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05-12-2011, 11:50 PM
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New gun comes home!
My new semi-custom came home today. I want to say a big thanks to Bob at Custom Gunworx. I brought him an old ADL and he went to town.
I decided on a .264 Win Mag. No good reason other than I am a fan of the 6.5 and have never had one. That and not a whole bunch of other folks have one.
Bob spun on a new 26", stainless, #6 contour barrel. It has a 1 in 8 gain twist that is now fluted and has a bead blasted finish. It is accurized and bedded into a Boyd's Prairie Hunter laminate stock. The trigger has been reworked to break crisp and clean at a consistent 2lb 10oz.
I put a Zeiss 4.5-14x44 Conquest with the Rapid Z800 on top and used Leupold rings and bases. I will install Near Mfg stuff on it at a later date. Obviously this was never intended to be a lightweight rig. Bare it weighs in at 8lb 5oz. Scoped it comes in at 9lb 13oz.
Pictures to follow as for some reason Photobucket and I aren't getting along right now.
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05-13-2011, 01:47 AM
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Sounds like you will enjoy it Daryl.
Is Photobucket working yet...... lol Cant wait to see the pics.
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05-13-2011, 12:01 PM
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05-13-2011, 12:35 PM
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Great looking rig there Cowtown !
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05-13-2011, 12:53 PM
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Very nice! I really like the 6.5 cal and you have chambered the king of that mountain!
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05-13-2011, 01:07 PM
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Damn it Daryl... You just sold me on that Prairie Hunter Stock!
Super Kewl rig.
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05-13-2011, 01:24 PM
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Good looking gun.
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05-13-2011, 01:37 PM
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Nice gun I'm looking into building a 264wm as well was going to get it done by Corlanes but I hate to give the bc government their extra tax
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05-13-2011, 01:50 PM
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Great gun. Great builder.
Are we allowed to say "Custom Gunworx" on here this week? haha 
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05-13-2011, 02:08 PM
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Damn it Daryl... You just sold me on that Prairie Hunter Stock!
Super Kewl rig.
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I really like the look of those colors combined. The stock is really nice to handle as well. Maybe we can hit K-country and you can try it out for yourself. I think I am off Tuesday and Thursday next week.
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05-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Very nice! I really like the 6.5 cal and you have chambered the king of that mountain!
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Thanks Rich. Here's to hoping it isn't a real barrel burner. I am going to try to be careful and do all I can to prevent that.
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05-13-2011, 02:24 PM
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Daryl, plans must be made.
I will give you call, Im in tonight, might just catch you then.
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05-13-2011, 03:16 PM
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Looks nice! I've killed a ton of game with the .264 Mag. It's a real performer. Hope she shoots well for you.
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05-13-2011, 03:44 PM
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Thanks Rich. Here's to hoping it isn't a real barrel burner. I am going to try to be careful and do all I can to prevent that.
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Barrel life is the only thing that stopped me from the 264 on my first 6.5 build and my next 6.5 build won't be it either! I think if you have a moderate shooting habit you'll be fine for a long time. I know Me and I have to stay away from the burners!
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05-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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What brand of barrel do you have on there?
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05-13-2011, 09:17 PM
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That is a fine looking rig indeed! I love the look of that 'driftwood' laminate (I've got a couple with that color laminate too), stainless, and black rings...nice combination, and I'm sure it's going to be a fine shooter too.
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05-13-2011, 09:39 PM
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Very nice.
Now my rifle is one closer to being completed!
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05-14-2011, 12:42 AM
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What brand of barrel do you have on there?
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You'd have to double check with Bob but I think his name is Jury. Newer fella from what I hear but I guess a few folks are using his barrels now with some good results.
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