coles Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 My god father had this rifle built and we just got it last week. Havent had a chance to shoot it yet but saw the targets that the gunsmith shot with it and ITS A SHOOTER to say the least. My god father lives in Louisiana and he left it at my parents house for me to shoot whenever I want to. Built by a guy in Conrad MT. McMillan stock, Lilja barrel, 8 oz Jewel Trigger, and Tactical 300 action. Topped with a Nightforce 5.5-22X56mm Scope. Chambered in 338 Edge which is a 300 ultramag case necked up to 338 cal. Shooting 300 gr Sierra Match King bullets. Easily a 1000 yard hunting rifle. Besides the fact that it weighs a little over 17lbs. l cant wait to try this rifle out! Ill absolutely post pics and maybe video of me shooting it. here is the pics guys! Aint she beautiful!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 she's a beauty. have fun packing that around in the mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 its goin to be a sit and watch gun. Not a hiker. But i guess i do have to pack it to where ever im goin to watch with her lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 it will add bulk to your muskles popeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Now there's an Off The Porch huntin' rifle!!!! Not so sure I'd like to be the one to carry it. But you could always put a wheel on the butt end and drag it by the muzzle. :clown: Please update as to how it shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem308 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 She is a beut! Great looking rifle, can't wait to see more pics of how it shoots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nice looking rifle, I can tell you from experince that it' s going to be expensive to feed but alot of fun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigleysharps4570 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Easily a 1000 yard hunting rifle. Do much shooting at 1000 yards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Do much shooting at 1000 yards? I havent done any 1000 yard shooting but Im about to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Shoulder breaker but its a beautiful one! Congratulations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetucker Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 wow is all i can say!!No wait you have to hear this one!! Last week i was at the range with my two boys target shooting and a guy pulled in that we all knew!! He got out like he had something that we just couldn't wait to see!!! He said he had an easily 1000 yrd rifle!!Couldn't wait to see it right,,lol, out comes this little h&r single shot 220 swift!!LMAO!! But i just let him boast since i knew nothing of this caliber!! I thought maybe it might travel that far being a little lead and all but will it be worth anything when it got there was the question??Not to steal your thread just reminded me of this!!Nice rifle you got there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 of course a 220 swift will shoot 1000 yards but that little bullet just doesnt have the BC to buck the wind. even a little slight wind. I absolutely can not wait to shoot this gun. That 300gr SMK will hopefully lay a deer or elk maybe even a wolf on the ground sometime this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigleysharps4570 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I havent done any 1000 yard shooting but Im about to learn! Shoot it in when it's about 0 degree's out with a 30-40 mph wind that's whipping every which direction. I don't know many that do...most shoot in real pleasant conditions and there's no comparison. Have a good rangefinder? You'll need it. A good spotter would help too. I can't imagine being by yourself taking a shot like that in freezing temps with a wind blowing snow or sleet and then walking 1000 yards to where you "thought" you shot that game. Lord have mercy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 man on man....the fun one could have with that thing!!! Have fun with it....I know I would!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbobb Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the new rifle. It's always interesting to see custom rifles. Yours looks like a great one. Before you shoot it, I would have some one hit you with a baseball bat in the shoulder. That should get you used to the recoil. :gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance.and.shoot Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the new rifle. It's always interesting to see custom rifles. Yours looks like a great one. Before you shoot it, I would have some one hit you with a baseball bat in the shoulder. That should get you used to the recoil. :gun2: LMBO!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Congrats on the new rifle. It's always interesting to see custom rifles. Yours looks like a great one. Before you shoot it, I would have some one hit you with a baseball bat in the shoulder. That should get you used to the recoil. :gun2: since it weights 17 lbs I would doubt it kicks that bad:hammer1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 you cant see it in the pics very good but it has a super efficient muzzle break on it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleA Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Yes, with the muzzle brake the rifle will have little recoil but will have some muzzle blast if it's anything like mine.(338 Lapua) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 At 17 lbs. and with that brake, I can't see that rifle having any more recoil than a standard .270 Win. Probably less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 She's a peach for sure. Good luck with the long range shooting. Start at 500 yards and work your way out. Learn how to work that Nightforce properly and you'll be amazed at what that thing will do. Oh, and watch out for that 8 oz trigger! NEVER try to shoot it with gloves on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 she's a beauty. have fun packing that around in the mountains Was thinking the same thing, would not want to tote it around the mountains. Great looking rifle. Let us know how it shoots for you coles. Like others have said, would imagine the recoil would not be too bad with it being 17 lbs and having the brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmisswtnhunt Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 cool!!! Was thinking the same thing, would not want to tote it around the mountains. Great looking rifle. Let us know how it shoots for you coles. Like others have said, would imagine the recoil would not be too bad with it being 17 lbs and having the brake. and it was alot of fun carryin your 12lb .270 up a mountain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 That's a beauty Cole. I think I need to pick up a God father or two myself. :clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 She's a shooter!!! Can I recommend that you name her CHRISTINE since she is going to destroy whatever she hits. Have fun, be safe, and learn. :gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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