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jaybic
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Hello folks,
Its been long time since I posted on here as I am more of a hunter that a competitive shooter but I know that the best in advice is found here in regards to accuracy....ect...ect....so here goes.
I am just beginning my new build project and am seeking advice and opinions on pretty much all things concerning it. I am on the fence between a Stiller Predator, a DGR from Shilen(I believe they are made by Mr. Stiller) and I was also thinking about an Alpine from Borden. It is to be chambered in 6mm A as a long range coyote rifle(600yds-ish) but I am still open to caliber selection at this point. It as a walking weight sporter type rifle and I do a lot of spot and stalk type stuff that allows me time to use my kestrel meter to get some wind idea(I know that's only where I am at but the coyotes refuse to sit still while I put out wind flags...j/k) and I do use the Brian Litz "Shooter" program to get my dope.
I am hoping to get some ideas on long action or short? twist, contours, bullet weights and ballistic performace..ect, fire forming brass..books I should read... Anything at all will help as I intend to order the action and barrel asap and due to what seem to be really looooong lead times, I know I need to get it all ordered so I have time for load development during the coming summerl. I have used Krieger and Douglas tubes before and would absolutely use them again but I am open to other ideas/suggestions based on availability and speed of delivery.
Any ideas on triggers, bottom metal, stocks and anything else I missed would help also. I am pretty much willing to ignore the bank account an get what I want and do it right the first time being that this is really my first complete custom rifle(not a trued 700 like my last one but a true custom).
What I hope to achieve in the end is an extremely accurate, flat shooting, flawlessly functioning sporter weight coyote hunting rifle, capable of taking coyotes as far as a 6mm bullet can effectively kill a 40lb coyote at. Be nice if it looked good too but that is secondary.
I know a lot of it is up to me and I am going to go to great lengths to improve my skills to match that of my rifle
Thanks for any advice/wisdom you may care to share and have a great day!
Jamie
Its been long time since I posted on here as I am more of a hunter that a competitive shooter but I know that the best in advice is found here in regards to accuracy....ect...ect....so here goes.
I am just beginning my new build project and am seeking advice and opinions on pretty much all things concerning it. I am on the fence between a Stiller Predator, a DGR from Shilen(I believe they are made by Mr. Stiller) and I was also thinking about an Alpine from Borden. It is to be chambered in 6mm A as a long range coyote rifle(600yds-ish) but I am still open to caliber selection at this point. It as a walking weight sporter type rifle and I do a lot of spot and stalk type stuff that allows me time to use my kestrel meter to get some wind idea(I know that's only where I am at but the coyotes refuse to sit still while I put out wind flags...j/k) and I do use the Brian Litz "Shooter" program to get my dope.
I am hoping to get some ideas on long action or short? twist, contours, bullet weights and ballistic performace..ect, fire forming brass..books I should read... Anything at all will help as I intend to order the action and barrel asap and due to what seem to be really looooong lead times, I know I need to get it all ordered so I have time for load development during the coming summerl. I have used Krieger and Douglas tubes before and would absolutely use them again but I am open to other ideas/suggestions based on availability and speed of delivery.
Any ideas on triggers, bottom metal, stocks and anything else I missed would help also. I am pretty much willing to ignore the bank account an get what I want and do it right the first time being that this is really my first complete custom rifle(not a trued 700 like my last one but a true custom).
What I hope to achieve in the end is an extremely accurate, flat shooting, flawlessly functioning sporter weight coyote hunting rifle, capable of taking coyotes as far as a 6mm bullet can effectively kill a 40lb coyote at. Be nice if it looked good too but that is secondary.
I know a lot of it is up to me and I am going to go to great lengths to improve my skills to match that of my rifle
Thanks for any advice/wisdom you may care to share and have a great day!
Jamie
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