I'm looking to see if anyone has a .308 long distance rig or barreled action they want to sell. I'm ready to buy or build today. I'll consider anything .308, 24" - 27", heavy and/or fluted. If you have a complete rifle I'd want a chassis system (XLR, AB Arms, etc)
WTB .308 long distance rifle
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thegatman
.308 Win
Great caliber.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
not sure on your budget but eurooptics has some barreled actions on sale.
Remington Defense Barreled Actions
Remington Defense Barreled Actions
Celt
.338 Win Mag
@av8r - Hmm, i have been debating selling my rem 700 aac sd. 20", 1:10 twist, threaded, with custom bolt knob. Sitting in a bedded hs precision stock, with a bedded rail as well. It only has 30 rounds through it (safe queen), and i have even shot her since installing the stock. I havent priced out what shes worth at this point, but im debating on a 6.5 creedmoor rifle.
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Well...it's a shorter barrel than I wanted and I'd just sell the stock, but let's talk if you're serious. PM me for a phone number.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
What did you end up going with?
Brownells had (has?) Howa 1500 heavy barreled actions on sale for $299. The Howa gets a lot of love from many and since I've never tried one I had to give it a shot. I found a coupon and ended up with one shipped for $289. I'm putting it on an AB Arms Mod X Gen 3 chassis, Witt machine brake, some kind of bipod (haven't decided yet) and either an Athlon Ares or similar scope. Trying all new stuff this time.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Post up some pics when you get it finished
What would you want for that?
I was surprised at how small the chassis box was. I still have a couple XLR chassis boxes and they're big enough to fit 2 full size rifles in! Rings are on the way, still haven't decided on a scope...I'll post a few as I get through it all.
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Id have to look up the going rate, if i did sell it id only want whats fair.
Well its about time I got a proper bench gun don't you think?
Celt
.338 Win Mag
Let me look at some comparable set ups and Ill pm you.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
That is a abnormally small box lol
It's all in there. Very modular. I like it.
The problem with these builds is they take so little time to complete...it's not very satisfying.
The AB Arms chassis appears to be good quality. Machining is very well done, everything fit perfectly with no slop. Included fasteners are coated with thread locker. Cheek piece on the stock feels plasticky, but seem solid and the adjustments are all done without tools.
I ordered an Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 MIL FFP and some Burris XTR Signature rings to adjust the MOA for +1000 yard shooting.
Ordered a Witt machine clamp on brake for it as well.
The Harris bipod is one I had that doesn't cant, so I need to order a bipod that has that built into the mechanism. Any suggestions?
So far, it seems pretty slick.
The AB Arms chassis appears to be good quality. Machining is very well done, everything fit perfectly with no slop. Included fasteners are coated with thread locker. Cheek piece on the stock feels plasticky, but seem solid and the adjustments are all done without tools.
I ordered an Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 MIL FFP and some Burris XTR Signature rings to adjust the MOA for +1000 yard shooting.
Ordered a Witt machine clamp on brake for it as well.
The Harris bipod is one I had that doesn't cant, so I need to order a bipod that has that built into the mechanism. Any suggestions?
So far, it seems pretty slick.
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
Looking good so far. I hear you on build time. It took longer to get my chassis in than to slap it together
Jaywmustang
.308 Win
My last build before my optic
