It's here, my 2500x is done (finally).

[Hozzie]

And the wait is officially over.  Picked her up today.  Pics below.

 

Some of you have seen me post some info about a custom rimfire benchrest gun I am having built.  It has been done for a few weeks, but I have been waiting on ammo testing to be done.  Well, today was the day for results.  

 

I haven't even seen the gun, but I at least know it will shoot.  40 shot group at 50 meters came in at 15.3mm edge to edge.  As you can see, the 10 shots groups were a bit smaller.  I am sure it is going to outshoot me, I just hope I can learn to read the wind well enough to complete.  I had some groups down in the 11mm range in some other lots, but there was also an almost 19mm group in that same lot.  This one was most consistent overall.

 

I will add some pics of the gun when it gets here.  Should have it in hand on Friday if all goes well.  I pretty excited right now.  When I get the bill for the case of ammo, my enthusiasm may be diminished  :eek: .

 

Edited January 8, 2016 by Hozzie

[Sidecarist]

I'll be interested to learn more. I'm a bit of a rimfire nut. Mostly 4 position free rifle. But I've done one BR50 match and some aspirin shooting.

The 2500x action is very nice! What other components did you use?

[Hozzie]

I will post all specs and who did the work as soon as I get the gun. One post with all info. I'm a bit lazy :)

[musicman]

Tease.



Lol!

[MP5_Rizzo]

I bet part of it is going to look like this and just this alone is SWEET!

 

[Hozzie]

You would be correct :)

[Hozzie]

Picked her up this afternoon! Didn't have a chance to do some good photo's yet, but even the bad one's make it look pretty decent. I have to admit, it is even better than I expected. The stock is incredible in person. I think I need medium instead of high rings, but I'll see how it goes. Now to just get out and shoot it.

The build specs are:
Action: Stiller Precision 2500x RBLP
Barrel: Shilen Ratchet .900
Stock: Lidgard in Paduak
Trigger: Flavio Fare'
Tuner: Harrell
Scope: Sightron SIII 10-50x60mm
Gunsmith: Richard Gorham
Action Bedding: Tom Meredith
Rest: Arnold Machine
Killough Shooting Sports is where I bought all of the components and they did the ammo testing.

Edited February 1, 2016 by Hozzie

[Pete123]

That gun is gorgeous!

[Grand Torino]

WOW!!!!!! 

[Sidecarist]

NICE! I've yet to see a FF trigger but every thing I've heard is that they are a real step up from Art Jewels design.

[DaveTN]

That's just bad azz.
Are you benchrest shooting in competition somewhere around here?

[Oh Shoot]

So you should be able to hit tin cans at 50 yards, right? ;)

 

- OS

[Hozzie]

Thanks everyone.

Dave, I am planning to attend matches in Chattanooga, Paducah, Bristol, and up near Owensboro. If all goes well, I want to try and start an ARA match at Strategic Edge. I have talked to Tony about it briefly, but I want to attend some matches first and get a feel for how things go. It would be nice to have a "home" range for matches.

[Hozzie]

So you should be able to hit tin cans at 50 yards, right? ;)
 
- OS

As long as I wear my glasses. :). Just got my first pair at 40.....

[NoBanStan]

That gun sure would look good with a UTG scope on it. Maybe an NC Star red dot.

[musicman]

That gun sure would look good with a UTG scope on it. Maybe an NC Star red dot.

Needs a Butler Creek recoil pad on the stock... be honest, going through a whole 50 rd box of Blazer 22 will leave a nasty bruise on your shoulder if you don't have the proper recoil management equipment in place. We've all been there, right?


But seriously, wowzers!

[DavidCBaker]

Can I ask what the manufacturer is of that aluminum rest your rifle is sitting on, next to the plastic Tipton one? I've never seen that and I'm curious. Thanks.

[Hozzie]

It made by Arnold Machine. Cliff is a great guy. There are similar rests made by Hall and Pappas. I like the Arnold version the best, hence why I got it over the others.

[TripleGGG]

Gorgeous rifle

[hipower]

It's already been said, so this is nothing more than butt kissing.

But that is one beautiful rifle!

[DavidCBaker]

It made by Arnold Machine. Cliff is a great guy. There are similar rests made by Hall and Pappas. I like the Arnold version the best, hence why I got it over the others.

 

 

Thank you! I found the Hall and the Pappas rests, but I didn't find the Arnold Machine. Sorry to bother you, but if you happen to have a link, I'd appreciate it.

[Hozzie]

Cliff doesn't really have a website.  He is a shooter who just happens to own a machine shop and he built a one piece rest based on a similar design to the Pappas with some improvements.  What I like about him is he will make some adjustments based on what you want for very little extra.  I had him move up my controls two inches and I think he charged me $25 or something cheap.  

 

The easiest thing to do is email Cliff (colt60@ymail.com) and ask him for some pictures and pricing.  He is very easy to work with.  If this helps, here is a thread that shows my rest in a bit more detail.  http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/91838-craftsmanship-is-still-alive-and-well/ 

 

If you have questions on specifics of what I chose and why, just PM me.