NM pronghorn this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 3, 2019 Why a brake and not a can? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Why did Chad say he couldn't do the handle. No program yet for the new machine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KoosCrazy Report post Posted March 4, 2019 Nice rifle, ought to be a great set up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted March 6, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 2:25 PM, firstcoueswas80 said: Why a brake and not a can? Don't want/need the extra length/weight. Trying to cut 4#+ off the weight and 6" off the length as it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckhunter175 Report post Posted March 14, 2019 Weight savings on the bolt flute, skeletonized handle and CF knob? Would trimming the shroud help at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted March 14, 2019 Actually there is aftermarket bolt shrouds made of aluminum. I believe I got one from Brownells one time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
