**Got it. New Pics 10/29** Kinda Sorta Semi-Custom .22 Build Underway

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It bugs me when folks refer to their "Custom" rifles when all they did was swap out a trigger or change a hand guard. But, here I go.

Looking to get into long range .22LR. My original plan was a Vudoo....but....>$2300 for a .22? Nah. As a lefty, there are really very few choices. Vudoo or Savage. Yea, CZ makes a left, but they're hard to come by.

So, I picked up this Savage MK II BTVLSS. Heavy barrel, adjustable trigger. I had one a few years back that was an absolute tack driver.
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Then, I called up John at AccurateRifleSystems.com to ask about his MK II chassis. He normally only ships them for right handed actions, but I asked him (this is where I can say "custom") if he could machine it for a lefty. And, Et voila!

Chassis has integrated ARCA rail, barricade stop, adjustable LOP and cheek riser

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Here's what it'll look like when I'm all done:

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I'm hoping to be competitive in long range .22 at 1/3 the cost of a Vudoo. Should be here this week, can't wait to get her dialed in.
 
Badass looking rifle.

I hate it when someone has a "custom" gun and it means they changed the sights, grips, or painted it. Same as for motorcycles, bolt on stuff doesn't make it a custom.
 
Going with gold Cerakote? :D
 
Going to be an awesome rifle Tim!
 
That is a sweet setup! Can’t wait to see her completely done.


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It's going to look real good on you, they machined right through their logo on the left side. :(
 
Button Pusher said:
It's going to look real good on you, they machined right through their logo on the left side. :(
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Joe @ AccurateRifleSystems.com actually called and told me he was going to machine a completely new one specifically because of the logo. It would have added a week to delivery time, so I told him to go ahead and cut through the logo.
 
Too bad they don’t make one for a 457. That’s a sweet chassis.
 
Just a question. I know that aluminum "chassis" (chassises?) are a big thing now, but doesn't aluminum flex a lot with temperature?
 
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Just a question. I know that aluminum "chassis" (chassises?) are a big thing now, but doesn't aluminum flex a lot with temperature?
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I’m not worried about that with a .22lr. I’m fairly certain most high end rifle chassis are aluminum, so must not be a real concern.
 
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J R Green said:
OK, I never really understood the lefty/righty stuff when it came to a bolt action. I'm right handed but always thought having a left handed bolt would be neat because you could re-chamber a round and not have to re-acquire your grip.
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the “strong” hand should not have much of a grip in this discipline. “Weak” hand is providing support.

I have owned RH bolts and did very well with them. From the bench or prone. But as soon as positional shooting comes into play, I’d much rather have a lefty.
 
Arrived this morning packaged in a nice Flambeau hard case. I'm kinda giddy. This thing is sweet. Adjustments are easy, dropping the action in was easy. Now, I just need to find a grip with less 'angle' and I'll be good to go.

I have a Blue Titanium Shake-n-Spray Duracoat kit on the shelf that I could use, but I may just leave it bare aluminum for now.

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Me. said:
The B5 Systems grip is decent for getting a more perpendicular angle. No right/left-hand issues.

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I actually have one of those in a drawer. I'd need to do some minor surgery on the beaver tail to make it work.
 
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CHRIS_WNC said:
That's going to be nice. I'm not a fan of the flapper triggers but I had an old FV-something-something a long time ago and it shot very well.

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Flapper trigger? Can't find it on google, just toilets and other stuff non-gun....
 
CHRIS_WNC said:
The glock like center section on the trigger. I don’t like them. There is probably a more accurate name for them but that’s what I think of when I see them . Lol.

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Thanks. I am not for of flappers either.....lol.
 
Me. said:
The B5 Systems grip is decent for getting a more perpendicular angle. No right/left-hand issues
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good call! I had one in a drawer that worked well with a bit of file work to remove the beaver tail.
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I've put a couple hundred rounds through it so far...it'll shoot. I've been ringing steel out to 260 yards, but hadn't shot for groups past 50 until today.

I guess this'll do. My only 2 groups shot at 200 yards today, both 5 shot.

Bag and bi-pod.

That shot off to the left killed me...I knew as soon as I pulled the trigger it was off. 0.62 and 0.95 MOA.

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Nice job Tim!
 
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Hey @Tim, what distance did you zero and how much are you dialing at 100, 200, 260? Also what ammo are you shooting?

Btw, that’s impressive.
 
That group minus the flyer was .58 MOA.

Stupid flyers.

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Pbj ak said:
Hey @Tim, what distance did you zero and how much are you dialing at 100, 200, 260? Also what ammo are you shooting?

Btw, that’s impressive.
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Eley Match
20 rounds chronographed today
1057fps
7.6 SD

50yard zero
100 yds right at 2mil
200 yds 7.1mil
260 was something like 10.7mil
 
Tim said:
I've put a couple hundred rounds through it so far...it'll shoot. I've been ringing steel out to 260 yards, but hadn't shot for groups past 50 until today.

I guess this'll do. My only 2 groups shot at 200 yards today, both 5 shot.

Bag and bi-pod.

That shot off to the left killed me...I knew as soon as I pulled the trigger it was off. 0.62 and 0.95 MOA.

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Crush it tomorrow Tim!
 
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Well, it'll shoot. But apparently I can't. Had it out for a .22 PRS/NRL style match last weekend. I have not shot that poorly in years! I was something like 30th out of 40 shooters. Terrible. But, I think it was just not having good dope worked up for. Yeah, that's it.

@VOD Tactical 's 18yo daughter curb stomped me and was kind enough to only gloat a little bit.
 
My 50 year old percision gun I am working on. Browning SA-22, semi.Just starting to sight it in, with Walmart off the shelf ammo I can hold 3/4 " moa at 100 yards, cant wait to get , some match ammo and get it sighted in, $32 scope $47 rifle.20210206_155231.jpg20210203_081516.jpg
 
Hey! This sweet sweet rig is for sale

NC/SC - .22 PRS style Savage BTVLSS w/custom chassis **LEFTY**

Put this one together, shot it for exactly 1 match plus ammo work ups and haven't had it back out. Savage BTVLSS, original owner $479 retail Accurate Rifle Systems chassis $500 retail Vortex Strike Eagle FFP 5-25x56 w/box, etc Model SE-52504 $699 Vortex branded rings ~$125 retail 4 Magazines...
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