300 wm build

[gizmo]

ok so about a week ago I got an itch to rebuild my savage model 116 in 300 wm. I love the caliber but the factory rifle sucked. Being a savage action I figured it's got great bones. I ordered and installed a timney trigger as the factory trigger was about a 200 lb pull. A Choate stock, and a Caldwell 6-9" bipod (I love short bipods for shooting prone) Then I figured a new barrel was in order so I got a stainless E.R Shaw heavy Barrel ( on back order but paid for). Then I figured a bolt ball and buttstock ammo holder (also back ordered) would do nice. Trigger installation is done, new stock is on, bipod installed, and I put a scope mounted picatinny rail for a laser that was given to me as a gift.
Here is what I got so far.

No real reason for installing the laser but it was a gift and is a cool toy. The damn thing is bright as a Christmas tree at 100 yards in the daylight so I figured I'd put it on there. It's at the ranch but I will install it Tuesday when I get back from the ranch. The new trigger is awesome, I prefer lightish triggers and I set it at about a pound with no travel. It's AWESOME!!!!! Can't wait for the barrel and other toys to show up so I can install them and go shoot! I think when she's finished I'll probably start using it for everything. I don't claim to be an expert shooter but the distance bug bit me and I've started to really enjoy longer range target shooting. I figured she will get the job done when I'm finished with all the upgrades.

 

[gizmo]

Btw @Bobpuckett your 116 was the inspiration for this build!

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Cool rifle in excellent calibre. Good luck Gizmo.
Witold

 

[Savage Hunter]

I have an older 16 in a 7-08 that makes one ragged hole pretty much at 100 yds.
I always shot it well until I got a 116 in 300wsm with a accutrigger. it shoots really tight too, but
I found that I could no longer shoot the ragged hole with my 7-08 after getting used to the light accutrigger.
So, I ordered a timney for the 7-08 and it shoots superb.

I can't imagine either shooting better with a new barrel or basically anything else.
The old 7-08 is the cheap tupperware stock, but does the job nicely.

I really want to buy the Savage Bear Hunter in a magnum, but I want a 416, which they do not make.
I might eventually decide to get the 375ruger in it. But, the only thing holding me back is that I don't really
know that I will ever go hunt a grizzly or cape buffalo, as much as I'd like to.

I guess you could say I like Savage rifles. yours is really nice.

 

[gizmo]

Thanks, a lot of this is just a, cause I've always wanted to type thing. That being said though, I think it will be a heckava shooter when finished.

 

[gizmo]

Well she's finished. Just need to go shoot her and see how she shoots. New barrel went in pretty smooth.

 

[Rob404]

3oo WM seems like a nice swap and Savages are a great platform. Iv'e done a 7mm-08 and a 338-06 using heavy sporter Apache arms barrels with great success

 

[gizmo]

Well I'm hoping it delivers what I'm looking for. I've wanted a long range shooter for a long time and it was much cheaper to rebuild than to buy new.

 

[Rob404]

What Barrel length did you decide on?

 

[gizmo]

24" 1:10 twist

 

[siml]

@gizmo , that would be the perfect rifle for hunting crocodile on the Zambezi, it can double up as a boat paddle on the macorro....

 

[gizmo]

It may just get the chance one day

 

[Rob404]

I went the same way 24" I think anything longer would make the build barrel heavy

 

[gizmo]

I had the same thought, rifle seems to balance well with the shorter barrel. I wanted one a touch longer but couldn't find what I wanted without getting too carried away. I think this one will be a good happy medium. I've read good stuff on er shaw barrels so we'll see.

 

[Rob404]

I have a Shaw on a Mex Mauser 22-250 cal, and it shoots ok. I haven't had time to really get it really dialed in. The Apache Arms barrels shoot great

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Nice rifle Rob.
Witold

 

[Rob404]

Nice rifle Rob.
Witold

Thanks Witold it's just one of my cheap Savage builds, the 110 series savage's are the poor mans Mauser

 

[CAustin]

Gizmo you gotta take that pony for a ride and let us know if it bucks! New toys are soooo much fun!

 

[Royal27]

I still think you need a bigger scope Erik.

 

[Rob404]

I still think you need a bigger scope Erik.

Nah, just stick another sunshade on it