First full custom rifle.

[berettadave]

Sounds like some nice components for stone rifle.
Why the the 6.5L? In the real world what does it offer over the 260Rem or Creedmore? Lapua does sound cool though.

It's an inherently accurate cartridge(supposedly due to it using a small primer). Supposedly very easy to load for. Burns less powder and has potential to be boosted up to near 6.5x284 velocities if wanted due to the higher pressure the cartridge is designed to take. Barrel life is great.

Personally, I think any of the three would make a great choice for a 6.5mm. I just decided to go with the x47 just because of all the good things I've read and learned.

Blake probably knows more.

Dave

[berettadave]

I have 7 of the bottom safety triggers

Most love them, some can't get use to them

To me they just feel perfect since your index finger is already near the trigger guard

I'm going to talk to my smith about them. I've been interested in one but didn't know anyone who used them. I wonder if it might be in the way of my mag release on the HS dbm or too close to it?

Dave

[GunBow]

6.5x47 :0!!!
Yes!

[Cajun Blake]

Sounds like some nice components for stone rifle.
Why the the 6.5L? In the real world what does it offer over the 260Rem or Creedmore? Lapua does sound cool though.

Lapua brass which has a small primer pocket that allows for higher pressures. The 6.5x47L case is roughly 1/4" shorter than the 260 as you can seat bullets longer and still load in a magazine repeater

great read ... http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-s...6.5-creedmoor/

I'm going to talk to my smith about them. I've been interested in one but didn't know anyone who used them. I wonder if it might be in the way of my mag release on the HS dbm or too close to it?

Dave

should be GTG ... in "fire" position with safety fwd

[hardtner]

I love my bottom safety. More practical location, although it takes a little bit to get used to it.



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[hooligan]

I love reading these threads but they make me sad because I'm an decades away from being able to put he money up for one!

[LWD]

Sounds like some nice components for stone rifle.
Why the the 6.5L? In the real world what does it offer over the 260Rem or Creedmore? Lapua does sound cool though.

If you handload, get the 6.5x47 for the reasons stated by Cajun Blake. If not, get the Creedmoor.

LWD

[berettadave]

Lapua brass which has a small primer pocket that allows for higher pressures. The 6.5x47L case is roughly 1/4" shorter than the 260 as you can seat bullets longer and still load in a magazine repeater

great read ... http://demigodllc.com/articles/6.5-s...6.5-creedmoor/




should be GTG ... in "fire" position with safety fwd

It might work with the HS, I'll have to check. HS has the mag release button on the front inside the trigger guard unlike yours.

Thanks
Dave

[mattp34]

I recently had my first Custom Rifle built and I could not be happier. I already have my next one planned it will be 6x47 Lapua.

300 Win Mag
Kelbly Atlas Tactical Action
Bartlein .308 5R 1:10 Twist Heavy Varmint / 27 1/4 “
HS Precision Rem 700 Adjustable Tactical A5 LA BDL Stock Tan with Black Web
HS Precision Rem 700 LA Magnum 3 Round Detachable Magazine Assembly
Harris Bipod
Jewel Trigger 1lbs 1.6oz
NightForce ATACR 5-25x56 34mm
Thunder Beast ULTRA 9 Suppressor
Redding Competition Bushing Neck Die Set

[jrshuman]

Congrats! Sounds like an awesome build!! I bet the wait is going to suck!