rifle PROJECT with my teenager, suggestions?

[msalm]

So here’s a rifle I built my left eye dominant 14yo daughter two years ago. A takeoff CDL stock I added rosewood ILO plastic, refinished and barreled the LH 700 action in 6.5 Creedmoor. Not ugly AND very accurate. Barrel was a Shilen I believe. Make her something she’ll cherish...and her boyfriend jealous (WAY down the road hopefully!). Oh, I cut 1/2” off stock and added a 1” Decelerator too.

 

[DangerRanger]

If you reload I shoot 71 grain coppers at about 3500 from a 243 and it’s about the same as 223 recoil wise. Does an absolute number on a deer.

this sounds like an awesome project. I agree not to get caught up on the chambering, there are many many options that work for deer.

 

[Walt Krafft]

Why build just one gun with her? Help her start her collection. That way you are not hemmed in by caliber, type, and make.

 

[Oso]

A couple of years ago I got my toddler to "accidentally" press the "Buy It Now" option on Gunbroker... Turned to my wife with pride and some deception and said, "Our son just bought his first gun." Totally got away with it!!!

I can't remember if it was a Sako or a CZ. It's hard to keep track since he's bought so many since then!!!!

 

[hillbillydruggist]

Thanks so much for an enjoyable post. I predict you have made a better day for many a reader.

I don't care what caliber or brand gun you go with but please post your progress. It's so nice to see and be a part of such a beautiful experience even if only through a keyboard and monitor.

your welcome

 

[rjtfroggy]

I had an after thought that might interest you. How about taking a 223 and turning it into a 6x45 (6x223) pretty much the same powder load as the 223 with about the same felt recoil. Plenty of omgf for deer and accurate as a laser, install on a model 12 Savage and she is pretty much set for life.
Best of all it should be legal in all 50 states.

 

[hillbillydruggist]

I had an after thought that might interest you. How about taking a 223 and turning it into a 6x45 (6x223) pretty much the same powder load as the 223 with about the same felt recoil. Plenty of omgf for deer and accurate as a laser, install on a model 12 Savage and she is pretty much set for life.
Best of all it should be legal in all 50 states.

That sounds like a good option ,thanks

 

[ebb]

Nsalm nice looking rifle, you did a good job.

 

[msalm]

Nsalm nice looking rifle, you did a good job.

Thank you, I was mostly happy with it. The rosewood or some some type of ebony I used for the forend tip and grip cap never did take finish...too oily. Still need to figure that one out.

 

[ebb]

Ive heard of finishers washing with lacquer thinner several times just before finishing, have no idea if it really works. Can't hurt to try I guess.

 

[Rdlningcltchdmpr]

I am wanting to build (or put together) a rifle with my young deer hunting daughter, something that she could look back at in 40 yrs and say "I built that with my daddy".

I was thinking of the following,

Savage rifle
barrel swap(just for the experience)
light recoiling caliber
aftermarket trigger
Boyds stock
lapping of scope rings

any suggestions or tips would be appreciated, oh yes, low cost is good

I would suggest a barreled action from Brownells, Howa mini action 762×39 . you could upgrade to a better barrel if needed. Savage type Prefit/ barrel nut. Brownells walnut stock, piller bed Freefloat, talley lightweight rings/ no lapping they are perfect. Rifle basics 1 lb trigger, new bottom metal.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I am wanting to build (or put together) a rifle with my young deer hunting daughter, something that she could look back at in 40 yrs and say "I built that with my daddy".

I was thinking of the following,

Savage rifle
barrel swap(just for the experience)
light recoiling caliber
aftermarket trigger
Boyds stock
lapping of scope rings

any suggestions or tips would be appreciated, oh yes, low cost is good

Last thing I would start her with is a Savage action. Rough working no good trigger options. Easiest would be a Tika then have stock shortened or better yet get an aftermarket stock and the two of you refinish it as a project you will both enjoy and give her lasting memories. Pick any caliber, you can load down with appropriate bullets and have light recoil . As she reaches adulthood you can put the original stock back on or have it fitted to her at that point. Now she has a rifle she can start her children with.

 

[snowpro440]

I like the savage idea and also switching barrels an bolt heads to change calibers later on down the road, accu trigger isn't the worst but can be adjusted an worked on. I have changed a few savages to fit my needs with stocks, barrels and trigger work. Most parts available at ; http://www.gunshack.com/savage-parts

 

[hillbillydruggist]

does anyone have an scope suggestion? she tend to like 3-4 power magnification, about $250 budget for that