Shorty/SBR Precision Rifle

driller212 said:
Looks like a carbine version of the 700 CP is coming to Canada. I'm pretty excited about it! It will be a fun little blaster!

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I have been eyeing the Ruger gun site scout but I think I’ll wait for one of these, looks great!
 
The Sig Cross looks like a pretty nice rifle. I'd sure like to hold one and get a good feel for it.

Would be really nice to have a bolt gun's receiver that was fully compatible with all AR parts/furniture. Which makes me really look hard at Spectre's NR Practical Carbine receiver set. Hopefully the receiver set will be affordable enough to compete with the Sig Cross. I really like the idea of building a SBR precision rifle with the receiver set.
 
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I love the concept. Even gave it a whirl and built one out of a factory Remington 700 with a 16" heavy barrel. HEAVY being the operative word in that sentence. It weighted like 12lbs+ all up. I see Ruger offers something similar now. Something like 9lbs naked.

I wish companies would offer something with a barrel contour about the same as the Ruger American Ranch. Imo, it's a perfect balance between weight and contour. The truck axle barrels are fine for bench shooting, but lugging them hunting gets old fast.

The 783 HB is a little less obnoxious.. but it's a 783....

Suppose you could rebarrel a 700... if you could find a barrel like that... but that's lipstick on a pig....

I have seen the Ruger American Ranch in 308... ironically a Canadian only model.

This would make a good starting point... but you can only get as short as 16"...
 
theshootist said:
The Sig Cross looks like a pretty nice rifle. I'd sure like to hold one and get a good feel for it.

Would be really nice to have a bolt gun's receiver that was fully compatible with all AR parts/furniture. Which makes me really look hard at Spectre's NR Practical Carbine receiver set. Hopefully the receiver set will be affordable enough to compete with the Sig Cross. I really like the idea of building a SBR precision rifle with the receiver set.
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Spectre Ballistics ballparked $650 for it on social media (Instagram I think...?) a few weeks back.

I'll be in for at least one of their LPC receivers for the 12.5" 5.56 SBR Henhouse Defender™ that I mentioned above for sure, as I think it'd be a fun little build, but it's also nice to have a contingency for my .224V AR I've been putting together for PRS-style matches. I'd rather lose just a lower receiver than everything
 
So if anyone is interested, this is what I have discussed so far with Jerry, basically a hillbilly custom if we go through with it lol:

Rem 783 action (to keep costs down, and honestly its a good action IMO).

20MOA rail

Stock trigger (they are pretty good as is)

Med contour ss barrel 1:10 RH 12.5" length with 5/8x24 threading

Gilled brake with blast shield (Not sure of make/model yet)

MDT LSS with Magpul CTR and probably an MOE grip

I'll be slapping on my Burris Fullfield E1 as it is lightweight and simple for such a rifle, I may upgrade it in the future, I may not.

Its a very budget build, but hey I just graduated from my program and started work so I ain't made of money yet :p Plus I want this to serve a multi use role and I don't want to have nightmares about scratching it.

It should look similar to this when completed:

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Sounds like a pretty cool build (although I'd do a 700 but that's me)! What bullets are you thinking of running in your shorty? Will a 10tw stabilize 175gr bullets in that short a barrel? Also, just curious if you had thought of running a folder and a longer barrel (for better ballistics and same OAL) or do you want it super short so it points better?
 
driller212 said:
So if anyone is interested, this is what I have discussed so far with Jerry, basically a hillbilly custom if we go through with it lol:

Rem 783 action (to keep costs down, and honestly its a good action IMO).

20MOA rail

Stock trigger (they are pretty good as is)

Med contour ss barrel 1:10 RH 12.5" length with 5/8x24 threading

Gilled brake with blast shield (Not sure of make/model yet)

MDT LSS with Magpul CTR and probably an MOE grip

I'll be slapping on my Burris Fullfield E1 as it is lightweight and simple for such a rifle, I may upgrade it in the future, I may not.

Its a very budget build, but hey I just graduated from my program and started work so I ain't made of money yet :p Plus I want this to serve a multi use role and I don't want to have nightmares about scratching it.

It should look similar to this when completed:

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Sensible build. Should serve you well.
 
rugbydave said:
Sounds like a pretty cool build (although I'd do a 700 but that's me)! What bullets are you thinking of running in your shorty? Will a 10tw stabilize 175gr bullets in that short a barrel? Also, just curious if you had thought of running a folder and a longer barrel (for better ballistics and same OAL) or do you want it super short so it points better?
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It should yes, and I am aiming to use betwen 165-200gr to see what types of ballistics I get. I suspect I'll get the most out of the rifle with heavier bullets. I want it super short because I can, no real logical reason to it. Its just cool to me :). I've always loved short handy rifles, and it never really occurred to me until recently that I could get one put together. A small part of it is I can carry it across my chest when camping or hiking in the wilderness without it getting in the way, a folder IMO is no good for wilderness defense, but would be great for backpacking to remote shooting locations. I'll probably get a sig cross at some point to fill that kind of role, as long as they come out with an NR 308.

madashell said:
This with a 700 action and a 12.5" shouldered barrel (preferably Bartlien) would be awesome.

The Remington chassis looks a bit clunky to me and has got to add some additional unnecessary weight.
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Unfortunately Jerry cannot supply a stock 700 action, and I cannot afford some of the really nice custom offerings, so we went with a 783. They are a great action anyways, so NBD for me.
 
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It's official, she's ordered. I'll follow up with pics when I get her and a range report at some point. Probably won't have her in my paws for 2 months or so.
 
Got her in the mail today folks!

If I hadn't have caught the CP worker it would have been delivered a street over to the wrong person...

Rem 783 Action, IBI 12.5" stainless .308 barrel, MDT LSS, Magpul CTR (riser on the way), MDT vertical grip, some extra muzzle brake Jerry had laying around with a blast redirector. Thanks to Jerry at Mystic Precision for putting together this awesome rifle! Magpul sling swivel bipod on its way. Vortex strike eagle 3-18x44 /w vortex rings riding on top. Gonna load up some ammo and get out to the boonies asap!

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Awesome. Been following this thread since it started. Great to see that finished! Something very similar is on my wish list as soon as the economic apocalypse is over.
 
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