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CAS - I'm really liking your taste in guns.

I'm in the works of converting my main hunting stable to a similar config - rifle wise, caliber choice is a bit different.

But I do like your platform and dress....................

Nice start to this area; it was originally the thought that maybe questions and compliments could be sent via PM or started as another thread. I'm sure most of these rigs could be the subject of a thread, and they definitely warrant compliments.

Just a though, but if we keep it limited to blueprints and photos, this will be a great resource.

BTW, I realize I just violated this principle! Thanks again for the contributions.

CAS let me wipe this druel off my chin.Nice stuff ya got.Would love to posts a pic of a semi custom in a factory wood stock.

Magic!

I almost feel like I stole your girlfriend



Roads

nice, nice thread; nicer pics and info.
good to see so many mausers.

Mike Bryant Built
.243AI
Stiller Predator Action Single Shot
Pac-Nor Fluted #5 barrel,12 twist 24"
McMillan Sako Varmint: 60%:OD- 20%:Black- 20%: White
Jewell HVR Trigger
Action NP#3 Coated By Robar
Stock Clear Coated
Talley Mounts W/ Lever Rings
Leupold VX III 6.5-20 x 40 LR
9 Lbs- 8 Oz.

Mike Bryant Built
.257AI
Sako 75 Detachable Magazine
Lilja Fluted #4 barrel,9 twist 24"
McMillan Sako Hunter: 60%:green- 40%: White
Factory Trigger
Action NP#3 Coated By Robar
Stock Clear Coated
Sako Optilock Rings/ Base
Leupold VX III 2.5-8 x 36
8 Lbs- 13 Oz.

Mike Bryant Built
.6BRX
BAT RB/ LP SV Action
Lilja Fluted #6 barrel, 9 twist 25"
McMillan Hunter BR: 60%: Red- 20%: Black- 20%: White
Jewell BR Trigger
Stock Clear Coated
BAT Bases/ Rings
Leupold 24X BRD
9 Lbs- 4 Oz.

Long Range Coyote Bomber
Rem 700 S/A, CM, KG GunKote Matte Black
Fluted Bolt (3 flutes)
243AI, 10 twist #4 SS PacNor at 23"
Blueprinted & Rebarreled by Darrel Holland, OR
McM Rem BDL Stock (ADL config), Weatherby fill in forearm, action. Holland pillars in Ciebe Geige epoxy and bedded in Marine Tex.
50% dark grey, 25% black, 25% med tan,
.5" Decelerator pad
Leupold Vari X III 3.5-10 Tactical, matte black (not pictured -swapped scopes awhile back)

9.3 lbs scoped

MtnHtr

Why.....details?
Thanks

Rem 700 S/A*, CM, KG GunKote Matte Black, alloy shroud
7-08AI, 11 twist #2.5 SS Pac Nor at 22.5", rebarreled by PacNor (Ernie)
RifleBasix Trigger
McM Mtn Rifle stock, ADL, 50% drk blue, 25% lite grey, 25% black
Pillar bedded in Ciebe Geige epoxy & Marine Tex, .8" decelerator pad
Leupold VXII 2-7, Leupold DDs

7.9lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Win 70, S/A, CM, KG GunKote
WSM S/A converted for 350RM, Featherweight Alloy TG, Williams Extractor
350RM, 12 twist #2 SS PacNor at 21.5", blueprinted & rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta CO. Recontoured floorplate.
Bansner stock, bobbed and pillar bedded, Polane T
Leupold 4X, Leupold DD mounts

7.5lbs scoped

MtnHtr

MtnHunter where's coyote bombers big brother the 300 WM?

Rem Mod 7
SS Factory bbl'd action in 7-08Rem, 20" recrowned, KG GunKote.
McM Mod 7 stock, Purple w/med grey swirls thruout, McM's choice,.
Leupold VX II 2-7 matte black, Burris Zee rings

6.75lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Coming soon!

MtnHtr

It's harder, slicker, tougher, wears better, goes on thinner, has less shine and won't peel, flake, or chip like KG will. Other than that, they are about the same.

Win 70 338WM*
SS Factory bbl'd action in 338WM, cut & recrowned at 23" by Mariovov's Gunsmithing, Woodland CA. William's extractor. Lauer's Durakote matte black
McM Supergrade stock, 50% dark blue, 25% med grey, 25% black, 1" Decelerator pad. Pillar bedded in Cibie Geige epoxy and MarineTex
Leupold VX II 2-7, Burris Zees

8.25lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

I have experience with 3 coatings (Cerakote, KG GunKote, Lauer's Durakote)

KG Gunkote has been around the longest of the 3 and is available in 4 different formulas for firearms. It has undergone several reformulations/improvements over the years and like any coating will peel, flake or chip especially if not prepped correctly. I think KG GunKote has received some bad press due to improper prepwork, early formulations etc.

I either parkerize or use KG's pretreatment: K Phos and have never experienced what I consider unacceptable performance (and I work my rifles hard - mtn pack trips)

KG just shipped me some 2400 series GunKote that I will be using on the next 5 rifles I am currently building. This stuff will definitely get a workout.

My thoughts on Cerakote? Excellent product, very rugged but short shelf life in the bottle, expensive and for some a challenge to mix (judging by my PMs).

Is Cerakote better than KG GunKote? Maybe but not that much better if KG GunKote is properly applied. The new KG Gunkote may be just as tough, maybe even tougher in some aspects. I have seen Cerakote chip and scratch too on some firearms.

MtnHtr

Weatherby Vanguard SS
SS Factory bbl'd action in 24" 300WSM, Cerakote matte black
Timney trigger (redesigned new model)
Bansner stock, pillar bedded in Ceibe Geige epoxy and Marine Tex, Polane T, Hogue 1" pad
Leupold 6X42, Talley Lows

7.7lbs scoped

*No longer own

MtnHtr

Rem 700 SS, LA, ADL, Alloy TG, KG GunKote
7RM, 11 twist #4 SS PacNor at 25.5", blueprinted and rebarreled by Truman Wilson, Delta CO.
RifleBasix Trigger
McM Rem Sporter, 50% Grape, 50% black. Pillar bedded in Ciebe Geige epoxy and Marine Tex. 1" Decelerator
Leupold VarXIII 3.5-10, Leupold DDs

8.6lbs

Currently on a diet, new McM Classic restock job soon.

MtnHtr