To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) We drove away from the Southern tip of Indiana, straight into the heart of[…]
Category: Building a Custom Rifle Series
In this category you will follow my journey from choosing the components of my 6mm (6XC) long range rifle, to finding a gunsmith to building the perfect load. Hopefully it will help you on your journey! If you have already built one or more rifles, please see what I am doing so we can talk about the options! Building your own rifle will give you a deep appreciation for what makes every attribute special!
My recipe for a long range tactical 6mm rifle (6XC)
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) Sometimes there is nothing else, but a custom rifle, to satisfy your need[…]
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A Tale of Two Fine Gunsmiths
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) If you have been following my custom 6XC rifle progress, you will recall that[…]
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My new McMillan A3 Stock has arrived!
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) Back in July I told you about the details of the A3 McMillan Stock[…]
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Do you need to keep your rifle safe from Sharks? Try a Pelican Long Rifle Case
The most surprising gift I received for Christmas this year was my Pelican Rifle Carrying Case. It was the Black Model 1750, with foam inserts. I am in the middle of a 6XC custom rifle[…]
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The final piece of the puzzle: a Huber Trigger
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) For those of you who have been following my “Building a Custom Rifle Series”,[…]
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My McMillan Tactical A3 Stock Shipped!
After a long day at work, I checked my e-mail in my car before I started driving home and found two emails declaring the same GREAT news: My McMillan Stock has finally shipped!!! Both McMillan[…]
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My Big Horn Arms Action
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) My Big Horn Arms Tactical action arrived awhile back. I ordered it from Trigger[…]
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Wax On, Wax Off — My Karate Kid Moment
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) I cannot believe some of the conversations I have had with some of the[…]
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Ordering my McMillan Stock
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) I thought I was almost ready to order my stock, I have many of[…]
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Help Me Pick the Color of My McMillan Stock
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) I need your opinion! I am having a disagreement with my rifle mentor about[…]
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Surgeon Tactical Action vs. Big Horn Arms Tactical Action
To follow the entire series on my custom rifle build, click here. (The most recent will at the top of the page.) After talking to Robert Gradous, I need to make a decision between a Surgeon Short Tactical Action[…]
