New 6.5 Creedmoor Build

[Pat Byrne]

True, **** sure don't want to stick a bullet in the barrel when you're out hunting...

 

[Weaver93]

First custom and the serial # of 001 is very cool!

And his initials! Really clean build @Jud96, that's an heirloom! You should be proud.

 

[Jud96]

And his initials! Really clean build @Jud96, that's an heirloom! You should be proud.

Thank you! I appreciate it

 

[bowhunter123456789]

Beautiful looking Creedmoor, awesome.

 

[bamban]

@Jud96

Question. If I were to special order an action with you guys, is it possible to order it with my special S/N?

Nez

 

[Jud96]

Beautiful looking Creedmoor, awesome.

Thank you!

 

[Jud96]

@Jud96

Question. If I were to special order an action with you guys, is it possible to order it with my special S/N?

Nez

Call the shop and ask to speak with Jim. He's the shop manager and would be able to answer that better than I can. Thank you!

 

[MTGEEZER]

My newest rifle build is complete! This is my first full custom rifle and it's built on the Pierce "Shadow" and chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. I couldn't be happier with it! I did 100% of the work building this rifle including manufacturing operations on the action! I'll list the build specs below. Thanks!

-Pierce Shadow short action fully nitrided
-Lilja #4 1-8tw 3 groove 24"
-McMillan Game Scout
-Triggertech Primary
-RHR BDL bottom metal
-Wyatt's extended Mag box
-MBM Super Baby Beast brake
-Hawkins lightweight rings
-Pierce 2 piece rail
-Devcon glass bedded

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Call the shop and ask to speak with Jim. He's the shop manager and would be able to answer that better than I can. Thank you!

@Jud96: I don't own a 6.5 Creed; but, if I ever decided to get one (and could pony up the dinero!), that would be exactly what I would want! Your rifle is simply eloquent and beautifully done. How much can a guy get for a 71 year old Kidney?!?!?

 

[Kmccord]

.010 looks like the magic number, may try three at .005 and three at .015 along with three again at .010. If it repeats the same at .010 I would stop and work on powder charge.

 

[Csbc4fun]

Personally I don't like bullets right at touch. I typically start everything -.010 off just to be safe. I think .005 off might be worth trying though. Thanks

Just like investing, "Everything is cyclical". Mine also shoot sub .250" groups at .075" off lands. Try it sometime

 

[Jud96]

@Jud96: I don't own a 6.5 Creed; but, if I ever decided to get one (and could pony up the dinero!), that would be exactly what I would want! Your rifle is simply eloquent and beautifully done. How much can a guy get for a 71 year old Kidney?!?!?

I appreciate that very much! Thank you @MTGEEZER !

 

[Redfoot Ranch]

My newest rifle build is complete! This is my first full custom rifle and it's built on the Pierce "Shadow" and chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. I couldn't be happier with it! I did 100% of the work building this rifle including manufacturing operations on the action! I'll list the build specs below. Thanks!

-Pierce Shadow short action fully nitrided
-Lilja #4 1-8tw 3 groove 24"
-McMillan Game Scout
-Triggertech Primary
-RHR BDL bottom metal
-Wyatt's extended Mag box
-MBM Super Baby Beast brake
-Hawkins lightweight rings
-Pierce 2 piece rail
-Devcon glass bedded

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This rig turned out super nice, Jerry. 1st class all the way and I can't wait to cycle that action with a round in when when you stretch it's legs in the next week or so!

 

[Jud96]

This rig turned out super nice, Jerry. 1st class all the way and I can't wait to cycle that action with a round in when when you stretch it's legs in the next week or so!

I'll definitely let you send some down range with it!

 

[Jud96]

Today I shot the 6.5 some more. I shot 20 rounds at 100 yards. I shot some groups and chronographed 9 shots to get an idea of what my average velocity would be with the break in load I'm using. It's averaging 2642fps but had a huge ES of 66. Again this is just a starting load to get 100 shots on the barrel and get all of my brass once fired. Previously, I tuned seating depth at 100 to get it as best I could, and I'll do real load development after the brass is once fired.

After shooting at 100, I went and stretched it out to 1126 yards with some buddies for fun. I made a few impacts but this load definitely showed how poor ES and no real load development can kick your butt haha. It was a very challenging day with switchy winds and poor conditions for watching trace. Nonetheless everybody made impacts and had a good time.

Below is the first 5 shot group at 100 yards I have shot with the rifle. It measured 0.310" center to center. Not bad for a starting load! I'm really happy with how this rifle is shooting and how nice it turned out overall. Thanks