nemasis243 Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Well mate if they shoot like they look youve got two storming rifles there, Fantastic job you must be well chuffed happy hunting cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skany Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Skany that particular barrel is .830" at the muzzle, it is quite thick enough, it looks skinny only when put next to the big bore exhaust on the BAT. ahhh cool glad u said that:-) Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi Andy Sweeeeet looking rifles, love the Manners, do you order these direct or through a UK dealer ?? Presume the 34mm lapping kit is for one of these babies Still not arrived with me yet !! Due in next 3-5 days. Just as well really the scopes not due until begining of May, if you need it before my scope arrives give me a PM Looking forward to the rifle reviews Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Steve thanks, I have some 34mm rings en route, I will need the lap kit soon, maybe 8 days time, depends on how Kal gets on with his paintbrush.. Want (need) to get into load dev asap after coating. Manners stocks, contact Thomas Manners direct via the e-mail address or telephone, they are good to deal with and the product arrives on time. You do need to do a bit of work to make them fit though - just like every other "drop in" stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Steve thanks, I have some 34mm rings en route, I will need the lap kit soon, maybe 8 days time, depends on how Kal gets on with his paintbrush.. Andy When it arrives I'll pm you for your address, and send it to you, dont want hold up these cuties Which rings did you opt for ??? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob64 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 well ,thems cracking jobs you,ve done there ronin, awaiting your range report on these 2 cheers bob64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Andy When it arrives I'll pm you for your address, and send it to you, dont want hold up these cuties Which rings did you opt for ??? Steve Have some 34mm Badger rings on route mate, not sure if they are high or extra high, I just send the spec off and the rings appear, "as if by majik" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Sweet Andy. What would the cost of one of these builds be compared to say a TRG ? Grant.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Pricing is estimate - parts only, I have no idea what the labour cost would be from a pro smith, but I guess you could easily add another £1000 to the totals... Stiller Predator - £800 inc timney trigger, 20 MOA rail and pinned lug Barrel - circa £250 AICS - £550 (i think) = £1600 New TRG is £2k without rail? Pretty sure I know which way I would go if I were making a choice bettween a factory or custom rifle - but I guess that is easy for me to decide! The AICS (if they suit you) are the most cost effective stock for a custom build - no bedding required, no extra mag system to buy, all in one neat package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 +1 on the aics. However, they do work better bedded Andy.They are the same as the remmy pss etc, ie , all the stocks with an aluminium spine...they will accept any remmy action, but arent necessarily a great fit.Yes they work...but better, bedded. [ bit like a woman] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi Andy How did the proofing go today, did they go to Birmingham or London ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hope they went to London....they may come back in one peace an not all bashed up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Baldie mixing Devcon as I type - well not really but I am doing it tonight. (bit of bedding that is ) Steve I took them both to Birmingham (and another rifle ive done - Barnard single shot in 7mm/270WSM) - they all passed proof with no problems and the only marks they got while in the Proof House were made by the engraver! Happy boy My Bat is now with young Kal so he can work his majik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Stiller now residing in the AICS in a lovely bed of setting Devcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramble basher Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 B$%^$£"*s the lot of you i needs me a new gun now p.s do like the look of the manners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 [Happy boy My Bat is now with young Kal so he can work his majik Andy Keep us posted on how it turns out. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just recieved this from the chap who owns the Stiller Once boresighted during barrel break in, he shot 5 rounds (cleaning after each shot) 100 yards, NO load development and gusty crosswind. He is a happy chap (and so am I) Providing Kal gets his nose out of his thinners tin , I may be able to shoot the BAT this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just recieved this from the chap who owns the StillerOnce boresighted during barrel break in, he shot 5 rounds (cleaning after each shot) 100 yards, NO load development and gusty crosswind. He is a happy chap (and so am I) Providing Kal gets his nose out of his thinners tin , I may be able to shoot the BAT this week Wots that man...thinners, ah yeagh...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Been quiet for a couple of days as my ISP is down and i'm using a mates steam driven computer at the moment I recieved the rifle back from Kal yesterday, top job is all I can say. Notice how he's masked off the raceways so the bolt slides effortlessly Went to the range with Kal and he shot a few groups with his 6.5x284 whilst I broke in the 6.5x47 barrel. Four shots cleaning after each one then it came clean, so went for a group With no load dev, it measures .250" centre to centre - well happy (37g RL15 = 2860fps). The Stiller Predator is running at average group of .4"s with Varget and 3100fps I'm not sure about the A.R.M.S. ringset, they seem a bit high, hopefullt the Badger rings will arrive before the Czech comp, they should be a bit lower..... We finished the day with a bit of vitamin C target shooting and all connected with grapefruit at 680 yards with our respective rifles. This was a first for Kal who didnt believe it was possible and for me having only shot the BAT a total of twelve rounds words fail me. It dont get much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col48 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Been quiet for a couple of days as my ISP is down and i'm using a mates steam driven computer at the moment Cannot post pics, but I recieved the rifle back from Kal yesterday, top job is all I can say without photos. Went to the range with Kal and he shot a few groups with his 6.5x284 whilst I broke in the 6.5x47 barrel. Then went for a three shot group - no load dev, .250" - well happy (37g RL15 = 2860fps). The Stiller Predator is running at average group of .4" with Varget and 3100fps hi ronin get some picks up and lets have a look at her. has your action been coated all ready?? ATB Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Pics just posted Col Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jager SA Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 hi roninget some picks up and lets have a look at her. as your action bean coated all ready?? ATB Colin The Coating was done Sunday...the day of rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Only for them thats worked the rest of the week you shandy drinking southern sheepdog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest northernchris Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Looks like its a shooter Good on ye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Looking real nice Andy, but when are you going to finish the job properly and give the S&B a lick of green paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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