Only took me 10 years to do it. She's done

[6.5x300 WBY]

I posted a bunch of years ago about possibly transforming a Remington 700 BDL 30-06 that I UNFORTUNATELY inherited from my brother 10 years ago. PANCREATIC CANCER is a bit ch! Wanted to do it up a bit so to speak but I was way to emotional about doing anything too it let alone even shoot it. Just couldn't.

As years went by I felt a tug that I could maybe start a build using his action. To build something I would really love and still give me fond memories of my Brother.
Research and more research I was able to gather components when components were really difficult to obtain. But I did. Contacted a sort of local smith and we began talking. Got things sent out and now she's done.

I did a slight cartridge change on it. My brother 40 years ago when he bought it says it's the only rifle I need to go hunt whatever he wanted. Good ol 30-06.
I needed to keep the 30-06 in the name so I just added an AI to it. so here is my new 30-06 AI

To say I feel great about doing it is an understatement. I know a bunch of you guys said build it as he would of wanted you/me to be happy. I finally got to that point and accepted it and built a beauty IMHO.
Thx brother RIP.

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

Build list.
Brothers remington 700 action blue printed etc. All the good stuff
McMillan Game hunter
Proof research 26" 1x10 twst
Terminator T3 brake
Decided I wanted a mag fed instead of bottom metal.
Triggertech special.
Large bolt knob
NF ATACR 5x25x56 will be replaced by a March FX High Master 4.5x28x52. (Thanks Lance) NF will be on my new rifle soon

Love it

 

[Rick Richard]

Heck yeah!

 

[waspocrew]

Looks great! I'm sure it'd bring a smile to your brother's face.

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

Looks great! I'm sure it'd bring a smile to your brothers face.

Thx, I agree, I feel he would of loved it for sure. Especially because I loved it.

 

[crashlanding]

No all to well about losing a brother to pancreatic cancer sorry for your loss, but if he saw that rifle I think he would be wowed

 

[Ol' Red]

That's a nice looking rebuild. How does it shoot?

 

[haisardao]

Amazing looking rifle, now go and shoot a deer and make your brother smile even more!

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

No all to well about losing a brother to pancreatic cancer sorry for your loss, but if he saw that rifle I think he would be wowed

Also sorry to hear you know the same.

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

That's a nice looking rebuild. How does it shoot?

Only got 20 rounds through her. But I did 17 breaking it in a bit. But my last 3 I shot .6.

 

[6.5x300 WBY]

Amazing looking rifle, now go and shoot a deer and make your brother smile even more!

That's my plans for the fall.

 

[Dirtrax]

It's a special place to be when you finally make peace with such a loss. That rifle is beautiful. Well done.

 

[Ricky C]

Hey, the rifle looks awesome, and it sounds like it's going to be a great shooter too. I'm sure your brother is very satisfied in your choices for the rifle. I'm looking forward to the pictures this fall!
Take Care

 

[Bob Wright]

Nice tribute to your brother. I'm sure he is smiling!