I feel a little weird when I start drooling when looking at piece of steel. Feenix - you are contributing to my weirdness. It seems all of my recent photos are of rifles and my dog. Probably need some therapy.
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Starting to Plan My First Custom Rifle
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Badlands Super BullDozer II, 160gn, BC of .690, requires 1:7. Food for thought.......
My apologies, Sir, I do not generally need outside help in that department.
A number of years ago I opted for a Cooper model 52 in .270 Weatherby Mag. It arrived at around 7.6 pounds and with a scope is well under 9 pounds. Don't know if you consider Cooper rifles as custom. I ended up sending it back, a few years later, re-barreled to .270win and it is lighter. Great shooter, good looking rifle. Not sure if they offer your twist requirement.
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Troutslayer2
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Agreed. I have the Sendero Light on my 280AI. I can shoot just as amazing of groups with it but it's a little harder to do my part because it's lighter and on a lighter rig. The only difference I see is that my POI shift is more so than with a regular Sendero presumably because the weight of the suppressor affects the lighter barrel more.
My build
Defiance tenacity LA
Paradigm CF stock and Hawkins BDL M5 combined weight of 1 lb 8 oz
Trigger tech
IBI hunter barrel 1-7.5" is .885 at muzzle
NF rings
NF Nx8 4-32
Unsure on muzzle brake for now.
Curious to see what it weighs in at once complete. Was hoping for 9 pounds or under. Not sure I'll make it. Maybe should of gone with a lighter scope but got a decent deal on the used NF.
Defiance tenacity LA
Paradigm CF stock and Hawkins BDL M5 combined weight of 1 lb 8 oz
Trigger tech
IBI hunter barrel 1-7.5" is .885 at muzzle
NF rings
NF Nx8 4-32
Unsure on muzzle brake for now.
Curious to see what it weighs in at once complete. Was hoping for 9 pounds or under. Not sure I'll make it. Maybe should of gone with a lighter scope but got a decent deal on the used NF.
7.62 Gunner
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I have a full custom built on an anTi action, and while I really like it I have to admit it does nothing that my semi custom tikka builds don't do just as well. Unless you're 100% set on a long action cartridge that is.
Please don't take this as trying to step on your plans but here's my take.
Hunting suppressed is absolutely incredible! I hunt in the mountains where a shot is just as likely to be split second in the brush as it is to be 800 yards.
Muzzle brakes have cost me shot opportunities and in my terrain I'm done with them.
A good suppressor will knock the crap out of recoil and with a little practice it makes spotting your shots very easy.
I've moved to short barrels with wsm chamberings to get max velocity, the 7 wsm is my favorite but the brass issues steered me towards a 7-300 wsm (which I improved)
Personally I would recommend doing something similar to what I just built and skip the cute expensive stuff.
The 7 saum is a good choice but the wsm is quite a bit faster.
Or you could go with a 7 Sherman max, I hear Mr Sherman has fully formed brass for it from ADG
https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/7-300-long-range-improved.292232/#post-2418832
Here's a run down of my cost for that set up:
$500 for a used tikka 270 wsm -$80 for the barrel I sold
$375 for the prefit barrel from McGowen, you can send them your action and have it installed for a little more.
I ordered an ultralight sub 20 oz stock from MPI for $800 but there are many options out there in the 25-30 oz range
$50 for a mountain tactical aluminum tikka magazine, and $10 for a 1 lb trigger spring
$1700 for a super accurate sub 6 lb rifle
$1100 for the suppressor and tax stamp
Plus the scope of your choice
I like talley ultralight one piece mounts
7.62 Gunner - I can certainly appreciate your post. I have rifles in the safe that will shoot flatter and some that are lighter. They are a fraction of the cost of what this build come in at. I also have always wanted a suppressed rifle, just haven't pulled the trigger on one yet. I know there are a number of Tikka fans and I'm sure they are great rifles, but every time I handled them I just didn't feel like it was the rifle for me. This build is about just getting the best rifle for me and fill a void I have. This is not the logical cost efficient approach of buying a tool to get the job done. It is more of an adventure in finally getting a custom rifle made just for me. BTW - have you been talking to my wife?
Another stock option would be the Gunwerks Clymr. Super nice and stable. You've got too many good ideas and options. Whatever you decide will be great. 
Check out (Wolf precision) He builds the most state of the art rifle on the market, and use only the best of a components. You will be talking with Jamie himself who started out in the military then law enforcement the gunsmith, teaches long range and reloading class. Fantastic guy.
@Mark37082, this is why "I" never ask what rifle to build or buy.
I did get some great suggestions. Twist and weight saving got my attention and actually changed my mind on a couple of things. Your pictures of the An Ti X closed the deal in my mind. LOL. Now if I could make up my mind on stock color and nitride/bare stainless, I should be set. At least I think so….. Well maybe not.. There is always dies, new case, etc., etc. Oh my!!
You might want to reach out to Ryan Pierce. He is building a 300PRC for me right now with very similar components, and the total weight without scope is right at 8lbs. He also has quite a few builds "in the white", ready to go and put together, so time to get one may be fairly short by custom gun standards. Ryan can fill you in, but he gets great accuracy, good weight compromise (reasonable to carry, stable enough to shoot long range). Here is his contact info:
Ryan Pierce
Piercision Rifles
www.piercisionrifles.com
563-776-4127
Super nice guy, took the time to review components and choices with me, gave his opinions when asked, and then got to work. Can't say enough nice things about him. Based on what others on this forum have said, I'm assuming the gun will be a shooter. Check him out.
Ryan Pierce
Piercision Rifles
www.piercisionrifles.com
563-776-4127
Super nice guy, took the time to review components and choices with me, gave his opinions when asked, and then got to work. Can't say enough nice things about him. Based on what others on this forum have said, I'm assuming the gun will be a shooter. Check him out.
This!
