Custom Rifle Journey/Review *Pic Heavy*

[WKR]

Newest build is a 6 PRC. I did this one on a Chassis so I could shorten it for when my daughter starts hunting.

Custom Action design by my gunsmith and machined my Defiance
Brux #5 1-8 twist finished at 23.5”
Bedded into some cheap MDT chassis I picked out
Bix N Andy trigger
Trijicon Tenmile 5-25X50 FFP

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First 3 shots out of the gun after bore sight
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Dialed over and shot 5 for a zero.
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108 ELDM’s with H1000
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Is that the MOA ffp tenmile?
And if you care to talk about it,whats different about that action design?

 

[huntnful]

Good one. She better start in 6 months before this one gets replaced

Hahaha isn’t that the truth

Is that the MOA ffp tenmile?
And if you care to talk about it,whats different about that action design?

Yes it’s the MOA one. I just switched back to MOA since all my buddy’s still shoot it and it doesn’t make any difference to me honestly.

Yeah sure! So the main action he designed was the long action Lapua. Bigger tenon, bigger lugs, longer COAL, full length rail with a tapered front lug for mounting shorter scopes and the rail is machined out in the center to lighten it, a few other lightening points and a different bolt handle. 1/2 the fluting the depth on the bolt as the Anti-X so it runs smoother.

This SA has the same features, but is internally identical to the Ruckus I believe. He just wanted the actions to match.





I have a short action Vesper as well, and running them side by side is night and day with feeding and bolt cocking. Vesper is going down the road.

 

[huntnful]

Also forgot to update, that the 180 ELDM works great on elk.

 

[WKR]

Hahaha isn’t that the truth


Yes it’s the MOA one. I just switched back to MOA since all my buddy’s still shoot it and it doesn’t make any difference to me honestly.

Yeah sure! So the main action he designed was the long action Lapua. Bigger tenon, bigger lugs, longer COAL, full length rail with a tapered front lug for mounting shorter scopes and the rail is machined out in the center to lighten it, a few other lightening points and a different bolt handle. 1/2 the fluting the depth on the bolt as the Anti-X so it runs smoother.

This SA has the same features, but is internally identical to the Ruckus I believe. He just wanted the actions to match.

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I have a short action Vesper as well, and running them side by side is night and day with feeding and bolt cocking. Vesper is going down the road.

Loomis huh? Haha
Grew up down the road on the Rocklin/Loomis border.

 

[huntnful]

Loomis huh? Haha
Grew up down the road on the Rocklin/Loomis border.

Oh cool!! I really like that area. He’s only an hour away from me, so it’s pretty dang convenient!

 

[WKR]

Oh cool!! I really like that area. He’s only an hour away from me, so it’s pretty dang convenient!

Never knew of him else I might have used him back when I lived there. I left that state behind now though and glad about it.

 

[huntnful]

Never knew of him else I might have used him back when I lived there. I left that state behind now though and glad about it.

I don’t blame you one bit. I make the most of it out here, but it isn’t my dream state haha.

 

[Cornbinder]

First off, that is an impressive collection of rifles in a short time and it looks like you put them to use on some great animals!
Secondly, what the heck do you do for a living?

And how do you get that many hunting opportunities in one year? I’m envious on just that alone. The rifles are awesome but the quality of animals is just plain amazing.

 

[huntnful]

And how do you get that many hunting opportunities in one year? I’m envious on just that alone. The rifles are awesome but the quality of animals is just plain amazing.

Almost all of the animals are just from general draw tags or genuine OTC tags. Just rotate through states wherever I can get a tag pretty much haha.

 

[realunlucky]

Had Steve on the Rokcast to talk about his experiences. Check it out here- https://www.rokslide.com/tt44-steve-evans-journey-with-custom-rifles/

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[lhbackcountry]

Close to 8-9k just in optics in those pics....

This thread made me start looking for new jobs

 

[RockAndSage]

Had Steve on the Rokcast to talk about his experiences. Check it out here- https://www.rokslide.com/tt44-steve-evans-journey-with-custom-rifles/

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Great interview. Steve's point about "forcing learning" on himself was particularly good.

 

[huntnful]

Great interview. Steve's point about "forcing learning" on himself was particularly good.

Thank you!

Although it’s not necessary to shoot in general, or kill anything. I just like the additional knowledge and info gained by trying new things.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Had Steve on the Rokcast to talk about his experiences. Check it out here- https://www.rokslide.com/tt44-steve-evans-journey-with-custom-rifles/

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I’ve shared on here that I’m not a fan of podcasts at all but since Steve was on I gave this a listen.

This was an excellent combo of great hosting/questions and a guy who clearly has knowledge on the subject matter.

Very well done guys and thanks for sharing!

 

[huntnful]

I’ve shared on here that I’m not a fan of podcasts at all but since Steve was on I gave this a listen.

This was an excellent combo of great hosting/questions and a guy who clearly has knowledge on the subject matter.

Very well done guys and thanks for sharing!

I appreciate that a lot!

 

[barehandlineman]

Great podcast. A lot of good topics were covered.

 

[Cornbinder]

Almost all of the animals are just from general draw tags or genuine OTC tags. Just rotate through states wherever I can get a tag pretty much haha.

Well that’s really awesome. You’re definitely making the most of it. Those all look like quality animals, which I know takes some real effort in OTC or general hunts. Out of state takes even more effort.

 

[Sully_44]

Steve, when setting these rifles up, what are you expecting your total cost to be on the gun to be “hunt ready”? And what’s been your cheapest build and most expensive?

 

[huntnful]

Well that’s really awesome. You’re definitely making the most of it. Those all look like quality animals, which I know takes some real effort in OTC or general hunts. Out of state takes even more effort.

It’s been a great hunting journey for sure! Now I’m focusing on filling less tags, but with better animals .

Steve, when setting these rifles up, what are you expecting your total cost to be on the gun to be “hunt ready”? And what’s been your cheapest build and most expensive?

They’ve all been $5-6k for the full builds. Non-adjustable stock and steel barrel will save some money.

Most expensive was that TS customs 6.5 PRC with DLC coated TI action and carbon barrel. It was right at or maybe even a hair more than $6k.

Cheapest was my current 22 CM. Cheap Chassis, cheap barrel. No muzzle threads and solid black paint. Idk what it ended up costing but maybe $4000 or so I think.

But what it really comes down to though, is the cost of the components you choose. Then it’s like $12-1500 in smith work and paint on top of that.

And then of course scopes range from $1000-$5000 hahaha.

 

[Quandary]

Travis Stevens does a nice job building rifles and chambering barrels. A couple of years ago I had him build my 6.5PRC (ironically the same as Steve's but a 22" barrel) for me before I started putting my own rifles together. One of which he chamber the barrel for. Highly recommended.