My "Precision" Rifle

[ray1970]

Just wanted to share pictures, progress, thoughts, ideas, etc. as I go along.

First, here is how it currently looks.



Some quick details.

Remington 700 AAC-SD in 308. Factory except for some minor fluff and buff type stuff from Red Hawk Rifles in Grand Junction and an oversize bolt knob.

I dropped it in an XLR Industries "Element" chassis. They are based out of Grand Junction as well. It was black and I rattle canned it just because I wanted to. I also replaced the grip that came on it because I just didn't like the way it fit my hand.

I put a Silencerco Specwar Trifecta muzzle brake on it. Probably going to be a while before I can put a suppressor on it. I mostly just wanted a brake for now. I like the Surefire and AAC brakes but this one had three ports instead of two and was half the cost.

Just picked up a Badger Ordinance 20MOA base for it today. My next post or two will show you why I think I need to bed it.

[ray1970]

So, picked up a Badger Ordinance base for it today.



With the front mount screw sugged down the front of the mount lies flat on the receiver. I tried slipping a .0015" feeler gauge under it with no success.

Then, I moved to the rear of the mount. I couldn't get anything under it on the right side but there is definitely a gap on the left side. A .005" feeler gauge goes completely under it and about half way to the other side.



Here's a couple of shots with a piece of paper under it. Might give you a better idea of what I'm talking about.





I'll go into better detail about why I feel this is an issue and what I plan to do about it when I can get to my computer this evening.

[Spdu4ia]

Did you decide on glass yet?

[Fentonite]

Looks really good. I like the paint!

[Hoser]

Dont worry about it. If you still have a gap after putting some ass on all the screws, then you have a problem.

The paint does look cool for sure.

[ray1970]

Did you decide on glass yet?

No. Probably something from Vortex. If I decide to skip the FFP I will most likely get the Viper HS-T 4-16.

Dont worry about it. If you still have a gap after putting some ass on all the screws, then you have a problem.

The paint does look cool for sure.

I've always valued your opinion when it comes to bad ass firearm type stuff. Afraid I'm going to have to skip your well intentioned advice on this matter though. I'm trying to make this thing as perfect as possible. And my mild case of OCD just wouldn't let me live with a base that I know has a slight twist in it once I torque it down.

[Hoser]

Afraid I'm going to have to skip your well intentioned advice on this matter though. I'm trying to make this thing as perfect as possible. And my mild case of OCD just wouldn't let me live with a base that I know has a slight twist in it once I torque it down.

No problem at all. Let us know how the base bedding part works out.

[ray1970]

No problem at all. Let us know how the base bedding part works out.

I'll post up some pictures when I do it. I have a plan. Just need to figure out what kind of compound to use. I have some metal repair stuff at work that is pretty awesome (and expensive). Might see if it will work. Not sure which ones we have but here's a link.

http://www.belzona.com/en/products/p...al-repair.aspx

[ColoWyo]

Really well done on the paint. Looks good.

[ray1970]

Looks really good. I like the paint!

Really well done on the paint. Looks good.

Thanks. I'm looking forward to taking it out on the plains to see how well it blends in out there.