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Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 7:21 pm
by Grantmac
Had this barreled action for a while waiting on a stock. Finally tracked down a Wooster with exactly the inlet needed.
I may swap to a spare 1712 barrel or taper the existing one, haven't decided yet.
Anschutz 1808 barreled action
Leupold 6.5-20 boosted to 14.5-35 with 1/2 moa dot
https://photos.app.goo.gl/GmapPedSrb5GguGe8

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:08 pm
by Merlin
Very Nice. The paint at the front of the stock gave me a doubletake as it looks like a bad break at the front. Is your rifle a single shot or repeater?

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:04 pm
by Grantmac
It's a single shot but the stock and bottom metal are for an MSR.

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:55 pm
by chickenhater
A similar setup to my 54.18msr. It has a 1712 barrel and merrier stock. The 5018 trigger was resprung by Neil stepp for a 2lb pull weight. I think your rifle will likely become the favorite of your silhouette herd.

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 10:59 am
by Grantmac
chickenhater wrote: Sun Jan 08, 2023 7:55 pm A similar setup to my 54.18msr. It has a 1712 barrel and merrier stock. The 5018 trigger was resprung by Neil stepp for a 2lb pull weight. I think your rifle will likely become the favorite of your silhouette herd.
Did you swap the barrel yourself? I'm slightly intimidated by that process.

Waiting on springs from Neil right now. Plus going to make a trigger blade which is longer and set to the rear.

Had a quick session with it yesterday. Definitely seems like it wants to shoot.

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:09 am
by Grantmac
Trigger reach was a bit far so I knocked this out in the shop:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SVADEb1gfbsoNxW26
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gr5tteSXVirSTjMm6

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 10:08 am
by Merlin
Nicely done. :ymapplause:

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 6:57 pm
by chickenhater
No, I bought it from a friend who had the barrel swapped out. It was a complete ready to run rifle when I laid hands on it.

Re: Finally got it (mostly) built

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:42 pm
by Grantmac
Turns out the barrel swap was not a big deal. Just had to get the action quite hot then place ice on the barrel. Few snacks with an aluminum drift I made up and out it popped.
Installed the 1712 barrel after machining for a slip fit.

Tye really fun part is it was within 2moa after reinstalling the scope. So I'll call that very well aligned.