Here's the Spec Sheet!
Savage RBLP Target action,Thanks Jim Briggs NSS)
Shillen Match Select SS 1-8 twist, Ratchet Rifled Blank
Richards Microfit Black Widow Laminate blank
JB Custom Weaponry Knurled bolt handle
Vortex Viper 6.5 - 20 X 50mm Scope with target dot reticle
Ken Farrell 20 MOA base with Burris Zee rings,Thanks Fred Moreo SSS)
I started by inspecting the locking lugs for engagement, which there was, but I lapped them in a bit anyway. Then I set to chambering the barrel, I bought a Manson 244 Rem Improved 40 degree shoulder reamer, and kudos to Manson on making a very nice reamer! After my test firing and brass inspecting I set to contouring the barrel blank, I did a twin taper to finish the barrel after crowning at 31 1/2' and .750' at the muzzle. The crown I put on is very similar to Remington's,yeah I know) Recessed Target crown, it offers great protection from dings and looks good too. After polishing a bit I set to inletting the Laminate blank. . . . three days and 6 lbs of red sawdust later I have something resembling a real long range stock similar to Fred's Heavy BR stock, with my own feel thrown in. Now the stock is sanded, to be sprayed this weekend, and I cannot wait to get after some groundhogs!! Savages really are a lot of fun to build and I thought I would share this build with y'all.
Now I think I will get out my components and warm up the reloading press. . .. now where did I put those Berger VLD's??? . .. . . .
Pictures HERE . .. .
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,25907.0.html
I polished the steel up to 2500 by hand, and am working on getting the stock finish sanded down and buffed out. When done I will fill the stock engraving with silver or grey paint so you can see it better.
Took it out and shot it today, and she shot well, all fire-forming loads, loaded with same charge of 4064 in Remington Cases and Rem 9 1/2 primers. 100 Grain Core Lokt shot at 1 1/8' at 100 3 shot groups
BUT 100 Grain Speer Grand Slams held 5 shots in under 1/2'!!!! :thumb:
Any questions about this build just ask!
Savage RBLP Target action,Thanks Jim Briggs NSS)
Shillen Match Select SS 1-8 twist, Ratchet Rifled Blank
Richards Microfit Black Widow Laminate blank
JB Custom Weaponry Knurled bolt handle
Vortex Viper 6.5 - 20 X 50mm Scope with target dot reticle
Ken Farrell 20 MOA base with Burris Zee rings,Thanks Fred Moreo SSS)
I started by inspecting the locking lugs for engagement, which there was, but I lapped them in a bit anyway. Then I set to chambering the barrel, I bought a Manson 244 Rem Improved 40 degree shoulder reamer, and kudos to Manson on making a very nice reamer! After my test firing and brass inspecting I set to contouring the barrel blank, I did a twin taper to finish the barrel after crowning at 31 1/2' and .750' at the muzzle. The crown I put on is very similar to Remington's,yeah I know) Recessed Target crown, it offers great protection from dings and looks good too. After polishing a bit I set to inletting the Laminate blank. . . . three days and 6 lbs of red sawdust later I have something resembling a real long range stock similar to Fred's Heavy BR stock, with my own feel thrown in. Now the stock is sanded, to be sprayed this weekend, and I cannot wait to get after some groundhogs!! Savages really are a lot of fun to build and I thought I would share this build with y'all.
Now I think I will get out my components and warm up the reloading press. . .. now where did I put those Berger VLD's??? . .. . . .
Pictures HERE . .. .
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/index.php/topic,25907.0.html
I polished the steel up to 2500 by hand, and am working on getting the stock finish sanded down and buffed out. When done I will fill the stock engraving with silver or grey paint so you can see it better.
Took it out and shot it today, and she shot well, all fire-forming loads, loaded with same charge of 4064 in Remington Cases and Rem 9 1/2 primers. 100 Grain Core Lokt shot at 1 1/8' at 100 3 shot groups
BUT 100 Grain Speer Grand Slams held 5 shots in under 1/2'!!!! :thumb:Any questions about this build just ask!
