Mountain Rifle Build

[wilkup]

I built my perfect hunting rifle a couple years ago and after 2 seasons with be customizing it into my perfect mountain rifle.
I started with excellent components from Defiance, McMillan, and Xcaliber. I will be tweaking these items over the winter.
I'm sending my Game Hunter Edge back to McMillan to have an Arca rail and flush cups added as well as opening inlet to M5 for a detachable mag.
I'm trading my gunsmith my 23" Ultra Lite CF barrel for a 17" of the same style.
Defiance has my anti action for a warranty issue and I will be a customer for life because of how well they've treated me.
Pinned Talley LW rings.
Silencerco Evo Havester
Steiner H6Xi 3-18
Just need to figure out which bottom metal to go with that accepts AICS mags and I'm gtg.
This will be my ultimate everything rifle when it's all finished up and I can't hardly wait!

 

[cajun]

17" barrel? What caliber?

 

[wilkup]

17" barrel? What caliber?

It's a 7mm wildcat that gives essentially 280AI/7mm RM performance in a short action. Sould be able to shoot the 132gr Hammer HHT around 3200-3250' with the shorter barrel.

 

[David_h]

Is this a new cartridge for you or same one on previous rig? Sounds great- That is the primary bullet we are using in our 280AI's.
Curious What part of the Talley Ring is pinned ?

 

[wilkup]

Is this a new cartridge for you or same one on previous rig? Sounds great- That is the primary bullet we are using in our 280AI's.
Curious What part of the Talley Ring is pinned ?

Same cartridge with a new shorter barrel, upgraded optics, upgraded stock, new bottom metal, and a dedicated suppressor. Talley makes their LW rings for the Defiance with an option for pins. It's pretty beefy and sits in between the screws. I'll post pics if you'd like since my rifle was disassembled to send out to Defiance for the warranty work.