Conceived Feb.15/09
Being my first build I was apprehensive to say the least - where to begin? Searching this forum, I quickly found someone that was anxious to help me out.
Ian, with Adams Lake Rifle barrels offered to help out in any way he could.
Ian gave me some direction that led me to his recommended gunsmith - Mick McPhee out of Kamloops, B.C.
I decided on a Kreiger barrel purchased from Ian with Adams Lake Rifle barrels. This 6mm barrel in S.S. was ordered fluted in a Heavy Palma with 1:8” twist. Barrel ordered with ~ 4 month wait time.
The foundation of the rifle build decided on was a Remington XR-100. This turned out to be a little more difficult than anticipated as Remington discontinued that particular rifle. Gunnutz aided here, as I was able to find a new XR-100 in .204 on the equipment exchange forum. I originally wanted a 22-250 so I wouldn't have to modify the bolt but beggars can't be choosers.
Deciding not to have the original .204 bolt face opened, I purchased a Remington bolt from Pacific Tool & Gauge. Ordered a milled fluted bolt with a Holland Tactical bolt handle. Due to U.S. shipping laws the bolt handle had to be shipped separate from the bolt.
After searching different forums, 6mmbr.com gave me some direction. The bolt and handle then made a journey to Fairbanks, Alaska where Dan at Accu-Tig did an excellent job welding it onto the bolt.
With lots of shooting done alone and wanting to use this build on smaller rodents, namely prairie gophers, I wanted a rifle brake installed. Having a spotter is considerably more enjoyable but seeing the picture show is not bad either. I ended up purchasing a brake from Nathan Dagley with Straight Shot Gunsmithing.
Months go by, barrel shows up and Ian had it delivered to Mick. Mick had scheduled me taking in consideration for the wait time on the barrel, so he was able to do his magic as soon as the barrel showed up. He chambered the barrel to 6BR, accurized the action; glass bedded, installed S.S. lug and made up a muzzle brake and cap.
It was during this time that I decided to add a jewel trigger as well. Purchased from Paul Reibin @ Range Sports in Kamloops, B.C. Mick installed trigger set at a 1 lb pull.
The only hickup to the whole build was the muzzle brake. The threads were made too loose so Mick kindly offered to make me one of his - nice job Mick!
Optics - Burris Black Diamond 4-16x50 with target turrets added from factory.
Birth Day – Oct. 12/09 Here she is in all her glory!
Big thanks to Ian Hames for his willingness to help out and of course to Mick McPhee for being so meticulous to detail- awesome job!
Being my first build I was apprehensive to say the least - where to begin? Searching this forum, I quickly found someone that was anxious to help me out.
Ian, with Adams Lake Rifle barrels offered to help out in any way he could.
Ian gave me some direction that led me to his recommended gunsmith - Mick McPhee out of Kamloops, B.C.
I decided on a Kreiger barrel purchased from Ian with Adams Lake Rifle barrels. This 6mm barrel in S.S. was ordered fluted in a Heavy Palma with 1:8” twist. Barrel ordered with ~ 4 month wait time.
The foundation of the rifle build decided on was a Remington XR-100. This turned out to be a little more difficult than anticipated as Remington discontinued that particular rifle. Gunnutz aided here, as I was able to find a new XR-100 in .204 on the equipment exchange forum. I originally wanted a 22-250 so I wouldn't have to modify the bolt but beggars can't be choosers.
Deciding not to have the original .204 bolt face opened, I purchased a Remington bolt from Pacific Tool & Gauge. Ordered a milled fluted bolt with a Holland Tactical bolt handle. Due to U.S. shipping laws the bolt handle had to be shipped separate from the bolt.
After searching different forums, 6mmbr.com gave me some direction. The bolt and handle then made a journey to Fairbanks, Alaska where Dan at Accu-Tig did an excellent job welding it onto the bolt.
With lots of shooting done alone and wanting to use this build on smaller rodents, namely prairie gophers, I wanted a rifle brake installed. Having a spotter is considerably more enjoyable but seeing the picture show is not bad either. I ended up purchasing a brake from Nathan Dagley with Straight Shot Gunsmithing.
Months go by, barrel shows up and Ian had it delivered to Mick. Mick had scheduled me taking in consideration for the wait time on the barrel, so he was able to do his magic as soon as the barrel showed up. He chambered the barrel to 6BR, accurized the action; glass bedded, installed S.S. lug and made up a muzzle brake and cap.
It was during this time that I decided to add a jewel trigger as well. Purchased from Paul Reibin @ Range Sports in Kamloops, B.C. Mick installed trigger set at a 1 lb pull.
The only hickup to the whole build was the muzzle brake. The threads were made too loose so Mick kindly offered to make me one of his - nice job Mick!
Optics - Burris Black Diamond 4-16x50 with target turrets added from factory.
Birth Day – Oct. 12/09 Here she is in all her glory!
Big thanks to Ian Hames for his willingness to help out and of course to Mick McPhee for being so meticulous to detail- awesome job!
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