Custom Browning A-Bolt

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Here is a Browning A-Bolt in 6.5-284 that I just finished...

While I was taking pictures of the Browning, I spotted this coyote out in the pasture....

Vince · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:07 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

Once again mate, I'm drooling into my keyboard...you have produced an absolutely beautiful looking rifle. The profile of the "bare bones" barrel, along with the muzzle break, and the all business, no bells and whistles look is awesome. I love it. Also, I must admit, that synthetic stock in the grey disruptive pattern looks great, much better than a plain black stock.

A nice healthy looking 'yote. Now, the obvious question...where is the next pic after spotting him mate? I would have thought that you would give the rifle a "trial run" and flatten that 'yote.

Elvis · Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

my thoughts exactly Vince.
awesome build once again.

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Thanks guys, glad you like the rifle...

As for the coyote, this one was one of "6" that I watched out in the pasture, in the background where I was taking the rifle pictures at. Lucky for these guys though, I didn't have my 30-284 with me....

Bushmaster · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:47 am Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

My God!! What have you done to my Browning A-bolt?!!?

(snicker)

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Well Mr. Bushmaster Sir, I tried to make it better.... Smile

Bushmaster · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:57 am Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

Nice job, but I just have a problem with camo. I'm a "wood grain" kinda guy.

Mine's just a plain ol' .30-06 with one of the old Redfield 3X9 compact Golden 5 Star scopes mounted.

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

I totally agree!

When a customer is paying the bill though, you kinda gotta do what they ask.... Smile

dhc4ever · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

Gun porn again, is there no end to it?
My wallets quivering in fear at me looking at yet another excellent example of workmanship in 6.5 x 284.
Nice work again Deer Sniper.
What sort of barrel life are you getting out of the 6.5x284?

Ominivision1 · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

Nice build, as you said "what the customer wants-customer gets". Me I'm an old fashioned wood grain furniture guy for my firearms.

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Thank you Pete!

Me personally, I do not shoot a 6.5-284, I built this Browning for a customer...

My best friend Phil from Mississippi, shoots a 6.5-284 that I built for him over ten years ago, and it has over 1,000 rounds through it and it will still shoot 1/2" groups @ 200 yds. if he does his part....

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Here is a list of specs on the above rifle -

ACTION: Browning A-Bolt / long action...

CALIBER: 6.5-284 / throated for 140 gr. A-MAX...

BARREL: Shilen Select Match #7 barrel contour - 26" / D&T Custom muzzle brake - overall barrel and brake length - 27 1/2"...

STOCK: McMillan / pillar and glass bedded...

TRIGGER: factory trigger adjusted to 29 oz...

SCOPE: Vortex Viper 6.5X-20X-40mm / 30mm tube...

BASE: EGW Tactical / .020 taper...

RINGS: Burris Signature ZEE rings...

D/S

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

Nice work! What is the weight of that rifle?

chambered221 · Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: Custom Browning A-Bolt

A gunsmith that actually works on something other than a pre64 or a 700.....No way !!!

As usual nice job DS

Deer Sniper · Super Member Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 539

Mike,

this Browning is a few ounces over 8 lbs. fully decked out, with 4 in the magazine and 1 in the chamber....