Action Model:
11
Caliber:
260 Rem
Barrel Length:
26.00"
Stock details:
Stock is a Choate Tactical centerfeed DBM model. No other mods done at this time.
Build description:
Build includes the following:
- Shilen match barrel
- SSS Competition Trigger
- Choate Tactical stock
- EGW 20MOA mount
- Millet TRS scope
- Tactical bolt handle from brownells
- Dura Coat Coyote Brown from new Shake N' Spray kit.
Rifle performance is awesome! Check out this group with some berger 140 VLD loads.
This load was with CCI 200 primers, 140gr berger vld and 43.5gr H4831SC seated 0.010" off the lands. Same charge and seating depth with 120gr Amax shot to same POI and nearly identical group size. As with any load work up to anything you see listed even if it is well below max.
Comments
Build
Very nice build you got there!! I really like the looks of the Choate Tactical, how do you like it?? Shilen makes some awesome barrels, and their shop was literally just a few blocks from my house when I lived in Ennis, Texas. You will definately like that one. How do you like the SSS Competition trigger??
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S/H STS - Centerfire Record Holder - 270pts.
SSS Trigger
I've got nothing but good things to say about the SSS trigger. It was well worth the money and I'm sure my 300wm will soon be wearing one as well. The Choate stock is also very good for the money. Maybe a little on the heavy side but it is very solid. This rifle as shown has produced 0.116" groups. Shoots 120vmax and 140gr Berger VLD's very well with a fairly mild load of 43.5gr H 4831SC. It is always a pleasure when I can get it out to the range.
I guess I must only hit half of what I shoot at because I never seem to find the other half.
Bolt Handle
Could you possible measure the diameter of the knob on the bolt handle for me?
At the largest it comes out
At the largest it comes out to .640".
I guess I must only hit half of what I shoot at because I never seem to find the other half.
Bolt Handle
Sure. I'll PM you the result.
I guess I must only hit half of what I shoot at because I never seem to find the other half.
A 260 build is very
A 260 build is very intriguing to me. I just wish they had a longer barrel life span than they do. Looks really nice though!!
DK
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S/H STS - Centerfire Record Holder - 270pts.
Treated right I think you
Treated right I think you could get 2500+ rounds down the tube without a worry. I'd love to try 6.5-284 but wow that is some bad barrel life. I'd be willing to bet that 2500+ would be even better with a nitride treated barrel. Might even look into the 6.5 Creedmoor. It might have slightly better barrel life as it is reported to be more like the 308win in chamber pressure. I've kind of been thinking about it as well. Maybe if I shoot out my .260 I'll look into it. The last thing I need right now is another savage sucking my money away.
Funny Coincident!
I just so happen to be building a rifle with alot of the same components. Savage 110 action, Choate Tactical blind magazine, 26 inch Shilen varmint 30-06 10 twist, and a SSS comp trigger.
... I really like your rifle! I wanted to paint my rifle in an Am-Stripe pattern using O.D. Green and Matte Black Duracoat but I am just to weak to paint my new, shiny stainless barrel! 
Oh you'll get over that
Oh you'll get over that eventually. It is kind of fun going that extra step with your custom build. Be sure to keep us updated on your build and post some details when you are done.