Custom rifle build.

[aister]

I have just applied for a .22 C/F in the hope of picking up an old gun as a start to a custom build. I fancy building a .223 with a tight twist and a long barrel to reach out a bit further with some heavier bullets. I know I can buy a factory rifle that will do what I want but I fancy building my own. Any info or advice from my PW'ers would be gratefully received. I was thinking, remington or tikka action and a 26" shilen or krieger barrel with a 1 in 8 twist. As I say any advice or suggestions will be gratefully received.

[welshwarrior]

Sako a2 actions a very good as well. Who will do the work for you?

Edited April 4, 2014 by welshwarrior

[aister]

I am have spoken to dave at valkyrie rifles a few times and from what I have heard and seen of his work I was impressed but I have no plans set in concrete yet, I may not even be granted another rifle to do the work on

Edited April 4, 2014 by aister

[kent]

Dave is a solid bloke and knows the .223 inside out from his PR experiance I should go with his suggestions

[zx10mike]

this was my 223 1 in 8 built by dave and it was god damn awesome,a factory 1 in 8 would probably have a light barrel and there not great for accuracy,

then i sold it

but then bought this in 6.5

 

both built by dave at valkyrie

[aister]

Thanks Kent, that's what I was thinking. I have spoken to him a few times lately as my 30-06 is beside being bedded and screw cut.

[aister]

 

Smart looking guns Mike, can you give me any info on the ammo you used in the 223?

Edited April 4, 2014 by aister

[welshwarrior]

Faves very good he'll make you a great rifle and give good advice.

[zx10mike]

Smart looking guns Mike, can you give me any info on the ammo you used in the 223?

i used the 75 amax and 24.5 of varget seems to be one of those loads that work in a few rifles

100 yds

300

[aister]

Thanks for that Mike.