My budget build Journey

[GLoCKeYeD]

doesn't it always end up over budget? lol

anyway i was originally going to go super cheap. used tikka /stevens couple hundred on glass and call it done. this is even to see if i like precision shooting. I was also trying to hold off till later in the year but a couple of deals showed up so i had to pull the trigger



gently used savage 12FV in 223 with a SS fluted varmint barrel.
gently used Wotac Gen 4 4-14x50
DNZ game reaper on sale at midway
caldwell bipod off my 10/22 for now.
and a Boyd thumbhole should be here Friday. I wasn't going to buy a stock but the tupperware is too light and flimsy. Boyd was having a sale on the classic stock, but for $13 more i said what the heck.

next im saving up for a CDI mag setup, and then decide on a either a SSS stock, or PDC

[arkhangel5]

Nice starter pieces. That is a good way to get into precision shooting.
Is that a Wotac scope? If so, let us know how it looks, I was looking at those at one time.
I like those DNZ mounts for hunting, very sturdy and simple.
Midway has the Bell & Carlson Medalist stock for the Savage on sale this month. $204 and you get a full alum bedding block.

Let us know how it shoots.

SY

[GLoCKeYeD]

edited: good eye, i forgot to list the name of the scope.

[privateer]

A nice stock will really tighten that rifle up. let me know when you start handloading. It really likes 69 gr SMks.

[Erik]

Congrats on the new piece. Spshh. Be careful... LR shooting gets real addicting, QUICK!

[nicolas]

Yep if you have a range close by expect to be spending a great deal of time there.

[GLoCKeYeD]

thanks guys. i figured it would be time to setup from my 10/22.

this weekend has been filled with me fitting the action to the boyd stock. if i had know it would be this much i would have just bought a microfit.

me and a co worker visit the range every 4-6 weeks. i have fired his 700 in 308 a few times, which gave me the bug for a bolt gun.

[GLoCKeYeD]

[cj5mrt]

Very nice!

Mike

[nicolas]

If it shoots as good as it looks you will have yourself a winner.

Ammo - home load or factory ?

[GLoCKeYeD]

If it shoots as good as it looks you will have yourself a winner.

Ammo - home load or factory ?

thanks,
it will be factory. i picked up some Black hills, corbon, and prvi match 69gr to try. i will also put some of my plinking AR stuff to see what it will do.

[nicolas]

This year we must have an F-class meet up somewhere

I'm over from the 8th of October for 2 weeks.........................

[creophus]

Budget build NOTHING! That's a great looking gun.

[GLoCKeYeD]

I forgot to update you guys...

i didn't get to take my time like i wanted to. spent too much time with my 10/22 at 100yrds, then i was rushing to get to the pistol range to try out my new Kahr MK9.

one box of PRVI match, a little bit of black hills. it also seemed to like(considering price) hornady tap training 75 gn i had on hand to get on paper.... anyway on with some pics.





lol think i need to focus on breathing?^^




and winning group goes to my 10/22

[nicolas]

Yep ... looks like you need to fettle the trigger a little on the Savage

[arkhangel5]

Nice shooting! Gets addicting doesn't it?

SY

[Unter]

Good job on the Savage. Reel nice group with the 10-22!

[GLoCKeYeD]

thanks guys

Yep ... looks like you need to fettle the trigger a little on the Savage

i think the trigger is fine. its the nut behind the trigger that needs fettling

[nicolas]

thanks guys

Yep ... looks like you need to fettle the trigger a little on the Savage

i think the trigger is fine. its the nut behind the trigger that needs fettling

Get into a prone dry fire routine, ideally in your back yard at a 1/4" target out at about 10-15 yards. Just go through the same routine and try and hold yourself in position even after the 'click'.

Trust me it will improve your groups and its free