First custom rifle - 7 PRC (w/ Updates)

patrickjr said:
Just got my first custom rifle back from the gunsmith and got my first few shots through it, couldn't be happier with everything so far. Wanted to show her off a bit for yall

Defiance AntiX LA
Bartlein CFW M24 1:8 22"
Manners LRH
TBAC Ultra 7 CB
Triggertech Special 2 Stage
Zeiss V4 6-24 ill.
30mm bubble rings by Ruff's Precision Manufacturing

Gun was built by Axisworks in Tempe, AZ. I dropped off all the parts for the rifle and they had it done in a little over 2 months. Axisworks was highly recommended by @lancetkenyon and other influence from Lance in sprinkled around

Put 10 shots through it on the first outing. Took the first two shots with the brake getting the scope lined up at 25, two more with the suppressor at 25. Then two 3 shot groups at 100. At 100 yards ELDM factory ammo was ~1.2" with shots #5, 6, 7. ELDX factory ammo was ~0.65" with shots 8, 9, 10 through the barrel. Wasn't the most ideal shooting setup but i'm excited to see what this rifle will do.

I have some ADG brass, 215Ms, and Berger 180 hybrids to try. Currently have H1000 most available so that will probably be the first I try but I'm open to suggestions for the next powder to try in case I need it

Didn't kill a deer this archery season so that means my Nov rifle hunt is a go and this rifle will be getting this nod

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That's a nice looking rig. I did a custom 7mm PRC myself and was loading Berger 168 VLD's with RE26 and it put together a nice group at 100 yards, it's ballistically set up for 200 yards. I didn't get the opportunity to stretch it's legs. I was developing a 180 VLD load and everything got put on hold because of shoulder surgery.
 

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Very nice rig. very well done Buddy. My Weatherby Accumark, 26 inch , with a Muzzle break. Also Chambered in 7mm PRC , was delivered yesterday to a local Gun shop. I will be seeing it for the first time tomorrow. best of Luck to you and your new rig. Thank you for posting your load data!!
 
patrickjr said:
Just got my first custom rifle back from the gunsmith and got my first few shots through it, couldn't be happier with everything so far. Wanted to show her off a bit for yall

Defiance AntiX LA
Bartlein CFW M24 1:8 22"
Manners LRH
TBAC Ultra 7 CB
Triggertech Special 2 Stage
Zeiss V4 6-24 ill.
30mm bubble rings by Ruff's Precision Manufacturing

Gun was built by Axisworks in Tempe, AZ. I dropped off all the parts for the rifle and they had it done in a little over 2 months. Axisworks was highly recommended by @lancetkenyon and other influence from Lance in sprinkled around

Put 10 shots through it on the first outing. Took the first two shots with the brake getting the scope lined up at 25, two more with the suppressor at 25. Then two 3 shot groups at 100. At 100 yards ELDM factory ammo was ~1.2" with shots #5, 6, 7. ELDX factory ammo was ~0.65" with shots 8, 9, 10 through the barrel. Wasn't the most ideal shooting setup but i'm excited to see what this rifle will do.

I have some ADG brass, 215Ms, and Berger 180 hybrids to try. Currently have H1000 most available so that will probably be the first I try but I'm open to suggestions for the next powder to try in case I need it

Didn't kill a deer this archery season so that means my Nov rifle hunt is a go and this rifle will be getting this nod

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I have one just like it but I did use ag CBF stock and a terminus light action And I use r26 and VV n560 powder in it the 26 shoots the best but you can buy an island easyer. Than rl26 but I am having good luck wy the 560 using unis LRP and ADG brass im getting 2935 fps with it with a 180 hunting bullet by berger
 
patrickjr said:
Just got my first custom rifle back from the gunsmith and got my first few shots through it, couldn't be happier with everything so far. Wanted to show her off a bit for yall

Defiance AntiX LA
Bartlein CFW M24 1:8 22"
Manners LRH
TBAC Ultra 7 CB
Triggertech Special 2 Stage
Zeiss V4 6-24 ill.
30mm bubble rings by Ruff's Precision Manufacturing

Gun was built by Axisworks in Tempe, AZ. I dropped off all the parts for the rifle and they had it done in a little over 2 months. Axisworks was highly recommended by @lancetkenyon and other influence from Lance in sprinkled around

Put 10 shots through it on the first outing. Took the first two shots with the brake getting the scope lined up at 25, two more with the suppressor at 25. Then two 3 shot groups at 100. At 100 yards ELDM factory ammo was ~1.2" with shots #5, 6, 7. ELDX factory ammo was ~0.65" with shots 8, 9, 10 through the barrel. Wasn't the most ideal shooting setup but i'm excited to see what this rifle will do.

I have some ADG brass, 215Ms, and Berger 180 hybrids to try. Currently have H1000 most available so that will probably be the first I try but I'm open to suggestions for the next powder to try in case I need it

Didn't kill a deer this archery season so that means my Nov rifle hunt is a go and this rifle will be getting this nod

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That's a very nice rifle I wish I had had it with me the other day when I seen a coyote at 860 yards so I could've tested it out for you 😆
 
Cclon5 said:
Beautiful gun, great component choices! What does it weigh?
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Mark37082 said:
Nice setup! Lance is a great resource during the build planning stage. What does it weigh?
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On my bathroom scale, Rifle+Scope+Can is 9.8-10.0lbs. Rifle+Scope is 9.0-9.2lbs

I certainly could've saved weight by going with Bartleins Sendero contour but i don't mind this one being on the chonky side. Recoil has been very modest
 
Tommy T said:
I have one just like it but I did use ag CBF stock and a terminus light action And I use r26 and VV n560 powder in it the 26 shoots the best but you can buy an island easyer. Than rl26 but I am having good luck wy the 560 using unis LRP and ADG brass im getting 2935 fps with it with a 180 hunting bullet by berger
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Being from Tucson, I would bet the OP shied away from RL26 for the temp sensitive nature above 84°. N560 has some stability issues with temps too. When AZ hunts can range from 4° to 115°+, stability trumps an extra 50-100fps.
 

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