My first precision rifle build - 6.5x47 Lapua **pics**

[Mad_Mikee]

Im sure others are just like myself and like seeing new rifle builds. Here is a bit of info on my first precision rifle.

It was built using as many parts as I could find from the EE while not compromising on quality.

I plan on using this rifle as my long range (500 yards plus) target slayer.

With the bi-pod it weighs in at 15lbs 10oz.

The rifle started as a new SPS tactical in 308 and immediately had the barrel removed.

Here are the details and a few pics. I'll post more pics later this week once I get it out to the range.

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Chambering - 6.5x47 Lapua

Action - Rem 700 SPS SA (from EE)
Barrel - Kreiger 27.5'', 1-8 5R twist (Adams Lake Rifle Barrels)
Stock - HS Precision (from EE)
Trigger - Jewell (R.P.S Int.)
Bottom Metal - HS Precision (from EE)
Recoil Lug - Oversize (Hollands Gunsmithing)
Bolt Handle - ATRS

Base - ATRS 20 MOA picatinny rail (from EE)
Rings - TPS (ATRS)
Scope - Leupold Mark 4 - 6.5x20 50mm (from EE)

Dies - Redding 3 piece type S (from EE)
Brass - Lapau 6.5x47(from EE)
Bullets - 130gr Berger VLD (Mystic Precision)

Gunsmith work (true action, mount barrel, tune trigger) - Mick McPhee

 

[roberti11]

Very nice, very, very nice.

Given the parts and the Smith, I am sure we can look forward to seeing some very nice groups from your first trip to the range..

 

[noneck180]

That is a nice build. Is that stock the factory color?

 

[Mad_Mikee]

That is a nice build. Is that stock the factory color?

It is. Bought it from a user on the EE. Had to open the barrel channel up a bunch though.

 

[blacktailslayer]

6.5x47

Very nice rifle!!! I love my 6.5x47, they are easy to get to shoot, with minimal recoil.

 

[ryanshaw44]

what barrel contour do you have? NICE RIFLE!

CHEERS

 

[noneck180]

I want it..

 

[Hungry]

Good on ya for sourcing everything you could on the EE Forum. One will be surprised by what you can find here. Glad that you also supported all kinds of local board sponsors! What a swell looking rig!

Cheers mates!
Barney

 

[slick39]

That is SWEET! Someday my Stevens will be making the transformation into a LR rig. For now I am focusing on getting better at reloading! hahah

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Mad_Mikee]

what barrel contour do you have? NICE RIFLE!

CHEERS

It's a Kreiger #17 contour. Definately a heavy rig.

 

[Charles]

Very nice built with quality component !!

The 6.5x47 Lapua is so fun to shoot with minimal recoil and the less i can say is very accurate.

How do you like your mark4 ?

 

[Otokiak]

Very nice ... hopefully she shoots as good as she looks ... which I'm sure she will.

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA

 

[ceriksson]

Great build!

Any plans to make the curtains match the drapes?

 

[Mad_Mikee]

Very nice built with quality component !!

The 6.5x47 Lapua is so fun to shoot with minimal recoil and the less i can say is very accurate.

How do you like your mark4 ?

I havent really used it much yet but so far I really like it. Took a bit of time laying behind the gun to get it spaced correctly on the rail.

I've only put about 10 shots down it so far but the recoil is pretty much non-exsistant.

Great build!

Any plans to make the curtains match the drapes?

I'm actually going to spray the bottom metal, action and bolt with tungsten colored Cerakote.

I'm not a big fan of the SPS factory finish.

Not sure what I'll do with the stock yet. For now it servers it purpose but I do need to get around to putting my TacPro cheek riser on it before I go out shooting again.

 

[countyboy]

Great Build!

I love my 6.5x47 Lapua and I think you will too!

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