6mm Ackley Improved.I call this my Classical/Tactical.
I always wanted to build a glass rifle but always found a nice stick of walnut and just never got around to it. Well…I got around to it and this is what I have…I like it!
Remington 700 long action blueprinted, Bartlein stainless 5r , 25” Sendaro contour and fluted, 1/8 twist barrel. Shelein trigger, Badger extractor, PTG bolt stop/release, PTG 3 position safety. Machined bolt handle, fluted bolt, Pillar/glass bedded action and Remington original floor plate, floated barrel…11* crown. 20 moa Weaver 1 pc. Base and Weaver rings (everything with 8/40 screws). Leupold VX-R 4x12x40 Firedot VLR scope with 2.5 sunshade and Alunima scope covers. McMillian Remington fiberglass stock with 20% black, 60% olive, and 20% tan. All work done by me with the exception of the fluted bolt.
Coyotes beware….

Nice looking rifle. How does it shoot?

Thank you for the comment...I was beginning to think it was really ugly.
Our weather has been nothing but crap after having put this together, but I did manage to go out and get 10 rounds off on a windy and cold day at the range. Due to conditions I was really happy with the way it shot.

Cold and windy, but shot this with only 10 rounds total down the tube. Fire formimg brass with 107 gr. Serria match bullets and 47 grs. Reloader 22 powder.This was shot #8/9/10. Happy so far!

Wow! Nice gun!

Me likes iddy-biddy groups!
Zeke

Thanks guys...I know its not a wood snobs dream gun...but I like the damn thing .

If it shoots, it shoots. If it doesn't it is a trade, sale or tomato stake. Looks like yours is a keeper.

Trying to ruffle a feather or two...didnt work.

Looks good at 25 yds...how bad does it open up at 100

Hey Steve, what fill is in the stock & what's the finished weight of the rifle?

I was thinking of doing 6.5-284 with the same exact bbl. contour/config. as yours.

Thanks

It's kinda like a Moped fun to ride but you don't want anybody to see you on it.. LOL!!

Sounds and looks like you did a Good job

Rod, I don't have a good way to weigh it. The tang forward is all glass, from there to the back...again not sure what McMillan uses but its sturdy and not that pingy noise you get from other stocks. I used aluminum every place I could and cut flutes to .700. Talked to several barrel mfg. and they told me when you start turning under .700 in diameter you start changing the dimensions inside the barrel. It's just a wee bit barrel heavy, but still at a weight I can hold still for a fair amount of time. I find a way to weigh it I'll let you know...I'm curious as to the finished weight also.