Build advice and critique

[Kgkimerer]

Looking at a Savage M111 action for a 6.5x55 Swede build. 28" Pac-Nor #3 contour, fluted, Bell and Carlson Stock, Leupold VX3i 4.5-14, Timney Trigger. Possibly might do a Boyd's Laminate stock. Will this weigh under 9lbs? Should I have the action trued? Any advice at all appreciated! Thanks, Kelly

 

[FEENIX]

Looking at a Savage M111 action for a 6.5x55 Swede build. 28" Pac-Nor #3 contour, fluted, Bell and Carlson Stock, Leupold VX3i 4.5-14, Timney Trigger. Possibly might do a Boyd's Laminate stock. Will this weigh under 9lbs? Should I have the action trued? Any advice at all appreciated! Thanks, Kelly

What do you intend to do with the set-up? The contour at the length will not be my personal choice.

 

[Kgkimerer]

600+ deer and the occasional coyote. Possibly an elk hunt. 99.99% deer. what contour would you like? It's going to be flutedgun)gun)

 

[FEENIX]

600+ deer and the occasional coyote. Possibly an elk hunt. 99.99% deer. what contour would you like? It's going to be flutedgun)gun)

My personal preference would be; if #3 contour, I'd keep it at 22-24", however, I'd prefer a #5 at 24-26" ... but that's just me.

Also, for your consideration >>> http://www.ershawbarrels.com/build-your-e-r-shaw-mk-VII-rifle.htm

 

[Kgkimerer]

Feenix you rock. Thanks. I would really like to keep the 28" barrel to squeeze everything possible out of the Swede.

 

[FEENIX]

Feenix you rock. Thanks. I would really like to keep the 28" barrel to squeeze everything possible out of the Swede.

The good thing about keeping it at 28" is that you can always shorten it later just in case you change your mind but not the other way around.

Cheers!

 

[elkaholic]

I have had #4's fluted that shot well. It might be a good compromise. I agree that a 28" #3 is a little to pencil like and might whip a little too much. I don't think you will be under 9 lbs., but you might be near 9......Rich

 

[Kgkimerer]

Thanks Elk. I am getting older and outtashape, but even a 10 lb rifle shouldn't bother me. no. 4

 

[EricL]

If it were mine I think I might consider upgrading the stock to a bell&carolson or equivalent... you can find good stocks on ebay for some cheaper than new from time to time if money is a problem... The only reason I say it is I helped my brother put together a 260 on a 700 action the other week and he used a boyds and I wasn't exactly impressed with it. They are ok but if your spending your hard earned $$$ on a nice build I'm not so sure I would spend it on a boyds but that's just me...

 

[Kgkimerer]

Thanks to all of you.

 

[snox801]

I had the opposite win my boyds. I used one on my .257 Roy. Works very very well. Last year I dropped two deer in the same herd at 500 yards very good fit. Rifle is super accurate. I'm never scared. But others should be lighter for sure.

 

[Kgkimerer]

B&C is just down the road. And again thanks everyone. Am I crazy for wanting the 28" tube for the Swede? It could squeeze all the potential out of that round.