My first rifle build -- A long range precision 260 Rem

[Onewolf]

Why? Almost one year ago I got interested in long range precision/match shooting and since I had _no_ rifle experience I chose to purchase a Savage LRP 260 because it seemed like it would be a great rifle to learn the basics of long range precision shooting with. After shooting it a bunch (1800 rounds in 6 months) with the local long range club (500-1000 yards) and learning how to do my own ammo load development I decided it was time to start theorizing about building a rifle for my specific requirements (long range (up to 1200yd) tactical match). For instance the LRP 260 is great for shooting prone, but not so great (not balanced) for shooting off-hand as we often do in our local club matches.

Components:

Savage Target Repeater Action (from donor rifle I bought from Jim/Northland Shooter Supply)
SS barrel nut and lug from Northland
McGowen SS Shilen LV7 profile barrel, 1:8 twist, 24" + muzzle brake
Manners MCS-T5 (dead flat black) stock
Harris S-BRM 6-9" bipod
EGW 20MOA HD scope mount
Burris Extreme Tactical 30mm low rings
SWFA 12x42 mil-quad scope
SSS 9 rd mags

I just put it all together this afternoon. As expected I am going to need to adjust/time the muzzle brake to get the (side) ports situated properly. I just hate to loosen the muzzle brake for the first time which will expose the seam with the barrel.

I hope to shoot it this weekend at the 'short' 100-300m range.

 

[VA27]

Very nice! I have often thought the 260 was an underrated round for both long range and (with 160gr RN Hornady's) close range deer and hogs.

My dream rifle would be a 17" barrel Savage 99 full stock in 260.

 

[Dentite]

Very nice...I am working on something similiar. So far all I have is the dies.

 

[aubie515]

Looks good. I think only thing I would have done differently was go with a CDI DBM instead of the 9rd SSS mag.

 

[cowtownup]

I want to build a custom rifle like this, but I've got a ways to go before I know exactly what I want. You did a great job with this piece...

 

[Woolecox]

Nice rifle! Lets see some groups.

 

[taliv]

very cool! custom builds are a lot of fun