6.5 SS Build

[mgood]

I like it. How about a picture looking at the top of the barrel and the forend flats.

 

[mgood]

7 pounds, 4.8 ounces. A little heavier than I expected, but not bad.
Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44mm is listed on their website as 19 ounces.
Seekins medium rings I found listed as 2.1 ounces each.
So total should come to 8 pounds, 12 ounces.
I figured I'd have the whole package right at or maybe even slightly under 8 pounds. This is not a problem though. I didn't want a super-light "mountain rifle."

I just weighed the rifle this is meant to replace, a Kimber 84L 25-06 with Leupold VX-3L 4.5-14x50mm at 7 pounds, 10 ounces. I always thought the barrel was a little too light on that one.

 

[mgood]

 

[mgood]

Unfortunately I still can't just load 'em up and go shoot. I dropped all this off at Coating Specialists in Lubbock today

 

[elkaholic]

We'll, at least you have dies!

 

[mgood]

 

[elkaholic]

Wow! That's a great looking piece!

 

[mgood]

Mounted a scope on there. I intend to get a VX-6HD, but this will do for a while.

Defiance Deviant Hunter action
Brux #3 stainless barrel with interrupted fluting, 4 groove, 1:8 twist, 24.75" long
Timney trigger
McMillan Remington Sporter stock, marbled 40% Light Tan, 35% Olive, 25% Black
McMillan bottom metal
Cerakote Graphite Black
Leupold VX-3 6.5-20x40mm (temporary scope)

 

[mgood]

8 pounds, 8.0 ounces as it currently sits.
The scope (and rings) I eventually plan to use will be a little heavier. Predicting 8 lbs, 12 oz.

 

[elkaholic]

That will pack!